JP6161876B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special game advantageous to a player is executed.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters the start opening, a jackpot lottery is performed, and when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a gaming machine that can execute a special game capable of acquiring a large amount of prize balls is known. . In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is improved by notifying the lottery result of lottery by a variation effect executed in a liquid crystal display unit or the like.

  For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine that executes a predetermined number of fluctuating effects in a special manner after the end of a special game. In this way, by performing each variation effect in a special manner only for a certain period of time, it becomes possible to further increase the player's sense of tension and expectation, especially in situations where game profits are greatly affected, etc. Can be further improved.

JP 2011-103955 A

  In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, one variation effect is performed for one big win lottery. Therefore, if the set jackpot winning probability is low, the probability that the jackpot winning will be notified by one variation effect will be low, and even if the variation effect is performed in a special manner, There is a problem that the player cannot have a sense of expectation for the fluctuating effects, and the effect of the effects cannot be improved.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can exert a high effect regardless of the setting of the gaming machine.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming board provided with a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down, a starting area provided in the gaming area into which a gaming ball can enter, and the starting area. On the condition that a game ball has entered, a random number for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and a random number acquisition means for storing in a storage unit as hold information, Lottery means for reading the hold information stored in the storage unit and deriving the first lottery result enabling execution of the special game or the second lottery result not executing the special game by lottery; , Based on the lottery result by the lottery means, the fluctuation time determining means for determining the fluctuation time that is the time until the lottery result is fixed; and when the fluctuation time is determined by the fluctuation time determining means, A special game for executing the special game on the condition that the first lottery result is derived by the time-measuring means for counting the time and the variation time determined by the variation time determination unit has elapsed. A series of effects continues over a plurality of continuous variation times from when the execution means and a preset specific effect start condition are established until the lottery result derived by the lottery means is determined a plurality of times. The special game is executed when the first lottery result is determined during the plurality of fluctuation times during which the specific effect is executed and the specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect executed and a notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying, as determined by the change time determination means when said first drawing result derived by said selecting means The variation time includes a plurality of variation times in which the notification effect effective period is set to different periods, and the notification effect effective period starts at any timing during the specific effect. The notification effect executing means sets the notification effect within the notification effect effective period in the change time at which the first lottery result is determined when the change time elapses. It is possible to start.

  A pre-determination unit that pre-determines the lottery result derived by the lottery unit based on the hold information stored in the storage unit before the start condition is established and the lottery unit performs the lottery process. Further, the notification effect executing means is executing the specific effect when it is preliminarily determined that the lottery means includes special hold information from which the first lottery result is derived, And it is good to start the alerting | reporting effect during the time measurement of the fluctuation | variation time in which the said 2nd lottery result is decided before the fluctuation | variation time of the said special hold information is determined.

  In addition, after the specific effect is started, the second effect of the second lottery is determined a predetermined number of times, or the notification effect is started by the notification effect execution unit. The specific effect is ended, and the notification effect executing means includes the special hold information in the hold information read by the lottery means after the second lottery result is determined the specific number of times. When it is determined in advance, the notification effect may be started during the measurement of the variation time in which the number of times of determination of the lottery result is the specific number of times.

Also, a low probability gaming state in which the first lottery result is derived with a predetermined probability by the lottery means, and a high probability game in which the first lottery result is derived with a higher probability than the low probability gaming state. The game state setting means further sets the game state to the high probability game state after the end of the special game, and further sets the game state setting means to set any one of the game states. After the set number of times of the second lottery result reaches a predetermined high probability number, the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state, and the specific effect executing means after completion with game state is set to the high probability gaming state, start the specific effect as the high probability the specific effect starting condition when the gaming state set to the lottery result is derived is satisfied The specific number of times as a condition for ending the specific effect is set to be less than the high probability number of times as a condition for shifting the gaming state from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state, and the notification effect executing means If the special hold information is included in the hold information that is read after the number of confirmed lottery results has reached a specific number of times and before the high-precision number of times has been reached, The notification effect may be started during the measurement of the fluctuation time at which the fixed number of times becomes the specific number of times.

  In addition, when the second lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the variable time determination means sets the fluctuation time to be equal to or more than the first time until the number of times of determination of the lottery result reaches a specific number. After the fixed number of times of the lottery result reaches a specific number of times, the fluctuation time until one time before reaching the high-precision number of times is set to be equal to or shorter than a second time shorter than the first time. It is preferable to determine the variation time when the number of determinations of the lottery result reaches the high-accuracy number is a third time longer than the second time.

  According to the present invention, a high performance effect can be exhibited regardless of the setting of the gaming machine.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the winning design determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach mode A determination random number determination table at the time of a loss. It is a figure explaining the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the change pattern lottery table used in a non-short-time game state. It is a figure explaining the variation pattern lottery table used in a high probability game state. It is a figure explaining a variation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination method of a variation production pattern. It is a figure explaining an action | operation table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production of a reachless pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a reach fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining the first half variation production determination table. It is a figure explaining the latter half variation production determination table. It is a figure explaining the total change time of the special symbol determined in a high probability game state. It is a figure explaining an example of the specific effect performed in a high probability game state. It is a figure explaining an example of the specific production at the time of winning a jackpot in the high probability gaming state. It is a figure explaining the execution timing of a specific production. It is a figure explaining the execution timing of a specific production | presentation and alerting | reporting effect at the time of winning a jackpot in the first jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state. It is a figure explaining a notice lottery table. It is a figure explaining the execution timing of a specific production | presentation and alerting | reporting effect at the time of winning a jackpot in the 2-4th jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state. It is a figure explaining the execution timing of a specific production | presentation and alerting | reporting effect at the time of winning a jackpot in the fifth to seventh jackpot lotteries in the high probability gaming state. It is a figure explaining an effective period flag setting table. It is a figure explaining a notice lottery table. It is a figure explaining an example of the special effect performed when winning a jackpot in the high probability gaming state. It is a figure explaining the execution timing of a specific effect and a special effect at the time of winning a jackpot in the fifth to seventh jackpot lotteries in the high probability gaming state. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the variable mode command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the start winning command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the effective period flag setting process in a sub control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, A front frame 6 attached to the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 8 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 16 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  The game area 16 includes a first game area 16a and a second game area 16b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 16 a is located on the left side of the game area 16 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 16 b is the game area 16 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Located on the right side. Since the rails 14a and 14b are on the left side of the game area 16, a game ball launched with a launch intensity less than a predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enters the first game area 16a and launches with a launch intensity greater than a predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 16b.

  The game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18 through which a game ball can enter, a first starting port 20 (starting region), and a second starting port 22 (starting region). When a game ball enters the first start port 20 and the second start port 22, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed and what gaming state the subsequent gaming state will be. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  The second starting port 22 is provided with a movable piece 22b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 changes according to the state of the movable piece 22b. It has become. Specifically, when the second start port 22 is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 22. On the other hand, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 22b is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined time. Is done. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided below the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b for opening and closing the large winning opening 28. Normally, the open / close door 28b closes the large winning opening 28. Thus, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 28. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the open / close door 28b is opened, and the game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 28. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28 are played from the gaming area 16. A discharge port 30 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 8.

  Here, the first start port 20 is located near the lower side of the game area 16 and in the center in the width direction, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 16a can enter, and the second A game ball flowing down the game area 16b cannot enter. On the other hand, the second start port 22 is located in the second game area 16b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b can enter the game ball flowing down the first game area 16a. Is impossible to enter.

  However, a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b may enter the first start port 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 16a may enter the second start port 22. A ball may be used. Therefore, the arrangement of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is merely an example, and the specific panel surface configuration is not particularly limited.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50a (image display unit) that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1 at a substantially central portion of the game board 8. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result according to the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It becomes.

  In addition, a production effect device 52 is provided in front of the production display unit 50a. The effect accessory device 52 is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 8, but can be moved to the front surface of the effect display unit 50a during the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot.

  In addition, the game board 8 is provided with an effect lighting device 54 composed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 6 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. The main CPU 100a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 100b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 100c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start port detection switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 24, and special winning port 28 A big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is inputted to the main control board 100 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c for operating the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c for operating the open / close door 28b for opening / closing the large winning opening 28. Connected, and the main control board 100 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 22 and the special winning opening 28.

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol game which is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the game ball passes through the gate 24. It can be broadly divided into normal symbol games that are started. The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 100 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 200.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 100 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board 110. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 122 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 123 that detects a full condition of the lower dish 72 is connected to the dispensing control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 123 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 123 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  In addition, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 12 a that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that a player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 12 b that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 12a and the operation volume 12b, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 131 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 210 or the illumination control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 210 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 200, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the illumination control board 220 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 58. Further, the illumination control board 220 moves the stage effect device 52 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 54 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 200. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a that detects that the effect operation device 56 has been pressed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 100 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. .

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 100b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which the game state of either the game state or the high probability game state and the game state of either the non-time-short game state or the time-short game state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state means that the probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the special winning opening 28 is opened is low (about 1 / 99.9 in this embodiment). It is a set gaming state, and the high probability gaming state is a gaming state that has a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (about 1 / 20.0 in this embodiment).

  In addition, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 22b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 22.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the game is given to the player. A lottery for determining whether to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 28 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning slot 28, and after the special game ends. Is set to one of the above gaming states. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers related to the jackpot lottery (a jackpot determined random number, a winning symbol random number, a reach group determined random number, Reach mode A determined random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area when a game ball enters the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and a game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  The reserved storage area has eight storage units (first to eighth storage units). When a game ball enters the first start port 20, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage section of the hold storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 22, the special 2 hold is held. It memorize | stores in an order from the 1st memory | storage part of a memory area. For example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, if no hold is stored in any of the first to eighth storage units of the hold storage area, a special 1 hold is placed in the first storage unit. Remember. In addition, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is designated as the first hold. 4 Store in the storage unit. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are not stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, as described above. The special 2 reservation is stored in the storage unit having a small number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the storage area are each set to four. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and four special 1 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the first start port 20. The special hold 1 is not newly stored by the ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 and four special 2 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the second start port 22. Does not newly store the special 2 hold.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the jackpot determination is performed, the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A lottery drawing is performed.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determination random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10656, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 99.9.

  Also, in the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determination random number determination table 2, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 13270, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 20.0. Thus, in the case of a high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is about five times that in the case of a low probability gaming state.

  As is clear from FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the acquired jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10656, that is, the hold that wins the jackpot in the low probability gaming state is always the high probability gaming state. Will win the jackpot.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of “hit” is derived by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, the type of special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol determination random number determination table. At this time, if the “big hit” is won by the special 1 hold, the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5A is selected, and if the “big win” is won by the special 2 hold, The winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in 5 (b) is selected. Below, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

  According to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5A, three types of special symbols A, B, and C are associated with each winning symbol random number of 0 to 99, as shown. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, the special symbol A is determined, if the winning symbol random number is 40 to 79, the special symbol B is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 80 to 99, the special symbol C is determined. Is done.

  Further, according to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 5B, three types of special symbols A, B, and C are associated with each of the winning symbol random numbers 0 to 99 as illustrated. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, the special symbol A is determined, if the winning symbol random number is 40 to 79, the special symbol B is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 80 to 99, the special symbol C is determined. Is determined. Here, in the winning symbol determination random number determination tables 1 and 2, the ratio in which each special symbol is determined is the same, but in the winning symbol determination random number determination tables 1 and 2, different special symbols are determined, Or even if it is the same special symbol, you may differ in the ratio in which each is determined.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the jackpot is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is specially selected. When it is derived by 2 suspension, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “lost”.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. This reach group determination random number determination table is provided for each gaming state. Here, a table for non-short-time gaming state and a table for high probability gaming state will be described.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the jackpot lottery result is performed. In this embodiment, when the lottery lottery result is “losing”, in determining the variation effect pattern, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table.

  Then, based on the special 1 hold or special 2 hold when the non-short-time gaming state is set, “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result, and when the jackpot lottery is performed, When the total number of 2 holds (hereinafter simply referred to as “hold number”) is 0 to 2, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 6A is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination table 1, if the reach group determination random number is 0 to 6999, “Group 2” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 7000 to 8999, “Group 3” is determined. If the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9799, “Group 4” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9800 to 10006, “Group 5” is determined.

