JP6166972B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a rotary gaming machine.

  Conventionally, pachinko machines represented by pachinko machines are connected to a card ball lending unit (also called a CR unit, card unit, etc.) provided adjacent to the pachinko machine, and a prepaid card is connected to this card ball lending unit. Or a membership card (hereinafter referred to as “card”), and a ball is rented as appropriate using the remaining amount of the prepaid card or a member card storage card. In addition, a slot machine typified by a rotary game machine can insert the above card into a card medal lending machine (also called a CR medal lending machine, etc.) provided adjacent to the slot machine, so that the remaining amount or It is the mainstream that plays games by receiving medals as appropriate using stored medals.

  In game halls where gaming machines, which are mainly used to play games using cards like this, are not concentrated in the game, leaving the seat forgetting to take the card when finishing the game or taking a break There are players who end up. Therefore, for example, as in Patent Document 1, when a player temporarily suspends a game due to a toilet or a break, or when ending a game on a gaming machine, the game card inserted into the card ball lending unit 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine having a function of preventing forgetting to remove a card by notifying a player of forgetting to remove the card is known.

JP 2012-161529 A

  In the gaming machine shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when a gaming machine is not detected by providing gaming ball detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of a gaming ball in the saucer, it is determined that the player has left the seat, and the card is forgotten to be removed. To do.

  However, a player who forgets to take a card is more likely to win a jackpot after a jackpot has occurred when playing a game using a card than a player who has played a game using a card but did not generate a jackpot. It is easier for a player who continues playing with the game ball acquired by the above to forget to take a card. Because in the former case, the card is used until just before leaving the seat, so there is a high consciousness of using the card, so it is difficult to forget to return the card when leaving the seat. In many cases, games are played using game balls acquired by jackpot until just before leaving the seat, so the consciousness of using the card will be lower, so the card when leaving the card compared to the former It's easy to forget to return it.

  Therefore, in the card removal forgetting prevention function as in Patent Document 1, it is unknown whether or not the card removal forgotten notification is transmitted to the player, and more effective for the timing for performing the card forgetting notification. It is necessary to review it in time.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention not only performs notification of forgetting to remove a card, but also checks whether or not the notification of forgetting to remove a card is transmitted to a player, thereby preventing the card from being forgotten. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that has a higher effect of preventing forgetting to remove a card than in the prior art by improving the performance of the card and forgetting to forget to remove the card at a more effective time.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a game recording medium in which valuable value information (prepaid balance information, saving information) capable of specifying a valuable value that can be converted into a gaming value (game ball or the like) used in a game is recorded. A game recording medium receiving unit (card insertion slot 201) for receiving (game card), and specified by the value information recorded on the game recording medium received by the game recording medium receiving unit; It is possible to communicate with a game recording medium processing means (card ball lending unit 200) for performing a conversion process for converting from the valuable value to the game value as appropriate, and for the conversion process by the game recording medium processing means. A gaming machine that enables a game using the game value according to the first gaming state (“high probability gaming state and non-short-time state”) that is a gaming state advantageous to the player. “High probability gaming state and short-time gaming state”, “Low probability gaming state and short-time gaming state”) and the second game which is a disadvantageous gaming state for the player compared to the first gaming state State ("low probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state"), and the gaming state to be transferred based on winning the predetermined winning / losing lottery process in the first gaming state and the second gaming state, A gaming state control means (main CPU 101a) for controlling each gaming state configured at least from a third gaming state (“game per long”) which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the game record Regardless of whether or not the game recording medium is being received by the medium receiving unit, in a game state other than the second game state controlled by the game state control means, An informing means (step S1607-10, step S1622-5) for executing a return promotion notice for encouraging the return of the game recording medium received by the game recording medium receiving unit, and input by the player Response input means (effect button 17 and effect button detection switch 17s) for receiving a response input corresponding to the return promotion notification by the notification means, wherein the notification means receives the response input received by the response input means However, when it is a response input indicating that the game recording medium has been returned, execution of the return promotion notification is restricted, and when it is other than the response input, execution of the return promotion notification is not restricted. It is characterized by.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to confirm whether or not the card forgotten notification is transmitted to the player, thereby improving the function of preventing the card from being forgotten and also providing the card forgotten notification at a more appropriate time. Since this is done, the effect of preventing the card from being forgotten can be enhanced as compared with the conventional case.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the mode at the time of the action | operation of the effect accessory apparatus. It is an enlarged view of a saucer unit. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows a big hit end time setting data table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table for long hits, the open mode determination table for short hits, and the open mode determination table for small hits. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for normal game states (for low probability game states). It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for high probability gaming states. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for the specific game periods (for low probability game states) after a small hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table in the 1st special symbol display apparatus for a normal gaming state (for a low probability gaming state) and a 2nd special symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table in the 1st special symbol display apparatus and 2nd special symbol display apparatus for high probability gaming states. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the return promotion display cancellation | release process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding display mode determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the hit end effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the operation input control process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold display displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the return promotion display displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the return promotion display setting displayed on a liquid crystal display device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a view showing a state when the effect accessory device is operated. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the tray unit, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. A tray unit 4 is provided below the glass frame 110. As shown in FIG. 3, the tray unit 4 has a case body made of a transparent synthetic resin material and formed in a box shape as a basic structure, and is provided below the game board 2. The saucer unit 4 has an upper plate portion 4a whose upper surface extends substantially horizontally, and a side plate portion 4b extending downward so as to surround the outer periphery of the upper plate portion. A recess 4c for forming the cross key 27 is formed. The tray unit 4 closer to the game board than the recess 4c is formed with a concave ball supply tray 4d having an open top. The ball supply tray 4d stores and aligns the game balls paid out from the ball discharge outlet 4f that opens on the inner surface of the ball supply tray 4d. The aligned game balls are supplied to the launch rails 5a and 5b from the ball feed port 4g that opens toward the ball feed device (not shown). The ball feed port 4g is provided with a remaining ball detection switch 4s for detecting whether or not a game ball remains in the ball supply tray 4d. The ball feeding device may be a known device such as a mechanical type or a magnet type as long as it can supply game balls one by one to the firing rails 5a and 5b.
The remaining ball detection switch 4s corresponds to a game ball detection unit.

An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided at a position below the right end of the tray unit 4.
When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 s in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3s, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a launching solenoid 3c provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates according to the applied voltage, and has a strength according to the turning angle of the operation handle 3 toward the game area 6. Fire. When the operation handle 3 returns to the initial position, the detection angle of the firing volume 3a becomes 0 degrees, and no voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c. This state is called a state in which the firing volume is zero (0).
The firing control board 106, the operation handle 3, and the like constitute the launching means and launching operation means of the present invention.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the launch rails 5a and 5b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then the first approach area 6c or the second approach depending on the strength of the launch. The vehicle enters one of the entry areas in the area 6d and falls in the left-handed game area 6a or the right-handed game area 6b. Specifically, in a front view of the gaming machine 1, a first entry area 6c is provided on the left side of the center in the width direction of the game area 6, and a second entry area 6d is provided on the right side of the center. . Accordingly, when the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is smaller than the predetermined angle, the game ball enters the first entry area 6c, and when the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is larger than the predetermined angle, the game ball Will enter the second entry area 6d.

  A plurality of general winning ports 7 are provided in the left-handed game area 6a. Each of the general winning openings 7 is provided with a general winning opening detection switch 7s. When the general winning opening detection switch 7s detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

Further, a lower start position of the left-handed game area 6 a is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can be inserted, similar to the general winning port 7. A second start port 10 is provided at a lower position of the right-handed game area 6b. The second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state, and a second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in an open state. It is controlled to move according to the mode. When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, it is impossible or difficult to receive the game ball due to the obstacle 10d positioned right above the second starting port 10. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is almost no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when the second start port 10 is in the second mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased.
In addition, the 1st starting port 9 and the 2nd starting port 10 in this embodiment correspond to a starting area | region.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection switch 9s and a second start port detection switch 10s for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When a game ball is detected, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (corresponding to the success / failure lottery process of the present invention, hereinafter, referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. Also, when the detection switches 9s and 10s detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

  Further, a first grand prize winning port 11 is provided immediately below the first starting port 9 below the left-handed game area 6a. The first grand prize port 11 normally contains the first grand prize port tray device 11b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, when a special game described later is started, The 1st prize winning tray receiving device 11b protrudes to the front side in the front view of the gaming machine 1, and the game ball can enter.

  On the other hand, a second big winning opening 25 is provided below the right-handed game area 6b (just below the second starting opening 10). The second big prize opening 25 is normally kept closed by the second big prize opening opening / closing door 25b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the second big prize opening / closing door 25b is opened, and the second big prize opening / closing door 25b puts the game ball into the second big prize opening 25. It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball. Since the width of the area where the game ball flows down in the right-handed game area 6b is formed to be approximately the same as the width of the second big prize opening 25, when the second big prize opening opening / closing door 25b is opened. Most of the game balls that have entered the right-handed game area 6b will enter the second big prize opening 25. Therefore, when a special game is started, it is possible to obtain a large number of prize balls in a short time by launching game balls into the right-handed game area 6b.

The first grand prize port 11 and the second grand prize port 25 are respectively provided with a first grand prize port detection switch 11s and a second grand prize port detection switch 25s. When the switch 11s or the second big prize opening detection switch 25s detects the entry of a game ball, a preset prize ball (for example, 9 game balls) is paid out.
In this embodiment, the first big prize opening 11, the first big prize opening detection switch 11s, the first big prize opening tray device 11b, and the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 11c are specially variable according to the present invention. Corresponds to a winning device. Further, the second big prize opening 25, the second big prize opening detection switch 25s, the second big prize opening opening / closing door 25b, and the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 25c in the present embodiment serve as a special variable prize winning device. Applicable.

  Further, in the right-handed game area 6b, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided on the right side of the second starting port 10 so as to pass the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8s for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8s detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed.

  At the bottom of the game area 6, the left-handed game area 6 a and the right-handed game area 6 b are joined, and the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, the first big winning port 11, A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the second major winning ports 25.

  In the present embodiment, the game balls that have entered the first entry area 6c due to the arrangement of each prize opening and the board surface configuration such as nails are the general prize opening 7, the first start opening 9, and the first big prize opening 11. The game ball can enter only one of the above, and the game ball enters the normal design gate 8 or the game ball enters the second start opening 10 or the second grand prize opening 25. There is no. On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the second entry area 6d normally enters the symbol gate 8, or enters the second start opening 10 or the second grand prize opening 25. A game ball never enters the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, and the first major winning port 11.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the left-handed game area 6a and the left-hand game area 6a are included in a range in which a game ball may enter any of the winning holes (except for a range where the game ball can be guided only to the discharge port 12). The right-handed game area 6b is completely partitioned. However, it is not necessary to completely separate the left-handed game area 6a and the right-handed game area 6b. For example, the game balls that have entered the first entry area 6c enter the right-handed game area 6b at a predetermined rate. Alternatively, game balls that have entered the second entry region 6d may enter the left-handed game region 6a at a predetermined rate. However, in this case, when the game ball enters the first entry area 6c and when the game ball enters the second entry area 6d, the first start port 9, the second start port 10, the first It is necessary that the ease of entering a ball into either the big prize opening 11 or the second big prize opening 25 changes, or the player's advantage changes depending on the gaming state.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, a liquid crystal display device 13 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6. Devices 14 and 15 are provided.

  Furthermore, the lighting device 16 for production is provided in the glass frame 110 in both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2. Further, the saucer unit 4 is provided with an effect button 17 and a cross key 27.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner. The effect symbol 30 is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time has elapsed, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15 give a player a sense of expectation depending on the operation mode. In the present embodiment, the effect accessory device 14 (hereinafter also referred to as “facial accessory 14”) is composed of a movable device in the shape of a person's face, and the arm of the effect accessory device 15 ( Hereinafter, it is also referred to as “arm accessory 15”. The facial accessory 14 moves up and down as if, for example, a person's face crawls. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the arm accessory 15 moves up and down in the lower direction of the right arm accessory 15 a that protrudes leftward in front view across the front of the liquid crystal display device 13 and the face accessory 14. And the left arm part 15b. The right arm part 15a and the left arm part 15b are normally stored at the right end of the face part 14 and the liquid crystal display device 13 so that they cannot be seen by the player (see FIG. 1). . It is movable during special effects (such as reach). Various expectations are given to the player depending on the operation modes of the face accessory 14 and the arm accessory 15 and the combinations of the actions of the face accessory 14 and the arm accessory 15.

