JP6167030B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game using a game ball.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball enters a start opening. The result of the jackpot lottery is notified after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball entered the start opening. For this reason, if a game ball enters the start opening before the jackpot lottery result is notified, it is temporarily stored as a holding ball. The stored balls stored at this time are successively subjected to a lottery lottery and the result is notified.

  In addition, recently, it is determined whether or not a big win is won for the holding ball before the big lottery for the holding ball, and based on the determination result, the special hit is made over a plurality of holding balls. There are also known gaming machines that shift to a so-called “look-ahead zone” or “look-ahead mode”, in which an effect mode continues for a long time (Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, and Patent Document 3).

JP 2013-90773 A JP 2013-13676 A JP 2004-283544 A

  As disclosed in the gaming machines described in the above Patent Documents 1 to 3 (hereinafter referred to as “conventional gaming machines”), the prefetch zone and the prefetch mode are selected when the jackpot is won or at least super reach is achieved. By shifting to the case where it is performed, it becomes possible to fully exhibit the effect. This is because, when the pre-read zone or the pre-read mode is entered, the player's expectation for winning the jackpot can be further increased until the pre-read zone or the pre-read mode ends.

  Therefore, in the prefetch zone and the prefetch mode disclosed in the conventional gaming machine, the frequency of shifting to the prefetch zone and the prefetch mode is set so as not to impair the purpose of increasing the player's expectation as described above. It is necessary to suppress. For example, the above-mentioned frequency can be suppressed by tightening the conditions (transition conditions) for shifting to the prefetch zone or the prefetch mode.

  However, if the above transition conditions are strict, the possibility of satisfying this transition condition becomes very low, and the transition conditions can hardly be satisfied, and the player can fully expect the expectation and fun of the prefetch zone and the prefetch mode. I can't enjoy it. Therefore, even if a prefetch zone and a prefetch mode are provided, there is a problem that the effect of providing the prefetch zone and the prefetch mode cannot be sufficiently exhibited because the transition hardly occurs.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described actual situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently exerting an effect by providing an effect period in which a special effect mode continues. It is in.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is determined by a game area where a game ball can flow down, a start area provided in the game area, into which the game ball can enter, and a game ball entering the start area Determination information acquisition means for acquiring information, and special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game that gives a game profit advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means; When the determination by the special game determination means is performed, a determination result display means for displaying the determination result after a predetermined time has elapsed, and a determination by the special game determination means is performed, and the determination result display means performs the determination. If a game ball enters the start area before the predetermined time at which a result is to be displayed, the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit is stored as a hold. And when the result of determination by the special game determination means is a specific result that satisfies a specific condition, the determination result display means displays the specific result after the first time has elapsed. When the determination by the special game determination unit is performed and the result of the determination is the specific result, it is less than the first time until the specific result is displayed on the determination result display unit, and the A specific time measuring means for measuring a specific time until the first time elapses; a specific time elapsed determining means for determining whether or not the time measured by the specific time measuring means has reached the specific time; , Based on the hold stored in the hold storage means, a pre-determination unit that determines in advance whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the specific time by the specific time elapse determination unit When it is determined that the period has elapsed, the condition establishment determination is performed to determine whether or not there is a specific hold that is stored in the hold storage unit and is determined to satisfy the predetermined condition by the prior determination unit When the means and the condition establishment determination means determine that there is the specific hold, the effect is executed by the effect means before the specific hold is determined by the special game determination means, Among the holds stored in the hold storage means before the specific hold and determined by the special game determination means before the specific hold, a predetermined suggestion is made using a plurality of the holds. It is a gaming machine further comprising: a continuous effect execution means for executing a predetermined suggestion continuous effect that is continuously performed.

  Further, in the above configuration, when the condition establishment determining unit determines that the specific hold is present, the continuous effect executing unit is configured to display the specific result on a first time displayed on the determination result display unit. Before the lapse of the specified time, after the lapse of the specific time, the notice introduction effect indicating the possibility that the predetermined suggestion continuation effect is executed is executed, and after the notice introduction effect is executed, the predetermined suggestion continuation effect is executed. It is characterized by that.

  Further, in the above configuration, the hold storage unit can store the hold with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and the condition establishment determination unit stores the predetermined number of holds in the hold storage unit. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not there is the specific suspension.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can fully exhibit the production effect by having provided the production period which a special production aspect continues can be provided.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is the figure seen from the front of the game board of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of a jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a winning design random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the action | operation table of an attacker apparatus. It is a figure which shows the detail of a game state setting table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of reach mode determination random number determination table for lose. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of reach mode decision random number determination table for jackpots. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of variable time determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a hit determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a normal symbol fluctuation | variation time determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of an opening / closing control pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start winning opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change production pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the movable piece control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the timer interruption process of a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch effect setting process performed within a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the zone production | presentation setting process performed within a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect setting process performed within a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows 1st condition satisfaction determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the zone effect completion | finish determination process performed within a command analysis process. (A) It is a figure which shows the determination table for 1st condition satisfaction determination processing. (B1) It is a figure which shows the determination table (for lose) for lottery selection of the zone entry effect execution availability. (B2) It is a figure which shows the determination table (for big hits) for lottery selection whether zone entry effect execution is possible. It is a figure explaining an example of a zone entry effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a zone entry effect and a zone effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a fake rush production. It is a figure shown about the timing in case a zone rush production | presentation and a fake rush production | presentation are performed. It is a flowchart which shows the zone production | presentation setting process in the pachinko machine which concerns on a modification.

  Hereinafter, in an embodiment of the present invention, a pachinko machine P that is an example of a gaming machine will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko machine P includes a vertical rectangular machine frame 1 installed in an island facility of a game arcade, and a main body frame 2 attached to the machine frame 1 so as to be openable and closable. A game board 14 (see FIG. 4) housed inside the main body frame 2, a glass door 3 attached to the front surface of the main body frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and having a large opening 4 at the center; A transparent glass plate 10 attached to the opening 4 of the glass door 3, a front board 6 having a receiving tray 5 which is disposed on the lower side of the main body frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed and accommodates a game ball, and the front board 6 And a handle 7 attached to.

  The glass door 3 is connected to the main body frame 2 via a hinge mechanism portion 9 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the pachinko machine P), and the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism portion 9 as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the pachinko machine P) can be rotated in a direction to release from the main body frame 2. Further, a lock mechanism for fixing the glass door 3 to the main body frame 2 is provided on the other end side. Fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass door 3 is also provided with a door opening switch 303 (see FIG. 5) for detecting whether or not the glass door 3 is opened from the main body frame 2.

  In addition, one upper speaker 11 is attached to the upper part of the glass door 3 on the right and left sides, and one lower speaker 12 is attached to the lower right part of the glass door 3, so that various music and effects relating to the game can be obtained. Sound can be output. Hereinafter, the upper speaker 11 and the lower speaker 12 are collectively referred to as speakers 11 and 12.

  In addition, decorative lamps 13A, 13B, 13C and the like that can emit light by a light emitter such as an LED are provided around the glass door 3, and these decorative lamps 13A, 13B, 13C are variously adapted to the progress of the game. It is possible to perform the light emission mode.

  The front board 6 is provided with a receiving tray 5 that accommodates game balls and can be discharged to the outside. The tray 5 can accommodate not only game balls thrown by the player but also game balls paid out as prize balls. A launching device (not shown) for launching a game ball toward the game area 15 is attached to the lower part of the main body frame 2, and the game ball accommodated in the receiving tray 5 is attached to the launching device 1. Supplied one by one.

  When the tray 5 is filled with game balls, the game balls are guided to the lower plate 8. On the bottom surface of the lower plate 8, a ball hole 8b for discharging game balls from the lower plate 8 is formed. The ball hole 8b is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but by sliding the ball removal lever 8a to the left and right, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal lever 8a. The game ball can be discharged from the beading hole 8b below the lower plate 8.

  When the handle 7 attached to the lower right of the front board 6 is rotated, the touch sensor 7a in the handle 7 detects that the player has touched the handle 7, and the payout / launch control board 300 is detected. Send a touch signal. When the payout / firing control board 300 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 7a, the dispensing / firing control board 300 permits energization of the firing solenoid 7c. When the rotation angle of the handle 7 is changed, the gear directly connected to the handle 7 rotates, and the knob of the firing volume 7b connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 7b is applied to a firing solenoid 7c provided in the launching device. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 7c, the firing solenoid 7c operates according to the applied voltage, and the launching device sends the game ball to the game area 15 with a launch intensity according to the turning angle of the handle 7. And can be fired. When the handle 7 returns to the initial position, the detection angle of the firing volume 7b becomes 0 degrees, and no voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 7c, so that the game ball is not fired.

  In the vicinity of the center portion of the front board 6, there is provided an effect operation device 60 that is pressed and rotated by the player. The effect operation device 60 has a touch button 61 whose center portion is a push-down switch (detecting a press operation by the touch button detection switch 61a) and a rotary selector (a rotation operation detecting switch 62a) at the periphery. And a selector switch 62 that is used for detecting a development effect (for example, an effect that develops from a normal reach to a super reach), or for selecting an effect or song during a big hit game. Or It is also used for volume adjustment of the speakers 11 and 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine P is provided with a main control board 100, a sub control board 200, a payout / launch control board 300, and the like on the back side. Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the board surface, and the game area 15 can be observed through the glass plate 10 after being attached to the main body frame 2. The game area 15 is partitioned and formed into a substantially circular shape by a guide rail 16a for sliding the game ball and a game ball regulating rail 16b, and the game ball launched by the launching device flows down in the game area 15 To do. Further, in the game area 15, the effect display device 40, the general winning port 20, the gate 22, the stage 50, the first starting winning port (starting port) 24 and the second starting winning port (starting port) 26. A special winning opening 28, an out opening 29, and the like are provided. Further, in the game area 15, a large number of game nails 17 (a large number of game nails 17 are provided on the game board 14 as shown) and a windmill 21 are also provided. Further, at a position on the lower right side of the game board 14, special symbol display devices 30 and 31, a normal symbol display device 32, special symbol hold indicators 33 and 34, and a normal symbol hold indicator 35 are provided. .

  The second start winning opening 26 is provided in a path 26 </ b> A that is located on the right side of the first starting winning opening 24. The path 26A is provided with an outlet 26C and a slide plate 26b (movable piece 26b). A game ball that has entered the path 26A is discharged from the outlet 26C to the game area 15 or is second. The winning opening 26 is won, or the route to either is followed.

  The slide plate 26b is normally maintained in a state of projecting toward the front surface of the game board 14 (closed state). This makes it impossible for a game ball that has entered the path 26A to win the second start winning opening 26. In this case, the game ball follows the path C and is discharged to the game area 15 from the exit 26C. On the other hand, when a normal symbol lottery to be described later is won, power is supplied to the start winning opening / closing solenoid 26c (see FIG. 5), and the slide plate 26b slides backward from the front of the game board 14 (open state). Maintained. As a result, the game ball that has entered the path 26A can win the second start winning opening 26. In this case, the game ball follows the route D and wins the second start winning opening 26.

  That is, the second start winning opening 26 is provided in the path 26A, the first winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c is not energized, and the slide plate 26b is maintained in the closed state. The movable state is controlled to the second mode in which the prize opening opening / closing solenoid 26c is energized and the slide plate 26b is opened.

  When the launching intensity of the launching device is weak to medium (when a game ball is launched aiming at the so-called budding), as shown by the route L, the region 18 on the left side of the game region 15 (effect display device) 40 on the left side), and there is a possibility of winning the first start winning opening 24. In this case, it is impossible to win the second start winning opening 26. A game performed while firing a game ball with such launch strength is also referred to as a “left-handed game”. In addition, from this, the above-mentioned area 18 in which game balls mainly flow down in the left-handed game is also referred to as the left-handed area 18.

  In addition, when the launching intensity of the launching device is medium to strong, as shown in the route R, the game ball will flow down the region 19 on the right side of the gaming region 15 (the right side of the effect display device 40), and the second start winning prize There is a possibility of winning a prize in the mouth 26. In this case, although it is lower than the winning at the second start winning opening 26, there is a possibility of winning at the first starting winning opening 24. A game played while firing a game ball with such a launch intensity is also referred to as a “right-handed game”. In addition, for this reason, the area 19 in which game balls mainly flow down in a right-handed game is also referred to as a right-handed area 19.