  Further, in the non-short-time gaming state, when “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result, if the number of holds is 3 or 4, the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. When 2 is selected and the number of holds is 5 or more, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 shown in FIG. 6C is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination tables 2 and 3, the group type is determined as illustrated in accordance with the reach group determination random number.

  Furthermore, when “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result in the high probability gaming state, as shown in FIGS. 6D to 6G, reach group determination random number determination tables A, B, C and D are selected. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, after the special game ends, the high probability game state is set, and in this high probability game state, the jackpot lottery is performed eight times, and all the lottery results are “lost”. If the game state is, the gaming state shifts from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state.

  When the first to third jackpot lottery results in the high probability gaming state are derived, the reach group determination random number determination table A shown in FIG. 6D is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination table A, “group 10” is always determined regardless of the value of the hold number and the reach group determination random number.

  Similarly, when the fourth jackpot lottery result in the high probability gaming state is derived, the reach group determination random number determination table B shown in FIG. 6E is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination table B, “group 11” is always determined regardless of the number of holds and the value of the reach group determination random number. In addition, when the fifth to seventh jackpot lottery results in the high probability gaming state are derived, the reach group determination random number determination table C shown in FIG. 6F is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination table C, “group 12” is always determined regardless of the value of the hold number and the reach group determination random number. When the eighth jackpot lottery result in the high probability gaming state is derived, the reach group determination random number determination table D shown in FIG. 6G is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination table D, “group 13” is always determined regardless of the number of holds and the value of the reach group determination random number.

  When the lottery result of the jackpot is “big jackpot”, the group type is not determined in determining the variation effect pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “hit”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of lost time reach mode A determined random number determination tables are provided for each group type determined as described above. Here, the lost-time reach mode A determination random number determination tables 1, 2, and 5 selected when the groups 1, 2, and 5 that can be determined in the non-short-time gaming state are respectively shown in FIGS. 7 (c), the lost-time reach mode A determination random number determination tables 10 to 13 selected when the groups 10 to 13 that can be determined in the high-probability gaming state are determined are shown in FIGS. 7 (g).

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach mode A determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. When the group type is determined by lottery of the group type, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the selected lost reach mode A is determined. The variation mode number is determined based on the random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  According to the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 7A, “00H” is determined as the variation mode number in all the reach mode A determined random numbers 0 to 250. Further, according to the reach time reach mode A determined random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 7B, when the reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 79, “00H” is determined as the variation mode number, and the reach mode A determined When the random number is 80 to 169, “01H” is determined as the variation mode number, and when the reach mode A determined random number is 170 to 250, “02H” is determined as the variation mode number. Further, according to the lose mode reach mode A determined random number determination table 5 shown in FIG. 7C, when the reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 130, “A5H” is determined as the variation mode number, and the reach mode A determined When the random number is 131 to 199, “A6H” is determined as the variation mode number, and when the reach mode A determination random number is 200 to 250, “A7H” is determined as the variation mode number.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7D to 7G, according to the lost reach mode A determined random number determination tables 10 to 13, the variation mode number is always set regardless of the value of the reach mode A determined random number. “00H” is determined. As is clear from this, when the high-probability gaming state is set, “00H” is always determined as the variable mode number. In the present embodiment, numbers with “H” indicate hexadecimal numbers, and numbers without “H” indicate decimal numbers.

  In each lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, a reach mode A determined random number is associated with a change pattern lottery table to be described later together with a change mode number. For example, according to the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 1, the variation mode number is determined to be “00H” and, at the same time, “table A” is determined as the variation pattern lottery table. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination tables are provided according to the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. Here, FIG. 8 (a) shows the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 selected when the special symbol A is determined in the non-short game state, and the special symbols B and C are displayed in the non-short game state. The jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table 2 selected when determined is shown in FIG.

  Further, in the first to fourth jackpot lotteries in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination table 3 selected when the special symbols A, B, and C are determined is shown in FIG. FIG. 8D shows a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table 4 selected when special symbols A, B, and C are determined in the fifth to seventh jackpot lotteries in the high probability gaming state. FIG. 8E shows a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table 5 that is selected when the special symbols A, B, and C are determined in the eighth jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state. Yes.

  In the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table, similarly to the above-described lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are associated with the reach mode A determined random number. Yes. Then, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are determined according to the value of the acquired reach mode A determined random number.

  As shown in FIG. 8C to FIG. 8E, when the high probability gaming state is set, “00H” is always determined as the variation mode number. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, “00H” is always determined as the variation mode number regardless of the number of jackpot lotteries and the jackpot lottery result. However, in the high probability gaming state, the variation pattern lottery table is determined as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 in accordance with the jackpot lottery result and the number of jackpot lotteries.

  As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, first, the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are determined by the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery result is “Big Jack”, the jackpot reach mode A decision shown in FIG. The variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table are determined by the random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern lottery table used in the non-time-saving gaming state. Here, as an example, the fluctuation pattern lottery table A is shown in FIG. 9 (a), the fluctuation pattern lottery table B is shown in FIG. 9 (b), and the fluctuation pattern lottery table Q is shown in FIG. 9 (c). Many other pattern lottery tables are provided.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern lottery table determined simultaneously with the variation mode number and the obtained variation pattern random number. For example, according to the variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9A, “00H” is determined as the variation pattern number in all the variation pattern random numbers 0 to 238.

  Further, according to the variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 9B, “01H” is determined as the variation pattern number in all the variation pattern random numbers 0 to 238. Further, according to the variation pattern lottery table Q shown in FIG. 9C, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 24, “30H” is determined as the variation pattern number, and when the variation pattern random number is 25 to 49, the variation “31H” is determined as the pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 50 to 139, “32H” is determined as the variation pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 140 to 179, “33H” is determined as the variation pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 180 to 219, “34H” is determined as the variation pattern number, and when the variation pattern random number is 220 to 238, “35H” is determined as the variation pattern number.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern lottery table used in the high probability gaming state. When the first to third jackpot lottery results in the high probability gaming state are lost, the variation pattern lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 10A is always selected as described above. According to the variation pattern lottery table 1, “A0H” is always determined as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number. When the fourth jackpot lottery result in the high-probability gaming state is a loss, the variation pattern lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 10B is always selected as described above. According to the variation pattern lottery table 2, “A1H” is always determined as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number. In addition, when the fifth to seventh jackpot lottery results in the high probability gaming state are lost, the variation pattern lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 10C is always selected as described above. According to the variation pattern lottery table 3, “A2H” is always determined as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number. Further, when the eighth jackpot lottery result in the high-probability gaming state is a loss, the variation pattern lottery table 4 shown in FIG. 10D is always selected as described above. According to the variation pattern lottery table 4, “A3H” is always determined as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number.

  Similarly, when the first to fourth jackpot lottery results in the high probability gaming state are jackpots, the variation pattern lottery table 10 shown in FIG. 10E is always selected as described above. According to the variation pattern lottery table 10, if the variation pattern random number is 0 to 79, “B0H” is determined as the variation pattern number, and if the variation pattern random number is 80 to 159, “B1H” is defined as the variation pattern number. If the fluctuation pattern random number is 160 to 238, “B2H” is determined as the fluctuation pattern number.

  Further, when the 5-7th jackpot lottery result in the high probability gaming state is a jackpot, the variation pattern lottery table 11 shown in FIG. 10 (f) is always selected as described above. According to the variation pattern lottery table 11, “C0H” is always determined as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number. In addition, when the eighth jackpot lottery result in the high probability gaming state is a jackpot, the variation pattern lottery table 12 shown in FIG. 10G is always selected as described above. According to the variation pattern lottery table 12, “D0H” is always determined as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number.

  In this way, when the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined in accordance with the jackpot lottery result, the gaming state at that time, the number of holds, the number of lotteries for the jackpot, and the like. These variation mode number and variation pattern number specify the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and time are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  As described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to the variation time 2 determination table, the variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variation times 1 and 2 determined in this way becomes the variation effect time for notifying the jackpot lottery result, that is, the variation time.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a method for determining a variation effect pattern. As described above, when the special symbol type is determined in the jackpot lottery, the variation effect pattern is determined according to the determined special symbol type. In determining the variation effect pattern, first, the gaming state when the jackpot lottery is performed is confirmed, and then whether or not the jackpot winning is determined. Here, a case where “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result in the non-time-saving gaming state will be described as an example.

  When “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result in the non-time-saving gaming state, the number of holdings is confirmed next, and the reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the number of holdings at this time. Then, the reach group determined random number determination table is determined with reference to the selected reach group determined random number determination table, and the reach mode A determined random number determination table is determined based on the determination result at this time, that is, the group type. . Then, the reach mode A determined random number is determined with reference to the determined reach mode A determined random number determination table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are determined, and the determined variation pattern lottery table is determined. And the variation pattern number are determined based on the variation pattern random number.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation A variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 200. In the sub-control board 200, the first half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. The details will be described later.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an operation table for controlling a special game that is executed in the case of winning a jackpot. The operation table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operation tables 1 and 2 are provided as the operation tables.

  When the special symbol A is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 1 as shown in FIG. According to this operation table 1, the condition that the special winning opening 28 is opened for 29.0 seconds or that eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. The round game which is ended by being established is executed eight times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  When the special symbols B and C are determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 2 as shown in FIG. According to this operation table 2, one of the conditions that the special winning opening 28 is opened for 29.0 seconds or that eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8). The round game that ends when it is established is executed four times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting a game state after the special game is ended when the special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined as follows with reference to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning.

  As shown in the figure, when the jackpot is won, regardless of the type of the special symbol, the high probability gaming state is set after the special game is over. Note that the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability number”) is set to eight. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed eight times. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed.

  In addition, after the end of the special game, it will be set to the high probability gaming state and will always be set to the short-time gaming state, but at this time the number of continuations of the short gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "short-time number of times"), It is determined as follows according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. In other words, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, the number of hourly times is set to 8 regardless of the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) If the game state is other, the number of time reductions is set to 100 regardless of the type of special symbol (big win symbol).

  Note that here, the gaming state is set regardless of the type of the special symbol. However, depending on the type of the special symbol, for example, it is set to the low probability gaming state, or the number of time reductions is varied. Or you may.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one hit-determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 19, and four random number values are stored in the general-purpose reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. In the following, the random number value (a winning random number) stored in the usual figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as usual figure reservation.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the winning determination random number determination table 1, when the winning determination random number is 0, the winning determination is made, and when the winning determination random number is 1 to 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/20.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the winning determination random number determination table 2, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 18, the winning determination is made, and when the winning determination random number is 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 19/20. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 20 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. . When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. The energization is controlled as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized only for 0.1 sec × 1 = 0.1 sec, and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is 0. Open only for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 have a total of 5 pieces. Open for 8 seconds.

  Thus, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 22 than in the non-short-time gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 100c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 200. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the reach group determined random number, the reach mode A determined random number, and the variation pattern random number. Hereinafter, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as a “variation effect random number”.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number makes one round by the winning symbol random number update process described later, the winning symbol random number is updated to the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. When the process of step S3 is completed, the processes of step S2 and step S3 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 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, whereby the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when the timer counter reaches 0, the subtraction stops.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by 1 and updated. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0. Random number is updated from the initial value update random number value for winning design random numbers. Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the jackpot determined random number and the winning determined random number. Both the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number are updated according to a certain rule so that the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset. It has become.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an input control process for determining whether or not there is an input to the first start port detection switch 20a, the second start port detection switch 22a, and the gate detection switch 24a.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special symbol special power process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100 a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28. Specifically, when detection signals are input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a, The corresponding prize ball counter is updated, and a payout number designation command corresponding to the detection signal is transmitted to the payout control board 120. When a prize ball is paid out on the payout control board 120, a command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each prize ball, and when the command is received, the prize ball counter is decremented until the prize ball counter becomes zero. To do.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, second start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S700, and command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

(Step S330)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20 and performs a jackpot lottery. Set predetermined data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22 and performs a big hit lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24, and sets predetermined data for drawing a normal symbol. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 20a, The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S330-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 1 holds (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and if it is determined that the number of special 1 held (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the special 1 hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 1 hold number (X1) to a new special 1 hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the reserved storage area, and acquires them in the free storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determined random number in step S330-4. .

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 and S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-6.

(Step S330-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-7.