  In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

  The effect button 17 is a button that can be pressed by the player, and is effective when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17s, and an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17s is input to a sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102 described later. Further effects are executed by the sub CPU 102a in accordance with the input signal from the effect button detection switch 17s.

The effect button 17 is also effective when a “return promotion display” prompting the return of a game card, which will be described later, is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the sub CPU 102a operates from the effect button detection switch 17s at this time. It is determined whether or not the player responds to the “return promotion display” depending on whether or not the input signal is input.
In the present embodiment, the effect button 17 and the effect button detection switch 17s correspond to response input means of the present invention.

  The cross key 27 is a keyboard that can be pressed by the player. For example, when the player wants to display the gaming method of the gaming machine 1 or the jackpot history, the player operates. The cross key 27 is provided with key detection switches 27As to 27Es corresponding to the respective keyboards (upper key 27A, lower key 27B, left key 27C, right key 27D and middle key 27E). Input signals from 27As to 27Es are input to a sub CPU 102a of an effect control board 102 described later. The sub CPU 102a displays a game method, a jackpot history, and the like in accordance with input signals from the key detection switches 27As to 27Es.

  In addition, the cross key 27 (up key 27A, down key 27B, left key 27C, right key 27D and middle key 27E) and the effect button 17 are displayed in advance while the “demonstration effect” described later is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 in advance. When the sub CPU 102a detects that the keys are operated in the determined order from the input order of the input signals from the key detection switches 27As to 27Es or the effect button detection switch 17s, a return promotion setting screen described later is displayed. . In the setting operation on the return promotion setting screen, the effect button 17 and the cross key 27 (up key 27A, down key 27B, left key 27C, right key 27D and middle key 27E) are used, and the sub CPU 102a In response to the input of the input signal from the effect button detection switch 17s or the key detection switches 27As to 27Es, the display of the setting screen is switched and the setting instruction is grasped.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 5) including a speaker, and in addition to the above-described each production device, an audio production is also performed. ing.

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold display 24 and a state notification display 26 are provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 notifies a jackpot lottery result that is made when a game ball enters the first start port 9, and is arranged side by side (horizontal straight line). It is composed of LEDs. A plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 19. I am doing so. For example, if you win the jackpot, the first three, the second, and the third LED from the left in the front view will light up, such as “○○○ ●●●●●”. In the case of “●●●●●●● ○”, a total of one LED lights up from the right in front view. Note that “◯” means that the LED is turned on, and “●” means that the LED is turned off. “○○○ ●●●●●” and “●●●●●●● ○” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but for a predetermined time. After the change display, the stop display is made.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a jackpot lottery will be performed. However, the jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is passed. The player is notified when it has passed. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, and the display mode is the above-mentioned first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 19.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

  Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 during special symbol fluctuation display or during special games described later, a certain condition must be met. The right to win a jackpot will be withheld. More specifically, the right to win a jackpot lottery where a game ball enters and is held at the first start port 9 is held as the first hold, and a game ball enters the second start port 10 and is held. The right to win the jackpot is held as a second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold, the left LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the left and middle of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 The two LEDs turn on. Further, when there are three first holds, the three LEDs on the left, middle and right of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 are lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold display. The three LEDs on the device 22 flash. Further, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. Displayed on the device 24.

  The state notification indicator 26 lights up on the condition that it is in a high-probability state, which will be described later, before turning off the power during morning (when power is restored) (for example, lighting in red). In addition, not only at the time of morning, but also when the power is turned on, the light is turned on under the condition that the time is short (for example, the light is green).

Here, the glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.
The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via a hinge mechanism 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end in the left-right direction using the hinge mechanism part 111 as a fulcrum. The side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release it from the outer frame 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and can rotate like a door using the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 5) that detects whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. The power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 109 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

  Further, on the left side of the gaming machine 1, a card ball lending unit (game recording medium processing means) 200 is disposed adjacently as shown in FIG. This card ball lending unit 200 is electrically connected to the gaming machine 1 with a harness (such as wiring) (not shown) (see FIG. 5).

  In this card ball lending unit 200, a prepaid card storing information (valuable value information) capable of specifying prepaid balance information (valuable value) as a game recording medium, and the number of stored balls (medals) can be specified. A card insertion slot (game recording medium reception unit) 201 is provided for inserting (receiving) a game card such as a membership card (hereinafter referred to as “game card”) in which saving information (valuable value information) is recorded. It has been. The gaming card includes card identification information for identifying each gaming card, a non-volatile memory in which recording information such as prepaid balance information and saving information is recorded, and rewriting and reading out the recording information. An IC chip having a control unit for performing contactless communication with the reader / writer unit of the card ball lending unit 200 is mounted.

  A prepaid card will be described as an example of a gaming card. When a gaming card is inserted into the card insertion slot 201 of the card ball lending unit 200, the prepaid balance information recorded in the nonvolatile memory of the gaming card is used. It accepts withdrawals for a certain amount and lends game balls according to the withdrawal amount.

Further, after the gaming card is inserted into the card insertion slot 201, it is possible to perform almost all operations related to lending of balls and discharging of cards on the gaming machine 1 side. For this reason, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a remaining frequency display section 50, a ball lending operation section 51, and a card return operation section 52 shown in FIG.
When a gaming card is inserted into the card ball lending unit 200, the reader / writer unit communicates with the control unit of the gaming card inserted, and when the inserted gaming card is a regular gaming card, The remaining number display portion 50 displays the remaining number corresponding to the prepaid balance information recorded on the gaming card. Each time a ball lending operation is received by the ball lending operation unit 51, a certain amount is subtracted from the prepaid balance information, and the number of game balls (game value) corresponding to the number of times corresponding to the decremented certain amount is obtained. ) Is given to the connected gaming machine 1 (conversion processing), and the frequency obtained by subtracting the frequency corresponding to a certain amount is displayed on the remaining frequency display unit 50. Receiving the ball rental instruction, the gaming machine 1 pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the ball rental instruction to the ball supply tray 4d. Further, when a card return operation is accepted by the card return operation unit 52, a card return signal is output to the card ball lending unit 200, and the card ball lending unit 200 returns (discharges) the game card from the card insertion slot 201. .

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

The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on 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 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.
The processing performed by the main CPU 101a and the main CPU 101a in the present embodiment corresponds to a start area detection unit, a lottery unit, a game state setting unit, a special game control unit, a hold storage unit, and a prior determination unit.

  On the input side of the main control board 101, there are a remaining ball detection switch 4s, a general winning opening detection switch 7s, a gate detection switch 8s, a first starting opening detection switch 9s, a second starting opening detection switch 10s, and a first big winning opening. A detection switch 11 s and a second big prize opening detection switch 25 s are connected, and a detection signal of a game ball is input to the main control board 101.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a start opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start opening 10 and a first grand prize winning operation for opening / closing the first big prize receiving tray apparatus 11b. The opening / closing solenoid 11c is connected to the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 25c for opening / closing the second large winning opening / closing door 25b.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator. 23, the normal symbol hold display 24 and the state notification display 26 are connected, and various signals are output through the output port.
Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B) referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot, a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. The hit determination table (refer to FIG. 6C) referred to when determining whether or not to perform, the symbol determination table (refer to FIG. 7) for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the data in the special symbol and the game state buffer Jackpot end setting data table (see FIG. 8) for determining the gaming state based on the above, a special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 9) for determining the opening and closing conditions of the big winning opening, open for long hits Mode determination table (see FIG. 10A), short hit release mode determination table (see FIG. 10B), small hit release mode determination table (see FIG. 10C), special symbol variation pattern The Constant varies pattern determination table (refer to FIGS. 11 to 13), pre-determination table (see FIG. 14 and FIG. 15) and the like are stored in the main ROM 101b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. , First special symbol storage area, second special symbol storage area, high probability game count (X) storage area, time-short game count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, release count (K) storage area In addition, a winning prize opening number (C) storage area, a game state storage area, a game state buffer, a stop symbol data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, and the like are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special-purpose special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the main control board 101 by wiring and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with 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 101 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. . More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . The sub CPU 102a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 101, or the input signal from the effect button detection switch 17s and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.
In addition, the process which sub CPU102a in this embodiment performs corresponds to the alerting | reporting means of this invention.

The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program, data necessary for various games, and a table.
For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a change pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol pattern determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 30 to be stopped and displayed (Not shown) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 102c includes a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a determination storage area (0th storage area), a first reservation storage area, and a second reservation storage area. Etc. are provided.
Also, a setting content storage area for storing setting contents set by return promotion display valid / invalid setting described later and a response status storage area for storing presence / absence of a player's response to the return promotion display are provided. ing. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is powered by power supplied from a backup power source mounted on the power supply board 107 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Therefore, the RTC 102d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 102 and operated by the battery.

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is communicably connected to the main control board 101 in both directions and in one direction with respect to the effect control board 102. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball counting switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

Also, the payout CPU 103a checks whether the card ball lending unit 200 is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the card ball lending unit 200 is connected, the discharge that permits the launch control board 106 to fire the game ball is permitted. When the control data is transmitted and a ball lending instruction is received from the card ball lending unit 200, the payout control of the number of game balls according to the ball lending instruction is performed and the ball lending to the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102 is performed. A ball lending execution signal indicating that the game ball has been paid out in response to the instruction is transmitted.
The payout CPU 103a of the payout control board 103 determines whether or not a game card is inserted in the card insertion slot of the card ball lending unit 200 with the card ball lending unit. Since there is no exchange of information, it cannot be grasped.

When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3s and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the launch solenoid 3c is energized and the game ball is launched.
Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Accordingly, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory devices 14 and 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. The image CPU performs various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.
That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and Audio output control in the output device 18 is performed.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot. 6A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. 6B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 20. In the tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the winning probability is the same, although the winning probability is small.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table is composed of a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state to select the low-probability random-number determination table or the high-probability random-number determination table. Based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for determining the special symbol, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.

For example, according to the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 19 shown in FIG. 6A, the two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “317” are determined to be big hits. . On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”, “277” , “317”, “337”, “367”, “397”, “427”, “457”, “487”, “517”, “547”, “577” 20 special symbol determination random numbers Is determined to be a big hit. Further, regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, the special symbol determination random number values are “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”. If it is a random number value for symbol determination, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1 / 299.5, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is 10 times. It is 1 / 29.95. In addition, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 for both low and high probabilities.

FIG. 6C is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined to be a win.
Specifically, the hit determination table is composed of a random time determination table in the non-short gaming state and a random number determination table in the short time gaming state, and refers to the gaming state, and in the non-short gaming state random number determination table or in the short time gaming state A random number determination table is selected, and based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for winning determination, it is determined whether it is “winning” or “lost”.
For example, according to the random time determination table in the non-time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 6C, it is determined that one hit determination random number value of “0” is a hit. On the other hand, according to the short game state random number determination table at this time, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” are determined to be winning. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the winning determination random value is 0 to 10, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the non-short game state is 1/11, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the short time gaming state is 10 times. It is 10/11.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 7A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 7B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a small hit, FIG. Is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing. More specifically, the symbol determination table is also configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

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

  As will be described later, the game state after the jackpot (see FIG. 8) and the jackpot mode (see FIG. 9) are determined according to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), so the type of special symbol is a jackpot It can be said that the game state after the end and the jackpot mode are determined.

FIG. 8 is a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the game status at the time of the jackpot winning stored in the game state buffer, the high probability game flag setting and the number of high probability games are determined based on the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. Setting of (X), setting of a short time game flag, and setting of the number of short time games (J) are performed.
It should be noted that “00H” in the gaming state buffer indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big win indicates gaming state information in which neither the short-time gaming flag nor the high probability gaming flag is set, and “01H” indicates that the short-time gaming flag is set. Although the high probability game flag is not set, the game state information is set. “02H” is the game state information in which the short-time game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set. "" Indicates game state information in which both the short-time game flag and the high probability game flag are set.

  The features of the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 are as follows. First special symbol display device 19 (corresponding to stop symbol data 02, short hit), first special symbol 3 ( When the stop symbol data 03 (corresponding to short winning) is determined, the setting of the short-time game flag and the number of short-time games are varied based on the winning game state stored in the game state buffer.