  The special symbol display devices 30, 31 are the result of the electronic lottery (the jackpot lottery) related to the first special symbol (first special symbol) performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the first This is for displaying the result of the electronic lottery related to the second special symbol (second special diagram) that is performed when the game ball wins at the 2 start winning opening 26. More specifically, the special symbol display devices 30 and 31 display the lottery result relating to the special diagram in such a manner that the lottery result is stopped after the first special diagram or the second special diagram (for example, a number or a pattern) is changed. To do. In the present embodiment, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display devices 30 and 31. The special symbol display devices 30 and 31 are provided apart from the lower right portion of the game board 14 so as not to enter the field of view of the player watching the effect display device 40 at the same time. Then, the special figure fluctuates by causing the 7-segment display to blink, and the blinking stops and the fluctuation of the special figure stops by changing to a lighting display. This blinking time is the fluctuation time of the special figure (first special figure, second special figure).

  In the present embodiment, a game based on a game ball winning in the first start winning port 24 and a game based on a game ball winning in the second start winning port 26 are not performed at the same time. The execution order is the winning order of game balls. That is, the game based on the next winning is performed after the game related to the start winning opening that has been won first is completed. Therefore, the lottery results of both the first start winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26 are not displayed simultaneously. In addition, the special symbol display devices 30 and 31 are a first special diagram display device 30 that performs display related to fluctuation and stop for the first special graphic, and a second that performs display related to variation and stop for the second special graphic. And a special figure display device 31.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the lottery results of both the first start winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26 are not displayed at the same time. It is good also as what displays the result of the lottery based on having won a prize with one special symbol display device.

  If a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26 and the lottery cannot be made immediately, such as during a special figure change or during a jackpot game, which will be described later, certain conditions are met. This winning is stored as a winning memory (hold). More specifically, the winning memory in which the game ball has won the first start winning opening 24 is stored as the first hold, and the winning memory in which the game ball has won the second start winning opening 26 is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the number of holds that can be stored is set to four, and the number (the number of stored holds) is set to the first special symbol hold indicator 33 and the second special symbol hold indicator 34, respectively. Is displayed. The first special symbol hold indicator and the second special symbol hold indicator 34 are each composed of two LEDs. For example, when there is one first hold, the first special symbol hold indicator When one LED of 33 is turned on and there are two first holds, both LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 33 are turned on. Further, when there are three first holds, one LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 33 is lit and the other LED blinks. Furthermore, when there are four first holds, the two LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 33 blink. In the second special symbol hold indicator 34, the number of the second hold is displayed in the same manner as described above.

  The effect display device 40 is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 14 and is a result of the electronic lottery according to the first special drawing performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second start. A predetermined rendering mode is displayed based on the result of the electronic lottery according to the second special drawing performed when the game ball wins at the winning opening 26. In this embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used. ing. In the effect display device 40, a background image is displayed on the entire screen, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 as a part of a predetermined effect mode. The production symbols 48 (48a, 48b, 48c) are variably displayed / stopped in synchronization with the second special figure variably displayed on the display device 31.

  In addition, the effect display device 40 is provided with hold display areas 42 and 44 for displaying the number of hold (hold display). Specifically, a first hold display area 42 is provided on the lower left side of the effect display device 40, and a second hold display area 44 is provided on the lower right side of the effect display device 40. Further, the first hold display area 42 is provided with four display areas from the display areas 42a to 42d. When there is one first hold, the hold is displayed on the display area 42a, and the first hold is displayed. In the case of two, the hold display is made in the display area 42a and the display area 42b, in the case of three first hold, the hold display is made in three of the display areas 42a to 42c, and in the case of four first holdes On-hold display is made on the four display areas 42a to 42d. The second hold display area 44 is also provided with four display areas 44a to 44d, and the hold display is sequentially performed from the display areas 44a to 44d according to the number of holds. ing. Note that the hold display is normally displayed in white, but for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it changes to blue, yellow, red, or the like, or changes to an icon or the like.

  The gate 22 has a structure through which a game ball can pass, and a magnetic sensor type gate detection switch 22a for detecting that the game ball has passed is incorporated therein. Also, a normal symbol display device 32 for displaying the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol (ordinary symbol) performed when the game ball passes through the gate 22 is adjacent to the special symbol display devices 30 and 31. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 32 is constituted by a single LED lamp, and the LED lamp is turned on when hitting a normal figure, and the LED lamp is turned off when lost. In addition, the usual figure fluctuates by making this LED lamp blink, and the fluctuation of the usual figure stops when the blink stops and changes to a lighting display or a light-off display. This blinking time is the usual fluctuation time.

  If the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is a win (per normal), it is possible to win the second start winning opening 26. That is, the start state winning opening / closing solenoid 26c is energized, and the movable state is controlled to the second mode in which the slide plate 26b is opened. That is, the second start winning opening 26 operates according to the lottery result at the gate 22. The configuration including the second start winning port 26, the slide plate 26b, and the start winning port opening / closing solenoid 26c operates (open / closed state) based on a lottery related to a normal symbol. Also called.

  The upper limit storage number of normal symbols is also set to 4, and the stored number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 33 and the second special symbol hold indicator 34. Displayed on the instrument 35.

  The display control of the special symbol display devices 30 and 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the special symbol hold display devices 33 and 34, and the normal symbol hold display device 35 is performed by the main control board 100 (see FIG. 5). .

  Above the effect display device 40, an effect agent device 41 is provided. The effect accessory device 41 is a movable accessory device that can move from the upper side to the lower side of the effect display device 40 so as to cover the front surface of the effect display device 40 (the structure, mechanism, and the like are illustrated). do not do). This stage effect device 41 is operated when a specific condition (for example, winning a jackpot or developing into a super reach) is established. And if the production | presentation actor apparatus 41 act | operates, it will become a form where a part of front surface of the production | presentation display apparatus 40 was covered (not shown).

  In addition, a stage 50 is provided below the effect display device 40. The stage 50 is a structure in which a game ball stays temporarily while rolling. A groove 52 is formed at the center of the stage 50, and the first start winning opening 24 is arranged at a position directly below the groove 52. Therefore, the game ball dropped from the groove 52 is guided to the first start winning opening 24 with high probability.

  If the attacker device 27 becomes a jackpot (per special chart) as a result of the electronic lottery related to the first special figure performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 24, And as a result of the electronic lottery related to the second special figure performed when the game ball wins at the second start winning opening 26, the jackpot (per special figure) becomes a big hit (per special figure) and a predetermined number of times is entered. The device to be opened. That is, the attacker device 27 operates according to the lottery results at the start winning ports 24 and 26. Note that the attacker device 27 is a device that operates (opens / closes) based on a lottery related to a special symbol, and is also referred to as a “special electric accessory”.

  The attacker device 27 includes a plate-like lid member 27a that opens and closes in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis, and the lid member 27a is driven by driving a prize winning opening / closing solenoid 27c (see FIG. 5). It is configured to rotate around a horizontal axis. In the state where the lid member 27a is opened, the big prize opening 28 provided at the lower part of the game area 15 is exposed, so that the player can win a game ball in the big prize opening 28.

  That is, in the attacker device 27, the lid member 27a normally closes the big winning opening 28, so that the game ball does not win the big winning opening 28, but when the game shifts to the big win game, the lid member 27a is set to a predetermined value. Only the number of rounds is opened, and the special winning opening 28 is exposed. For this reason, in the jackpot game, it is possible to win a game ball in the big winning opening 28. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 28, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. That is, the player can win a game by winning a game ball in the special winning opening 28. The special winning opening 28 is a horizontally long rectangular opening, and the lid member 27a of the attacker device 27 has substantially the same shape as the special winning opening 28. Details of the jackpot game will be described later.

  When a game ball wins the general winning opening 20, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. The game balls that have not entered any of the general winning port 20, the first starting winning port 24, the second starting winning port 26, and the big winning port 28 are collected from the out port 29. It should be noted that the general prize opening 20, the first start prize opening 24, the second start prize opening 26, and the big prize opening 28 are respectively detected by the general prize opening detection switch 20 a and the first start prize opening. A detection switch 24a, a second start winning opening detection switch 26a, and a special winning opening detection switch 28a (see FIG. 5) are provided.

  Next, each control board etc. which comprise the pachinko machine P are demonstrated using FIG.

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

  A general winning opening detection switch 20a, a gate detection switch 22a, a first starting winning opening detection switch 24a, a second starting winning opening detection switch 26a, and a large winning opening detection switch 28a are connected to the input side of the main control board 100. The detection signal of the game ball is input to the main control board 100.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 100, a start opening / closing solenoid 26c for opening / closing the slide plate 26b of the second start winning opening 26 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 27c for opening / closing the lid member 27a of the attacker device 27 are provided. And are connected.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 100, a first special symbol display device 30, a second special symbol display device 31, a normal symbol display device 32, a first special symbol hold indicator 33, a second special symbol hold indicator. 34 and the normal symbol hold | maintenance display 35 are connected, and various signals are output via an output port.

  In addition, the main control board 100 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing the gaming machine in the hall computer or the like of the game store to the payout / launch control board 300.

  The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores game control programs and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, a jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b)) that is referred to when determining whether the special symbol is successful or not, and a winning symbol random number that is referred to when determining the type of the special symbol The determination table (see FIGS. 7A and 7B), the operation table for determining the opening / closing pattern of the attacker device 27 (see FIGS. 8A to 8F), and the gaming state after the end of the special game. Game state setting table for determination (see FIG. 9), various tables (see FIGS. 10 to 14) that are referred to when determining the variation effect pattern, and hits that are referred to when determining the success / failure result of the normal symbol The determined random number determination table (see FIG. 15), the normal symbol variation time determination table (see FIG. 16) for determining the variation time of the ordinary symbol, and the operation of the slide plate 26b (movable piece 26b) of the second start winning prize opening 26. control Because of the opening and closing control pattern table (see FIG. 17) or the like are stored in the main ROM 100b. 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 100c of the main control board 100 has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, the main RAM 100c 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 , A game state storage area, a game state buffer, a determination storage area, an ordinary figure determination storage area, an ordinary figure 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 figure execution phase data storage area, and a normal figure execution phase data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The power supply board 600 is provided with a power supply plug 601 for supplying power to the power supply board 600, and is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor. The power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine is monitored, and the power supply voltage When the power becomes less than or equal to a predetermined value, a power interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 100. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 100a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 100a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads and calculates a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 or an input signal from the touch button detection switch 61a, the rotation operation detection switch 62a, and the timer counter 200d. A process is performed, and corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 400 or the lamp control board 500 based on the process. The sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a. The timer counter 200d has a function of measuring time related to various effects.

  The sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200 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 variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 100, and an effect symbol pattern determination for determining a combination of effect symbols 48 to be stopped and displayed. A table (not shown) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 200b. 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 200c of the sub control board 200 has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 200c 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. In addition, a first condition establishment flag storage area, a zone effect execution flag storage area, a zone final variation flag storage area, a lottery time storage area, and the like are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout / launch control board 300 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout / launch control board 300 includes a payout / fire CPU 300a, a payout / fire ROM 300b, and a payout / fire RAM 300c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The payout / launch CPU 300a reads and calculates a program stored in the payout ROM 300b based on input signals from the payout ball counting switch 302, the door opening switch 303, and the timer counter that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out. A process is performed, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 100 based on the process. Also, a payout motor 301 of a prize ball payout device (not shown) for paying a player a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout / launch control board 300. . The payout / launch CPU 300a reads out a predetermined program from the payout / fire ROM 300b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 301 to give a predetermined prize ball. To the player. At this time, the payout / launch RAM 300c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout / fire CPU 300a.

  The game information output terminal board 308 is connected to the payout / launch control board 300. The game information output terminal board 308 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated on the main control board 100 to the hall computer 700 of the game shop via the payout / launch control board 300. The game information output terminal board 308 is connected to the hall computer 700 via an in-game LAN (not shown).

  Further, a lower pan full tank detection switch 304 for detecting a full state of the lower pan 8 is connected to the dispensing / launching control board 300. The lower tray full tank detection switch 304 is provided in a path for guiding a game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 8, and a game ball detection signal is input to the payout / launch control board 300. .