(Step S330-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 1 hold has been stored, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes pre-determination processing and ends the first start port detection switch input processing. This prior determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the prior determination process in step S331.

(Step S331-1)
First, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4B, which is used to derive a jackpot lottery result in the high probability gaming state.

(Step S331-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a high-accuracy jackpot determination process based on the jackpot determination random number acquired in step S330-4 and the jackpot determination random number determination table 2 set in step S331-1. Specifically, it is determined in advance whether or not the newly stored hold wins a jackpot in the high probability gaming state.

(Step S331-3)
Next, in step S331-2, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the “big hit” prior determination result has been derived. As a result, when the “big hit” advance determination result is derived, the process proceeds to step S331-4, and when the “big hit” advance determination result is not derived (the “losing” advance determination result is derived). In the case of the above, the process proceeds to step S331-5.

(Step S331-4)
If it is determined in step S331-3 that the pre-determined result of “big hit” has been derived, the main CPU 100a determines that the newly stored hold is a special hold that wins “big win” in the high-probability gaming state. A jackpot pre-determination command indicating that it is present is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331-5)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S331-3 that the “big hit” prior determination result has not been derived, the main CPU 100a determines that the newly stored hold becomes “lost” in the high-probability gaming state. Is set in the transmission data storage area for effects. As a result, when a new hold is stored, information about whether or not the hold is a win that wins a “big hit” in the high probability gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the second start port detection switch input process in step S340.

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a. If it is determined that the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 22a, The second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S340-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number (X2) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the process proceeds to step S340-3, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 4, the second start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 2 hold number (X2) to a new special 2 hold number (X2). ).

(Step S340-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the reserved storage area, and acquires them in the free storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S340-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determining random number in step S340-4. .

(Step S340-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 and S340-5.

(Step S340-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-6.

(Step S340-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-7.

(Step S340-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 2 reservation is stored and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a pre-determination process similarly to the first start port detection switch input process, and ends the second start port detection switch input process. Note that the prior determination process in the second start port detection switch input process is different from the above only in that the jackpot determination random number acquired in step S340-4 is used for the prior determination, and the other processes are the same as described above. Detailed description is omitted here.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, when it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and when it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the current winning random number and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. Note that the normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and when the winning determination random number is acquired, the winning determination random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. An empty storage unit that is not available is searched, and the acquired winning random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage units. In the following, the winning random number stored in the storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area is referred to as ordinary drawing holding.

  Next, processing related to the special symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electricity processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “02” indicating execution of the post-stop process. Further, data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process and data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process are provided.

  Then, the main CPU 100a, based on the value of the special symbol special data loaded in step S410, performs a special symbol variation start process (step S420), a special symbol variation stop process (step S430), a post-stop process (step S440), A special electric accessory control process (step S450) and a special game end process (step S460) are executed. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420. This special symbol variation start process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area (special 1 hold number (X1) ≧ 1 or special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 1). As a result, when it is determined that either special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and it is determined that neither special 1 hold nor special 2 hold is stored. In that case, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a shift process of the hold storage area. Here, each random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit has a small number (ordinal number). Shift to storage.

(Step S420-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the jackpot determined random number determination table (see FIG. 4), and the selected table and the processing area stored in step S420-2 above. A jackpot lottery result is derived based on the jackpot random number.

  And when the derived lottery result is “big hit”, the winning symbol determination random number determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected according to the type of starting port (special 1 holding or special 2 holding), and A special symbol type is determined based on the selected table and the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. If the derived lottery result is “losing”, the special symbol X is determined if the start port type is the first start port 20 (special 1 hold), and the start port type is the second start port 22. If it is (special 2 reservation), the special symbol Y is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  In addition, according to this special symbol variation start process, special 1 hold and special 2 hold are processed in the order stored in the hold storage area. However, when both special 1 hold and special 2 hold are stored, either special 1 hold or special 2 hold may be processed preferentially.

(Step S420-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-3 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. . This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 2 hold. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 80 and 82. In addition, when the special symbol variable display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the special 1 hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. When the special symbol variation display is performed based on the special 2 hold, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed so as to indicate that the special 2 hold is reduced by 1 simultaneously with the start of the variation display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-7)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S420-1 that neither the special 1 hold nor the special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and if the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time, the demonstration display unit 50a displays the demonstration. The demonstration command for displaying the screen is stored in the effect transmission data storage area.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the variation effect pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S420-3 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-2. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-4.

(Step S421-2)
If it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a loads data relating to the determined jackpot symbol.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 8) based on the data related to the jackpot symbol loaded in step S421-2.

(Step S421-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a checks the current number of holds.

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a creates a reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) based on the holding type (starting port type) for which the jackpot lottery has been performed and the holding number confirmed in step S421-4. set.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the group type based on the reach group determination random number written in the processing area in step S420-2 and the reach group determination random number determination table set in step S421-5. At the same time, the determined group type is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 7) based on the group type determined in step S421-6.

(Step S421-8)
The main CPU 100a includes the jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-3, or the lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-7, and the step S420-2. The variation mode number is determined based on the reach mode A determined random number written in the processing region in step (b), and the determined variation mode number is stored in the predetermined processing region. In addition, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time as the variation mode number is determined here.

(Step S421-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation pattern lottery table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) determined in step S421-8.

(Step S421-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table set in step S421-9 and the variation pattern random number written in the processing area in step S420-2. The determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation time based on the variation mode number determined in step S421-8, the variation pattern number determined in step S421-10, and the variation time determination table (see FIG. 11). 1 and 2 are determined. The determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 are stored, respectively, and the total fluctuation time obtained by integrating the fluctuation times 1 and 2 is calculated and set in the fluctuation time timer counter. Here, a variation mode command is generated based on the determined variation mode number, and a variation pattern command is generated based on the variation pattern number. Thereby, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special power data = 01.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S421-11) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-3 as the first special symbol indicator 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440. This post-stop processing is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-2.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a stores the currently set gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S440-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs time-saving update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is ON. If the time-saving game flag is on, the time-saving memory area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this short time storage area, a short time number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored short time number is newly stored. It will be stored as the number of time reductions. If the number of time reductions becomes 0 as a result of updating the number of time reductions, processing for turning off the time reduction game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4 as it is.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, a high-accuracy count indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Here, “1” is subtracted from the currently stored high-accuracy count. The value will be stored as a new high probability count. Note that, as a result of updating the high-accuracy count, if the high-accuracy count = 0, processing for turning off the high-probability game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-5.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-6, and when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, step S440-7 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-6)
If it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special processing. Is set to “00”, and the process proceeds to step S440-10.

(Step S440-7)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot winning game state command. The jackpot winning gaming state command is a command for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 whether the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning is a non-time saving gaming state or a time saving gaming state.

(Step S440-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for resetting the current gaming state.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Step S440-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a executes an opening start process when starting a special game. When starting the special game, the main CPU 100a first sets an opening command in the effect transmission data storage area and waits until a preset opening time elapses. If an opening command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S450-2 as it is.

(Step S450-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the opening is currently in progress, that is, whether the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3, and when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-3)
If it is determined in step S450-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. Here, according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, either one of the operation tables 1 and 2 (see FIG. 13) is set, and with reference to the set table, the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c is set. Energization control is performed.

  Here, at the start of each round game, the main CPU 100a sets a round start command in the effect transmission data storage area. This round start command has information on how many round games are started. As a result, the sub-control board 200 can grasp how many round games are started on the main control board 100.

(Step S450-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all the opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S450-5, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has not been completed, The electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-5)
If it is determined in step S450-4 that the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed, the main CPU 100a executes an ending start process. Here, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the system waits until a predetermined ending time elapses.

(Step S450-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-7. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-7)
If it is determined in step S450-6 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment process. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 100c and the data related to the gaming state at the time of winning the big win stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, with reference to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 14, the game state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, a high probability game flag, a high probability count, a short time game flag, a short time count, a specific state flag, and a specific count are set. Here, when the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is the non-short-time gaming state, the specific state flag is turned on and “9” is set in the specific number of times storage area.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command has information related to the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the high probability game flag, the high probability count, the short time game flag, the short time count, and the special game set in step S460-1. ing.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

  Next, a process related to the above normal symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure normal electricity data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. ”And data“ 13 ”indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). . Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3. If the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 100a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the normal symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, when the hit determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area and the hit determination random numbers are stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, The random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number (ordinal number). Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and the random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when random numbers are stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the ordinary symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area is written in the processing area in the order in which it is stored. That is, the random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage area are read in order from the previously stored random numbers and used in the winning determination process.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination process for the winning random number copied to the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. . If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 100a stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 100a stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, 20 seconds is set in the usual time variable time counter, and when the current gaming state is a time saving gaming state Set the usual variable time counter to 1 second.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map power transmission data = 11, the main CPU 100a determines whether the normal map change time (set in step S520-9) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S530-3)
If it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol change time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88. As a result, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol / post-processing after the normal symbol / general processing is executed, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the normal electric utility control process so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the normal diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is data “13” indicating the execution of the ordinary electric utility control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the ordinary power / general power data = 13, the main CPU 100a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-5. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Move.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the game state at the start of normal symbol fluctuation is the non-short game state or the short-time game state. Determine.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the release table according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. As a result, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1 time, the time of opening once = 0.1 seconds. The energization control data is set. Further, when the game state at the time of starting the change of the normal symbol is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

(Step S550-5)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the ordinary electric accessory is being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the energization time set in step S550-4 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and if it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the energization time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a process of stopping energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” to the general symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the ordinary / normal symbol processing, and ends the processing after the normal symbol suspension.

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 100. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 100. Based on the command, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub-control board 200. In particular, while the special symbol variation display is performed on the main control board 100, the sub-control board 200 performs a variation effect to notify the lottery result. In the present embodiment, there is a feature in the variation effect controlled and executed by the sub-control board 200 in the high probability game state, but here, in order to facilitate understanding, first, the variation effect in the low probability game state. The contents and the determination method will be briefly described, and then the contents and control of the changing effects in the high probability gaming state will be described in detail.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the non-reach pattern. The variation effects executed in the low-probability gaming state are roughly classified into a reachless pattern and a reach variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 36, in the variation effect of the non-reach pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are superimposed on the background image and displayed in a variable manner. Is done. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), it is assumed that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the lottery result of the jackpot has been lost. In this state, when the special symbol variation display is newly performed, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variation-displayed as the special symbol variation display starts. (Scroll display) starts. In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), first, the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed in a pattern (aspect) different from the effect symbol 40a. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), the variation display of the special symbol is finished and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82 at the same timing. The effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot lottery result is notified to the player by the combination of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b and 40c which are stopped and displayed at this time.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c are stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode), and then the special game is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode).

  FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. In the variation production of the reach variation pattern, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), after the variation display of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, FIG. As shown in b), the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect) as the effect symbol 40a.

  As described above, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific mode (the same symbol (mode)), so-called “reach mode”, in the effect display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. The variable display is continued with the shapes of 40a, 40b, and 40c being different from those before the specific mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), a predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and finally the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed. The jackpot lottery result is notified to the player.

  It should be noted that various notice effects are executed in the effect display unit 50a during the change effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), a character and a message are displayed on the effect display unit 50a as a notice effect before several seconds elapse from the start of the change effect. When the sub-control board 200 receives the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, the sub-control board 200 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect and the type of the notice effect to be executed based on the received command. Here, it is assumed that only a notice effect in which a character or a message is displayed on the effect display unit 50a at the start of the change effect is executed, but in addition to or in addition to this, another notice effect is displayed. May be executed.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining the first half variation effect determination table. In this embodiment, the aspect of the first half variation effect is determined based on the variation mode number (variation mode command), and the second half variation effect aspect is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Specifically, in the variation production of the reach variation pattern, until the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c reach the reach mode, more specifically, the variation production mode (production) until the reach development production (video) is performed. The image pattern displayed on the display unit 50a) is determined based on the variation mode number (variation mode command).