For example, in the case of the first specific special symbol 2 (stopped symbol data 02), the high probability game flag is set after the jackpot is finished, and the game can proceed in the high probability game state regardless of the data in the game state buffer. The high probability game number (X) which is a long period is set to 10000 times. At this time, if the data in the gaming state buffer is “00H” indicating a low probability gaming state and a non-temporary gaming state, or is a high probability gaming state and indicates a non-temporary gaming state. In the case of “01H”, the short-time game flag is not set, and the short-time game number (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if the game state buffer is other data (02H, 03H), the short-time game flag is set and the short-time game number (J) is set to 10,000 times.
This makes it possible to change the number of short-time games (J) to be given depending on the game state, and to give the player the enjoyment of what the game state is when the big win is won.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the game is in a low probability game state and does not set the short-time game flag (when the stop symbol data is “02” and the game state buffer is “00H”, or the stop symbol. In the case of data “03” and game state buffer “00H”), a specific game period is set after the jackpot is over. In this specific game period, a specific effect is performed by a predetermined number of times (T) according to the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state (see FIG. 12). For the number of times of the specific game period (number of times of specific period (T)), a predetermined numerical value is associated with the stop symbol data. For example, when the stop symbol data is “02” and the game state buffer is “00H”, “100” is set as the number of specific periods (T). If the symbol data is “03” and the game state buffer is “00H”, “10000” is set as the number of specific periods (T).

  In addition, in the specific game period after the end of the small hit, in order to perform a specific effect, the number of specific periods is set so that a dedicated variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13) is determined. Specifically, when the game state buffer is 00H, that is, when a small win is won in the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, until the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times after the small hit is completed. The number of specific periods (T) is set to 50 so that the specific game period is reached. During this specific game period (when the number of specific periods (T)> 0), as will be described later, a variation pattern determination table for a specific game period (for low probability gaming state) after a small hit shown in FIG. 13 is determined. In other than the specific gaming period (when the number of specific periods (T) = 0), the variation pattern determination table of the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 11 or the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table is determined.

FIG. 9 is a special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the first grand prize winning port 11 and the second grand prize winning port 25. The table of FIG. 9 determines the number of round games played in the jackpot game and the opening mode table of the big winning openings 11 and 25 based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data).
In addition, in this embodiment, although the table determined by the 1st special symbol display apparatus 19 and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 20 differs, this is only an example and the special symbol display apparatuses 19 and 20 are different. What kind of table is to be determined may be set as appropriate.

FIG. 10 is an opening mode determination table showing details of the opening mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 9, FIG. 10 (a) is an opening mode determination table for long wins, and FIG. 10 (b) is short hits. FIG. 10 (c) is a small hit use release mode determination table.
Specifically, the number of round games (R), the special winning opening to be opened, the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

Here, the short hit release mode determination table in FIG. 10 (b) and the small hit release mode determination table in FIG. 10 (c) differ in the number of round games (R) and the number of open games (K). However, since the actual number of opening / closing operations of the first grand prize receiving tray device 11b is the same (15 times), the opening time (0.052 seconds) and the closing time (2.000 seconds) are also the same. The player cannot distinguish whether it is a small hit or short hit from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a small hit or a short win can be provided. However, it is not limited to setting exactly the same opening time and closing time, and any difference that cannot determine whether the player has a small hit or short hit is acceptable.
In addition, since the opening time of “short hit” or “small hit” (0.052 seconds) is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) when one game ball is fired as described above, Even if the winning opening receiving tray device 11b is opened, it is difficult to win the first large winning opening receiving tray device 11b, and the opening mode of “short hit” or “small hit” can be said to be “unfavorable opening mode”. On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”.

FIGS. 11 to 13 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols. FIG. 11 shows a normal gaming state (referred to mainly for a normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state)). FIG. 12 is a variation pattern determination table for a high-probability gaming state that is referred to mainly in a high-probability gaming state, and FIG. It is a variation pattern determination table for a specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) after a small hit referred to in the gaming period. Note that the specific game period after the end of the jackpot is determined only when the small-hit win is in the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state as described in the explanation of the jackpot end-time setting data table shown in FIG. Is not.
In this embodiment, the “specific game period after the end of the small hit” is a variation pattern determination table (FIG. 5) that can determine the same effect as the high probability game state in order to have an expectation that the state is a high probability game state. 13) refers to the game period referred to.

Specifically, according to the variation pattern determination table, the type of special symbol display device, special symbol judgment random number value (winning winning or defeating), jackpot symbol random number value (jackpot symbol), presence or absence of short-time gaming state, special symbol The variation pattern is determined based on the number of holds, the reach determination random value, and the variation pattern random value. The variation pattern is determined at the start of variation of the special symbol, and a variation pattern designation command is generated based on the determined variation pattern. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102 in the output control process.
In addition, since it is configured to always reach when a big hit or a small hit, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random value for a big hit or a small hit.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “E6H” as the MODE, the variation pattern determined when the game ball enters the first start port 9 and the variation of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 19 is started. When the MODE is “E7H”, a game ball enters the second starting port 10 and the second special symbol display device 20 starts to change the special symbol. Indicates that the command is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern. Then, DATA of the variation pattern designation command indicates a specific variation pattern number. That is, the variation pattern designation command is also information indicating the variation pattern.

  Further, even if the same random number value or the like is referred to in the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 11 and the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. , Different variation patterns are determined. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between a variation pattern determined for a high probability gaming state and a variation pattern determined for a low probability gaming state depending on the type of variation pattern.

  Similarly, the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 11, and the variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) after a small hit shown in FIG. Then, even if the same random number value or the like is referred to, different variation patterns are determined. Therefore, according to the type of the variation pattern, it is possible to distinguish whether it is a normal gaming state or a specific gaming period after a small hit. In contrast, the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. 12 and the variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 13 have the same variation. The pattern can be determined. Therefore, it becomes impossible to distinguish between the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state depending on the type of the variation pattern.

  Furthermore, as a feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, the special symbol variation time is shortened when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state when the jackpot determination result is lost. . For example, in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of reserved balls is 2, if the game is in a short-time game state, the probability is 95% based on the reach determination random value. A fluctuation pattern 8 (shortening fluctuation) having a fluctuation time of 5000 ms is determined, but a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time exceeding 5000 ms is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

  The “reach” in the present embodiment means that after a part of the combination of the effect symbols 30 for notifying the transition to the special game is stopped and displayed, the remaining part of the effect symbols 30 continues to be displayed in a variable manner. Say what you do. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 30 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 30 for notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 30 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 30 are performing variable display.

  14 and 15 are diagrams showing a pre-determination table of the first special symbol display device 19 and the second special symbol display device 20 for generating the determination information of the start port, from the first start port detection switch 9s. And the second special symbol display device 20 referred to when the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10s is input. And a prior determination table. 14 is a prior determination table in the normal gaming state, and the prior determination table illustrated in FIG. 15 is a prior determination table in the high-probability gaming state.

  Specifically, the prior determination tables shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 detect that the game ball has won the start opening by the prior determination tables of the first special symbol display device 19 and the second special symbol display device 20. Based on the type of the start opening detection switch, the random number for special symbol determination, the random number for jackpot symbol, the random number for small hit symbol, etc., a start winning designation command is generated for indicating the determination information of the start port in advance. . Here, the start winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E6H”, a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown at the first start opening 9, and when the MODE data is “E7H”, the second start opening is indicated. 10 shows a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball.

  Further, the DATA data of the start winning designation command is generated based on a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small hit symbol random number value, or the like. As described above, the special symbol determination random number value determines whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”, and the big hit symbol random number value determines whether it is “special symbols 1 to 3”. Since it is determined whether it is any of the “special symbols A to B” according to the random number value for the small bonus symbol, the variation of the special symbol is changed to the big bonus type or the small bonus type based on the DATA data of the start winning designation command. It can be determined before. Specifically, as shown in the column of command analysis content in FIG. 14, if the start winning designation command is E6H01H, information on the normal gaming state, the first start opening winning, and the probability variation length can be determined.

  For example, according to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 14, a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9s is input, the special symbol determination random number value is “7”, and the jackpot symbol random number value is “0”. ", A start winning designation command of" E6H01H "is generated as the starting winning designation command.

  Also, when the data set in the special symbol holding number (U) storage area is not less than 4 (that is, when the data set in the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area is 4). The start winning designation command of “E6HFFH (or E7HFFH)” is generated as the starting winning designation command. The DATA data “FFH” of the start winning designation command is a special symbol determination random number value because the number of reserved balls is 4 at the upper limit even though a game ball has won at the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. This means that the jackpot symbol random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value were not acquired (so-called overflow).

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

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.
On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-temporary gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8, the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds, and The game state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning is won is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win A game state in which the release control time of 10 is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”. Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 10/11. Is set.
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. As a result, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can proceed with the game without substantially reducing the number of game balls.
It should be noted that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so as not to change in any of the “non-time saving gaming state” and the “time saving gaming state”.

Moreover, in this embodiment, the normal symbol gate 8 for opening the 2nd start port 10 and the 2nd start port 10 is provided in the right-handed game area 6b (refer FIG. 1). Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advantageously advance the game by hitting right so as to make the game ball enter the second entry area 6d. On the other hand, in the “non-short game state”, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 10 even if the game ball enters the normal symbol gate 8. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game more advantageously by performing an operation of causing the game ball to enter the first entry area 6c and aiming at the first start port 9.
In this embodiment, “high probability gaming state and non-short-time state”, “high probability gaming state and short-time gaming state”, “low-probability gaming state and short-time gaming state” The “state” corresponds to the first gaming state of the present invention, and the “low probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state” corresponds to the second gaming state of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, the “specific game period after the end of the small hit” is a variation pattern determination table (FIG. 5) that can determine the same effect as the high probability game state in order to have an expectation that the state is a high probability game state. 13) refers to the game period referred to.

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

In the present embodiment, “long win game” means the right to execute a long hit game in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “long game”, the round game in which the second big prize opening 25 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The total opening time of the second big prize opening 25 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the second big prize opening 25 during this period, One round game ends. In this “long game”, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 25, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. In other words, “game per long” is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the second big prize opening 25 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the winning ball. is there.
Note that during the “game per long”, the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state. This “game per long” corresponds to the third gaming state.

In the present embodiment, “short win game” means the right to execute a short win game in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “short win game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. However, in each round game, the first grand prize opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the first big winning opening 11, one round game is completed. However, as described above, since the opening time of the first grand prize opening 11 is extremely short, game balls are rarely entered, and even if game balls enter, 1 to 2 in one round game The game ball is about to enter. Even in this “short win game”, when a game ball enters the first big prize opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.
It should be noted that during the “short win game”, a low probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state.

In this embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “small winning game”, the first big prize opening 11 is opened 15 times as in the “short winning game”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the first big winning opening 11 are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player determines whether the “small win game” or “short win game” Approximate to the extent impossible or difficult. However, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 11, predetermined prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out in the same manner as described above.
In addition, during the “small hit game”, the game state before the occurrence of the “small hit game” is maintained, and the game state after the “small hit game” is ended before the “small hit game” occurs. The game state is maintained.

In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”. Further, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.
In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 101c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.
Also, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state after winning the jackpot and finishing the jackpot game as a result of the jackpot lottery.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. Then, after the jackpot ends, the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of jackpot symbol. In the case where “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as “high probability gaming state” or “short-time gaming state” is not changed after the “small hit gaming state” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” ends.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpots related to the first special design symbol 1 and the second special design symbol 1 are determined according to the probable length, and the jackpots related to the first special design symbol 2 and the first special design symbol 3 are determined. The jackpot according to the first normal special symbol 1 and the second normal special symbol 1 is called a normal long hit per probability variation short.

  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 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

(Step S10)
First, the main CPU 101a performs initialization processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM 101b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

(Step S20)
Subsequent to step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an effect random number update process for updating the random number value for variation pattern and the random value for reach determination.

(Step S30)
After step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 101a saves information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a in the stack area.

(Step S110)
Subsequent to step S100, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update processing is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting “1” from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the general electricity open time counter is performed.

(Step S120)
Subsequent to step S110, the main CPU 101a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by “1” to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

(Step S130)
After step S120, the main CPU 101a adds an initial value random number counter for special symbol determination, an initial value random number counter for jackpot symbol, and an initial value random number counter for jackpot symbol to update the random number counter by +1. I do.