  When a predetermined number or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 8 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 8 and are discharged / launched control board 300 from the lower plate full tank detection switch 304. The game ball detection signal is continuously input toward the. The payout / launch control board 300 determines that the lower pan 8 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a lower pan full tank command to the main control board 100. . On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the lower pan full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and the lower pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. .

  The payout / launch control board 300 reads the touch signal from the touch sensor 7a and the input signal from the launch volume 7b, controls energization of the launch solenoid 7c, and launches the game ball.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 7c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the dispensing / launch control board 300. Thus, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid 7c rotates once. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The image control board 400 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the effect display device 40, and a sound CPU, a sound ROM, and a sound RAM. The image control board 400 is connected to the sub-control board 200 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the effect display device 40 and the speakers 11 and 12 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 48 and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 40, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 200. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the effect display device 40 is performed. The image CPU executes various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the effect display device 40. However, the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed in the effect display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 40.

  The audio ROM stores a large number of audio data output from the speakers 11 and 12, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, and the speaker. The audio output control at 11 and 12 is performed.

  The lamp control board 500 is provided inside a board surface lamp (not shown) provided on the game board 14, decoration lamps 13A, 13B, 13C provided on the glass door 3, and the effect operating device 60, and this effect operating device. Various light emitting devices including the LED 60b that emits light 60 are controlled. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source (not shown) such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the stage effect device 41. The lamp control board 500 is connected to the sub-control board 200, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the sub-control board 200.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 100b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing a jackpot determination random number determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol stop result is a jackpot or a jackpot. The jackpot determination random number determination table is a low probability determination table for determining a jackpot determination random number at a low probability shown in FIG. 6A, and a jackpot determination random number at a high probability shown in FIG. 6B. It consists of a high probability determination table.

  Specifically, the jackpot-determined random number is triggered when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 (at the timing when the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a is input to the main control board 100). Alternatively, it is acquired (when the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100) when a game ball wins the second starting winning opening 26. Further, when winning at each of the start winning ports 24 and 26, one jackpot determination random number is acquired.

  The jackpot determination random number is a hardware random number generated by a random number generator or the like (not shown) provided in the main control board 100. The hardware random number is generated by updating the value of the counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a clock signal periodically input.

  In this embodiment, the update speed for generating a random number of hardware random numbers is faster than the update speed of software random numbers described later, and the randomness of the extracted counter value (so-called pseudo-random number) is increased. It is improving.

  Here, the high probability determination table shown in FIG. 6 (b) has a higher probability of being a big hit than the low probability determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a). More specifically, the high probability determination table is: The jackpot winning probability is approximately 1/40, and the low probability determination table has a jackpot winning probability of approximately 1/400 (so-called Max spec). In other words, the high probability determination table is set to have a higher probability of winning 10 times larger than the low probability determination table.

  Further, the probability of being a small hit is the same between the low probability determination table shown in FIG. 6A and the high probability determination table shown in FIG. More specifically, in both the low probability determination table and the high probability determination table, the winning probability per unit is set to about 1/400.

  Note that the small win is a win where the attacker device 27 is released as in the case of the big win, but a winning ball is almost impossible and the game state does not change before and after winning the small hit.

  In the present embodiment, the same jackpot determination random number determination table (low probability determination table and high probability determination table) is referred to in both the first special figure and the second special figure.

  In addition, for convenience of explanation, in the following explanation, referring to the low probability determination table, refer to the gaming state in which a lottery related to whether or not the big win (or small hit) is made for the first special figure, or the low probability determination table. A gaming state in which a lottery related to whether or not a big hit (or small win) is made for the second special figure is referred to as a “low probability gaming state”. In addition, a gaming state in which a lottery related to whether or not a big hit (or small win) is made for the first special figure with reference to the high probability determination table, or a big hit (or small for the second special figure with reference to the high probability determination table) A gaming state in which a lottery related to whether or not the winning is performed is referred to as a “high probability gaming state”. In addition, a gaming state in which a lottery related to a normal symbol is performed with reference to a non-time-saving determination table (FIG. 15A), which will be described later, is referred to as a “non-time-saving gaming state”, and a time-saving determination table (FIG. 15). A gaming state in which a lottery related to a normal symbol is performed with reference to (b)) is referred to as a “short-time gaming state”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a winning symbol random number determination table that is referred to when determining the type of special symbol. In the winning symbol random number determination table, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number.

  Specifically, in FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 6 (b) described above, when the jackpot determination random number value that is a jackpot is acquired, the jackpot winning symbol random number determination table of FIG. When the symbol random number is determined and the big hit determination random number value that is a small hit is acquired, the winning symbol random number is determined by the hit symbol random number determination table for small hits in FIG. In FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 6 (b), when a big hit determination random number value that is neither big hit nor small hit (that is, loses) is acquired, the determination by the win symbol random number determination table is not performed. .

  The winning symbol random number is input to the main control board 100 when the game ball is won in the first starting winning opening 24 (the detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a is input), as in the case of the big hit determination random number. Or when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 26 (when the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100). Is done. Further, when winning at each start winning opening 24, 26, one winning symbol random number is acquired.

  The winning design random number is a software random number generated in the main control board 100. This software random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 99) based on an interrupt signal that is periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The

  In addition, the jackpot determination random number described above determines whether or not the jackpot or small win is won (special symbol win / fail), whereas the hit symbol random number is used to determine the type of the special symbol. Is. That is, the content of the big hit (type, number of rounds, power support number, attacker opening pattern) or the content of the big hit (type) is determined by the winning design random number.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, in the jackpot winning symbol random number determination table, six types of special symbols 1 to 6 are determined in advance as special symbol types. In FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 6 (b) described above, when the jackpot determination random number value that is a jackpot is acquired, the special symbol 1 to the special symbol 6 are obtained according to the one winning symbol random number value acquired at this time. The type of any one special symbol is determined.

  More specifically, in the jackpot winning symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 7 (a), the special symbol 1 (in the special symbol display devices 30, 31) is assigned to the winning symbol random number value of 0 to 49. The combination of the special symbols to be displayed is “16R specified short-lived symbols”, but special symbols 2 (special symbol display device 30, The combination of special symbols displayed in 31 is “12R specified short-time symbols”, but special symbols 3 (special symbol display device) for those whose winning symbol random numbers are 60 to 69 The combination of special symbols displayed in 30 and 31 is “8R specific short time symbol”, but special symbols 4 (special symbols) for those whose winning symbol random numbers are 70 to 74 The combination of special symbols displayed on the display devices 30 and 31 is associated with “2R specified short timeless symbol”), but special symbols 5 ( The special symbol combination displayed on the special symbol display devices 30 and 31 is “12R normal time short-symbol symbol”, but the special symbol random number is 90 to 99. 6 (the combination of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display devices 30 and 31 is associated with “8R normal time shortened symbol”), respectively.

  The selected ratios are as shown in the figure. In other words, the ratio of “16R specified short time symbol” being selected is the highest at 50%.

  As will be described in detail later, in a combination of symbols associated with the special symbol type, “16R” indicates that the number of rounds in the jackpot game is 16 rounds, and “12R” indicates that the number of rounds is 12 rounds. That is, “8R” means that the number of rounds is eight.

  “Specific” means a so-called probable hit, in which the gaming state is set to a high probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and “normal” means that the gaming state is low probability gaming after the jackpot game ends. Each of the so-called normal hits set in the state is meant.

  In addition, “time saving” means so-called electric support with the gaming state set to the time-saving gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, and “no time saving” means that the game is played after the jackpot game ends. The state is set to the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the short-time gaming state is not set), which means a so-called no electric support. In this embodiment, even if the jackpot game is composed of 12 rounds, the number of rounds that can actually win a prize ball (that is, the actual number of rounds) may be 8 rounds. Even if the jackpot game is composed of two rounds, the number of rounds in which a prize ball can be actually acquired may be zero.

  In addition, in the small hitting symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 7B, two types of special symbol A and special symbol B are determined in advance as special symbol types. In FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 6 (b) described above, when the big hit determination random number value that is a small hit is acquired, the special symbol A or the special symbol B is obtained according to the one winning symbol random value acquired at this time. Any one of the special symbol types is determined.

  It should be noted that the special symbol A (the special symbol combination displayed on the special symbol display devices 30 and 31 is associated with “small A symbol”) and the special symbol B (special symbol display devices 30 and 31). The combination of the special symbols to be displayed is associated with “small winning B symbol”), and the ratio of selection is the same as shown in the figure.

  In FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 6 (b) described above, when a big hit determination random number value that is neither big hit nor small hit (that is, loses) is acquired, the special symbol 0 for loss is the relevant symbol. As determined. The special symbol 0 is associated with a “losing symbol” as a combination of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display devices 30 and 31.

  In this embodiment, both the first special figure and the second special figure refer to the same winning symbol random number determination table (a jackpot winning symbol random number determining table and a small hitting symbol random number determining table).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the types of special symbols that can be determined are the same in the first special diagram and the second special diagram, and these have the same probability of being selected. There is no advantage / disadvantage between the figure and the second special figure. A table configuration may be used in which the first special drawing and the second special drawing are advantageous / disadvantageous. For example, although the ratios per probability change are the same between the first special figure and the second special figure, the number of rounds of jackpot games is such that the second special figure is more advantageous than the first special figure. good.

  FIGS. 8A to 8F are diagrams illustrating an operation table of the attacker device 27 in which opening / closing patterns of the attacker device 27 are associated with each other. The operation table of the attacker device 27 is provided with a separate table for each special symbol type. In the present embodiment, the operation tables shown in FIGS. 8A to 8F are referred to in common for the first special drawing and the second special drawing.

  “Number of round games (R)” defines how many times a round game is executed during a jackpot game. In this embodiment, the number of round games during the jackpot game is 16 times (R = 16, 16 rounds), 12 times (R = 12, 12 rounds), 8 times (R = 8, 8 rounds), 2 times ( R = 2, 2 rounds). Also, even if the number of round games is 12 rounds (a jackpot game related to special symbol 2, a jackpot game related to special symbol 5), the special symbol type is “special symbol 2 (12R specified short time). In the case of “symbols”, since the opening time of the attacker device 27 in the predetermined number of round games is set to be very short, the number of rounds (actual number of rounds) that can actually win a prize ball is 8 rounds. is there. When the special symbol type is “special symbol 4 (no symbol for 2R specified time)”, the opening time of the attacker device 27 in all round games is set to be very short, so the actual number of rounds is zero. Round (that is, it is difficult to actually win a prize ball). Round games are not performed for small hit games.

  “Number of times released (K)” means the number of times that the attacker device 27 is released in one round game during the jackpot game, and during the jackpot game, It means the number of times that the attacker device 27 is opened during the small hit game. In this embodiment, the number of times the attacker device 27 is released in one round game during the jackpot game is all one. That is, if the jackpot game is 16 rounds, the number of times the attacker device 27 is released is 16 times, if it is 12 rounds, the number of times the attacker device 27 is released is 12 times, and if it is 8 rounds, the attacker device 27 is opened. The number of times of opening is 8, and if it is 2 rounds, the number of times the attacker device 27 is opened is 2. On the other hand, the number of times the attacker device 27 is released during the small hit game is two.

  “Opening time” refers to the time during which the attacker device 27 is kept open. In the present embodiment, there are a round game in which the opening time is set to “29.0 seconds” and a round game in which the opening time is set to “0.1 seconds”. For example, in a round game in which the opening time is set to “29.0 seconds”, it is sufficiently possible to win a plurality of game balls at the big winning opening 28 after the attacker device 27 is opened. However, in a round game in which the opening time is set to “0.1 seconds”, even if the attacker device 27 is in an open state, it closes immediately in 0.1 seconds. It is difficult to make it.

  “Closed time (interval time)” refers to the time during which the attacker device 27 is closed between round games in the case of a jackpot game. In addition, in the case of a small hit game, it means the time during which the attacker device 27 is closed between each opening.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the type of the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) described above is determined, the types shown in FIGS. 8A to 8F are used. Any one of the first to sixth operation tables shown is determined.

  The first operation table shown in FIG. 8A is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 1 (16R specific time short symbol)”, and the jackpot game controlled by this first operation table is 1 In all round games from the 16th time to the 16th time, the opening time of the attacker device 27 is a jackpot game set to “29.0 seconds”.