  In addition, after the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are in the reach mode, the variation production mode (moving image displayed on the production display unit 50a) in the reach development production is based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). It is determined. Therefore, for example, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern shown in FIG. 37, the variation effect modes (image patterns) shown in FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (d) are based on the variation mode number (variation mode command). The variation effect mode (moving image) shown in FIG. 37E is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  The variation effect of the variation pattern without reach is executed when a variation mode number (variation mode command) indicating that the variation effect of the first half is not executed and a predetermined variation pattern number (variation pattern command) are determined. The For example, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “00H” indicating that the variation effect in the first half is not executed is received, the sub control board 200 always determines “none” as the variation effect mode in the first half. The In addition, based on the variation pattern command received at the same time, the variation effect mode from the start to the end is determined. Therefore, the variation effect mode (image pattern) shown in FIG. 36 is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  As shown in FIG. 38, the sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200 stores a first half variation effect determination table in which the first half variation effect mode is associated with each receivable variation mode command (variation mode number). Has been. When receiving the variation mode command, the sub control board 200 obtains one production random number from the range of 0 to 249, and refers to the first half variation production determination table to obtain the obtained production random number and the variation mode command (variation mode). Number)), the aspect of the first half variation effect is determined. Here, "None" in the first half variation effect mode indicates that the first half variation effect is not executed, and when this "None" is determined, it is determined based on a later-described variation pattern command. Only the second half variation effect will be executed.

  Further, in FIG. 38, “reach A” and “reach B” in the variation production mode in the first half are respectively the variation designs of the reach variation pattern until the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are in the reach mode. The image pattern displayed on the effect display part 50a is shown. These image patterns are designed in advance so as to coincide with the variation display time of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number.

  Therefore, when the effect display unit 50a executes the change effect of the reachless change pattern, the change mode command corresponding to the change mode number = 00H is always received. In other words, whenever the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, the variation display of the non-reach variation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 50a. On the other hand, in the effect display unit 50a, when the change effect of the reach change pattern is executed, the change mode command corresponding to the change mode number other than the change mode number = 00H is always received. Become. In other words, when a variation mode command other than the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, the variation display of the reach variation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 50a.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the second half variation effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 39, the sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200 stores a second half variation effect determination table in which each of the variation pattern commands (variation pattern numbers) that can be received is associated with the second variation effect mode. Has been. When receiving the variation pattern command, the sub-control board 200 obtains an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, and refers to the latter-stage variation effect determination table to obtain the obtained effect random number and the variation pattern command (variation pattern). Number)), the latter half of the variation effect mode is determined.

  In FIG. 39, the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number is associated with the variation effect mode in the latter half are the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection of the selection area. The ratio is shown. For example, when a variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = 00H is received, a variation effect of “losing 4 seconds” is always executed as a variation effect mode in the latter half, and variation pattern number = 01H is supported. When a variation pattern command is received, a variation effect of “losing 8 seconds” is always executed as a variation rendering mode in the latter half, and when a variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = 02H is received, As a mode of variation production in the latter half, a variation production of “losing 12 seconds” is always executed.

  It should be noted that the variation effect modes of “Lose 4 seconds”, “Lose 8 seconds”, and “Lose 12 seconds” are not reached after the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c start changing display. In 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds, respectively, the display is stopped and displayed in a manner of notifying the loss. Therefore, when the variation pattern numbers “00H”, “01H”, and “02H” are determined on the main control board 100, be sure to determine “None” as the variation effect mode in the first half. It is designed so that a variation mode number (variation mode command) of “00H” is determined.

  Further, in the main control board 100, for example, when the variation pattern number = 04H is determined, one of “pattern 1” and “pattern 2” is determined as a variation effect mode in the latter half. “Pattern 1” and “Pattern 2” indicate the types of moving images shown in FIG. 37 (e), and although the images displayed on the effect display unit 50a are different, the configuration time is variable pattern number = 04H. It coincides with the time of the variable display associated with.

  As described above, the sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200 is provided with the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table, and both these tables are provided for each gaming state. Then, according to the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table for the high probability gaming state, the eight variation effects executed in the high probability gaming state are set to be executed as follows. Yes.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining the total variation time of special symbols determined in the high probability gaming state. The table referred to for determining the variation mode number (variation mode command) and the variation pattern number (variation pattern command) in the high probability gaming state has been described with reference to FIGS. These FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 and FIG. 10 are summarized as shown in FIG. In particular, FIG. 40 (a) shows the total variation time at the time of loss for each number of variations in the high probability gaming state, and FIG. 40 (b) shows the total variation time at the jackpot at the number of variations in the high probability gaming state. Shown for each.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the jackpot lottery result is “losing” in the high-probability gaming state, the first to third special symbol variation display time, that is, the total variation time, Is always set to 14.4 seconds. The total variation time for the fourth time is always determined to be 15.0 seconds, the total variation time for the fifth to seventh times is always determined to be 0.4 seconds, and the total variation time for the eighth time is always , 8.0 seconds.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), in the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery result is “big win”, the time for the first to fourth special symbol variation display, that is, the total The variation time is determined at any time from 18.0 seconds, 23.0 seconds, and 28.0 seconds. Further, the total variation time for the fifth to seventh times is always determined to be 12.4 seconds, and the total variation time for the eighth time is always determined to be 8.0 seconds.

  Note that, on the main control board 100, after the special symbol variation display is performed over the above total variation time, it is stopped for 0.6 seconds (determined time). Therefore, the time from the start to end of the special symbol variation display is the sum of the total variation time indicating the special symbol variation display time and the fixed time indicating the special symbol stop display time. It becomes. As described above, in the high-probability gaming state, a predetermined total variation time is determined for each variation number (big win lottery number), and the following variation is assumed on the assumption of the total variation time thus determined. The production will be executed.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect in the high probability gaming state. In the present embodiment, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed eight times at the maximum, but among these, until the fourth jackpot lottery result is confirmed, that is, a total of four times for the first to fourth times. It is configured to show the fluctuation effect of one time as one effect. In other words, a series of performances are continuously executed over the time of four consecutive special symbol change displays from the time when the high probability game state is set until the four jackpot lottery results are finalized. Is done. In the following, a series of effects that are continuously executed over the time of variable display of four special symbols at the maximum will be referred to as “specific effects”.

  When the high-probability gaming state is set, first, as shown in FIG. 41A, a number “60” is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. When the special symbol variation display is started on the main control board 100, the number displayed on the effect display unit 50a is counted down corresponding to the elapsed time of the special symbol variation display. At this time, if the first jackpot lottery result is “losing”, the special symbol variation display time (total variation time) is always determined to be 14.4 seconds. When 14.4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 80 or the second special symbol display 82. The special symbol stop display time (determined time) is set to 0.6 seconds, and the time from the start to the end of the first special symbol variable display is 15.0 seconds.

  Then, when 14.4 seconds have elapsed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the effect symbols 40a, 40b and 40c are stopped and displayed in the lower left of the effect display unit 50a. The player is informed that the lottery result of the game was “losing”. However, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are extremely small as compared to the number being counted down as shown in the figure, and only a short time of 0.6 seconds is displayed. 40a, 40b, and 40c are difficult to recognize.

  When the special symbol stop display time (0.6 seconds) elapses, the second variation display of the special symbol is started and displayed on the effect display unit 50a corresponding to the elapsed time of the variation display of the special symbol. The counted number is further counted down. At this time, if the result of the second jackpot lottery is “losing”, the change display time of the special symbol is always determined to be 14.4 seconds, and the special symbol stop display time (0.6 seconds) ), The time from the start to the end of the second special symbol variation display is 15.0 seconds.

  Then, when 14.4 seconds have elapsed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed for the second time, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in the lower left of the effect display unit 50a. The player is notified that the result of the second jackpot lottery was “losing”. At the time when the special symbol variation display ends twice, “30” corresponding to 30 seconds, which is the total time from the start to the end of the first and second special symbol variation display, is changed from “60”. Since it is subtracted, “30” is displayed in the center of the effect display portion 50a.

  Further, the third variation display of the special symbol is started, and the number displayed on the effect display unit 50a is further counted down corresponding to the elapsed time of the variation display of the special symbol. At this time, if the result of the third jackpot lottery is “losing”, the special symbol change display time is always determined to be 14.4 seconds, and the special symbol stop display time (0.6 seconds). ), The time from the start to the end of the third special symbol variation display is 15.0 seconds.

  Then, when 14.4 seconds have elapsed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed for the third time, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in the lower left of the effect display unit 50a. The player is notified that the result of the third jackpot lottery was “losing”. At the time when the special symbol fluctuation display is finished three times, “45” corresponding to 45 seconds, which is the total time from the start to the end of the first to third special symbol fluctuation display, is changed from “60”. Since it is subtracted, “15” is displayed in the center of the effect display section 50a.

  Furthermore, the fourth variation display of the special symbol is started, and the number displayed on the effect display unit 50a is further counted down corresponding to the elapsed time of the variation display of the special symbol. At this time, if the result of the fourth jackpot lottery is “lost”, the time for the special symbol variation display is always determined to be 15.0 seconds.

  Then, when 15.0 seconds have elapsed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed for the fourth time, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), the number in the center of the effect display unit 50a becomes “0”, and the lower left of the effect display unit 50a. In addition, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a small size, and the player is notified that the result of the fourth jackpot lottery is “losing”.

  Here, it is assumed that four or more special 1 holds or special 2 holds have been stored in total until the fourth special symbol variation display is completed. Then, immediately after the fourth special symbol variation display ends, the fifth special symbol variation display starts, but if the fifth jackpot lottery result is “losing”, the special symbol The time for the variable display is determined to be 0.4 seconds. At this time, with the start of the fifth variation display of special symbols, the effect display unit 50a is blacked out as shown in FIG. In addition, when 0.4 seconds have elapsed since the fifth special symbol variation display is started, as shown in FIG. 41 (g), the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are displayed at the lower left of the effect display unit 50a. A small stop is displayed.

  Then, when 0.6 seconds have passed since the special symbol was stopped and displayed for the fifth time, the variation display of the sixth special symbol will start, but if the sixth jackpot lottery result is “losing” The time for the sixth special symbol variation display is always determined to be 0.4 seconds. During the sixth special symbol variation display, the effect display unit 50a continues to be blacked out as shown in FIGS. 41 (f) and 41 (g). Even when the seventh jackpot lottery result is “losing”, the time for the seventh special symbol variation display is always determined to be 0.4 seconds. During the seventh special symbol variation display, the effect display unit 50a continues to be blacked out as shown in FIGS. 41 (f) and 41 (g).

  Then, when 0.6 seconds elapses after the special symbol is stopped and displayed for the seventh time, the eighth special symbol variation display starts, but the eighth special symbol variation display time is always 8. 0 seconds is determined. As the eighth special symbol variation display starts, “FINAL CHANCE” is displayed on the effect display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 41 (h). If the lottery result of the jackpot is “losing”, as shown in FIG. 41 (i), “LOSE” is displayed at the center of the effect display unit 50a and at the lower left of the effect display unit 50a. The effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are displayed in a combination for notifying the loss. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the jackpot is “hit”, as shown in FIG. 41 (j), the stage symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are displayed on the stage display unit 50a in a combination for notifying the jackpot. . In the present embodiment, the variation effects executed during the eighth special symbol variation display in the high-probability gaming state, that is, the variation effects shown in FIG. 41 (h) to FIG. "

  FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining an example of the specific effect in the case of winning a jackpot in the high probability gaming state. For example, it is assumed that “big jackpot” is won in the first jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state. In this case, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the first special symbol variation display time (total variation time) is determined to be 18.0 seconds, 23.0 seconds, or 28.0 seconds. The sub-control board 200 receives one of the fluctuation pattern commands (fluctuation pattern numbers) of “B0H”, “B1H”, and “B2H”. In the sub control board 200, even when the variation pattern command transmitted at the time of winning the jackpot is received, a number is displayed at the center of the effect display unit 50a, as in the case of receiving the variation pattern command transmitted at the time of loss. A countdown effect is performed.

  In other words, when the high probability gaming state is set, the specific effect starts at the start of the first special symbol variation display, but this is the same content at the time of winning the big hit and at the time of losing ing. Therefore, even when the “big hit” is won in the first jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), “60” is displayed in the center of the effect display portion 50a. With the passage of time, a number is displayed from “60” in a countdown manner.