(Step S200)
Subsequent to step S130, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs the remaining ball detection switch 4s, the general winning opening detection switch 7s, the gate detection switch 8s, the first starting opening detection switch 9s, the second starting opening detection switch 10s, and the first big winning opening detection switch 11s. Then, an input process is performed to determine whether or not there is an input to each switch of the second large winning opening detection switch 25s. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S300)
Subsequent to step S200, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure special power control process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S400)
Subsequent to step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a general-purpose normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S500)
Subsequent to step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not a game ball has won the first grand prize opening 11, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, and the general winning opening 7, and if there is a winning , A payout number designation command corresponding to each is sent to the payout control board 103.
More specifically, the general winning award winning ball counter, the large winning award winning ball counter, and the starting winning award ball counter updated in FIG. 15 to be described later are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning award is issued. Transmit to the payout control board 103. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the transmitted payout number designation command and updated.

(Step S600)
Subsequent to step S500, the main CPU 101a performs data creation processing of external information data, start port opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

(Step S800)
Following step S600, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600. In addition, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, display device output processing for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S600 is performed. Do. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c is also performed.

(Step S900)
Following step S800, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

  The input control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S210)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 7s, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 7. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7s, the main CPU 101a adds and updates predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball.

(Step S220)
Subsequent to step S210, the main CPU 101a has input detection signals from the big prize opening detection switches 11s and 25s, that is, the game ball has won any one of the first big prize opening 11 or the second big prize opening 25. Determine whether or not. When the main CPU 101a receives detection signals from the big prize opening detection switches 11s and 25s, the main CPU 101a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth counter used for prize balls and updates the big prize mouth 11 , 25, the counter in the large winning opening entrance counter (C) storage area for counting the game balls won is updated.

(Step S230)
Subsequent to step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9s has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 9, and the jackpot determination. Predetermined data for performing is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

(Step S240)
Subsequent to step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a has been input, that is, whether the game ball has won the second start port 10. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10s, the main CPU 101a updates the start port prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the second special symbol holding number. (U2) If the data set in the storage area is less than 4, add “1” to the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, The random number value for small hits and the random number for reach determination are extracted, and the extracted random number is stored in the second special symbol storage area.
That is, when compared with a first start port detection switch input process of FIG. 19 described later, the same process is performed although the area for storing data is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S250)
After step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether the gate detection switch 8s has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed the normal symbol gate 8. Further, when the gate detection switch 8s receives a signal, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, or a random number for winning determination is extracted. The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

  The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S230-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9s is input.
When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9s is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9s is not input, the first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S230-2)
Subsequent to step S230-1, the main CPU 101a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

(Step S230-3)
Subsequent to step S230-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4.

(Step S230-4)
If it is determined in step S230-3 that the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the main CPU 101a stores the first special symbol hold count (U1). Add “1” to the area and store it.

(Step S230-5)
Subsequent to step S230-4, the main CPU 101a extracts a random number value for determining a special symbol, and searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The extracted special symbol determination random number value is stored in the storage unit.

(Step S230-6)
Subsequent to step S230-5, the main CPU 101a extracts a jackpot symbol random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The random number for jackpot symbol extracted is stored in the storage unit.

(Step S230-7)
Subsequent to step S230-6, the main CPU 101a extracts the random numbers for the small bonus symbols, searches for the vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and becomes free. The small random number value for the small hit symbol is stored in the storage unit.

(Step S230-8)
Subsequent to step S230-7, the main CPU 101a extracts the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination as the random number value for presentation, and is vacated in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The random number for fluctuation pattern and the random number for reach determination extracted in the free storage are stored.

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

(Step S230-9)
Subsequent to step S230-8, the main CPU 101a performs a pre-determination process based on winning at the first starting port 9, and a first start winning designation command for indicating determination information related to winning at the first starting port 9. Is generated. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S230-10)
In step S230-10, the main CPU 101a sets the first start winning designation command generated in step S230-9 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. At this time, in order to update the first reserved number displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22, special symbol hold display data indicating the reserved number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.
As described above, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 and there is a vacancy in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not stored in the storage unit. When each random number value is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number and there is no space in the storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not extracted (stored) and the first start port detection switch input process Ends. However, even when there is no free space in the storage part of the first special symbol storage area, a prize ball will be paid out for the game ball entering the first start port 9.
In the present embodiment, a detailed description of the second start port detection switch input process is omitted, but the first start port detection switch is also applied when a signal is input from the second start port detection switch 10s. Processing similar to the input processing is performed.

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

(Step S230-9-1)
In step S230-9-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is currently being performed. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step S230-9-2. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S230-9-3. Move.

(Step S230-9-2)
In step S230-9-2, the main CPU 101a refers to the above-described prior determination table shown in FIG. 14 or FIG. 15 based on the current gaming state, and acquires the special symbol determination random number value and jackpot symbol random number value acquired this time. And the determination of the random number value for the small hit symbol is executed. Specifically, if the current gaming state is the low probability gaming state, the prior determination table for the low probability gaming state shown in FIG. 14 is referred to, and if the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, FIG. With reference to the high-probability gaming state pre-determination table shown in FIG.

(Step S230-9-3)
In step S230-9-3, the main CPU 101a preliminarily determines determination information relating to the winning of the starting opening based on the result determined in advance in step S230-9-2 (hereinafter also referred to as “preliminary determination information”). A start winning designation command is generated for the following. In the prior determination process in the first start port detection switch input process, a first start winning designation command is generated for indicating in advance the determination information related to winning in the first start port 9.
In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted, also in the 2nd starting port detection switch input process, the prior determination process shown in FIG. A start winning designation command is generated.

  With reference to FIG. 21, the special figure special electric power control process of the main control board 101 will be described.

(Step S301) (Step S302)
First, the main CPU 101a loads the value of the special figure special electricity processing data (step S301), and refers to the branch address from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S310-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed. Here, if the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

(Step S310-2)
If it is determined in step S310-1 that the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), the main CPU 101a has a second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area of 1 or more. Determine whether.

(Step S310-3)
If it is determined in step S310-2 that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is “1” or more, the main CPU 101a stores the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. “1” is subtracted from the stored value and stored.

(Step S310-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S310-2 that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the main CPU 101a has a first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area of 1 or more. It is determined whether it is.

(Step S310-5)
If it is determined in step S310-4 that the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is “1” or more, the main CPU 101a stores the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. “1” is subtracted from the stored value and stored.

(Step S310-6)
Next, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. Thereby, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.
In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. In order, the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S311)
Next, the main CPU 101a stores the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small bonus symbol) written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6. Jackpot determination processing is executed based on the random number for use. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S312)
Subsequent to step S311, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern selection process.
The variation pattern selection process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the jackpot determination result, the type of special symbol, the presence or absence of short-time gaming state, the number of special symbol hold (U), the acquired reach determination The variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for variation and the random number value for variation pattern.

(Step S313)
Subsequent to step S312, the main CPU 101a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S314)
Subsequent to step S313, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state at the start of the change, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S315)
Subsequent to step S314, the main CPU 101a starts the variable display of the special symbols on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold, the first special symbol display device 19 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold, the second special symbol display device 20 blinks.

(Step S316)
Subsequent to step S315, when the main CPU 101a starts the variation display of the special symbol as described above, the special symbol time counter sets the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 to the special symbol time counter. Set to counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110 (see FIG. 17).

(Step S317)
Subsequent to step S316, the main CPU 101a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

(Step S318)
Subsequent to step S317, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol special electricity processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

(Step S319-1)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S310-4 that the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not 01H is set in the demo determination flag. To do. At this time, if the demonstration determination flag is set to 01H, the main CPU 101a ends the special symbol storage determination process.

(Step S319-2)
If it is determined in step S319-1 that 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the main CPU 101a does not set a demo designation command many times in step S319-3 described later. Set 01H to the demo judgment flag.

(Step S319-3)
Following step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

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

(Step S311-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state.

(Step S311-2)
When the high probability gaming flag is turned on in step S311-1, that is, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 101a determines that the “high probability random number determination table”. Select.

(Step S311-3)
On the other hand, when the high probability gaming flag is not turned on in the above step S311-1, that is, when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 101a Select “Low probability random number determination table”.

(Step S311-4)
Next, the main CPU 101a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6 (see FIG. 22) in step S311-2. Alternatively, the determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or the “low probability random number determination table” selected in step S311-3.
More specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. If the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. 6B. Then, based on the special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”.

(Step S311-5)
Subsequent to step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S311-4.

(Step S311-6)
If it is determined in step S311-5 that the game is a jackpot, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6. Is determined, a special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined, and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, when the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 7A). ), When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device (see FIG. 7A). ), Stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.
Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 25 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 26 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the first big prize opening 11 and the second big prize opening 25 in the game process. Further, in the special game end process of FIG. 28, the game state and the specific game period after the jackpot end are set, and further, the specific game period after the end of the jackpot is set.

(Step S311-7)
Subsequent to step S311-6, the main CPU 101a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot and transmits the effect transmission data to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102. Set to area.

(Step S311-8)
Subsequent to step S311-7, the main CPU 101a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short-time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area). Game state information indicating the game state is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.
In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

(Step S311-9)
If it is not determined in step S311-5 that the game is a big hit, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the game is determined to be a big hit.

(Step S311-10)
If it is determined in step S311-9 that the game is a small hit, the main CPU 101a uses the small bonus symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in the special symbol reserved storage area in step S310-6. The random number value is determined, the type of the special symbol is determined, and the small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 7B, stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop symbol data is determined as the stop symbol. Set in the data storage area. In this embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” have the same small hit game content, but the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are different. In the present embodiment, for “small hit A” and “small hit B”, the specified number of times (T) to be given is 50.

(Step S311-11)
Subsequent to step S311-10, in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for the small hit, and transmits the effect transmission data. Set in the storage area.

(Step S311-12)
If it is not determined in step S311-9 that the game is a small hit, the main CPU 101a refers to the symbol determination table in FIG. 7C to determine a special symbol for losing and stops the determined losing. The symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S311-13)
Subsequent to step S311-12, in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for losing, and the transmission data storage area for the effect To set the jackpot determination process.

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

(Step S320-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in step S316 (see FIG. 22) has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S320-2)
If it is determined in step S320-2 that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a performs steps S311-7 and S311-11 in a routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process. The special symbol set in S311-13 is stopped and displayed on the corresponding special symbol display devices 19 and 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

(Step S320-3)
Following step S320-2, the main CPU 101a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S320-4)
After the above step S320-3, when the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 101a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

(Step S320-5)
Subsequent to step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 25, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

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

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (whether special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S330-2)
If it is determined in step S330-1 that the special symbol time counter = 0, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a performs time-saving game end determination processing. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (J) stored in the short-time game count (J) storage area and stored as a new remaining variation count (J), and the stored short-time game count (J) ) Is “0”, and if the number of short-time games (J) = 0, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area is cleared (OFF).

(Step S330-4)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the flag is turned off in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a determines whether the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S330-3 that the number of short-time games (J) is not 0, the main CPU 101a keeps the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area ON. The process of S330-4 is executed.

(Step S330-5)
If it is determined in step S330-4 that the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (X) stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area and stored as a new high-probability game count (X). It is determined whether or not the number of times (X) is “0”. If it is determined that the number of times of high probability games (X) = 0, the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. (OFF).

(Step S330-6)
When it is determined in step S330-4 that the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area, or when it is determined in step S330-5 that the number of high probability games (X) = 0 is not satisfied The main CPU 101a determines whether or not the specific period number counter (T) = 0.

(Step S330-7)
If it is determined in step S330-6 that the specific period number counter (T) is not 0, the main CPU 101a sets the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from the specific period number counter (T) as a new specific value. It is stored as a period counter (T).

(Step S330-8)
If it is determined in step S330-6 that the specific period number counter (T) = 0, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming state, and sends a gaming state designation command to the effect transmission data storage area. set.

(Step S330-9)
Following the step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?).

(Step S330-10)
In step S330-9, if it is not determined that the jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the jackpot symbol. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07 to 10?).

(Step S330-11)
When it is determined in step S330-10 that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the process to step S330-15.

(Step S330-12)
When it is determined in step S330-10 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Step S330-13)
If it is determined in step S330-9 that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special chart special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game process shown in FIG.