  The second operation table shown in FIG. 8B is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 2 (12R specific time short symbol)”, and the jackpot game controlled by this second operation table is 1 The opening time of the attacker device 27 in the 8th to 8th round games is set to “29.0 seconds”, and the opening time of the attacker device 27 in the 9th to 12th round games is set to “0.1 seconds”. It will be a jackpot game set.

  The third operation table shown in FIG. 8C is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 3 (8R specific short symbol)” and “special symbol 6 (8R normal short symbol)”. The jackpot game controlled by the third operation table is a jackpot game in which the opening time of the attacker device 27 in all the first to eighth round games is set to “29.0 seconds”.

  The fourth action table shown in FIG. 8D is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 4 (a symbol without 2R specified time)”, and the jackpot game controlled by this fourth action table is 1 In all round games from the first time to the second time, the opening time of the attacker device 27 is a jackpot game set to “0.1 seconds”.

  The fifth operation table shown in FIG. 8E is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 5 (12R normal time short symbol)”, and the jackpot game controlled by this fifth operation table is 1 In all round games from the 12th time to the 12th time, the opening time of the attacker device 27 is a jackpot game set to “29.0 seconds”.

  The sixth action table shown in FIG. 8F is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol A (small hit A symbol)” and “special symbol B (small hit B symbol)”. The small hit game controlled by the operation table is a small hit game in which the number of times the attacker 27 is released in the small hit game and the release time is set to “0.1 second”.

The opening pattern of the attacker device 27 associated with the small hit game (the small hit game according to the special symbol A and the special symbol B) is the same as that of the attacker device 27 associated with the big hit game according to the special symbol 4. The open pattern is the same pattern as it looks. For this reason, when a jackpot game (a jackpot game related to the special symbol A or the special symbol B) or a jackpot game related to the special symbol 4 is performed, these hit types are determined based on the opening mode of the attacker device 27. It is difficult to identify.
FIG. 9 is a game state setting table for setting the game state after the jackpot game ends. In the present embodiment, the game state setting table shown in FIG. 9 is referred to in common for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, four states of “low accuracy mode”, “time reduction mode”, “latent accuracy mode”, and “probability change mode” are prepared in advance as gaming states. “Low probability mode” consists of a low probability gaming state and a non-short time gaming state (“low probability / non-time short”), and “Time short mode” is a low probability gaming state and a short time gaming state (“low probability / short time”). The “latency mode” consists of a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state (“high-probability / non-time-short”), and the “probability mode” consists of a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state (“high- Short time ").

  In this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, depending on the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that triggered the jackpot game, either high or low probability, Either time saving or non-time saving is determined. Further, when the probability is high, the number of times that the high probability game state continues (high probability number of games (X)) is determined, and when the time is short, the number of times that the short time game state continues (times of the short time game (J)) is determined. It has become a thing. The high probability game count (X) determined at this time is stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area, and the time-short game count (J) is stored in the time-short game count (J) storage area.

  Specifically, the correspondence relationship between the type of special symbol and the gaming state set after the end of the jackpot game related to the special symbol is as follows.

  After the jackpot game related to “Special Symbol 1 (16R Specific Short-Time Design)”, the gaming state when winning the jackpot is “Low Probability Mode”, “Time Short Mode”, “Latent Probability Mode”, “Probability Change” In any of the “modes”, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability game count is set to 10,000 times and the short-time game count is set to 10,000 times.

  After the jackpot game related to “special symbol 2 (12R specified short time symbol)”, the gaming state when winning the jackpot is “low accuracy mode”, “time reduction mode”, “latency probability mode”, “probability change” In any of the “modes”, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability game count is set to 10,000 times and the short-time game count is set to 10,000 times.

  After the jackpot game related to “special symbol 3 (8R specific short-time symbol)”, the gaming state when winning the jackpot is “low probability mode”, “short time mode”, “latency probability mode”, “probability variation” In any of the “modes”, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability game count is set to 10,000 times and the short-time game count is set to 10,000 times.

  After the jackpot game related to “special symbol 4 (2R specific short timeless symbol)”, if the gaming state when winning the jackpot is “low probability mode”, after the jackpot game ends, The probability game count is set to 10,000 times and the time-short game count is set to zero. On the other hand, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is any of “time saving mode”, “latent probability mode”, and “probability change mode”, after the jackpot game is over, the number of high probability games is 10,000 times and The number of short-time games is set to 10,000.

  After the jackpot game related to “Special Symbol 5 (12R Normal Short-Time Design)”, the game state when winning the jackpot is “Low Probability Mode”, “Time Short Mode”, “Latent Probability Mode”, “Probability Change” In any of the “modes”, after the jackpot game, the high probability game count is set to 0 and the short-time game count is set to 100.

  After the jackpot game related to “special symbol 6 (8R normal time short symbol)”, the gaming state when winning the jackpot is “low accuracy mode”, “time reduction mode”, “latency probability mode”, “probability variation” In any of the “modes”, after the jackpot game, the high probability game count is set to 0 and the short-time game count is set to 100.

  Here, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability gaming state is about 1/400, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state is about 1/40. While playing 10,000 times, it will almost certainly be a big win. In addition, the fact that the number of short-time games is given 10,000 times can be said to be equivalent to the “short-time game state” continuing until the next jackpot. That is, when the high probability game count is set to 10000 times and the short-time game count is set to 10000 times, it is substantially determined that the jackpot will be played without reducing the game balls so much.

  In FIG. 9 (*), the game state after the end of the jackpot game is shown for comparison with the game state after the end of the jackpot game. That is, the gaming state does not change before and after the small hit game. In addition, a high probability game number (X) is not newly set, and a short time game number (J) is not set.

  Similarly to the jackpot determination random number and the winning symbol random number described above, when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 24 (a detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a is sent to the main control board 100). Input timing) or triggered by a game ball winning at the second start winning opening 26 (at the timing when the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100). Various random numbers (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) for determining the variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time) are acquired. In addition, when each of the start winning ports 24 and 26 wins, one reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are acquired.

  These various random numbers (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, fluctuation pattern random number) are software random numbers generated in the main control board 100.

  The reach group decision random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 10006) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Is done.

  In addition, the reach mode determination random number is used to update the value of the loop counter by 1 in a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 250) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Is generated by

  Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is obtained by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 249) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Generated.

  Various determination tables for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the above-described various random numbers (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10 is a table for determining reach group determination random numbers, and when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, a variation effect pattern (variation It is a determination table that is referred to when determining the mode and the variation time. Based on the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number, the type of group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table used for determining the variation effect pattern belongs is determined.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.

  This reach group determination random number determination table includes, for each gaming state, for each type of start winning a prize, and the number of reserved (U) storage areas (first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area, second special symbol reserved number (U2 A plurality of suspensions are provided for each number of suspensions (the number of suspensions) stored in the storage area). Here, as shown in FIG. 10, only the reach group determination random number determination table selected when the gaming state is the non-short game state will be described, and description of other reach group determination random number determination tables will be omitted.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second start winning opening 26, one reach group determined random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 10006. Then, when the above-mentioned jackpot lottery results in a loss, the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. Is selected, and the group type is determined based on the acquired reach group determined random number and the selected reach group determined random number determination table.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by winning the game ball to the first start winning opening 24 is lost When the number of holds in the first special figure at the time of the jackpot lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table shown in FIG. 10A is selected, and the first special figure at the time of the jackpot lottery is selected. When the number of holds is 2 or 3, the second determination table shown in FIG. 10B is selected.

  Further, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by winning the game ball in the second starting winning slot 26 is lost, The third determination table shown in FIG. 10C is selected regardless of the number of holdings of the second special drawing at the time of the lottery (that is, any holding number of 0 to 3). .

  As shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, “A group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 8999. “B group” is determined when there is, “C group” is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and “D group” when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006. Is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, “A group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 8999. “B group” is determined when there is, “C group” is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and “D group” when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006. Is determined.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10C, according to the third determination table, when the reach group determined random number is 0 to 7999, “A group” is determined, and the reach group determined random number is 8000 to 10006. If there is, “B group” is determined.

  In addition, although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, when the first hold is stored, prior determination processing for performing various determinations regarding the lottery for the first hold before the start of the fluctuation based on the first hold is performed. Executed. Then, the group type is determined at the start of the change, and the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table also in the above-described pre-determination process.

  Here, in determining the group type, the reach group determination random number determination table corresponding to the number of holdings at the time of determination is made, that is, either the first determination table or the second determination table is referred to. However, in both the first determination table and the second determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, either the A group or the B group is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006. In this case, either the C group or the D group is determined.

  Therefore, even if the number of holds at the start of change and the number of holds at the time of executing the pre-determination process are different, if any group type of A group or B group is determined in the pre-determination process Even at the start of change, if any group type of A group or B group is determined, and if any group type of C group or D group is determined in the pre-determination process, also at the start of change The group type of either C group or D group is determined.

  The reach mode determination random number determination table is used to determine a variation mode number used to determine a variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time) and to determine a variation pattern lottery table used to determine a variation pattern number to be described later. Is.

  This reach mode determination random number determination table is broadly divided into a loss reach reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 11) that is referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, and the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. A jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 12) which is referred to in the case of being present.

  Further, a plurality of lose reach reach mode determination random number determination tables are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, in the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10, the A group determination table (FIG. 11 (a)) that is referred to when “A group” is determined, and “B group” are determined. B group determination table (FIG. 11 (b)) that is referred to when the “C group” is determined, a C group determination table (FIG. 11 (c)) that is referenced when the “C group” is determined, "D group determination table (FIG. 11 (d)) referred to when" "is determined, and description of other loss reach mode determination random number determination tables will be omitted.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second start winning opening 26, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within a numerical value of 0 to 250. Then, when a group is determined by the above-described group type lottery, the lost reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the acquired reach mode determination random number is selected. The variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined based on the lost reach mode determination random number determination table.

  Specifically, for example, when “A group” is determined by lottery of the group type described above, the determination table for A group shown in FIG. 11A is selected, and “B group” is determined. In this case, when the determination table for B group shown in FIG. 11B is selected and “C group” is determined, the determination table for C group shown in FIG. 11C is selected and “D group” is selected. Is determined, the D group determination table shown in FIG. 11D is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, according to the determination table for group A, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “00H” is determined and the variation pattern The first variation table is selected as the random number determination table.

  The variation mode number indicated by “00H” is EVENT data constituting a control command transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and this EVENT data is composed of 1-byte data. In the notation “** H”, a number and a letter (hexadecimal notation) from 0 to 9 and A to F are entered in *. That is, 256 combinations from “00H” to “FFH” can be created in “** H”.

  The EVENT data includes 1-byte MODE data “** H” for identifying the command classification (* is a number from 0 to 9 and A to F and a character (hexadecimal notation)). Are associated with each other to generate 2-byte command data “MODE + EVENT”, and this command data becomes a control command (variation mode command) transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

  It should be noted that the change mode number determined here is lost when the above-described control command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200, with or without reaching reach from the start of changing the effect symbol in the effect display device 40. The variation mode up to the stop is associated, and when this variation mode number is determined, the variation mode from the start of the variation of the effect symbol in the effect display device 40 until the reach is established, or the variation of the effect symbol The variation mode from the start until the losing symbol stops without reaching reach is determined.

  Here, the fluctuation mode after the start of the change in the effect design includes, for example, not only how to change the effect design but also whether or not a step-up effect or a pseudo-continuous effect is executed, a background change, and the like. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, according to the determination group for the B group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 99, the variation mode number “00H” is determined and the variation pattern The second variation table is selected as the lottery table. When the reach mode determination random number is 100 to 250, the variation mode number “01H” is determined, and the second variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, according to the third group determination table, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “03H” is determined and the variation The third variation table is selected as the pattern lottery table.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11D, according to the fourth group determination table, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 89, the variation mode number “03H” is determined and the variation The third variation table is selected as the pattern lottery table. When the reach mode determination random number is 90 to 250, the variation mode number “04H” is determined and the fourth variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

  In addition, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (ie, at the time of jackpot winning) and for each jackpot symbol type determined when the jackpot is reached. Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the first special jackpot determination table (FIG. 12 (a)) and the small hit determination table (FIG. 12 (b)) that are referred to when the first start winning opening 24 is won. )), And the description of the other jackpot determination table is omitted.