  Then, at any timing while the numbers are displayed in a countdown manner, a high-pitched notification sound is output from the sound output device 58 and the effect lighting device 54 is turned on. Here, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), when 12 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation display of the special symbol and “48” is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, the sound output device 58 notifies the notification sound. Is output, and the effect lighting device 54 is turned on. This notification sound or lighting is for notifying that “big hit” is won during the execution of the specific effect. When this notification sound is output or when the effect lighting device 54 is turned on, the special game is always performed. Will be executed.

  Further, after the notification sound is output, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), the effect display unit 50a is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are won by the “big hit”. . After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), as shown in FIG. 42 (e), after the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are displayed in the effect display unit 50a with a variable size for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 42 (d). “Big jackpot” is displayed. Hereinafter, the effects shown in FIGS. 42B to 42E are referred to as “notification effects”.

  In addition, the above-mentioned notification effect is not limited to the case where “big hit” is won in the first jackpot lottery in the high-probability gaming state, but similarly in the case where “big jackpot” is won in the second to fourth jackpot lotteries. Executed. For example, when “big hit” is won in the second jackpot lottery, a notification sound is output when the countdown number displayed on the effect display section 50a is between “45” and “30”. In the case of winning the “big hit” in the jackpot lottery, a notification sound is output when the countdown number displayed on the effect display unit 50a is between “30” and “15”, and the fourth jackpot lottery When “big hit” is won, a notification sound is output when the countdown number displayed on the effect display unit 50a is between “15” and “0”.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when special 1 hold and special 2 hold are stored, the newly stored hold wins a “big hit” in the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “special hold”). (Refer to FIG. 20 to FIG. 22). The results of the first to fourth jackpot lotteries in the high-probability gaming state are all “losing”, and the special hold is stored until the fourth special symbol variation display ends, and If this special hold corresponds to the variable display of any of the 5th to 7th special symbols in the high-probability gaming state, during the 4th special symbol change display, that is, the effect display unit 50a. The notification effect is executed when the number of the countdown displayed in “15” is between “15” and “0”. That is, during the fourth variation display of the special symbol, that is, when the countdown number displayed on the effect display unit 50a is between “15” and “0”, the fourth jackpot lottery makes the “big hit”. The notification effect is executed not only in the case of winning, but also in the case of winning the “big hit” by the fifth to seventh big win.

  In the present embodiment, the start time of the notification effect, that is, the notification time of the jackpot winning is set to be random, and a number from “60” to “0” is displayed in a countdown manner on the effect display unit 50a. The notification effect can be executed at any timing during the operation. That is, during the 60 seconds during which the specific performance is being executed, since the notification time for winning the “big hit” is irregular, always giving the player a sense of expectation and tension during the execution of the specific performance. Can do. And in this embodiment, in order to implement | achieve such an effect, the start time of a notification effect is determined as follows.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating the execution timing of a specific effect. FIG. 43 shows the execution timing of a specific effect when the results of the first to eighth jackpot lotteries in the high-probability gaming state are all “losing”. As already explained, if the result of the 1st to 3rd jackpot lottery is “losing”, the special symbol change display time will always be 14.4 seconds and the fixed time will be 0.6 seconds. Is done. That is, the time required for the first to third special symbol variation display is 15.0 seconds, and during this period, the sub-control board 200 continuously performs countdown display.

  In addition, when the result of the fourth jackpot lottery is “losing”, the change display time of the special symbol is always determined to be 15.0 seconds and the fixed time is 0.6 seconds. Therefore, in the fourth variation display of the special symbol, the timing at which the special symbol is stopped and displayed is the timing at which exactly 60 seconds have elapsed from the start of the specific effect, and at the same time as the fourth special symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect display unit 50a. Black out.

  When the result of the fifth to seventh jackpot lottery is “losing”, the time for the special symbol variation display is always determined to be 0.4 seconds, and the fixed time is determined to be 0.6 seconds. In other words, the time required for the 5th to 7th special symbol variation display is 1.0 second, and during this time, the sub-control board 200 continuously performs blackout.

  If the result of the 8th jackpot lottery is “losing”, the change display time of the special symbol is always determined to be 8.0 seconds and the fixed time is 0.6 seconds. On the control board 200, the final effects shown in FIGS. 41 (h) and 41 (i) are executed.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining the execution timing of the specific effect and the notification effect in the case where the jackpot is won in the first jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state. As already explained, when winning the “big hit” in the first big win lottery in the high probability gaming state, the total variation time of 18.0 seconds, 23.0 seconds, or 28.0 seconds is determined. Is done. When 18.0 seconds is determined as the total variation time, the sub-control board 200 executes a notification effect as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the time of the special symbol variation display is 18.0 seconds, the sub-control board 200 sets the notification lottery valid period from the start of the special symbol variation display until 5 seconds have elapsed. Is done. While the specific effect is being executed, the sub-control board 200 performs a lottery to determine whether or not the notification effect can be executed every time a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22. The lottery of whether or not the notification effect can be executed is performed even when the notification lottery validity period is not set, but it is determined that the notification effect is not necessarily executed when the notification effect is not valid. Is set to

  FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining the notification lottery table. During the first to fourth special symbol variation display in the high-probability gaming state, a specific effect is executed on the sub-control board 200. During this time, a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22. When the ball is formed, whether or not the notification effect can be executed is determined with reference to the notification lottery table shown in FIG. Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 during the first to fourth special symbol variation display, a start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. In the sub control board 200, when the start winning command is received, an effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249.

  In the notice lottery table, the number of special symbol changes displayed when a game ball enters the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 22, the setting state of the notice lottery valid period, and the current change display. The number of values is assigned to whether or not the notification effect can be executed according to whether or not the jackpot is won when the special symbol is stopped and whether or not the jackpot is won by holding corresponding to the 5th to 7th special symbol fluctuation display. .

  For example, if the first to third special symbol variation display is in progress and the notification lottery valid period is not set (outside the valid period), the jackpot lottery result determined at the end of the special symbol variation display Regardless of the value, the number of values is assigned so that it is determined that the notification effect is not necessarily executed. Further, when the first to third special symbol variations are being displayed and the notification lottery valid period is set (within the effective period), the execution of the notification effect is determined with a probability of 245/250. The number of values is allocated so that it is determined not to execute the notification effect with a probability of / 250.

  However, here, even if a lottery is performed within the effective period, it can be determined that the notification effect is not executed. However, the game can be played at the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 within the effective period. It may be set so that the execution of the notification effect is always determined when a ball enters. In addition, when the notification lottery valid period is set, it is possible to determine and control to perform the notification effect without performing the lottery. Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 outside the effective period, the process (lottery) for determining whether or not the notification effect can be performed is performed within the effective period. Only when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the process (lottery) for determining whether or not the notification effect can be performed may be performed. In any case, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 within the effective period, if the process for determining the execution of the notification effect is performed, the specific processing mode is particularly It is not limited. Note that in the first to third special symbol fluctuation displays, the notice lottery valid period is not set when the loss symbol is finally stopped, that is, during the loss symbol fluctuation display.

  In the notice lottery table, even when the special symbol variation display is being performed for the fourth time and is not set to the notice lottery valid period (outside the valid period), it is determined at the end of the variation display of the special symbol. Regardless of the jackpot lottery result, the number of values is assigned so that it is always determined not to execute the notification effect. On the other hand, even when the variation of the special symbol is being displayed for the fourth time and is set to the notification lottery effective period (within the effective period), the notification effect is generated with a probability of 245/250 as in the first to third. The number of values is allocated so that execution is determined and it is determined not to execute the notification effect with a probability of 5/250. During the 4th special symbol variation display, if the big win is confirmed at the end of the 4th special symbol variation display, and the fourth special symbol variation display is terminated, Although it is confirmed, when the special hold is included in the hold corresponding to the fifth to seventh special symbol change display, the notification lottery valid period is set.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), when the first special symbol variation display time is 18.0 seconds, the sub-control board 200 displays 5 seconds after the special symbol variation display is started. Since the notification lottery valid period is set until the time elapses, the notification effect is started at any timing between the start of the specific effect and the elapse of 5 seconds. If the execution of the notification effect is not determined by lottery within the notification lottery effective period, the notification effect is forcibly started when the notification lottery effective period has elapsed.

  Here, the notification effect is the effect shown in FIG. 42B (hereinafter referred to as “lamp notification”) in which the lighting of the effect lighting device 54 is started and the notification sound is output from the audio output device 58, and the effect. The symbol display effect (hereinafter referred to as “symbol display”) shown in FIG. 42 (c) in which the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are displayed at the center of the display unit 50a, and the size of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. The effect shown in FIG. 42 (d) that is variably displayed (hereinafter referred to as “scale absorption effect”) and the effect shown in FIG. 42 (e) in which a message is displayed in the center of the effect display unit 50a (hereinafter, “determined” This is called “production”). The special symbol variation display time is 18.0 seconds, but the start timing of the notification effect differs depending on the timing at which the game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22. For this reason, the notification effect needs to be configured to correspond to the shortest 13.0 seconds from the longest 18.0 seconds, but in the present embodiment, the notification effect is configured as follows. The end timing of the symbol variation display is matched with the end timing of the notification effect.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 44A, the lamp notification and the symbol display are each configured with 5 seconds regardless of the start timing of the notification effect. The finalized effect is provided with a long finalized effect for 5 seconds and a short finalized effect for 3 seconds, and either one is selected according to the start timing of the notification effect. Furthermore, the scale absorption effect is configured so that the execution time can be appropriately varied in the range of 0 seconds (non-execution) to 3 seconds, and even if the effect time is varied, the player does not feel any discomfort. The contents.

  And, at the start of the notification effect, when the special symbol fluctuation display time remains for 15.0 seconds or more (when the notification effect is started within 3 seconds after the start of the specific effect) As data for executing a notification effect, data for lamp notification, symbol display, and long-defined effect is set. In addition, the total time of lamp notification, symbol display, and long finalization effect is subtracted from the remaining time of the special symbol variation display when the start of the notification effect is determined, and the scale absorption effect corresponding to the time corresponding to the difference is subtracted. Data is set between the data for symbol display and the data for long definite effect.

  Also, when the remaining time of the special symbol variation display is less than 15.0 seconds at the start of the notification effect (when the notification effect is started after 3 seconds have elapsed after the start of the specific effect), the notification Data for lamp notification, symbol display, and short definite effect is set as data for executing the effect. Further, the total time of the lamp notification, the symbol display and the short finalization effect is subtracted from the remaining time of the variation display of the special symbol when the start of the notification effect is determined, and the scale absorption effect corresponding to the time corresponding to the difference is subtracted. Data is set between the data for symbol display and the data for short definite effect.

  In this way, by selecting either the long-confirmed effect or the short-confirmed effect according to the remaining display time of the special symbol variation display, and further extending the notification effect time by inserting the scale absorption effect, The notification effect is configured within the range of 0 seconds to 18.0 seconds. Even if the notification effect is started at any timing within the notification lottery effective period, the notification effect is generated at the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, that is, when 18.0 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Can be terminated.

  The notification effect is configured in the same manner as described above regardless of the type of the variation pattern command (variation pattern number). In other words, when the “big hit” lottery result is derived in the first to fourth big hit lotteries in the high probability gaming state, the fluctuation time of any of 18.0 seconds, 23.0 seconds, and 28.0 seconds However, even if any variation time is determined, the notification effect is configured in the range of 13.0 seconds to 18.0 seconds as described above.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44B, when the time of the first special symbol variation display is 23.0 seconds, the sub-control board 200 has the special symbol variation display elapsed time of 5 seconds. When it is in the range of 10 seconds, it is set to the notification lottery valid period. Therefore, even if the notification effect is started at any timing within the notification lottery effective period, the notification effect is generated at the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, that is, when 23.0 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Ends.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), when the first special symbol variation display time is 28.0 seconds, the sub-control board 200 has the special symbol variation display elapsed time of 10 seconds. When it is in the range of ˜15 seconds, the notification lottery valid period is set. Therefore, even if the notification effect is started at any timing within the notification lottery valid period, the notification effect is generated at the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, that is, when 28.0 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Ends. In addition, regardless of the received fluctuation pattern command (fluctuation pattern number), if execution of the notification effect is not determined within the notification lottery effective period, the notification effect is forcibly started when the notification lottery effective period has elapsed. Will be.