(Step S330-14)
Following step S330-13, the main CPU 101a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time game count (J) storage area are cleared.

(Step S330-15)
Subsequent to step S330-11 or step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is "long hit", "short hit", or "small hit" according to the stop symbol data. An opening command corresponding to the type is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S330-16)
Following the step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is “long hit”, “short hit”, or “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and the opening time according to these types Is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When the process of step S330-16 is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

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

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do.

(Step S340-2)
If it is determined in step S340-1 that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a determines whether the winning is “long hit” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data. It determines and determines the open mode determination table according to the jackpot type.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, either the long hit release mode determination table (FIG. 10 (a)) or the short hit release mode determination table (FIG. 10 (b)) depending on the stop symbol data. To decide.

(Step S340-4)
Subsequent to step S340-3, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result. In step S340-4, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

(Step S340-5)
Subsequent to step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it.

(Step S340-6)
Subsequent to step S340-5, the main CPU 101a sets energization start data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid (either the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 25c). Thereby, when the energization start data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set, the first big prize opening tray receiving device 11b is opened and the energization start data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 25c is set. If it is, the second big prize opening opening / closing door 25b is opened.

(Step S340-7)
Subsequent to step S340-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 10) determined in step 340-3 to determine the current round game number (R) and release number (K). Based on this, the opening time of one of the first big prize opening 11 and the second big prize opening 25 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-8)
Subsequent to step S340-7, the main CPU 101a transmits a special prize opening (R) round designation command for production in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the production control board 102 in accordance with the number of round games (R). Set in the data storage area. In step S340-8, since the number of round games (R) is “1”, the special winning opening 1 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S340-9)
If it is determined in step S340-1 that the current opening is not in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether the current ending is in progress. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed.

(Step S340-10)
If it is determined in step S340-9 that the current ending is not in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening is closed.

(Step S340-11)
When it is determined in step S340-10 that the special winning opening is being closed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-20 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-12)
When it is determined in step S340-11 that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a sets “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area. Is added and memorized.

(Step S340-13)
Subsequent to step S340-12, the main CPU 101a sets energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid (one of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 25c). Thereby, when the energization start data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set, the first big prize opening tray receiving device 11b is opened and the energization start data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 25c is set. If it is, the second big prize opening opening / closing door 25b is opened.

(Step S340-14)
Subsequent to step S340-13, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 10) determined in step 340-3 to determine the current round game number (R) and release number (K). Based on this, the opening time of one of the first big prize opening 11 and the second big prize opening 25 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-15)
Subsequent to step S340-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1, and if K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 102, the round game Depending on the number of times (R), a special winning opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, if the number of round games (R) is “2”, a special winning opening 2 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

(Step S340-16)
If it is determined in step S340-10 that the special winning opening is not closed, the main CPU 101a determines whether the value of the special winning opening entry counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, nine). Determine whether.

(Step S340-17)
In the above step S340-16, if the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set release time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0). Or not). At this time, if the set release time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-18)
If it is determined in step S340-17 that the set release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round.

(Step S340-19)
In step S340-18, if the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening per round, the main CPU 101a determines that the winning prize opening / closing solenoid (the first winning prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and the second winning prize opening / closing solenoid). 25c) is set. Thereby, when the energization stop data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set, the first big prize opening 11 is closed and the energization stop data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 25c is set. The second big prize opening 25 is closed.

(Step S340-20)
Subsequent to step S340-19, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3 to determine the current round game number (R) and release number (K). Based on this, the closing time of one of the first grand prize opening 11 and the second big prize opening 25 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-21)
When it is determined in step S340-18 that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round, the main CPU 101a determines that the winning prize opening / closing solenoid (first winning prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and The energization stop data of any of the two major winning opening / closing solenoids 25c) is set. Thereby, when the energization stop data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set, the first big prize opening 11 is closed and the energization stop data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 25c is set. The second big prize opening 25 is closed.
In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a also performs the process of step S340-21 even when the value of the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number.

(Step S340-22)
Subsequent to step S340-21, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-releases (K) storage area and clears the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

(Step S340-23)
Subsequent to step S340-22, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the winning prize opening number (C) storage area and clears the winning prize opening number (C) storage area.

(Step S340-24)
Subsequent to step S340-23, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum.

(Step S340-25)
When the round game number (R) is not the maximum in step S340-24, the main CPU 101a sets “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area. Is added and memorized.

(Step S340-26)
When it is determined in step S340-24 that the round game number (R) is the maximum, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area. .

(Step S340-27)
Subsequent to step S340-26, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of "long win" or "short win" according to the stop symbol data, and effects control the ending command according to the type of big hit In order to transmit to the board 102, the transmission data storage area for production is set.

(Step S340-28)
After step S340-27, the main CPU 101a determines whether the big hit is “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sets the ending time according to the type of the big hit to the special game. Set to timer counter.

(Step S340-29)
Following step S340-28, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. Even when it is determined in step S340-9 that the current ending is being performed, the main CPU 101a performs the process of step S340-29.
At this time, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

(Step S340-30)
When it is determined in step S340-29 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data (this causes a special game end process to be described later to be executed. 28).

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

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that the opening command has not been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines the small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 10C).

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that the opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened.

(Step S350-4)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 350-8 that the first big prize opening 11 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-14 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.
As a result, when the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

(Step S350-5)
If it is determined in step S350-4 that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a sets “1” to the current operation count (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area. Is added and memorized.

(Step S350-6)
Subsequent to step S350-5, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 11c to open the first big prize opening tray apparatus 11b.

(Step S350-7)
Subsequent to step S350-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 10C) determined in step 350-2, and then determines the number of releases (K). The opening time of the 1st big winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S350-8)
If it is determined in step S350-3 that the opening is not currently in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first big prize opening 11 is closed. At this time, if it is determined that the device is closed, the processing after step S350-4 is performed.

(Step S350-9)
If it is determined in step S350-8 that the special winning opening is not closed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress.

(Step S350-10)
If it is determined in step S350-9 that the current ending is not in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). To do.

(Step S350-11)
If it is determined in step S350-10 that the number of winning prize entry counters (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0). Or not). At this time, if the set opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game processing is terminated.

(Step S350-12)
If it is determined in step S350-11 that the set opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a has the maximum number of times of current operation (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area. It is determined whether or not. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10C, when “small hit”, the maximum number of times of opening is 15.

(Step S350-13)
If it is determined in step S350-12 that the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the first big prize opening 11 is closed.

(Step S350-14)
Subsequent to step S350-13, the main CPU 101a refers to the opening mode determination table for small hits determined in step 350-2 (FIG. 10C), and closes based on the number of times of opening (K). Set the time in the special game timer counter.

(Step S350-15)
In step S350-12, when it is determined that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, or in step S350-10, it is determined that the big prize opening counter (C) has reached a predetermined number. If it is, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the first big prize opening 11 is closed.

(Step S350-16)
Following step S350-15, when the main CPU 101a determines that the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum, the main CPU 101a resets the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area.

(Step S350-17)
Subsequent to step S350-16, the main CPU 101a clears the winning prize opening number (C) storage area.

(Step S350-18)
Subsequent to step S350-17, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the end of the small hit game to the effect control board 102.

(Step S350-19)
Subsequent to step S350-18, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to the ending time in the special game timer counter in the special game timer counter of the main RAM 101c.

(Step S350-20)
Following step S350-19 or in step S350-9, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

(Step S350-21)
If it is determined in step S350-20 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special processing data (this causes the special symbol memory determination processing described above to be executed). 22).

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

(Step S360-1)
First, the main CPU 101a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

(Step S360-2)
Next, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game at the end of the jackpot. Whether or not to set the high probability flag in the flag storage area is processed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03” and the game information in the game state buffer is “02H”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

(Step S360-3)
Subsequent to step S360-2, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining variation number (X) storage area of the stochastic gaming state. For example, if the stop symbol data is “02” and the game information in the game state buffer is “03H”, 10000 times is set in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability game state.

(Step S360-4)
Following step S360-3, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, Processing to determine whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “02” and the data in the game state buffer is “00H” or “01H”, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game in the game state buffer When the information is “02H” or “03H”, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

(Step S360-5)
Subsequent to step S360-4, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the gaming state. For example, when the stop symbol data is “03” and the data in the game state buffer is “00H”, 0 is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state and the game state buffer is in the game state buffer. If the game information is not “00H”, 10,000 is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state.

(Step S360-7)
Following step S360-5, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S360-8)
Subsequent to step S360-7, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data (the special symbol memory determination processing is thereby executed, see FIG. 22).
In the present embodiment, the “special game end process” executed by the main CPU 101a and the process of step S330-13 in the “special symbol stop process” executed by the main CPU 101a are described in the present invention. This corresponds to the gaming state control means.

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

(Step S401)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time is set in the normal symbol time counter. That is, it is determined whether the second start port 10 is opened and controlled to the second mode (whether the second start port 10 is open).

(Step S402)
If it is determined in step S401 that the second starting port 10 is not open, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being stopped.

(Step S403)
If it is determined in step S402 that the normal symbol is not being stopped, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being changed.

(Step S404)
If it is determined in step S403 that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the main CPU 101a determines that the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more. Determine if there is. When the number of holdings (G) is “0”, the normal symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and thus the normal map normal power control process is terminated.

(Step S405)
If it is determined in the above step S404 that the number of normal symbols held (G) is “1” or more, the main CPU 101a determines from the value (G) stored in the special symbol holding number (G) storage area. The new number of holds (G) obtained by subtracting “1” is stored.

(Step S406)
Subsequent to step S405, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

(Step S407)
Subsequent to step S406, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area (win determining process). When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.
Specifically, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 6C, it is determined whether or not the extracted hit determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

(Step S408)
Following step S407, the main CPU 101a performs symbol determination processing.
In the symbol determination process, referring to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S407, the winning symbol is set when it is determined to be a winning symbol, and the lost symbol is set when it is determined to be a losing symbol.
Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S409)
Subsequent to step S408, the main CPU 101a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing.
In the normal symbol variation time determination process, it is determined whether or not the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, and if it is determined that the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the normal symbol time counter When the counter corresponding to 3 seconds is set and it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the counter corresponding to 29 seconds is set to the normal symbol time counter. By this process, the time for displaying the normal symbols is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. In addition, when the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is a non-short-time game state. When it is.

(Step S410)
Subsequent to step S409, the main CPU 101a starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. The normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in the normal symbol variation time determination processing in step S409. When this process is finished, the ordinary power transmission control process is finished.

(Step S411)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S403 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S412)
If it is determined in step S411 that the set variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 21. At this time, the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set in the symbol determining process in step S408 is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

(Step S413)
Subsequent to step S412, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol determination command in the effect electrical data storage area.

(Step S414)
When the normal symbol stop display is started as described above, the main CPU 101a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted by “1” every 4 ms in S110.

(Step S415)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that the normal symbol is stopped, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has ended (normal symbol time counter). = 0). As a result, if the set normal symbol stop time has not ended, the general-purpose power control process ends.

(Step S416)
If the main CPU 101a determines in step S415 that the set normal symbol stop time has expired, the main CPU 101a stops the normal symbol displayed in step S415 (set in the symbol determination process in step S408). It is determined whether or not the normal symbol) is a winning symbol. If the set normal symbol is a losing symbol, the ordinary symbol power control process is terminated.

(Step S417)
In the above step S416, when the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 101a performs an open time determination process.
In the opening time determination process, first, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the short time game flag is turned on in the short time game flag storage area, and determines that the short time game flag is turned on in the short time game flag storage area. In other words, if the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, a counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds is set in the public power open time counter.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, that is, when the current game state is not the short-time game state, the normal power open time counter corresponds to 0.2 seconds. Set the counter.

(Step S418)
Following step S417, the main CPU 101a sets start opening / closing solenoid energization start data. As a result, energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c is started, and the second start opening 10 is opened and controlled to the second mode.

(Step S419)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S401 that the second start port 10 is being opened, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal power release time set in step S417 has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the set normal power open time counter = 0. If the set public power open time has not elapsed, the general-purpose power control process is terminated.

(Step S420)
If it is determined in step S419 that the set normal power open time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a sets start port opening / closing solenoid energization stop data. As a result, the energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c is stopped, the second start opening 10 returns to the first mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again.