  In the non-time-saving gaming state, when a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 24 and a big win is won, the jackpot determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 12A is selected.

  Then, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 12A, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 99, the fluctuation mode number of “30H” is determined, The 30th variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. When the reach mode determination random number is 100 to 199, the variation mode number “31H” is determined, and the 31st variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 250, the variation mode number “32H” is determined, and the thirty-second variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a jackpot determination table is provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery and for each jackpot symbol type. Then, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, for each type of the start winning opening, and for each jackpot symbol type.

  Further, when a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 24 in the non-short-time gaming state, and when a small hit is won, a small hit determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. Selected. Then, according to the first special chart small hit determination table shown in FIG. 12B, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “33H” is determined. The thirty-third variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table.

  The variation pattern random number determination table is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time), and a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are provided.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (d), the first variation table, the second variation table, the third variation table, and the fourth variation table that are determined when the result of the big win lottery is lost. As shown in FIGS. 13 (e) to 13 (g), the variation table, the 30th variation table, the 31st variation table, and the 32nd variation table, which are determined when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot will be described. Description of the other variation pattern random number determination table is omitted.

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 24 or the second start winning opening 26, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. A variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number determination table determined by the reach group determination random number or the reach mode determination random number as described above.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, according to the first variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249. If it is, a variation pattern number of “01H” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, according to the second variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 99, a variation pattern number of “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 100 to 249. If it is, a variation pattern number of “01H” is determined.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13C, according to the third variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13D, according to the fourth variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 120 to 249. If it is, a variation pattern number of “04H” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13E, according to the 30th variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “32H” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), according to the 31st variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 29, the variation pattern number of “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 30 to 30. If it is 109, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and if the variation pattern random number is 110 to 249, the variation pattern number “32H” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 13G, according to the thirty-second variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 59, the variation pattern number “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 60 to 60. In the case of 149, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and in the case where the variation pattern random number is 150 to 249, the variation pattern number “32H” is determined.

  Similarly, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined in accordance with a predetermined variation pattern random number (not shown) according to another variation table.

  Note that the variation pattern number indicated by “00H” or the like is also EVENT data that constitutes a control command transmitted to the sub-control board 200, similarly to the above-described variation mode number. This EVENT data is a 1-byte data. Consists of data. In the notation “** H”, a number and a letter (hexadecimal notation) from 0 to 9 and A to F are entered in *. That is, 256 combinations from “00H” to “FFH” can be created in “** H”.

  The EVENT data includes 1-byte MODE data “** H” for identifying the command classification (* is a number from 0 to 9 and A to F and a character (hexadecimal notation)). Are associated with each other to generate 2-byte command data of “MODE + EVENT”, and this command data becomes a control command (variation pattern command) transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

  In addition, when the control command mentioned above is transmitted to the sub control board 200, the variation pattern after the reach | attainment of the effect symbol in the effect display apparatus 40 is matched with the variation pattern number determined here. When this variation pattern number is determined, the variation mode after the reach is established is determined in the effect display device 40.

  Here, the fluctuation mode after the reach is established is, for example, a combination that becomes a big hit or loses through a normal reach, a super reach, or a reverse reach that restarts once reach is lost. It means the variation aspect until the production symbol stops.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of the fluctuation, and when the jackpot lottery is performed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the game at the time of the jackpot lottery The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the state, the number of holdings, and the like.

  The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for specifying a variation effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the mode of the variation effect pattern is defined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number, and a predetermined variation time is determined corresponding to the combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Yes.

  FIG. 14 shows a variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, the variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  As described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to the variation time 2 determination table, the variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the total time of the variation time 1 and the variation time 2 thus determined is notified of the jackpot lottery result. , That is, the time required for the fluctuation production (referred to as “fluctuation time”).

  As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 200, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation mode number is determined. A variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 200. In the sub-control board 200, the first half of the variation effect (before the reach is established) is determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation effect (until the reach is established). After the reach is established, the aspect of the production symbol is stopped). Hereinafter, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a variation command, and details thereof will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the variation effect pattern mode is determined by the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect pattern may be determined based on the variation pattern command, and the aspect of the second half portion of the variation effect pattern may be determined based on the variation mode command.

  In addition, the variation effect pattern may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Alternatively, it may be determined based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

  FIG. 15 shows a hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball passes through the gate 22, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not the slide plate 26 b of the second start winning opening 26 is energized is performed.

  Specifically, the winning determination random number is obtained when a game ball passes through the gate 22 (at the timing when the detection signal from the gate detection switch 22a is input to the main control board 100). Is done.

  This winning random number is a hardware random number generated by a random number generator or the like (not shown) provided in the main control board 100. The hardware random number is generated by updating the value of the counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a clock signal periodically input.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time saving game state, the non-time-saving determination table shown in FIG. According to this non-temporal shortening determination table, when the winning random number is 0 to 1300, the winning symbol is determined as the normal symbol type, and the other winning random numbers (0, 1301 to 65535) are determined. In this case, the lost symbol is determined as the normal symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, that is, the winning probability is about 1 / 50.41. When the winning symbol is determined in this normal drawing lottery, the slide plate 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be in the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the slide plate is maintained in the closed state.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time game state, the short-time determination table shown in FIG. According to the short time determination table, when the winning random number is 1 to 65000, the winning symbol is determined as the normal symbol type, and other winning random numbers (0, 65001 to 65535) are determined. In addition, the lost symbol is determined as the normal symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, that is, the winning probability is about 1 / 1.01. For this reason, when lottery is performed with reference to the determination table for time reduction, in most cases, a winning symbol is won. That is, in the time-saving gaming state, the ratio of the slide plate 26b of the second start winning opening 26 being controlled to the open state is greatly increased compared to the non-time-saving gaming state.

  FIG. 16 shows a normal symbol variation time determination table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol variation time determination table is referred to when determining the variation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the common symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time determination table, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 29 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state The variation time is determined to be 3 seconds. When the variation time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display device 32 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the regular symbol lottery and the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, the slide plate 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is opened and closed with reference to the opening / closing control pattern table shown in FIG. Be controlled. According to this opening / closing control pattern table, the number of times of opening (the number of times the slide plate 26b is controlled to be opened), the opening time (the energizing time of the start winning opening / closing solenoid 26c, that is, the slide plate 26b is controlled to be in the opened state. Time) and closing time (energization pause time between each opening when the start winning opening / closing solenoid 26c is controlled to be energized a plurality of times) are determined in advance as control data for the second starting winning opening 26 for each gaming state. Yes.

  Specifically, if the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the slide plate 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be in an open state for 0.2 seconds once per normal game. The

  On the other hand, if the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the slide plate 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be in the open state for 1.2 seconds, and then 0.8 seconds. After the interval (closing time) is reached, the slide plate 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is again controlled to be open for 1.2 seconds.

  From the above, in the short-time gaming state, as described above, the lottery is performed with reference to the determination table for short-time, so in most cases, it is won per ordinary figure, and the second start winning opening 26 is determined by the winning. Since it is in the open state for 1.2 seconds × 2 times, the player can win the game ball in the second start winning opening 26 relatively easily. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state, it is possible to play a game without reducing the number of game balls.

  Next, a game processing procedure in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart.

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

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 600, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
First, the main CPU 100a performs initialization processing. In this process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 100c, and sends various commands to the sub control board 200 to the main RAM 100c. Or storing in the transmission data storage area for performance provided in.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for winning symbol random numbers that is referred to when updating the winning symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number, and the random number range is “0 to 99”. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. When the winning symbol random number makes one round of the random number range, the winning symbol random number is updated continuously with the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time as an initial value.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “variation effect random number”). Thereafter, the processes in steps S2 and S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, whereby a timer interrupt process described below is executed.

(Step S10)
First, the main CPU 100a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 100a in the stack area.

(Step S20)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. The various timer counters are decremented every time a timer interrupt process is performed on the main control board 100, unless otherwise specified, and stop when the timer counter reaches “0”.

(Step S30)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning design random number, similarly to step S2.

(Step S40)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the initial value update random number value for the winning symbol random number at that time.

(Step S100)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs switch management processing. In this process, the main CPU 100a inputs inputs to the general winning opening detection switch 20a, the gate detection switch 22a, the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a, the second starting winning opening detection switch 26a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a. Processing to determine whether or not there has been. Details of the switch management processing will be described later.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special game management process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory (the attacker device 27). Details of the special game management process will be described later.

(Step S1100)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a normal game management process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory (the second start winning opening 26, the slide plate 26b and the starting winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c). Details of this normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S50)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an error management process for performing control related to occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, the main CPU 100a responds when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening the glass door 3, a lower pan full command based on the full state of the lower pan 8, or the like. An error designation command (door open designation command, full state designation command, etc.) is generated and stored in the effect transmission data storage area. When the main control board 100 no longer receives the above command, the main CPU 100a generates a corresponding error release command (door closing designation command, full state release designation command, etc.) and stores the transmission data for production. Store in the area.

(Step S60)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a payout control management process. In this process, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 28, the first starting winning opening 24, the second starting winning opening 26, and the general winning opening 20, and if there is a win. The payout number designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout / launch control board 300.

  Specifically, when a detection signal from the big winning opening detection switch 28a, the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a, the second starting winning opening detection switch 26a, and the general winning opening detection switch 20a is input to the main CPU 100a. The main CPU 100a is provided with a prize ball counter (a big prize mouth prize ball counter, a first start prize mouth prize ball counter, a second start prize mouth prize ball counter, a general prize mouth prize provided for each detection signal. A ball counter (none of which is shown) is updated, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal is transmitted to the payout / launch control board 300. Thereafter, when a payout ball is paid out by the payout / launch control board 300, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 100a receives the payout command, the main CPU 100a subtracts the prize ball counter. .

(Step S70)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs data creation processing of external information data, start winning port opening / closing solenoid data, large winning port opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

(Step S80)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs output control processing. In this processing, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start winning opening / closing solenoid data, and the large winning opening / closing solenoid data created in step S70. Each of the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold indicator 33, the second special symbol hold indicator 34, and the normal symbol hold indicator 35. In order to turn on the LED, an LED display output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S70 is performed. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c is also performed.

(Step S90)
Next, the main CPU 100a restores the information saved in step S10 to the register of the main CPU 100a.

  The switch management process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S110)
First, the main CPU 100 a determines whether or not the gate detection switch 22 a has input a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 22. Further, when the gate detection switch 22a receives a signal, the main CPU 100a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and a random number range (for example, 0) prepared in advance as a winning random number. ~ 65535), one winning random number value is extracted and the extracted winning random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, or a random number determined by winning is extracted, The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored.

(Step S120)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 20. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 24 and determines the big hit. Predetermined data to perform is set. Details of the first start winning port detection switch process will be described later.

(Step S130)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made by determining whether or not the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start winning opening 26. Predetermined data to perform is set.

(Step S140)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big winning opening detection switch 28a is inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 28. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 28a, the main CPU 100a updates the big prize opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the big prize opening 28. The winning prize entrance counter (C) for counting the number of game balls played is added and updated.

  The first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S201)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening detection switch 24a has been input.

  At this time, if the detection signal from the first start winning port detection switch 24a is not input, the first start winning port detection switch input process is terminated, and the detection signal from the first start winning port detection switch 24a is received. If input, the process proceeds to step S202.

(Step S202)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the first start winning opening prize ball counter used for a prize ball and updating it.

(Step S203)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4.

  At this time, if it is determined that the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is not less than 4, the first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process is terminated, and the first special symbol hold If it is determined that the data set in the number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S204.

(Step S204)
Next, the main CPU 100a adds “1” to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

(Step S205)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts the jackpot determination random number value, searches for the vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the jackpots extracted to the vacant storage unit Store the determined random number.

  Here, the first special symbol storage area includes a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and each storage unit includes a jackpot determined random value, a winning symbol random value, a reach group determined random value, a reach A mode determination random value, a variation pattern random value, and winning order storage data (described later) are stored. Further, the second special symbol storage area is composed of a fifth storage unit to an eighth storage unit, and similarly to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each storage unit has a jackpot determined random number value. The winning design random number value, the reach group determined random value, the reach mode determined random value, the variation pattern random value, and the winning order storage data are stored.