  As described above, when the “big hit” is won by the first jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state, the notification effect starts at any timing of 0 to 15 seconds after the start of the specific effect. It becomes.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating the execution timing of the specific effect and the notification effect in the case where the jackpot is won in the second to fourth jackpot lotteries in the high probability gaming state. For example, in the case of winning the “big hit” in the second jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. 46A, the result of “losing” is derived in the first jackpot lottery. Yes. As already explained, when the 1st to 3rd jackpot lottery result in the high probability gaming state is “lost”, the time from the start of the special symbol change display to the end is 15.0 seconds. In the case of winning the “big jackpot” in the first to fourth jackpot lotteries in the high probability gaming state, the total fluctuation time of 18.0 seconds, 23.0 seconds, or 28.0 seconds is determined. The

  Therefore, when winning the “big hit” in the second big win lottery, first, after 15.0 seconds have passed since the start of the specific effect, the first special symbol change display (losing confirmation) The second special symbol change display (decision of jackpot) is started. If the second special symbol variation display time (total variation time) is 18.0 seconds as shown in FIG. 46B, the special symbol variation display time is the same as above. When it is from the start until 5 seconds elapses, the notification lottery valid period is set. In addition, when the second special symbol variation display time (total variation time) is 23.0 seconds as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the special symbol variation display elapsed time is 5 times. When it is in the range of 10 seconds to 10 seconds, the notification lottery valid period is set, and the second special symbol variation display time (total variation time) is 28.0 seconds as shown in FIG. If there is, the notification lottery valid period is set when the elapsed time of the special symbol variation display is in the range of 10 seconds to 15 seconds.

  As is clear from this, when the “big hit” is won in the second jackpot lottery in the high-probability gaming state, after the start of the first special symbol variation display, that is, after the start of the specific performance The notification effect starts at any timing of 15 seconds to 30 seconds.

  In addition, when winning the “big hit” in the third big win lottery, 30.0 seconds have passed since the start of the specific performance due to the first and second special symbol change display (losing confirmation) The third special symbol change display (decision of jackpot) is started. Therefore, when the “big hit” is won by the third jackpot lottery in the high-probability gaming state, after the start of the first special symbol variation display, that is, 30 seconds to 45 seconds after the start of the specific performance. The notification effect starts at any timing.

  In addition, when winning the “big hit” in the fourth big win lottery, after the first to third special symbol change display (losing confirmation), after 45.0 seconds have passed since the start of the specific performance, The fourth special symbol change display (decision of jackpot) is started. Therefore, when the “big hit” is won by the fourth jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state, 45 seconds to 60 seconds after the start of the first special symbol variation display, that is, after the start of the specific performance. The notification effect starts at any timing.

  As described above, when the “big hit” is won by the first to fourth jackpot lotteries in the high-probability gaming state, the big win is notified at any timing in the 60 seconds during which the specific performance is executed. Can be done. As a result, the notification timing of winning the jackpot during the specific performance becomes extremely irregular, and it is possible to continue to give the player a sense of tension and expectation throughout.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the execution timing of a specific effect and a notification effect when a big win is won in the fifth to seventh jackpot lotteries in the high probability gaming state. For example, in the case of winning a “big hit” in the fifth jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state, as shown in FIGS. 47 (a) to 47 (d), in the first to fourth jackpot lotteries, The result of “losing” has been derived. As already explained, when the 1st to 3rd jackpot lottery result in the high probability gaming state is “lost”, the time from the start of the special symbol change display to the end is 15.0 seconds. In addition, when the result of the fourth jackpot lottery is “losing”, the special symbol variation display time (total variation time) is 15.0 seconds. On the other hand, when the “big hit” is won in the fifth to seventh jackpot lotteries in the high probability gaming state, the total variation time is always determined to be 12.4 seconds.

  Therefore, in the case of winning the “big hit” in the fifth big win lottery, the figure is displayed after 60.0 seconds have passed since the start of the specific effect due to the first to fourth special symbol fluctuation display (losing confirmation). As shown in 47 (e), the fifth special symbol variation display (big hit confirmation) is started. Here, in this embodiment, every time a special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, whether or not the newly stored hold is a special hold that is a win winning in a high probability gaming state. Is being determined. And until the end of the specific effect, that is, until the fourth special symbol variation display ends (until 15.0 seconds have elapsed since the fourth special symbol variation display started), When the special hold that causes the fifth special symbol variation display is stored, the notification effect is executed as follows.

  That is, when the elapsed time of the fourth special symbol variation display (losing confirmation) is within the range of 10 to 15 seconds, the sub-control board 200 is set to the notification lottery valid period. Then, while the notification lottery validity period is set, a lottery for determining whether or not the notification effect can be performed is performed in the same manner as described above, and when execution of the notification effect is determined, 13.0 seconds to 18. The notification effect is executed in the range of 0 seconds. The stop display time (determined time) of the fourth special symbol is 0.6 seconds, and the variation display time (total variation time) of the fifth special symbol is 12.4 seconds. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 47 (f), when the notification effect is started when the elapsed time of the variation display of the fourth special symbol becomes 10 seconds, the notification effect of 18.0 seconds is executed. Thus, the stop display timing of the fifth special symbol coincides with the end timing of the notification effect. In addition, when the notification effect is started when the elapsed time of the variation display of the fourth special symbol becomes 15 seconds, the notification symbol effect of 13.0 seconds is executed to stop the fifth special symbol. The display timing matches the end timing of the notification effect.

  In this way, when the hold that causes the fifth special symbol variation display is the special hold, the notification effect spans the fourth special symbol variation display and the fifth special symbol variation display. Will be executed.

  Also, in the case of winning the “big hit” in the sixth big win lottery, as shown in FIG. 47 (g), the fifth time is displayed in the time from the start to the end of the special symbol variation display 1 to 4 times. The time from the start to the end of the special symbol fluctuation display (0.4 second fluctuation time + 0.6 second fixed time) is added. As shown in FIG. 47 (h), even when the “big hit” is won in the sixth big hit lottery, the time for the special symbol variation display is always determined to be 12.4 seconds. At this time, as shown in FIG. 47 (i), when the elapsed time of the fourth special symbol change display (losing confirmation) is within the range of 11 seconds to 15 seconds, the sub control board 200 is informed lottery effective. Set to period.

  Furthermore, in the case of winning the “big hit” in the seventh big win lottery, as shown in FIG. 47 (j), the time from the start to the end of the sixth special symbol change display (0.4 sec. Fluctuation time + 0.6 second fixed time) is added. As shown in FIG. 47 (k), even when the “big hit” is won in the seventh big win lottery, the time for the special symbol variation display is always determined to be 12.4 seconds. At this time, as shown in FIG. 47 (l), when the elapsed time of the fourth special symbol variation display (losing confirmation) is within a range of 12 seconds to 15 seconds, the sub control board 200 is informed lottery effective. Set to period.

  Therefore, if the hold that causes the 5-7th special symbol variation display in the high-probability gaming state is the special suspension, the 5-7th special symbol variation display from the fourth special symbol variation display. The notification effect is executed across the above.

  As described above, when the high probability game state is set, the specific effect is executed across the first to fourth special symbol variation displays. When the jackpot is confirmed by the first to seventh special symbol fluctuation display, the notification effect is started at any timing of 60 seconds when the specific effect is executed. At this time, until 15 seconds have elapsed after the start of the specific effect (during the first special symbol fluctuation display), the notification effect is started only when “big win” is won by the first big win lottery. The Similarly, when the elapsed time from the start of the specific performance is 15 to 30 seconds (during the second special symbol variation display), when the “big hit” is won by the second big win lottery If the elapsed time from the start of the specific effect is 30 seconds to 45 seconds (during the third special symbol variation display), the third jackpot lottery The notification effect is started only when “” is won.

  On the other hand, if the elapsed time from the start of the specific performance is 45 to 60 seconds (during the fourth special symbol variation display), the “big hit” is won by the fourth big win lottery. In addition to the case, the notification effect is also started when the “big hit” is won by the fifth to seventh big hit lottery. Therefore, when the remaining time of the specific effect is shortened (becomes 15 seconds or less), the possibility that the notification effect is started increases. Thus, if the possibility that the notification effect is started when the remaining time of the specific effect is shortened, a high expectation can be given to the player to the end.

  It should be noted that during the first to fourth special symbol variation display in which the specific effect is executed, a notification effect may be performed during the execution of the specific effect, that is, a notice effect that suggests winning of the jackpot is executed. . This notice effect is to output a winning notification sound from the audio output device 58 when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, and expect the big hit by the output sound. It is a production that suggests the degree.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining the valid period flag setting table. During execution of the specific effect, the sub-control board 200 is set to the notice lottery valid period or the notice lottery valid period. The notice lottery valid period and the notice lottery valid period are set exclusively, and are always set to the notice lottery valid period while the specific effect is being executed, unless the notice lottery valid period is set. . According to the valid period flag setting table, the on / off switching timing of the notice lottery valid period flag and the notice lottery valid period flag is set according to the number of times the special symbol is changed, the fluctuation pattern number, and whether there is a special hold. ing.

  For example, during the first special symbol variation display, if the variation pattern command (variation pattern number) received at the start of the variation display is “B2H”, a preliminary lottery will be performed after 0 seconds from the start of the special symbol variation display. The effective period flag is turned on, and the notice lottery effective period flag is turned off 10 seconds later. At the same time, the notice lottery valid period flag is turned on, and the notice lottery valid period flag is turned off five seconds later. Thus, by referring to the valid period flag setting table and turning on / off the notice lottery valid period flag and the notice lottery valid period flag, as shown in FIGS. 43, 44, 46 and 47, the notice lottery An effective period and a notice lottery effective period are set. Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 when the notice lottery valid period is set, the notice lottery for determining the type of winning notification sound is executed.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining the notice lottery table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and receives a start winning command, the sub-control board 200 acquires an effect random number from 0 to 249. Then, based on the obtained effect random number and the notice lottery table shown in FIG. 49, the type of winning notification sound is determined. According to this notice lottery table, when the 1st to 3rd jackpot lottery results are “losing”, the probability that the winning notification sound 1 is 160/250 during the variation display of the special symbol in which the “losing” is confirmed. The winning notification sound 2 is determined with a probability of 60/250, the winning notification sound 3 is determined with a probability of 20/250, and the winning notification sound 4 is determined with a probability of 10/250.

  If the first to third jackpot lottery results are “big hit”, the type of winning notification sound is determined as follows according to the type of the winning notification sound determined and output last time. That is, when the winning notification sound is output for the first time (when there is no previous winning notification sound), or when the previously determined and outputted winning notification sound is the winning notification sound 1, the winning notification sounds 1-3. Are determined with a probability of 50/250, and the winning notification sound 4 is determined with a probability of 100/250. If the winning notification sound that was determined and output last time is the winning notification sound 2, the winning notification sound 2 is determined with a probability of 50/250, and each of the winning notification sounds 3, 4 is 100/250. Determined by probability. If the winning notification sound that was determined and output last time is the winning notification sound 3, the winning notification sound 3 is determined with a probability of 150/250, and the winning notification sound 4 is determined with a probability of 100/250. The In addition, when the winning notification sound that is determined and output last time is the winning notification sound 4, the winning notification sound 4 is always determined.

  Furthermore, according to this notice lottery table, when the fourth jackpot lottery result is “losing” and there is no special hold, when the first jackpot lottery result is “losing” Similarly, the type of winning notification sound is determined. On the other hand, if the lottery result for the fourth jackpot is “losing” and there is a special hold, or if the lottery result for the fourth jackpot is “hit”, As in the case where the lottery result is “big hit”, the type of winning notification sound is determined.

  As described above, according to the notice lottery table shown in FIG. 49, when the winning notification sound 4 is output, the notification effect is most likely to be started during the specific effect, and the winning notification sound 1 is output. In the case of being performed, the possibility that the notification effect is started during the specific effect is set to be the lowest. That is, the probability of winning a jackpot increases in the order of winning notification sound 1 → winning notification sound 2 → winning notification sound 3 → winning notification sound 4. Further, when the notification effect is started during the execution of the specific effect, the prize notification sound is not downgraded. That is, once a winning notification sound with a high expectation level for jackpot is output, a winning notification sound with a lower expectation level than the winning notification sound is not output. However, as is clear from FIG. 49, even if the special hold is stored as the hold that causes the 5-7th special symbol change display during the 1-3th specific symbol change display, During the variation display of the special symbol for the second time, a lottery of whether or not the notice effect can be executed based on “losing” is performed.