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

(Main processing of production control board 102)
The main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1000)
First, the sub CPU 102a performs initialization processing. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on.

(Step S1100)
Subsequent to step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating random numbers stored in the sub RAM 102c (such as an effect random number value and an effect design determining random value). Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 102)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S1400)
First, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

(Step S1500)
Subsequent to step S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 102.

(Step S1550)
Subsequent to step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs a return promotion display cancellation process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a confirms the stored contents of the response status storage area in response to the reception of the ball lending execution signal transmitted from the payout CPU 103a. In this response status storage area, 00H is set when there is no response input, and 01H is set when there is a response input.
The content stored in the response status storage area is confirmed. If 01H is stored, 00H is set. A specific description of the return promotion display cancellation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1600)
Subsequent to step S1550, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

(Step S1700)
Subsequent to step S1600, the sub CPU 102a checks the input signals of the effect button detection switch 17s and the key detection switches 27As to 27Es, and the input button 17 and the cross key 27 (up key 27A, An operation input control process corresponding to the operation of the down key 27B, the left key 27C, the right key 27D, and the middle key 27E) is performed.

(Step S1800)
Subsequent to step S1700, the sub CPU 102a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

(Step S1900)
Subsequent to step S1800, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Return promotion display release processing of production control board)
The return promotion display release processing of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. This return promotion display release processing is performed by a determination material for executing a return promotion display described later in response to reception of a ball lending execution signal transmitted each time a ball lending is performed from the payout CPU 103a of the payout control board 103. It is a process which changes the state of the return promotion display response input which becomes.

(Step S1551)
First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a ball lending execution signal has been received from the payout CPU 103a. At this time, if the sub CPU 102a has not received the ball lending execution signal, the return promotion display release processing is terminated.

(Step S1552)
If it is determined in step S1551 that a ball lending execution signal has been received, the sub CPU 102a checks the stored contents of the response status storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the stored contents are displayed in response to the return prompt display. Then, it is determined whether or not it is 01H indicating that a response input has already been received from the player. At this time, when the stored content is 00H indicating that there is no response input from the player with respect to the return promotion display, the return promotion display cancellation processing is terminated.

(Step S1553)
If it is determined in step S1552 that the stored content is 01H, the sub CPU 102a changes the stored content of the response status storage area of the sub RAM 102c from 01H to 00H and sets it.
When this process ends, the return promotion display release process ends.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 102 will be described using FIG. 33 and FIG. In the following, the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 33 is referred to as command analysis processing 1, and the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 34 is referred to as command analysis processing 2. The command analysis process 2 (the process after step S1670) is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1.

(Step S1601)
First, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and determines whether or not the command is received. At this time, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing.

(Step S1602)
If it is determined in step S1601 that there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command.

(Step S1603)
If it is determined in step S1602 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern.
Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

(Step S1604)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1602 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a demo designation command, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. Determine whether or not.

(Step S1605)
If it is determined in step S1604 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the starting winning designation command and holds the hold display on the liquid crystal display device 13. A display mode is determined, and a hold display mode determination process for transmitting hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 is performed.

In the hold display mode determination process, the hold display data is stored in the first storage area among the first storage area to the fourth storage area in the first hold storage area or the fifth storage area to the eighth storage area in the second hold storage area. The storage area that is vacant is searched in order from the storage area or the fifth storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the predetermined vacant storage area. Specifically, in the case of a start winning designation command corresponding to the first start port 9 (when MODE is “E6H”), storage areas that are vacant in order from the first storage area in the first reserved storage area , The determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free storage area, and the start winning designation command corresponding to the second start port 10 (when MODE is “E7H”) Are searched for a free storage area in order from the fifth storage area in the second reserved storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free Nth storage area. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 13 displays the current number of holds of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2).
Further, when the start winning designation command DATA is “02H”, that is, indicates a normal length, DATA is “02H” in the start storage area in the Nth storage area in which the hold display data is set. Data indicating that it exists is stored. The hold display mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1606)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1604 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the start winning designation command, the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. It is determined whether or not.

(Step S1607)
When it is determined in step S1606 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a determines each of the various gaming states based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main CPU 101a. The variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern from the plurality of prepared variation effect patterns is performed.
Thereafter, the liquid crystal display device 13, the effect accessory devices 14 and 15, the effect illumination device 16, and the audio output device 18 are controlled based on the effect pattern. It should be noted that the variation mode of the effect symbol 30 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here. This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1608)
Subsequent to step S1607, the sub CPU 102a shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning designation command, and the hold display data after the shift. The hold display mode update process for transmitting the information to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 is performed.
Specifically, in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, and the fourth storage area of the first reserved storage area, the data in the display storage area and the start storage area in the respective storage areas are stored. Shift to the previous storage area.
For example, the data in the second storage area is shifted to the first storage area, the data in the third storage area is shifted to the second storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area. Here, after shifting the data in the fourth storage area, blank data is set in the new fourth storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is cleared. The hold display data in the start storage area of the first storage area of the first hold storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, that is, the start storage area of the 0th storage area.
As a result, the liquid crystal display device 13 displays the number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) after the shift.

(Step S1609)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1606 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command. It is determined whether or not.

(Step S1610)
Subsequent to step S1609, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 30 to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.
Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 30 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

(Step S1611)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1609 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect symbol designation command, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. Determine whether or not.

(Step S1612)
If it is determined in step S1611 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 102a displays the effect symbol determined in step S1610 to stop display the effect symbol 30. An effect symbol stop process is performed in which data based on the data and stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol are set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

(Step S1613)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1611 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. Determine whether or not.

(Step S1614)
When it is determined in step S1613 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 102a stores the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage of the sub RAM 102c. Set in the area (game state setting process).
Specifically, when the gaming state designation command designates “low probability gaming state and non-temporary gaming state”, 00H is set in the gaming state storage area, and the gaming state designation command is “ When “high probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state” is designated, 01H is set, and the gaming state designation command designates “low-probability gaming state and short-time gaming state”. In this case, 02H is set, and when the gaming state designation command designates “high probability gaming state and short time gaming state”, 03H is set.

(Step S1617)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1613 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an absence notification command, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. Determine whether.

(Step S1618)
When it is determined in step S1617 that the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.
Specifically, the winning start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command and the effect symbol related to the hit (the effect symbol determined in the effect symbol determining process in step S1610), and the determined hit start effect pattern is stored in the effect pattern memory. In addition to being set in the area, in order to transmit information on the determined hit start effect pattern to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In other words, when the winning start effect pattern is determined with the opening command as the trigger, the effect symbol related to the hit is referred to, so even if it is per probability variation length (see FIG. 14 etc.), it is usually per length. A hit start effect pattern indicating this may be determined (details will be described later).

(Step S1619)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1617 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening command, the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. It is determined whether or not.

(Step S1620)
If it is determined in step S1619 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a performs a big hit effect pattern determination process for determining a big hit effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 105 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 104, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

(Step S1621)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1619 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. It is determined whether or not. At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an ending command, the command analysis processing is terminated.

(Step S1622)
If it is determined in step S1621 that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.
Specifically, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 105 and lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The hit end effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.
When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

The hold display mode process will be described with reference to FIG. In this hold display mode determination process, the hold display mode is determined with reference to DATA of the start winning designation command. There are three types of hold display modes: normal hold display, special 1 hold display, and special 2 hold display.
The normal hold display is a form of hold display that can be determined regardless of the content of the DATA. The special 1 hold display and the special 2 hold display are modes of the hold display that suggest that there is a high possibility that the DATA is other than 04H, 06H, 14H, and 16H, that is, a case other than losing (no reach). That is, when the special 1 hold display or the special 2 hold display is in the hold display mode than the normal hold display, it is less likely to be at least a mere loss (pointing to a loss (no reach)). I can say that. Further, the special 2 hold display is a mode of hold display that is more easily selected when the DATA is 01H to 03H and 11H to 13H than the special 1 hold display.

From these, the normal hold display, special 1 hold display and special 2 hold display
[Normal hold display ≦ Special 1 hold display ≦ Special 2 hold display]
In order to hold the relational expression, the special 2 hold display is a hold display mode that is most likely to win the jackpot.
Further, as shown in FIG. 39, each of the hold display modes of the normal hold display, the special 1 hold display, and the special 2 hold display has a pattern imitating a gong, and the normal hold display has a blue color of the gong pattern. In the special 1 hold display, the color of the gong pattern is yellow, and in the special 2 hold display, the color of the gong pattern is red.

(Step S1605-1)
First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not “DATA” of the received start winning designation command is “FFH”. Here, as shown in FIG. 14, “DATA” in the lower byte of the start winning designation command “FFH” means that the start opening overflows. Therefore, it is determined whether the received start winning designation command indicates a game ball that has overflowed or indicates a game ball that has acquired a special symbol determination random number or the like. At this time, when it is determined that “DATA” of the start winning designation command is “FFH”, the hold display mode determination process is ended.

(Step S1605-2)
If it is determined in step S1605-1 that the start winning designation command “DATA” is not “FFH”, the sub CPU 102a determines that the starting winning designation command “DATA” is “01H to 03H”, “11H”. ˜13H ”or not. That is, it is determined whether or not jackpot is included as the prior determination information.

(Step S1605-3)
If it is determined in step S1605-2 that the start winning designation command “DATA” is “01H to 03H” or “11H to 13H”, the sub CPU 102a determines the first hold display data. Execute the process. In this first hold display data determination process,
[Normal hold display ... 85.0%]
[Special 1 hold display ... 10.0%]
[Special 2 hold display ... 5.0%]
The lottery is performed according to the distribution, and the mode of the hold display is determined.

(Step S1605-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1605-2 that the start winning designation command “DATA” does not correspond to any of “01H to 03H” and “11H to 13H”, the sub CPU 102a designates the starting winning designation. It is determined whether the “DATA” of the command is any one of “05H”, “07H”, “0AH”, “0BH”, “15H”, “17H”, “1AH”, “1BH”.

(Step S1605-5)
In step S1605-4, the start winning designation command “DATA” is any one of “05H”, “07H”, “0AH”, “0BH”, “15H”, “17H”, “1AH”, “1BH”. When it is determined that the sub CPU 102a determines that the second hold display data is determined, the sub CPU 102a executes the second hold display data determination process. In this second hold display data determination process,
[Normal hold display ... 92.5%]
[Special 1 hold display ... 5.0%]
[Special 2 hold display ... 2.5%]
The lottery is performed according to the distribution, and the mode of the hold display is determined.

(Step S1605-6)
On the other hand, in the step S1605-4, the start winning designation command “DATA” is “05H”, “07H”, “0AH”, “0BH”, “15H”, “17H”, “1AH”, “1BH”. If it is determined that none of them is applicable, the sub CPU 102a executes normal hold display data determination processing. In this normal hold display data determination process,
[Normal hold display ... 99.5%]
[Special 1 hold display ... 0.4%]
[Special 2 hold display ... 0.1%]
The lottery is performed according to the distribution, and the mode of the hold display is determined.

(Step S1605-7)
The sub CPU 102a sets the hold display data determined in step S1605-3, step S1605-5 or step S1650-6 in the hold mode display area in the hold display area 40. The hold display area 40 refers to a display area for displaying the number of hold provided in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 13 shown in FIG. Further, the on-hold display mode display area refers to a display area in the on-hold display area 40 indicated by 40A to 40D in FIG. Note that the hold mode display areas 40A to 40D correspond to the hold display data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area, respectively. The hold display area 40 is also provided with hold mode display areas 40E to 40H (not shown) corresponding to the hold display data stored in the fifth storage area to the eighth storage area. Since it is the same as the display areas 40A to 40D, the description is omitted (the same applies to the following).

The variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In this variation effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 102a selects one variation effect pattern from among a plurality of variation effect patterns prepared for each of various gaming states based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main CPU 101a. The variable effect pattern determination process to determine is performed.
When the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c is other than 00H (low probability gaming state and non-short gaming state), the stored contents of the response status storage area of the sub RAM 102c are confirmed and returned. When 00H indicating that there is no response input from the player for the promotion display is stored, a process for performing the return promotion display is performed.

(Step S1607-1)
First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c is 00H (low probability gaming state and non-short gaming state).

(Step S1607-2)
If it is determined in step S1607-1 that the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c is 00H, one variation is determined from the variation effect pattern determination table for the low-probability / non-short-time gaming state. The effect pattern is determined, the change effect pattern data for designating the determined change effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and the change effect pattern determination process is terminated.