(Step S206)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a winning symbol random number value, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the winning symbol to the free storage unit. The design random number value is stored.

(Step S207)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a reach group determined random number value, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts it to the free storage unit. Reach group decision random value is stored.

(Step S208)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts the reach mode determination random number value, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts it to the empty storage unit. The reach mode decision random value is stored.

(Step S209)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a fluctuation pattern random number value, searches for a free storage part in order from the first storage part in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the change extracted in the free storage part. Store the pattern random value.

  From the above, the various random numbers acquired in steps S205 to S209 (that is, the jackpot determined random number value, the winning symbol random number value, the reach group determined random value, the reach mode determined random value, and the variation pattern random value) are all the same. One special symbol storage area is stored in a predetermined storage unit.

(Step S210)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts the winning order storage data, searches the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area in order from the first storage unit, and extracts the winning prize extracted to the empty storage unit. Store the sequence storage data.
In the present embodiment, for the suspension based on the winning of the game balls to the first start winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26, the data indicating the order of winning and the data for identifying the type of the starting winning opening are the first special. It is configured to store in the symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area.
Specifically, the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area configured as described above store the winning order storage data as follows.
For example, in the first special symbol storage area, there are three holds based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 24, and in the second special symbol storage area, the game to the second start winning opening 26 is made. Assume that there are two holds based on the winning of a ball. The winning order of the game balls with respect to the first start winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26 is such that the first winning is the first starting winning opening 24, the second winning is the second starting winning opening 26, and the third It is assumed that the winning is the first start winning opening 24, the fourth winning is the second starting winning opening 26, and the fifth winning is the first starting winning opening 24.
In such a case, in the first special symbol storage area, “1” winning order storage data indicating the first winning order in the first storage unit, and “3” indicating the third winning order in the second storage unit. The winning order storage data of “5” indicating the fifth winning order is stored in the third storage unit.

On the other hand, in the second special symbol storage area, as in the first special symbol storage area, “5” winning order storage data indicating the second winning order is stored in the fifth storage unit, and 4 winning orders are stored in the sixth storage unit. The winning order storage data of “4” indicating the second is stored.
After that, when a game ball is won in the first start winning port 24 or the second start winning port 26, the first storage unit or the fifth storage unit is searched for an empty storage unit in order, The winning order storage data for identifying the winning order such as “6”, “7”... Is stored in an empty storage unit.
In the present embodiment, regardless of whether the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 24 or the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 26, the processing is performed in the order of winning of the game balls at each starting opening. It has become so.
(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes pre-determination processing for making various determinations regarding the lottery lottery before the start of fluctuation based on the random number values obtained in steps S205 to S209. Details of this prior determination process will be described later.

(Step S211)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the prefetch designation command (prefetch A designation command, prefetch B designation command) generated in the pre-determination process in step S300 in the effect transmission data storage area. This prefetching designation command includes at least information relating to the above-described variation mode number and information relating to the variation pattern number. The prefetching designation command also includes special symbol hold display data indicating the number of reserved pieces in order to update the number of first holds displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 33. When the process of step S211 is finished, the first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process is finished.

  As described above, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 24, if there is a free space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not stored in the storage unit. When each random number value is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number and there is no space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not extracted (stored) and the first start winning a prize detection switch The input process ends. However, even when there is no free space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, the winning ball is paid out for the game ball entering the first start winning port 24.

  In the present embodiment, detailed description of the second start winning a prize opening detection switch input process is omitted, but the first start winning award is also received when a signal is input from the second start winning a prize opening detection switch 26a. Processing similar to the mouth detection switch input processing is performed. That is, compared with the first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process, although the area for storing data is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area, the same process is performed.

  The prior determination process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S301)
First, the main CPU 100a selects one corresponding to the current gaming state from the jackpot determined random number determination table (see FIG. 6), and selects the selected table and the jackpot determined random number value acquired in step S205 described above. Based on this, a jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed. Thereafter, the data relating to the result of the determination (big hit, small win or loss) is stored in a special figure data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S302)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, if the result of the determination in step S301 is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 7A) is selected and acquired in step S206 described above. The type of jackpot symbol is determined based on the hit symbol random number value.

  If the result of the determination in step S301 is a small hit, a small hit per symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 7B) is selected and acquired in step S206 described above. The type of the small hit symbol is determined based on the random symbol value of the hit symbol.

  On the other hand, when the result of the determination in step S301 is a loss, it is determined that the special symbol is the special symbol 0 (lost symbol).

  Then, the data relating to the result of the determination (special symbol type) is stored in a symbol type data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S303)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S302 is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol.

  At this time, if it is determined that the symbol is neither a jackpot symbol or a small symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S306, where it is determined that the symbol is either a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol. If YES, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the special symbol determined in step S303 is a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol, and the current gaming state.

(Step S305)
Next, based on the special symbol confirmed in step S304 and the current gaming state, the main CPU 100a determines the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table (either the big hit determination table or the small hit determination table, see FIG. 12). ) Is selected. When the process of step S305 is completed, the process proceeds to step S312.

(Step S306)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the special symbol is a lost symbol, the main CPU 100a checks the current gaming state and the current number of holds.

(Step S307)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 10) based on the current gaming state and the number of holds confirmed in step S306.

(Step S308)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the group type based on the reach group determination random number acquired in step S207 and the reach group determination random number determination table selected in step S307, and the group type Are stored in the group type data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S309)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the group type determined in step S308 is A group or B group.

  At this time, if it is determined that it is neither the A group nor the B group, the process proceeds to step S311. If it is determined that the group is the A group or the B group, the process proceeds to step S310.

  As described above, when either the A group or the B group is determined in the preliminary determination process, the group type of the A group or the B group is determined even at the start of the change. When either the C group or the D group is determined, the group type of the C group or the D group is determined even when the change starts.

  Accordingly, when either the A group or the B group is determined at the start of the change, the main CPU 100a always determines that it is the A group or the B group in this step S309. Further, when either the C group or the D group is determined at the start of the change, the main CPU 100a always determines that it is the C group or the D group in this step S309.

(Step S310)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a prefetch A designation command (preliminary determination command), and ends the preliminary determination process. The pre-read A designation command is a command including at least information that the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss and the variation effect pattern is not reached. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation effect patterns related to the A group and the B group are composed of the variation effect patterns in which the reach is not performed. On the other hand, the variation effect pattern concerning the C group and the D group is composed of a variation effect pattern in which reach is always performed.

(Step S311)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S309 that the group is neither A group nor B group, the main CPU 100a determines the group type determined in step S308 (that is, either C group or D group). Then, the reach reach determination random number determination table (see FIG. 11) is selected.

(Step S312)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects either the big hit determination table or the small hit determination table selected in step S305 or the lost reach mode determination random number determination table selected in step S311 and the step S208. Based on the acquired reach mode determination random number value, a variation mode number and a variation pattern determination random number table are determined, and the variation mode number determined at this time is stored in a variation mode number data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c. Remember.

(Step S313)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S312.

(Step S314)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number value acquired in step S209 and the variation pattern random number determination table selected in step S313, and the determined variation pattern number. Is stored in a variation pattern number data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S315)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a prefetching B designation command (preliminary determination command) corresponding to the variation mode number determined in step S312 and the variation pattern number determined in step S314, and performs a preliminary determination process. finish. This pre-read B designation command is a command that at least includes information that the result of the big win lottery is either big hit, small hit or lost, and that it is a variable effect pattern in which reach is performed.

  As a result of the above processing, the information regarding the variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined at the start of the variation of the special symbol related to the first suspension is stored for the newly stored first suspension. At this point, a command for this information is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 in advance.

  The special game management process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S401)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which one of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special game management process is to be executed, and is stored in the special figure execution phase data storage area. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “01” indicating execution of the post-stop processing. 02 ”, data“ 03 ”indicating execution of the special game control process, and data“ 04 ”indicating execution of the special game end process.

(Step S500)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “00”, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol variation start process. Details of the special symbol variation start process will be described later.

(Step S700)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “01”, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol fluctuation stop process. Details of this special symbol variation stop process will be described later.

(Step S800)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “02”, the main CPU 100a executes post-stop processing. Details of the post-stop processing will be described later.

(Step S900)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “03”, the main CPU 100a executes the special game control process. Details of this special game control process will be described later.

(Step S1000)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “04”, the main CPU 100a executes a special game end process. Details of the special game end process will be described later.

  The special symbol variation start process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S501)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process.

  At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. If it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to step S502. Move.

(Step S502)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the sum of the number of reservations stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area and the number of reservations stored in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area (hereinafter referred to as “total”). It is determined whether or not “the number of reservations” is “1” or more.

  At this time, if it is determined that the total reserved number is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S511. If it is determined that the total reserved number is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S503. Move.

(Step S503)
Next, the main CPU 100a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and stores the result. As the order to be subtracted at this time, “1” is subtracted from the value stored in the special symbol holding number (U) storage area related to the special symbol processed earliest in accordance with the winning order storage data described above. .

(Step S504)
Next, the main CPU 100a 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 step S503. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Alternatively, each data stored in the fifth storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit or the fifth storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit or the fifth storage unit is written to the determination storage area (0th storage unit) and the data that has already been written to the determination storage area (0th storage unit) Will be deleted from the special symbol storage area. As a result, the jackpot determined random number value, the winning symbol random number value, the reach group determined random value, the reach mode determined random value, the variation pattern random value, and the winning order storage data used in the previous game are erased.

  When each data is shifted to the previous storage unit, “1” is subtracted from the value of the winning order storage data stored in each storage unit and stored as new winning order storage data. Let Accordingly, the value of the winning order storage data can be changed between “1” and “8”.

(Step S505)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, and writes the selected table and the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) in the special symbol holding storage area in step S504. A jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result based on the determined jackpot random number value is executed.

(Step S506)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the determination in step S505 is a big hit or a small win, which start winning random number value used for the determination is based on which start winning game ball wins ( That is, after confirming whether it is the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26), a winning symbol random number determination table corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table is determined and stored in step S504. The special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number value written in the area (the 0th storage unit).

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in the above step S505 is a loss, the lost symbol is displayed regardless of whether the jackpot random number used for the determination is due to the winning of the game ball in any start winning opening. decide.

  The main CPU 100a stores the data corresponding to the special symbol determined in this way in the symbol type data processing area. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S507)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S506 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a based on the reach group determination random number value, the reach mode determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S504. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process related to the determination of the variation effect pattern is performed.

(Step S508)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol display on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thereby, when the information stored in the symbol type data processing area relates to the first hold, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and when the information related to the second hold, the second special Blinking display is started in the symbol display device 31 (variable display start processing).

(Step S509)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

(Step S510)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special game management process, and ends the special symbol start process.

(Step S511)
If it is determined in step S502 that the total number of reservations is not equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 100a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag.

  At this time, if 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the main CPU 100a ends the special symbol variation start process, and if it is determined that 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S512. Move.

(Step S512)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the demonstration determination flag to 01H so that the demonstration designation command is not set many times in step S513 to be described later.

(Step S513)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

  Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S601)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S506 is a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol.

  At this time, if it is determined that the symbol is neither a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S604, where it is determined that the symbol is either a big bonus symbol or a small bonus symbol. If YES, the process moves to step S602.

(Step S602)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks whether the special symbol determined in step S506 is a big hit symbol or a small bonus symbol, and the current gaming state.

(Step S603)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table (either a big-hit determination table or a small-hit determination table) based on the special symbol and gaming state confirmed in step S602.

(Step S604)
When it is determined in step S601 that neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is determined, the main CPU 100a confirms the type of the start winning opening related to the determination of the lottery, the current gaming state, and the current time Check the number of holds for.

(Step S605)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table on the basis of the type of the winning prize opening, the gaming state, and the number of reserves confirmed in step S604.

(Step S606)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the group based on the reach group determination random number stored in the determination storage area (0 storage unit) in step S504 and the reach group determination random number determination table selected in step S605. The type is determined, and the type of the group is stored in the group type data processing area.

(Step S607)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a reach mode determination random number determination table (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step S606.

(Step S608)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the jackpot determination table or the small hit determination table selected in step S603 or the loss determination table selected in step 607 and the determination storage area (0 storage in step S504). The variation mode number and the variation pattern determination random number table are determined based on the reach mode determination random number stored in the section), and the variation mode number determined at this time is stored in the variation mode number data processing area.