  In addition, by the time the 4th special symbol fluctuation display ends, the special hold that brings about the 5th to 7th special symbol fluctuation display is not always stored. For example, at the time when the variation display of the fourth special symbol is finished, the special hold that brings about the variation display of the fifth to seventh special symbols is not stored, and after the variation display of the fourth special symbol is finished, The 5th to 7th special symbol variation display may start. In addition, even if the special hold that brings about the 5th to 7th special symbol change display is stored before the fourth special symbol change display is completed, the first start port 20 and the second start within the effective period are stored. There are cases where a game ball does not enter the mouth 22 or “not executed” is determined by a lottery of whether or not the notification effect can be executed. In such a case, after the end of the specific effect, the special effect described below is executed during the fifth to seventh special symbol variation display.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special effect that is executed when a big win is won in the high-probability gaming state. For example, it is assumed that the first to fourth special symbol variation display is performed after the high probability gaming state is set, and “losing” is confirmed in all of them. Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), when the variation display of the fourth special symbol is finished, the value displayed at the center of the effect display unit 50a is “0”, and the lower left of the effect display unit 50a. In addition, the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the effect display unit 50a is blacked out. At this time, when the hold that causes the fifth special symbol variation display is not stored, the effect display unit 50a It remains blacked out. Then, in a state where the production display unit 50a is blacked out, a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, and the lottery result based on the input is “losing” The fifth special symbol variation display is performed for 0.4 seconds, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c show a loss as shown in FIG. 50 (c) at the lower left of the effect display unit 50a. Stopped display.

  In this state, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the jackpot lottery result based on the pitch is “hit”, the sixth special The symbol change display is performed for 12.4 seconds. At this time, simultaneously with the start of the sixth special symbol variation display, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), “Oitaari Itadaki” is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 50 (e), the effect display section At 50a, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit.

  As described above, in the case where the “big hit” is won by the fifth to seventh jackpot lottery, when the notification effect is not executed until the fourth special symbol variation display is finished, the fifth to seventh times. During the variation display of the special symbol, a special effect different from the notification effect is executed.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining the execution timing of a specific effect and a special effect in the case of winning a jackpot in the fifth to seventh jackpot lotteries in the high probability gaming state. As shown in FIG. 51 (a) to FIG. 51 (d), when all of the first to fourth jackpot lottery results are “losing”, as shown in FIG. 51 (f), a countdown is performed. The displayed value finally becomes “0”. At this time, the timing at which the variation display of the fourth special symbol is finished, that is, the end point of the specific performance is set as the effective winning limit point, and the variation display of the fifth special symbol is performed before this effective winning limit point. When the hold that causes the special symbol is not stored, as shown in FIG. 51 (e), the variable symbol special display is stopped, and the effect display unit 50a is blacked out. Thereafter, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the “big hit” is confirmed by the big win lottery, as shown in FIGS. 51 (e) and 51 (f). In addition, at the same time as the fifth special symbol variation display on the main control board 100 is started, a special effect is started on the sub control board 200.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (g), the fifth jackpot lottery result is “losing”, and during the fifth special symbol variation display, the sixth special symbol variation display is brought about. Assume that the hold is stored. When the hold that brings about the change display of the sixth special symbol is to win the “big hit”, as shown in FIGS. 51 (h) and 51 (i), the main control board 100 performs the sixth time. The special effect is started on the sub control board 200 at the same time as the special symbol variation display is started.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIGS. 51 (g) and 51 (j), the fifth and sixth jackpot lottery results are “losing”, and during the fifth or sixth special symbol variation display Further, it is assumed that a hold that causes the seventh special symbol variation display is stored. In the case where the hold that brings about the variation display of the seventh special symbol is a “big hit” win, as shown in FIGS. 51 (k) and 51 (l), the seventh time on the main control board 100. The special effect is started on the sub control board 200 at the same time as the special symbol variation display is started.

  As described above, the fifth to seventh jackpot lottery results are notified by any one of the notification effect and the special effect. When it is determined in advance that the special hold from which the lottery result of “big win” is derived is stored by the effective winning limit point, the notification effect is before the change time of the special hold is determined ( Before the start of the variable display), during the measurement of the variable time when the “lose” lottery result is finalized (during the fourth special symbol variable display) and within the preset notification lottery valid period It is executed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 20 or the second start port 22. On the other hand, special effects are measured during the time of fluctuation (fifth to seventh special symbol fluctuations) when the “hit” lottery result, which is derived by reading the special hold, is read when the notification effect is not executed. Executed).

  In other words, if the lottery result of the 5th to 7th jackpots is “big jackpot”, if the hold that causes the “big jackpot” is stored before the effective winning limit point, the notification effect is executed and the effective winning prize is executed. If it is stored after the limit point, a special effect is executed.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 200 for performing the change effect in said high probability game state is demonstrated.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 52 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 200.

(Step S1000)
The sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
FIG. 53 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 200. The sub-control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 200 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S1200)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 200, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a validity period flag setting process. This valid period flag setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1400)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, and ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart for explaining a pre-determination command reception process executed when a pre-determination command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the advance determination command is set in step S331-4 or step S331-5 (see FIG. 21) of the advance determination process in the main control board 100, and then the output control process in step S800 (see FIG. 18). Is transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

(Step S1210-1)
When the advance determination command is received, first, the sub CPU 200a stores information (advance determination information) corresponding to the received advance determination command in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 200c. The sub RAM 200c is provided with a reserved storage area having a first storage unit to an eighth storage unit, similarly to the main RAM 100c of the main control board 100. The first storage unit to the eighth storage unit configuring the reserved storage area of the sub RAM 200c correspond to the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit configuring the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. For example, when special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit of the main RAM 100c, information corresponding to the prior determination command transmitted based on the hold is stored in the first storage unit of the sub RAM 200c. Remember. As already explained, the advance judgment command has information on whether or not to win a jackpot in the high probability gaming state, and when the jackpot advance judgment command is received, the hold is won the jackpot. Is stored, and when a loss prior determination command is received, information indicating that the hold is a loss is stored.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart for explaining a variable mode command reception process executed when a variable mode command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the change mode command is set in step S421-8 (see FIG. 26) of the change effect pattern determination process on the main control board 100, and then sub-controlled by the output control process (see FIG. 18) in step S800. It is transmitted to the substrate 200.

(Step S1220-1)
When the variable mode command is received, first, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1220-2. If it is determined that the current gaming state is not a high probability gaming state, step S1220-3 is performed. Move processing to. It should be noted that a gaming state command is transmitted to the sub control board 200 every time the special symbol variation display is completed (step S440-10 in FIG. 28), and a gaming state designation command is transmitted at the end of the special game (FIG. 30 steps S460-2). The sub control board 200 grasps the game state currently set in the main control board 100 based on these commands.

(Step S1220-2)
If it is determined in step S1220-1 that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the sub CPU 200a adds “1” to the number of times of high-accuracy variation (K) stored in the sub RAM 200c. Is stored as a new high-accuracy medium fluctuation count (K). This high-accuracy variation number (K) indicates how many times the special symbol variation display started on the main control board 100 corresponds to the special symbol variation display in the high probability gaming state. Reset at the end of the high probability gaming state.

(Step S1220-3)
In step S1220-3, the sub CPU 200a acquires the effect random number updated in step S1001.

(Step S1220-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the first half variation effect determination table (FIG. 38) based on the current gaming state, the number of times of variation, etc., and determines the first half variation effect mode based on the received variation mode command. .

(Step S1220-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets an effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode in the first half determined in step S1220-4 in the transmission buffer. The effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in step S1400 and corresponds to the received effect execution command on the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. The fluctuating effect to be executed will be executed.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart for explaining a variation pattern command reception process executed when a variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the variation pattern command is set in step S421-10 (see FIG. 26) of the variation effect pattern determination process on the main control board 100, and then sub-controlled by the output control process (see FIG. 18) in step S800. It is transmitted to the substrate 200. This variation pattern command is always transmitted to the sub-control board 200 simultaneously with the variation mode command, and the sub-control board 200 executes the variation pattern command reception process following the variation mode command reception process. It will be.

(Step S1230-1)
When the variation pattern command is received, first, the sub CPU 200a acquires the effect random number updated in step S1001.

(Step S1230-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that the game state is the high probability game state, the process proceeds to step S1230-3, and when it is determined that the game state is not the high probability game state, the process proceeds to step S1230-5.

(Step S1230-3)
If it is determined in step S1230-2 that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the number of times of high-accuracy variation (K) is 5 to 7. As a result, when it is determined that the number of high-accuracy fluctuations (K) is 5 to 7, the process proceeds to step S1230-4, and when it is determined that the number of high-accuracy fluctuations (K) is not 5 to 7. In step S1230-5, the processing is transferred.

(Step S1230-4)
In step S1230-3, when it is determined that the number of times of high-accuracy variation (K) is 5 to 7, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the notification effect execution completion flag is on. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, this notification effect execution completion flag is turned on when the notification effect is executed. That is, here, it is determined whether the notification effect has already been executed at the start of the fifth to seventh special symbol variation display in the high probability gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that the notification effect execution completed flag is turned on, the variation pattern command reception process is terminated, and when it is determined that the notification effect execution completed flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1230-5. Move processing.

(Step S1230-5)
In step S1230-5, the sub CPU 200a refers to the latter half variation effect determination table (FIG. 39) based on the current gaming state, the number of times of variation, and the like, based on the received variation pattern command, Determine aspects. It is determined when the first to fourth special symbol fluctuation display in the high-probability gaming state is started, that is, when the high-probability medium fluctuation count (K) updated in step S1220-2 is 1 to 4. In the latter half of the variation production mode, the same specific production is performed both when winning the jackpot and losing.

  Further, according to the latter half variation effect determination table that is referred to at the start of the variation display of the 5th to 7th special symbols in the high probability gaming state, when the variation pattern command of “A2H” indicating “losing” is received, An effect execution command for maintaining the effect display unit 50a in a blackout state is determined, and when an “C0H” variation pattern command indicating “big hit” is received, an effect execution command for executing a special effect is determined. . However, if the notification effect has already been executed at the start of the fifth to seventh special symbol variation display in the high-probability gaming state (Yes in step S1230-4), the second half variation variation mode is determined. Therefore, the notification effect is continuously executed as it is.

(Step S1230-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores variation pattern information (variation pattern number).

(Step S1230-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the variation display time of the special symbol (total) based on the first half variation effect aspect determined in step S1220-4 and the second half variation effect aspect determined in step S1230-5. (Variable time) is set in the variable time timer. The time set here is subtracted in the timer update process in step S1100.

(Step S1230-8)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets an effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode in the latter half determined in step S1230-5 in the transmission buffer. The effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in step S1400 and corresponds to the received effect execution command on the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. The fluctuating effect to be executed will be executed.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart for explaining a start winning command reception process executed when a start winning command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this start winning command is sent from the main control board 100 at step S330-9 (see FIG. 20) of the first start port detection switch input process or step S340-9 of the second start port detection switch input process. After being set in (see FIG. 22), it is transmitted to the sub control board 200 by the output control process (see FIG. 18) in step S800.

(Step S1240-1)
When receiving the start winning command, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game state is the high probability game state, the process proceeds to step S1240-2. If it is determined that the game state is not the high probability game state, the start winning command reception process is terminated.

(Step S1240-2)
If it is determined in step S1240-1 that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the sub CPU 200a executes a notification effect lottery process. Specifically, while obtaining 1 production random number from the range of 0 to 249, referring to the notice lottery table shown in FIG. 45, the number of high-accuracy variation (K), the setting situation of the notice lottery valid period flag, the fluctuation Based on the pattern information and the pre-determined information stored in the reserved storage area, it is determined whether or not the notification effect can be executed.

(Step S1240-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not execution of the notification effect has been determined as a result of the notification effect lottery process in step S1240-2. As a result, when execution of the notification effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1240-4, and when execution of the notification effect is not determined (when non-execution of the notification effect is determined), step S1240- The processing is moved to 7.

(Step S1240-4)
If it is determined in step S1240-3 that the notification effect has been executed, the sub CPU 200a sets a notification effect execution command for executing the notification effect in the transmission buffer. Here, a command for executing a notification effect (lamp notification, symbol display, scale absorption effect, finalized effect) is generated according to the remaining time of the special symbol variation display. The notification effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in step S1400, and the received notification effect execution command is received on the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. The variation effect corresponding to is executed.