(Step S1607-3)
If it is determined in step S1607-1 that the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the sub-RAM 102c is not 00H, the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area is 01H (high probability gaming state). And non-short-time gaming state).

(Step S1607-4)
If it is determined in step S1607-3 that the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the sub-RAM 102c is 01H, one variation is determined from the variation effect pattern determination table for the high probability / non-short gaming state. An effect pattern is determined, and variable effect pattern data for designating the determined variable effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c.

(Step S1607-5)
If it is determined in step S1607-3 that the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the sub-RAM 102c is not 01H, the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area is 02H (low probability gaming state). In addition, it is determined whether or not the game is in a short time gaming state.

(Step S1607-6)
If it is determined in step S1607-5 that the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c is 02H, one variation effect is obtained from the variation effect pattern determination table for the low probability / short time gaming state. The pattern is determined, and the variation effect pattern data for designating the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

(Step S1607-7)
If it is determined in step S1607-5 that the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c is not 02H, the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area is 03H (high probability gaming state). In addition, it is determined whether or not the game is in a short time gaming state.

(Step S1607-8)
If it is determined in step S1607-7 that the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c is 03H, one variation effect is obtained from the variation effect pattern determination table for the high probability / short time gaming state. The pattern is determined, and the variation effect pattern data for designating the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

(Step S1607-9)
In step S1607-9, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the stored content of the response status storage area of the sub RAM 102c is 01H indicating that a response input has already been received from the player in response to the return promotion display. Make a decision. If the stored content is 01H, the changed effect pattern determination process is terminated.

(Step S1607-10)
In the above step S1607-9, if the stored content of the response status storage area of the sub RAM 102c is 00H indicating that there is no response input from the player for the return promotion display, it is stored in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Return promotion display pattern data for specifying a return promotion display pattern is set.
When this process ends, the variation effect pattern determination process ends.

  By setting the return promotion display pattern data in step S1607-10 and the variable effect pattern data in any of steps S1607-4, S1607-6, and S1607-8 in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c, These data are transmitted to the image CPU of the image control board 105 in step S1800. The image CPU performs control for expanding the corresponding image data from the image ROM based on the received data and displaying it on the liquid crystal display device 13.

  FIG. 40A shows the return promotion display pattern data in step S1607-10 and the return when the variation effect pattern data (high probability / short time gaming state) is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1607-8. An example of a promotion display is shown. In FIG. 40 (a), a background image for informing that the game state is a high probability / short time game state, a variable display image in front of the background image, and a return promotion display image in front of the variable display image are displayed.

  This return promotion display image is an image that the game card is ejected from the card insertion slot of the card ball lending unit, and a message image of "Have you picked up the card?" And an effect button operation image for prompting an operation of the effect button 17 in order to confirm that the message image has been transmitted to the player by operating the effect button 17 of the player.

Next, the hit end effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the hit end effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 102a determines one hit end effect pattern from a plurality of hit end effect patterns prepared based on the ending command received from the main CPU 101a. Process.
In addition, it is confirmed whether the return promotion display valid / invalid setting stored in the setting content storage area of the sub RAM 102c is 00H indicating invalid or 01H indicating valid, and the sub RAM 102c The stored content of the response status storage area is 00H indicating that there is no response input from the player for the return promotion display, or 01H indicating that there is already a response input. If the setting content is 01H and the return promotion response input is 00H, a process for performing a return promotion display is performed.

Here, the case where it is necessary to set 00H indicating invalidity in the return promotion display valid / invalid setting will be described.
Some card ball lending units 200 as game recording processing means have a game medium counting function as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-125512, for example. When the card ball lending unit 200 having such a counting function is installed even if it corresponds to the gaming machine 1, as described above, a gaming card is inserted into the card insertion slot 201 to play a game. The acquired ball acquired by the game is counted by the counting function and displayed as a count value. When the player performs the card return operation unit 52, the current count value is recorded on the gaming card inserted into the card insertion slot 201 (or linked to the card identification information of the gaming card and stored in the server). After registration) it will be returned to the player.

  Therefore, if the game card is returned during the game, there is no game card for recording the count value, and there is a disadvantage that the count value cannot be recorded. There is a type of card ball lending unit 200 having a counting function that can store several gaming cards inside the unit, but even in this case, if the gaming card is returned in the middle of the game, the count value is calculated. Since the game cards to be recorded are game cards stocked inside the unit, a single game card is sufficient, but there is a disadvantage that the number of game cards becomes two.

  Therefore, by setting 00H indicating invalidity in the return promotion display valid / invalid setting, the return promotion display described later is not performed, and thus the above inconvenience is not induced.

(Step S1622-1)
First, the sub CPU 102a determines one hit end effect pattern from various hit end effects based on the ending command received from the main CPU 101a, and sets the determined hit end effect pattern data in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. To do.

(Step S1622-2)
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the setting content of the return promotion display valid / invalid setting stored in the setting content storage area of the sub RAM 102c is 01H indicating that the return promotion display is valid. When it is determined that the setting content is 00H indicating that the return promotion display is invalid, the winning end effect pattern determination process is ended.

(Step S1622-3)
In step S1622-2, if it is determined that the setting content stored in the setting content storage area of the sub RAM 102c is 01H, the game state buffer data is 00H (low probability gaming state, In addition, it is determined whether or not the jackpot has occurred in the non-time-saving gaming state. If it is determined that the big jackpot is not a big jackpot that occurred when the data in the game state buffer is 00H (low probability gaming state and non-temporal gaming state), the winning end effect pattern determination process is terminated.

(Step S1622-4)
In step S1622-3, if it is determined that the big jackpot is a big jackpot that occurred when the data in the game state buffer is 00H (low probability gaming state and non-short game state), the sub RAM 102c It is determined whether or not the stored content of the response status storage area is 00H indicating that there is no response input from the player for the return promotion display. When it is determined that the stored content is 01H indicating that the player has already input a response to the return promotion display, the winning end effect pattern determination process ends.

(Step S1622-5)
If it is determined in step S1622-4 that the stored content of the response status storage area of the sub RAM 102c is 00H indicating that there is no response input from the player for the return promotion display, return Return promotion display pattern data for designating the promotion display is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.
When this process ends, the hit end effect pattern determination process ends.
In addition, the process by this step S1622-5 and the process by said step S1607-10 correspond to the alerting | reporting means of this invention.

  The return promotion display pattern data in step S1622-5 and the hit end effect pattern data in step S1622-1 are set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c, and these data are stored in the image of the image control board 105 in step S1800. Sent to the CPU. The image CPU performs control for expanding the corresponding image data from the image ROM based on the received data and displaying it on the liquid crystal display device 13.

  In FIG. 40B, the return promotion display pattern data in step S1622-5 and the hit end effect pattern data (the jackpot end effect display for high probability and short time gaming state) in step S1622-1 are sub-RAM 102c. An example of a return promotion display when set in the transmission buffer is shown. In FIG. 40 (b), a jackpot winning end effect display that becomes a high probability / short time gaming state is used as a background image, and a return promotion display image is displayed in front of the background image.

This return promotion display image is an image that the game card is ejected from the card insertion slot of the card ball lending unit, and a message image of "Have you picked up the card?" And an effect button operation image for prompting an operation of the effect button 17 in order to confirm that the message image has been transmitted to the player by operating the effect button 17 of the player.
If the effect button is not operated while the return promotion display image is displayed, the return promotion display image is displayed again in the above-described variation effect pattern determination process.

  Next, the operation input control process will be described with reference to FIG. In this operation input control process, when the sub CPU 102a detects an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17s or the key detection switches 27As to 27Es, the sub CPU 102a performs various operation input controls according to the situation when the input signal is detected. As various operation input controls, (1) When the situation when the input signal is detected is being displayed in a variable manner, a process for performing a reaction effect, and (2) the situation when the input signal is detected is being displayed as a demonstration. Is a process for displaying the game method / history, (3) if the status when the input signal is detected is a return promotion display, a response process for the return promotion display, (4) the input signal When the detected situation is being displayed as a demonstration and the detection order of the input signals is a predetermined order, a return promotion display valid / invalid setting process is performed.

(Step S1801)
First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17s is detected.

(Step S1802)
If the input signal from the effect button detection switch 17s is not detected in step S1801, or if the game method / history display data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1806 described later, or step S1809 described later. When the return promotion display erasure data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, it is determined whether or not an input signal by any of the key detection switches 27As to 27Es is detected. When an input signal from any of the key detection switches 27As to 27Es is not detected, the operation input control process is terminated.

(Step S1803)
If the input signal from the effect button detection switch 17s is detected in step S1801, it is determined whether or not the current situation is within the operation effective period during the variable display.

(Step S1804)
In step S1803, when it is determined that the current situation is within the operation effective period during the variable display, the reaction effect data that determines the reaction effect according to the operation of the effect button 17 and specifies the determined reaction effect. Are set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c.

(Step S1805)
If it is determined in step S1803 that the current situation is outside the effective operation period during the variable display, it is determined whether or not the current situation is a demonstration effect.
FIG. 41A shows an example of a demonstration effect.

(Step S1806)
If it is determined in step S1805 that the current situation is a demonstration effect, the game method / history display data for designating the display of the game method and the display of today's game history is sent to the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c. Set to.

(Step S1807)
If it is determined in step S1805 that the current situation is not in the demonstration effect, it is determined whether or not the current situation is in the display of return promotion. If it is determined that the current status is not being displayed for return promotion, the process advances to step S1802.

(Step S1808)
If it is determined in step S1807 that the current status is the return promotion display, the storage content of the response status storage area of the sub RAM 102c indicates that there is no response input for the return promotion display. The value is changed from 00H to 01H indicating that there is a response input.
As a result, the return promotion notification is not performed unless the storage content of the response status storage area is set to 00H in the return promotion display cancellation process.

(Step S1809)
In step S1808, when 01H is set in the stored contents of the response status storage area, return promotion display erasure data for designating the erasure of the currently displayed return promotion display is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. .

  Here, when a return promotion display screen as shown in FIG. 40 (a) or FIG. 40 (b) is displayed, an effect button is detected according to the operation of the effect button 17 by the player who has confirmed this screen. When an input signal from the switch 17s is detected, 01H is set in the stored contents of the response status storage area and the return promotion display screen is erased.

(Step S1810)
If it is determined in step S1802 that an input signal from any of the key detection switches 27As to 27Es has been detected, it is determined whether or not the current situation is a demonstration effect.

(Step S1811)
In step S1810, when it is determined that the current situation is a demonstration effect, input signal type information indicating the type of input signal detected (which of the key detection switches 27As to 27Es is the input signal). Is stored in the sub-RAM 102c.

(Step S1812)
In step S1811, when the type of the detected input signal is stored in the sub RAM 102c, 1 is added to the signal input counter S.

(Step S1813)
In step 1812, when 1 is added to the signal input counter S, it is determined whether or not the value of the signal input counter S is 4. If the value of the signal input counter S is not 4, the operation input control process is terminated.

(Step S1814)
When it is determined in step S1813 that the value of the signal input counter S is 4, it is determined whether or not the input order of the four input signals stored in the sub RAM 102c is a predetermined input order. I do. If it is determined that the input order of the four input signals stored in the sub RAM 102c is not a predetermined input order, the process advances to step S1816.

(Step S1815)
In step S1814, when it is determined that the input order of the four input signals stored in the sub-RAM 102c is a predetermined input order, a return promotion display for setting the validity / invalidity of the return promotion display Return promotion setting display data for instructing display of the setting screen is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c.

  When the demonstration effect as shown in FIG. 41 (a) is displayed, the clerk of the game hall crosses in a predetermined order (for example, the order of the upper key 27A → the left key 27C → the lower key 27B → the right key 27D). When it is determined that the input order is determined in advance in step S1814 by operating the key 27 four times, a “return promotion display setting” screen as shown in FIG. 41B is displayed.

  In FIG. 41 (b), images indicating “valid” and “invalid” are displayed, and the currently set contents are displayed more conspicuously. This indicates that the setting is “valid”. Under the images indicating “valid” and “invalid”, an operation key image used to image the left key 27C, the right key 27D, and the center key 27E of the cross key 27 used in this setting is displayed. . When the left key 27C is operated, the “valid” image is displayed prominently, and when the right key 27D is operated, the “invalid” image is displayed prominently (FIG. 41 (c)), and the center key 27E is displayed. Is operated, the “valid” image or the “invalid” image that is currently displayed prominently is stored in the setting content storage area of the sub-RAM 102c as the setting content of the new return promotion display.