(Step S609)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S608.

(Step S610)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table selected in step S609 and the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area (0 storage unit) in step S504. The determined variation pattern number is stored in the variation pattern number data processing area.

(Step S611)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation time based on the variation time determination table, the variation mode number determined in step S608, and the variation pattern number determined in step S610.

(Step S612)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation time determined in step S611 in the variation time timer counter.

(Step S613)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step S608, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number determined in step S610. Then, the main CPU 100a stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area.

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

(Step S701)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process.

  At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. If it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to step S702. Move.

(Step S702)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step S612 has elapsed.

  At this time, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S703.

(Step S703)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step S506 on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and stops the special symbol. Execute the display.

(Step S704)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores in the effect transmission data storage area a symbol confirmation command indicating that the special symbol has been confirmed.

(Step S705)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time counter.

(Step S706)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special game management process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  The post-stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S801)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing.

  At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02”, the post-stop processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to step S802. .

(Step S802)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time counter has elapsed in step S705 (see FIG. 26).

  At this time, if it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S803.

(Step S803)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S804)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short time game state is ON.

  At this time, if it is determined that the short-time game flag is ON, the value of (J) in the short-time game number (J) storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. 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 hourly games (J) = 0, the hourly game flag stored in the hourly game flag storage area is turned OFF. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of time-saving games (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the main CPU 100a executes the processing of step S804 while keeping the flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area ON.

  If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S805 without performing the process in step S804.

(Step S805)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a highly accurate number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON.

  At this time, if it is determined that the highly probable game flag is ON, the value of (X) in the high probability game count (X) storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. 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”, and if it is determined that the number of high probability games (X) = 0, the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is turned OFF. To. If it is determined that the number of high-probability games (X) is not 0, the main CPU 100a executes the process of step S805 while the flag stored in the high-probability game flag storage area remains ON. .

  If it is determined that the high-probability game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S806 without performing the process in step S805.

(Step S806)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol or a jackpot symbol.

  At this time, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is neither a big bonus symbol nor a small bonus symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S814, and the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is displayed. If it is determined that the symbol is either a big hit symbol or a small bonus symbol, the process proceeds to step S807.

(Step S807)
Next, the main CPU 100a plays the big win winning gaming state for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 whether the gaming state at the time of winning the big win or the small winning win is a non-short-time gaming state or a short-time gaming state. Set the command.

(Step S808)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes processing for resetting the current gaming state. 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 S809)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the timer count.

(Step S810)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S811)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an operation table (see FIG. 8) in the main RAM 100c based on the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a determines an operation table (any one of the first to fifth operation tables) determined for each type of jackpot symbol. 8A to 8E) are set. If the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol, the sixth operation table (see FIG. 8F) is set.

(Step S812)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special game management process.

(Step S813)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state and stores a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. The gaming state designation command also includes information on the number of short hours updated in step S804 and information on the high probability number updated in step S805. As a result, the sub-control board 200 that has received the game state designation command can grasp the number of time reductions and the number of high-precision times. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

(Step S814)
If it is determined in step S806 that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is neither a big bonus symbol nor a small bonus symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a performs the special symbol in the special game management process. “00” is set in the execution phase data so that the fluctuation start process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S813.

The special game control process will be described with reference to FIG.
(Step S901)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game control process.

  At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. If it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to step S902. Move.

(Step S902)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time set in the timer counter in step S809 has elapsed.

  At this time, if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S903.

(Step S903)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not an ending process is being performed. This ending process means that after the remaining number of round games (R) in the special game control process becomes “0” (in the case of jackpot game), or after the number of times released (K) reaches the maximum value ( Waiting process performed in the case of a small hit game).

  At this time, if it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step S916. If it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S904.

(Step S904)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special prize opening / closing control process for opening / closing the attacker device 27 based on the operation table of the attacker device 27 corresponding to the type of the special symbol.

(Step S905)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special game controlled in step S904 is related to a small hit.

  At this time, if it is determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S913, and if it is determined that it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S906.

(Step S906)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the round game is started based on the special winning opening / closing control process of step S904.

  At this time, if it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step S908. If it is determined that the round game is started, the process proceeds to step S907. .

(Step S907)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Note that the round game start command is provided for each round game, so that the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

(Step S908)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the special winning opening / closing control process of step S904.

  At this time, if it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process ends, and if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to step S909.

(Step S909)
Next, the main CPU 100a subtracts “1” from the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

(Step S910)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) subtracted in step S909 is “0”.

  At this time, when it is determined that the number of round games (R) is not “0”, the special game control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the number of round games (R) is “0”. Then, the process proceeds to step S911.

(Step S911)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the timer counter.

(Step S912)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special game control process ends. The ending command may be provided for each special symbol type.

(Step S913)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. Since the “opening time” here is based on the sixth operation table (the operation table for small hits, see FIG. 8), the opening time is “0.1 second”.

  At this time, if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S914.

(Step S914)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area is the maximum. As shown in FIG. 8F, in the case of a small hit, the number of times of opening is two. That is, the maximum value of the number of times of opening (K) is “2”.

  At this time, if it is determined that the number of times of opening is the maximum value, the process proceeds to step S911. If it is determined that the number of times of opening is not the maximum value, the process proceeds to step S915.

(Step S915)
Next, the main CPU 100a adds “1” to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area. Then, the special game control process ends.

(Step S916)
If it is determined in step S903 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time set in the timer counter in step S911 has elapsed.

  At this time, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S917.

(Step S917)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S918)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special game management process. Then, the special game control process ends.

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

(Step S1001)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process.

  At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “04”, the special game end process is terminated, and if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to step S1002. Move.

(Step 1002)
Next, the main CPU 100a displays the jackpot symbol or the jackpot symbol (stored in the symbol type data processing area in step S506 or the like) that triggered the execution of the finished special game, and the gaming state (game) when winning the jackpot Is stored in the state buffer), and the gaming state after the end of the special game is set based on the gaming state setting table (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the jackpot symbol or the small bonus symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 100a sets a high probability game flag, a short-time game flag, a high-probability game number (X), and a short-time game number (J).

  For example, if the jackpot symbol is the special symbol 1, both the high probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned ON, and both the high probability game number (X) and the short-time game number (J) are “ “10000” is set.

  If the jackpot symbol is the special symbol 4, and if the gaming state is in the low probability mode (low probability gaming state, non-temporal gaming state), only the high probability gaming flag is turned ON and the high probability gaming The number of times (X) is set to “10000”, and the gaming state is a short-time mode (low probability gaming state and short-time gaming state), a latent probability mode (high probability gaming state and non-short time gaming state) or a probability change mode (high probability gaming state) In addition, both the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned ON, and “10000” is set in both the high-probability game number (X) and the short-time game number (J). To do.

  If the jackpot symbol is the special symbol 6, only the short-time game flag is turned ON and “100” is set in the short-time game number (J).

  In addition, if the execution opportunity of the terminated special game is a small winning symbol, regardless of whether the small winning symbol is the special symbol A or the special symbol B, both the high probability gaming flag and the short-time gaming flag Neither the high probability game number (X) nor the short-time game number (J) is newly set without changing (that is, the current state).

(Step S1003)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step S1002. The game state setting command includes information on ON / OFF of the high probability game flag, information on ON / OFF of the short-time game flag, information on the high-probability game number (X), and the number of short-time games ( J) information is included.

(Step S1004)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special game management process. Then, the special game end process ends.

  The normal game management process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1101)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the normal execution phase data. The usual figure execution phase data indicates which one of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the normal game management process is to be executed, and is stored in the usual figure execution phase data storage area. Specifically, the normal symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and execution of the processing after the normal symbol variation stop processing. Data “12” indicating “” and data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process.

(Step S1200)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “10”, the main CPU 100a executes the normal symbol variation start process. Details of this normal symbol variation start processing will be described later.

(Step S1300)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “11”, the main CPU 100a executes the normal symbol variation stop process. Details of this normal symbol variation stop processing will be described later.

(Step S1400)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “12”, the main CPU 100a executes normal symbol post-stop processing. Details of the normal symbol stop post-processing will be described later.

(Step S1500)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “13”, the main CPU 100a executes the movable piece control process. Details of the movable piece control process will be described later.

  The normal symbol variation start process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1201)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process.

  At this time, when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “10”, The process moves to step S1202.

(Step S1202)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more.

  At this time, when the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation start processing is terminated, and the number of ordinary symbols held (G) is “1” or more. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S1203.

(Step S1203)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a new reservation number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value (G) stored in the special symbol reservation number (G) storage area.

(Step S1204)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written in the general symbol determination storage area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

(Step S1205)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a hit-determined random number determination table (either a non-time reduction determination table or a time reduction determination table) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step S1204 Based on the winning random number stored in the determination storage area, a winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed.

  Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the usual time determination storage area is obtained by referring to the non-time saving determination table (FIG. 15A). judge. Further, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the general-purpose determination storage area is determined with reference to the short-time determination table (FIG. 15B).

(Step S1206)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S1205 is a win.

  At this time, if it is determined that it is not a win (that is, it is a loss), the process proceeds to step S1208, and if it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to step S1207.

(Step S1207)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the winning symbol data in a normal symbol stop symbol data storage area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S1208)
If it is determined in step S1206 that the result of the winning determination process is not successful (that is, lost), the main CPU 100a stores the lost symbol data in the normal-design stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S1209)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state.

(Step S1210)
Next, the main CPU 100a refers to the normal symbol variation time determination table (FIG. 16) and sets the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the current gaming state in the usual symbol variation time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 100a sets “29 seconds” to the usual time fluctuation time counter when the current game state is the non-time-short game state, and changes the normal time when the current game state is the time-short game state. Set “3 seconds” in the time counter.

(Step S1211)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display (common symbol variation display start processing).

(Step S1212)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of variation.

(Step S1213)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal game management processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

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

(Step S1301)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop process.

  At this time, when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “11”, The process moves to step S1302.

(Step S1302)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step S1210 has elapsed.

  At this time, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1303.

(Step S1303)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the normal symbol stop display.

(Step S1304)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the normal figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time counter.

(Step S1305)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-processing is executed in the normal game management processing, and the normal symbol variation stop processing is ended.

  The normal symbol stop post-process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1401)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating the execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing.

  At this time, when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “12”, The process moves to step S1402.

(Step S1402)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal stop display time set in the normal stop display time counter has elapsed in step S1304 (see FIG. 32).

  At this time, if it is determined that the normal symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal symbol stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1403. Move.

(Step S1403)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol.

  At this time, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a symbol that is lost), the process proceeds to step S1405, and the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1404.

(Step S1404)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “13” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the movable piece control process is executed in the normal game management process. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

(Step S1405)
If it is determined in step S1403 that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal game management process. As shown, “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  The movable piece control process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1501)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal diagram execution phase data is data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control process.

  At this time, if it is determined that the ordinary drawing execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the ordinary drawing execution phase data is “13”, a step is performed. The process moves to S1502.

(Step S1502)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the slide plate 26b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 26c is energized.

  If it is determined that the slide plate 26b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step S1505. If it is determined that the slide plate 26b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to step S1503. .

(Step S1503)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the gaming state at the time of starting the change of the normal symbol is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state.

(Step S1504)
Next, the main CPU 100a refers to the release control pattern table (FIG. 17), and determines the number of energizations (opens) as the energization control data (release data) of the start winning port solenoid 26c according to the gaming state confirmed in step S1503. Count) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Step S1505)
If it is determined in step S1502 that the movable piece operation control is being performed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step S1504 has elapsed.

  At this time, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1506.

(Step S1506)
Next, the main CPU 100a stops the operation of the slide plate 26b, that is, stops the energization of the start winning port solenoid 26c.

(Step S1507)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal game management process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 200a in the sub control board 200 will be described.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
The main process of the sub control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 600, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 200a, and the sub CPU 200a performs the following main processing.

(Step S2000)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 200c in response to power-on.

(Step S2100)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs variable effect random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating random numbers stored in the sub RAM 200c (random numbers for variation effect, random numbers for effect design determination, etc.). Thereafter, the process of step S2100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  The random effect random numbers are software random numbers generated in the sub-control board 200. This software random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 99) based on an interrupt signal that is periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
The timer interrupt process of the sub control board 200 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 in the sub control board 200, and a timer interrupt processing program is read and the sub control board is read. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S2200)
First, the sub CPU 200a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 200a to the stack area.