(Step S1240-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a turns off the notification lottery valid period flag.

(Step S1240-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a turns on a notification effect execution completion flag indicating that the notification effect has been executed, and ends the start winning command reception process.

(Step S1240-7)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1240-3 that execution of the notification effect has not been determined, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the notice lottery valid period flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the notice lottery valid period flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1240-8. If it is determined that the notice lottery valid period flag is not on, the start winning command reception is received. The process ends.

(Step S1240-8)
If it is determined in step S1240-7 that the advance notice lottery valid period flag is on, the sub CPU 200a executes the advance notice effect lottery process. Specifically, an effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249 and is stored in the reserved memory area with reference to the notice lottery table shown in FIG. Based on the prior determination information, the mode of the notice effect (the type of winning notification sound) is determined.

(Step S1240-9)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a notice effect execution command for executing the notice effect determined in step S1240-8 in the transmission buffer, and ends the start winning command reception process. The notice effect execution command set here is transmitted to the illumination control board 220 in step S1400, and a prize notification sound corresponding to the received notice effect execution command is output on the illumination control board 220. Will be.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart for explaining the validity period flag setting processing in step S1300.

(Step S1300-1)
First, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game state is the high probability game state, the process proceeds to step S1300-2. If it is determined that the game state is not the high probability game state, the valid period flag setting process is terminated.

(Step S1300-2)
If it is determined in step S1300-1 that the high probability gaming state is set, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the notification effect execution completion flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the notification effect execution completed flag is turned on, the effective period flag setting process is terminated, and when it is determined that the notification effect execution completed flag is not turned on, step S1300-3 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S1300-3)
If it is determined in step S1300-2 that the notification effect execution completion flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 200a executes a notice lottery valid period flag setting process. Here, with reference to the effective period flag setting table shown in FIG. 48, the advance notice is made based on the number of times of high-accuracy fluctuation (K), fluctuation pattern information (fluctuation pattern number), and the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation display of special symbols. The lottery valid period flag is switched on and off.

(Step S1300-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes notification lottery valid period flag setting processing. Here, the effective period flag setting table shown in FIG. 48 is referred to, and notification is made based on the number of times of high-accuracy fluctuation (K), fluctuation pattern information (fluctuation pattern number), and the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation display of special symbols. The lottery valid period flag is switched on and off.

(Step S1300-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the notification lottery valid period has elapsed. That is, here, after the information lottery effective period flag is turned on once, it is determined whether the information lottery effective period flag is turned off in step S1300-4. As a result, when it is determined that the notification lottery effective period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1300-6, and when it is determined that the notification lottery effective period has not elapsed, the effective period flag setting process ends.

(Step S1300-6)
If it is determined in step S1300-5 that the notification lottery valid period has elapsed, the sub CPU 200a sets a notification effect execution command in the transmission buffer. Here, a command for generating a notification effect (13.0 seconds including lamp notification, symbol display, and short-confirmed effect) is generated. The notification effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in step S1400, and the received notification effect execution command is received on the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. The variation effect corresponding to is executed. Thereby, when the notification effect is not executed within the notification lottery effective period, the notification effect is forcibly executed when the effective period elapses.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the main control board 100 that controls the progress of the game and the sub control board 200 that controls the execution based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 cooperate as described above. By doing so, it was decided that the variation effect would be executed. However, in the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200, it is possible to appropriately design how to share the above functions.

  Further, in the above embodiment, four games in which two game states with different winning probabilities of winning and two game states with different ease of entering a game ball into the second starting port 22 are combined. Although the state is provided, the content and type of the gaming state are not limited to this, and the game may proceed in one gaming state set in advance.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute a special game is determined based on two random numbers, that is, a jackpot determined random number and a winning symbol determined random number. However, whether or not a special game can be performed may be determined by one random number. It may be determined by three or more random numbers.

  In the above embodiment, the variation time, which is the time to determine the jackpot lottery result, is determined by the three random numbers of the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the variation pattern random number. The time may be determined by any number of random numbers.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the time for displaying the variation of one special symbol (variation time) is determined by the combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. The variation time may be determined according to the above, or the variation display time for one special symbol may be determined by a combination of three or more variation times.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 are provided. However, the number of start ports that serve as a trigger for the big winning lottery may be one, or three or more. Also good. In the above embodiment, a special jackpot lottery is performed on the assumption that the start condition is satisfied when special special hold or special special hold is stored in a state where no special game is executed. The starting conditions for performing the lottery can be set as appropriate. In the above embodiment, when both special 1 hold and special 2 hold are stored, special 1 hold and special 2 hold are processed in the stored order. Either of the two reservations may be processed preferentially.

  Further, the contents of the specific effect, the notification effect, and the notice effect in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be designed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, in the high-probability gaming state, when the lottery result of the loss is derived, the variation time is set to 14.4 until the final number of the jackpot lottery results reaches the specific number (four times). 1 or 25.0 seconds (a time equal to or longer than the first time), and once the number of times of winning the lottery results reaches a specific number (4 times), then reaches a high-precision number (8 times) The previous variation time (5-7 times) is determined to be 0.4 seconds (second time shorter than the first time), and the number of final winning lottery results is determined to be a high-accuracy number (8 times). It was decided to determine the fluctuation time at the time of arrival as 8.0 seconds (a third time longer than the second time). However, these times can be set as appropriate, and are not limited to the above embodiment.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the final effect is executed during the time period in which the variation time when the final number of the lottery results reaches the high-accuracy number (8 times) is set to 8.0 seconds. Is not indispensable, and for example, all of the fifth and eighth special symbol fluctuation display times may be set to a short time such as 0.4 seconds. However, if all of the 5th to 8th special symbol variation display times are set to a short time, at the end of the high-probability gaming state, there will be no special 1 hold or special 2 hold left. Probability is high. In this case, at the same time as the gaming state is changed to the low probability gaming state, the willingness to continue the game is reduced at a stretch, and the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 may be reduced. Therefore, by setting the last special symbol variation display time in the high probability gaming state to be long and storing the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold during this period, the high probability gaming state is changed to the low probability gaming state. Even when the transition is made, the fluctuating effect is continuously executed, and a decrease in gaming motivation can be suppressed. In the above embodiment, the short-time gaming state is also terminated at the same time as the high probability gaming state is terminated. Therefore, it is possible to memorize a maximum of four special 2 holds during this period by increasing the time of change immediately before the short-time gaming state ends, and to increase the player's four lottery rights It is possible to give an impression that it has been acquired.

  In the above embodiment, after the special game is over, the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, and the specific effect start condition is satisfied when the timing of the first variation time in the high probability gaming state starts. It was decided to start a specific production. However, the specific effect start condition that is a condition for starting the specific effect is not limited to this. For example, when a jackpot lottery is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) regardless of whether or not the game state is changed, or when a predetermined lottery result is derived by a jackpot lottery such as so-called “small jackpot” It is also possible to regard that the specific production start condition is satisfied. In any case, the specific production start condition is not particularly limited, and a plurality of continuous special symbols from when the preset specific production start condition is established until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed multiple times. It is only necessary to perform a specific effect in which a series of effects are continuously executed over the variable display time.

  In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 within the notification lottery valid period. The condition to perform is not limited to this. For example, the notification effect may be executed on condition that a game ball has entered one of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. Further, for example, when the variation time in which the specific effect is executed includes a variation time in which the lottery result of “big win” is determined when the variation time has elapsed, the player operates the effect operation device 56. The notification effect may be started on the condition that is operated. In any case, the start condition of the notification effect is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be set as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of Step S330-4 to Step S330-8 in FIG. 20 and the processing of Step S340-4 to Step S340-8 in FIG. Corresponds to means.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of FIG.25 S420-3 corresponds to the lottery means of this invention. In addition, the lottery result of “big hit” corresponds to the first lottery result of the present invention, and the lottery result of “losing” corresponds to the second lottery result of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of FIG. 26 corresponds to the variation time determination means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of FIG.18 S100 corresponds to the time measuring means of this invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the special electric accessory control process shown in FIG. 29 corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the fluctuation pattern command reception process shown in FIG. 56 is equivalent to the specific effect execution means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process shown to step S1240-4 of FIG. 57, and the process shown to step S1300-6 of FIG. 58 is equivalent to the notification effect execution means of this invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of FIG. 21 corresponds to the prior determination means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing shown in steps S440-3 and S440-4 in FIG. 28 and the processing shown in step S460-1 in FIG. 30 is used as the gaming state setting means of the present invention. Equivalent to.

1 gaming machine 8 gaming board 16 gaming area 20 first starting port (starting area)
22 Second starting port (starting area)
100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM

Claims (5)

A game board with a game area where game balls flow down;
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting area, and storing it in a storage unit as holding information;
When the start condition is satisfied, the hold information stored in the storage unit is read, and the first lottery result that enables execution of the special game or the second lottery result that does not execute the special game is displayed. Lottery means derived by lottery;
Based on the lottery result by the lottery means, the fluctuation time determining means for determining the fluctuation time that is the time until the lottery result is fixed;
When the variation time is determined by the variation time determination means, the time measurement means for measuring the variation time;
Special game execution means for executing the special game on the condition that the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the variation time determined by the variation time determination unit has elapsed;
A series of effects are continuously executed over a plurality of continuous fluctuation times until a lottery result derived by the lottery means is determined a plurality of times after a preset specific effect start condition is established. Specific production execution means for executing the specific production;
A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the special game is executed when the first lottery result is confirmed during the plurality of fluctuation times during which the specific effect is executed; Prepared,
The variation time determined by the variation time determination means when the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means includes a plurality of variation times in which the notification effect effective periods are set to different periods. These different notification effect valid periods are set for each variable time so that the notification effect can be started at any timing during the specific effect,
The notification effect executing means includes
The gaming machine characterized in that the notification effect can be started within the notification effect effective period in the change time when the first lottery result is determined when the change time elapses . The system further comprises a pre-determination unit that pre-determines the lottery result derived by the lottery unit based on the hold information stored in the storage unit before the start condition is established and the lottery unit performs the lottery process. ,
The notification effect executing means includes
When it is determined in advance that the special lotion information from which the first lottery result is derived is included by the lottery means, the specific presentation is being executed and the fluctuation time of the special hold information The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification effect is started during the measurement of the fluctuation time before the second lottery result is finalized before being determined. The specific effect executing means is
After starting the specific effect, the second lottery result is fixed a predetermined number of times set in advance, or when the notification effect is started by the notification effect execution means, the specific effect is ended,
The notification effect executing means includes
When it is preliminarily determined that the special hold information is included in the hold information read by the lottery means after the second lottery result has been determined the specified number of times, the determined number of the lottery results is The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notification effect is started during the measurement of the variation time corresponding to the specific number of times. A low probability gaming state in which the first lottery result is derived with a predetermined probability by the lottery means, and a high probability gaming state in which the first lottery result is derived with a higher probability than the low probability gaming state. A game state setting means for setting any one of the game states;
The gaming state setting means includes
After the special game is finished, the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, and after the high probability gaming state is set, the final number of the second lottery results reaches a preset high probability number. Then, the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state,
The specific effect executing means is
After the special game is over, the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, and when the lottery result to be set to the high probability gaming state is derived, the specific rendering is started as the specific rendering start condition is satisfied. And
The specific number of times that is a condition for ending the specific effect is set to be less than the high probability number of times that is a condition for shifting the gaming state from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state,
The notification effect executing means includes
The number of times of determination of the lottery result when the special hold information is included in the hold information that is read after the number of times of determination of the lottery result reaches the specific number of times until the number of times of high accuracy is reached 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the notification effect is started during the measurement of the variation time corresponding to the specific number of times. The variation time determining means includes
When the second lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the variation time is determined to be a time equal to or longer than the first time until the number of final determinations of the lottery result reaches a specific number of times, and the lottery result After the fixed number of times reaches a specific number, the fluctuation time until one time before reaching the high-precision number is determined to be equal to or shorter than a second time shorter than the first time, and the number of times the lottery result is confirmed 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a variation time when reaching a high probability count is determined as a third time longer than the second time.

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