(Step S1816)
When the return promotion setting display data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1815, or the input order of the four input signals stored in the sub RAM 102c in step S1814 is the predetermined input order. If it is determined that there is no signal, the value of the signal input counter S is changed to 0 and set, and the four input signal type information stored in the sub RAM 102c is cleared.
When this process ends, the operation input control process ends.

(Step S1817)
If it is determined in step S1810 that the current situation is not in the demonstration effect, it is determined whether or not the current situation is displaying the return promotion display setting screen. If it is determined that the current situation is not displaying the return promotion display setting screen, the operation input control process is terminated.

(Step S1818)
In step S1817, if it is determined that the current situation is displaying the return promotion display setting screen as shown in FIGS. 41B to 41D, the type of the detected input signal is the key. It is determined whether the detection switch 27As to 27Es is the key detection switch 27Cs or the key detection switch 27Ds.

(Step S1819)
If it is determined in step S1818 that the type of the detected input signal is the key detection switch 27Cs or the key detection switch 27Ds, the selection target is changed from the current selection target to another selection target (the current selection target is If “return promotion display is present”, “return promotion display is not present”, and if the current selection target is “return promotion display is not present”, “return promotion display is present”), selection switching data for instructing switching is stored in the sub RAM 102c. Set to send buffer.
When this process ends, the operation input control process ends.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 41B, when the return promotion display setting screen currently displayed is a screen display in which “valid” is more prominent than “invalid”, the key detection switch 27Cs. When the input signal is detected, the screen is not switched. However, when the input signal is detected by the key detection switch 27Ds, “invalid” as shown in FIG. 41C is “valid”. Switch to a more prominent screen display. If the input signal from the key detection switch 27Cs is detected in the screen display of FIG. 41C, “valid” as shown in FIG. 41D is more conspicuous than “invalid”. However, when the input signal from the key detection switch 27Ds is detected, the screen is not switched.

(Step S1820)
If it is determined in step S1818 that the detected input signal type is not the key detection switch 27Cs or the key detection switch 27Ds, whether or not the detected input signal type is the key detection switch 27Es. Judgment is made. If it is determined that the type of the detected input signal is not the key detection switch 27Es, the operation input control process is terminated.

(Step S1821)
If it is determined in step S1820 that the type of the detected input signal is the key detection switch 27Es, the setting content corresponding to the currently selected selection is stored in the setting content storage area of the sub RAM 102c. . As a result of this processing, 00H is stored in the setting content storage area of the sub RAM 102c if the current selection target is “return prompt display absent”, and 01H is stored if the current selection target is “return prompt display present”. It will be memorized.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 41B or FIG. 41D, when the “valid” is a screen display that is more prominent than “invalid”, the input signal by the key detection switch 27Es is detected. If it is determined that “valid” has been determined as the setting content, 01H is stored in the setting content storage area of the sub-RAM 102c, and “invalid” as shown in FIG. If the input signal from the key detection switch 27Es is detected when the screen display is conspicuously displayed, it is determined that “invalid” is determined as the setting content, and the setting content storage area of the sub RAM 102c is determined. 00H is stored. FIG. 41E is a screen display that is displayed when “valid” is determined.

(Step S1822)
In step S1821, when the setting content according to the current selection target is stored in the setting content storage area of the sub RAM 102c, the demonstration effect data for instructing the display of the demonstration effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. To do.
When this process ends, the operation input control process ends.

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

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 13 on the image control board 105, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received data, and controls the output of the audio in the audio output device 18. When data is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the received effect command.

  In the lamp control board 104, the effect actor device operation program is read based on the received data to control the operation of the effect actor devices 14, 15, and the effect illumination device based on the received effect data. The control program is read and the lighting device for effect 16 is controlled.

(Modifications in the embodiment, etc.)
In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a pachinko game machine has been described as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other game machines include a rotary machine such as a slot machine, an arrange ball game machine, A ball ball game machine or the like may be used, and these game machines may be equipped with a payout device for paying out a medium such as a ball or a medal, but not so (for example, a so-called enclosed type). Also good.

  The pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, an image control board 105, a launch control board 106, and a power supply board 107 for each control. However, the present invention is not limited to this board configuration. For example, the functions of the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 may be mounted on the effect control board 102, or other functions may be provided for the main control board 101. Various configurations are conceivable for the substrate configuration, such as mounting the functions of all of the substrates to form a single substrate.

  In the present embodiment, the effect button 17 and the effect button detection switch 17s correspond to response input means, but instead of this, a wireless device having functions such as a touch sensor, infrared communication, voice recognition, and a motion sensor. You may make it mount.

In the present embodiment, the return promotion notification is performed by displaying the return promotion display image on the liquid crystal display device 13, but not limited to this, the return promotion display pattern data is also transmitted to the voice CPU. The voice CPU may extract the corresponding return promotion voice data from the voice ROM and output it from the voice output device 18. The output sound at this time may be a notification sound for paying attention to the return promotion display, a return promotion message sound, or the like.
Further, the return promotion display image in FIG. 40 (a) may be different from the return promotion display image in FIG. 40 (b).

  In the present embodiment, in the return promotion display images of FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b), an effect button is used to confirm that the message image has been transmitted to the player by operating the effect button 17 of the player. Although the effect button operation image for prompting the operation of 17 is displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is provided an option of “Yes” and “No”, and control is performed so that the option is switched by the cross key. When the effect button 17 is operated while "" is selected, the return prompt display screen is not displayed until the stored content of the response status storage area of the sub RAM 102c is changed to 00H. If the effect button 17 is operated when is selected, the return promotion display screen is once deleted, but “Yes” is selected and the effect button 17 is operated. Until that it may also be displayed again returned promote the display screen.

  In this embodiment, the message display in the return prompt display is “Did you take the card?” As another message display example, “If you stand up, remove the card. Please be careful not to forget. " Along with the return promotion display, a support message such as “I hope next time!” May be displayed. Further, in a gaming machine of a type in which a so-called right-handed gaming state is generated, a return promotion display may be displayed together with a right-handed display such as “Please make a right-handed”. In this case, it is preferable to display the return promotion display more conspicuously than the right-handed display.

  In the present embodiment, the return promotion notification is first performed during the jackpot winning end effect that occurred in the “low probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state” (second gaming state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the hit start effect pattern determination process (step S1618), the return promotion notification may be performed during the opening effect by setting the return promotion display pattern data. In the determination process (step S1620), the return promotion notification may be performed during the jackpot presentation by setting the return promotion display pattern data. In addition, “high probability gaming state and non-time saving state”, “high probability gaming state and time saving gaming state”, “low probability gaming state and time saving gaming state” (all these The first return promotion notification may be performed during the variable display in the first gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, when 00H indicating “no return promotion display” is stored in the setting content storage area of the sub-RAM 102c in step S1821, the return promotion display is not performed. Although the return promotion display is not performed, a confirmation promotion display for prompting confirmation of the game card may be performed by “has the card been confirmed?” Or the like. Further, when the confirmation promotion display is performed, it is preferable to perform the confirmation promotion display every predetermined time (for example, every 10 minutes, every big hit, every 50 rotations). By doing so, the player's awareness of the game card is increased, so that the antitheft effect in the case of a card ball lending unit having a counting function or an enclosed game machine is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102 receives the ball lending execution signal transmitted from the payout CPU 103a to perform the return promotion display or the return promotion display release process. Not only, but when the payout CPU 103a of the payout control board 103 can grasp whether or not the game card is currently inserted in the card insertion slot of the card ball lending unit 200, If the card is inserted, a card insertion signal is transmitted to the sub CPU 102a, and the return promotion display or return promotion display canceling process is performed by receiving this card insertion signal, while the current gaming card is inserted. If it is not in the state, the return request is made because the sub CPU 102a has not received the card insertion signal. May not rope to perform the display or return promotion display release processing. By doing so, the return promotion display is not displayed even though the gaming card has been returned.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102a receives the ball lending execution signal from the payout CPU 103a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the remaining frequency display displayed on the remaining frequency display 50 of the gaming machine 1 is displayed. The change may be detected by a sensor, and the sub CPU 102a may perform a return promotion display cancellation process based on the detection signal. Further, the path through which the sub CPU 102a receives the ball lending execution signal may be the payout CPU 103a → the main CPU 101a → the sub CPU 102a, or the sub CPU 102a may directly receive the ball lending execution signal. The same applies to the case of changing to a card insertion signal.

(Other configurations described in the embodiment)
Each configuration described below can be combined with the present invention, and each configuration alone can be realized as an invention.
<Configuration 1-1> The notification unit continuously performs the return promotion notification until the response input is accepted by the response input unit (step S1607-9, step S1607-10). And
With this configuration, when there is no response input from the player, the return promotion notification is continuously performed, so that the effect of preventing the card from being forgotten is further improved.

<Configuration 1-2> The gaming state in which the first gaming state is capable of suppressing the amount of the gaming value used until the transition to the third gaming state compared to the second gaming state. The gaming state control means controls to the first gaming state after controlling to the third gaming state, and the confirmation notifying means changes from the second gaming state to the third gaming state. When the transition is made, the return promotion notification is made (YES in step S1622-3, and if YES in step S1622-4, the process of step S1622-5 is performed), while the third game is started from the first gaming state. Execution of the return promotion notification is restricted when the state is shifted to (if step S1622-3 is NO, step S1622-5 is not performed).
With this configuration, it is possible to restrict the return promotion notification from being executed again when there is a high possibility that the player is playing a game based on the value acquired during the big hit.

<Configuration 1-3> When the notification means restricts the execution of the return promotion notification, the notification promotion notification is made based on the fact that the conversion processing has been performed by the game recording medium processing means. The restriction on execution is canceled (return promotion display cancellation processing).
With this configuration, it can be determined that there is a high possibility that the player has changed, so even if a player who has been notified of return promotion stops the game and is replaced by another player who has not yet received the return promotion notification, Return promotion notification can be made to other players.

<Configuration 1-4> It can be set by a game hall operator, and further includes a setting unit (return promotion display setting) for setting that the return promotion notification by the notification unit is not executed. The return promotion notification is executed in a state where the setting means does not execute the return promotion notification (YES in step S1622-2).
With this configuration, for example, when a game recording medium processing means having a function of so-called each counter is provided corresponding to the game machine, there is an inconvenience if the game recording medium is returned during the game. Although this may occur, such inconvenience can be prevented.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3 Operation handle 3a Launch volume 4 Sauce unit 4d Ball supply tray 4g Ball feed port 4s Remaining ball detection switch 9s First start port detection switch 10s Second start port detection switch 13 Liquid crystal display device 17 Production button (response input means) )
17s effect button detection switch (response input means)
30 production symbol 101 main control board 101a main CPU (game state control means)
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
200 card ball rental unit (game recording medium processing means)
201 Card slot (game recording medium reception part)

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A game recording medium receiving unit for receiving a game recording medium on which valuable value information capable of identifying a valuable value that can be converted into a game value used in a game is received, and the game recording medium receiving unit receives the game recording medium receiving unit; The game can be communicated with a game recording medium processing means for performing a conversion process for appropriately converting the value specified by the value information recorded on the game recording medium into the game value. A gaming machine that enables a game using the gaming value according to the conversion processing by the recording medium processing means,
A first gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous for the player;
A second gaming state that is a disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared to the first gaming state;
In the first gaming state and the second gaming state, a third gaming state that is a gaming state that is shifted based on winning a predetermined winning / failing lottery process and that is advantageous to the player;
A gaming state control means for controlling at least each of the gaming states configured;
Regardless of whether or not the gaming recording medium is being received by the gaming recording medium receiving unit, in a gaming state other than the second gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means, A notification means for executing a return promotion notification for prompting the player to return the game recording medium received by the game recording medium reception unit;
Response input means that can be input by a player and receives a response input in response to the return promotion notification by the notification means;
With
The notification means includes
When the response input received by the response input means is a response input indicating that the game recording medium has been returned, the execution of the return promotion notification is restricted, and when the response input is other than the response input, Do not restrict the execution of return promotion notification,
A gaming machine characterized by that.