(Step S2300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200.

(Step S2400)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c. Details of this command analysis processing will be described later.

  When receiving a command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub control board 200 generates a command reception interrupt process of the sub control board 200 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S2400.

(Step S2500)
Next, the sub CPU 200a checks signals of the touch button detection switch 61a and the rotation operation detection switch 62a, and performs an effect input control process related to the effect operation device 60.

  Specifically, when there is an effect being executed, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the operation of the touch button 61 or the selector switch 62 can be accepted according to the progress state. Further, when a signal is input from the touch button detection switch 61a or the rotation operation detection switch 62a, the sub CPU 200a sends a command indicating that the effect operation device 60 has been operated to the image control board 400 or the lamp control board 500. Process to send.

(Step S2600)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500.

(Step S2700)
Next, the sub CPU 200a restores the information saved in step S2200 to the register of the sub CPU 200a.

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
The command analysis process of the sub control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S2401)
First, the sub CPU 200a 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 it is determined that there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 200a proceeds to step S2900, and if it is determined that there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 200a proceeds to step S2402.

(Step S2402)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.

  At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a demo designation command, the process proceeds to step S2404, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command. In that case, the process proceeds to step S2403.

(Step S2403)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a demonstration effect determination process for determining the content (effect mode) of the demonstration effect.

  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 400 and the lamp control board 500. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S2404)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a prefetch designation command.

  At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a prefetch designation command, the process proceeds to step S2406, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a prefetch designation command. In that case, the process moves to step S2800.

(Step S2800)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a prefetch effect setting process. Details of the prefetch effect setting process will be described later.

(Step S2405)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the prefetch designation command to determine the hold display mode of the hold display in the effect display device 40, and the hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode is transferred to the image control board 400 and the lamp control. A hold display mode determination process to be transmitted to the substrate 500 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 prefetch designation command corresponding to the first start winning opening 24, the storage areas that are vacant are sequentially searched from the first storage area in the first reserved storage area, and are vacant. When the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the storage area and the pre-read designation command corresponding to the second start winning opening 26, the first storage area is vacated in order from the fifth storage area. The stored display area is searched, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free storage area. As a result, the current number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) is displayed on the effect display device 40.

  Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, the prefetch designation command includes information related to the winning start winning opening and information related to the number of holds at the time of winning, and thus includes information related to prior determination, for example. Even when a command that is not received is transmitted, it is possible to trigger the setting of the hold display data in the hold display mode determination process. In other words, it can be made to function as a start winning opening designation command including at least only information indicating which start winning opening has been won and information relating to the number of holds at the time of winning.

  In the present embodiment, the pre-read designation command includes the information related to the start winning opening and the information related to the number of holds at the time of winning a prize. However, these pieces of information are generated as the start win designation command and read ahead. It may be transmitted separately from the specified command.

(Step S2406)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.

  At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S2408, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In that case, the process proceeds to step S2407.

(Step S2407)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 48 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 40 based on the content of the received symbol determination command.

  Specifically, by analyzing the symbol determination command, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of effect symbols 48 is determined according to the presence or absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area At the same time, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S2408)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.

  At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2410, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If so, the process moves to step S3000.

(Step S3000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a variation effect setting process for determining the content (effect mode) of the variation effect executed in the effect display device 40 or the like based on the received variation pattern designation command.

  Specifically, processing for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns is performed. Thereafter, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the effect agent device 41, the LED 60b (light source that causes the effect operation device 60 to emit light), and the like are controlled based on the effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 48 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here. Details of the variation effect pattern determination process will be described later.

(Step S2409)
Next, the sub CPU 200a 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 displays the information of the hold display data after the shift. A hold display mode update process to be transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500 is performed.

  Specifically, in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, and the fourth storage area of the first reserved storage area, the data in the display storage area and the start storage area in the respective storage areas are stored. Shift to the previous storage area.

  For example, the data in the second storage area is shifted to the first storage area, the data in the third storage area is shifted to the second storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area. Here, after shifting the data in the fourth storage area, blank data is set in the new fourth storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is cleared. The hold display data in the start storage area of the first storage area of the first hold storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, that is, the start storage area of the 0th storage area.

  As a result, the number of first hold (U1) and second hold (U2) after the shift is displayed on the effect display device 40.

(Step S2410)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.

  At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S2412, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In the case, the process proceeds to step S2411.

(Step S2411)
Next, the sub CPU 200a displays, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c, data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S2407 and stop instruction data for causing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in order to stop and display the effect symbol 48. The effect design stop process to set is performed.

(Step S3100)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a zone effect end process. Details of the zone effect end process will be described later.

(Step S2412)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.

  At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S2414, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If so, the process moves to step S2413.

(Step S2413)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area (gaming state setting process). As a result, the current gaming state can be recognized on the sub-control board 200 side.

(Step S2414)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.

  At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening command, the process proceeds to step S2416, and if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. Moves the process to step S2415.

(Step S2415)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs special game start effect determination processing for determining the content (effect mode) of the start effect of the big hit game or the small hit game.

  Specifically, the special game start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command and the effect symbol related to the jackpot or the jackpot (the effect symbol determined in the effect symbol determination process in step S2407), and the determined special game start effect is determined. In addition to setting the pattern in the effect pattern storage area and transmitting information on the determined special game start effect pattern to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, data based on the determined special game start effect pattern is transmitted to the sub-RAM 200c. Set to buffer.

(Step S2416)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round game start command.

  At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a round game start command, the process proceeds to step S2418, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a round game start command. If so, the process moves to step S2417.

(Step S2417)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs jackpot effect determination processing for determining the content of the effect (effect mode) during the jackpot game.

  Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the round game start 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 400 and the lamp control board. In order to transmit to 500, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 200c. Here, the jackpot effect pattern based on the round game start command includes, for example, an effect mode for each round game or an effect mode straddling a plurality of round games.

(Step S2418)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.

  At this time, when it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an ending command, the command analysis processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. Shifts the processing to step S2419.

(Step S2419)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs special game end effect determination processing for determining the content (effect mode) of the end effect of the big hit game or the small hit game.

  Specifically, a special game end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined special game end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined special game end effect pattern is stored in the image control board 400. In order to transmit to the lamp control board 500, data based on the determined special game end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

(Step S2900)
If none of the commands in steps S2402 to S2418 has been received (step S2401 = No), the sub CPU 200a executes a zone effect setting process. Details of the zone effect setting process will be described later.

  Next, the prefetch effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S2801)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the random effect random number value updated in step S2100.

(Step S2802)
Next, the sub CPU 200a confirms the prefetch designation command stored in the reception buffer and analyzes the command. Specifically, information on the fluctuation mode and information on the fluctuation pattern are analyzed. Based on the result analyzed here, the processing in step S2803 and subsequent steps is performed.

(Step S2803)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the flag (first condition established flag) is ON (= 1) in the first condition established flag storage area.

  At this time, if it is determined that the first condition establishment flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S2808. If it is determined that the first condition establishment flag is not ON, step S2804 is executed. Move processing to.

(Step S2804)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes pre-reading effect execution availability determination processing. In this pre-reading effect execution availability determination process, it is determined whether to execute the pre-reading effect based on the analysis result of step S2802. For example, if the received command is a prefetch B designation command, it is determined that the prefetch effect is executed with a predetermined probability. That is, in this step S2804, it is determined whether or not a prefetch effect is executed.

(Step S2805)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not execution of the pre-reading effect has been determined as a result of the determination in step S2804.

  At this time, if execution of the pre-reading effect is not determined, the pre-reading effect setting process is terminated, and if execution of the pre-reading effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S2806.

(Step S2806)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the aspect of the pre-reading effect based on the random value for variation effect acquired in step S2801 and the analysis result in step S2802.

  Specifically, one table is selected from the prefetch effect determination table (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 200b based on the analysis result of the prefetch designation command. This table is composed of a plurality of pre-reading effect patterns associated with each other within a random number range that can be taken by the random effect random values. The plurality of pre-reading effect patterns include an effect pattern (a so-called effect pattern for performing a continuous notice) that continuously causes effects of related contents over a plurality of fluctuating effects using a currently stored hold. Therefore, it is possible to determine one prefetch effect pattern by collating the table with the random effect random value acquired in step S2801.

(Step S2807)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a pre-reading effect execution command in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 200c in order to transmit the pre-reading effect pattern determined in step S2806 to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500. Thereby, the pre-reading effect setting process ends. When the prefetch effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the effect agent device 41, the LED 60b (effect operation) are transmitted based on the prefetch effect execution command. The light source that causes the device 60 to emit light is controlled.

(Step S2808)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores the storage in the storage area (if the storage area is the first storage area, the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, or the fourth storage area). , Information indicating zone lottery suspension (Zn) is stored. At this time, in the hold, the variation effect pattern (see FIGS. 43 (b1) and 43 (b2)) related to the hold is also stored based on the analysis result of step S2802.

(Step S2809)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates the value “Z _n ” of the zone lottery hold (Zn) to “Z _{n + 1} ”. Specifically, after the first condition satisfaction flag is turned on, “n” is changed to “n + 1” in the order in which Z ₁ , Z ₂ , Z ₃ ,. Will be updated. Then, the prefetch effect setting process ends.

  Next, the zone effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S2901)
First, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the lottery time has elapsed. The lottery time is set and measured in a variation effect setting process described later (see FIG. 40).

  At this time, if it is determined that the lottery time has not elapsed, the zone effect setting process is terminated, and if it is determined that the lottery time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2902.

(Step S2902)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not there is a zone lottery suspension (Zn). Specifically, it is determined whether or not information indicating zone lottery hold (Zn) is stored in the hold stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area.

  At this time, if it is determined that there is no zone lottery hold (Zn), the process proceeds to step S2910, and if it is determined that there is zone lottery hold (Zn), the process proceeds to step S2903.

(Step S2903)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a zone entry effect execution availability lottery. Specifically, for all the zone lottery holds (Zn), it is determined whether or not there is a variation effect pattern that satisfies the following conditions among the zone lottery holds (Zn). Specifically, determination is performed based on a determination table for determining whether or not to enter a zone entry effect as shown in FIGS. 43 (b1) and 43 (b2). That is, when the variation effect pattern of the content in which the reach effect and the pseudo continuous notice effect are performed is determined as the content of the variation effect, the execution of the zone entry effect is determined. In addition, when the fluctuating effect pattern is determined such that only the reach effect is performed without performing the pseudo-continuous notice effect as the content of the fluctuating effect, execution of the fake rush effect is determined. If the variation production pattern is determined so that neither the reach production nor the pseudo-continuous notice production is performed as the content of the variation production, the zone entry production execution availability lottery is not selected (the zone entry production is not executed). Is decided). In addition, as shown in FIG. 43 (b2), when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, when the variation effect pattern of the content in which only the reach effect is performed without performing the pseudo continuous notice effect is determined. Whether to execute the fake rushing effect or whether to win the zone rushing effect execution lottery is determined.

(Step S2904)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the zone entry effect has been executed as a result of the lottery in step S2903.

  At this time, if execution of the zone entry effect is not determined, the process proceeds to step S2907. If execution of the zone entry effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S2905.

(Step S2905)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a zone entry effect execution command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. When the zone entry effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the effect agent device 41, the LED 60b (effect operation) based on the zone entry effect execution command. The light source that causes the device 60 to emit light is controlled, and the zone entry effect is executed (see FIG. 45A).

(Step S2906)
Next, the sub CPU 200a turns on (= 1) the flag (zone effect executing flag) in the zone effect executing flag storage area. Based on the fact that the zone effect execution flag is ON, a zone effect to be described later is executed.

(Step S2907)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not a fake entry effect has been executed as a result of the lottery in step S2903.

  At this time, if execution of the fake rush effect is not determined, the process proceeds to step S2910. If execution of the fake rush effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S2908.

(Step S2908)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a fake rush effect execution command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. When the fake entry effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the effect agent device 41, and the LED 60b (effect operation) based on the fake entry effect execution command. The light source that causes the device 60 to emit light is controlled, and a fake rush effect is executed (see FIG. 46A).

  This fake rush production has the same contents as the zone rush production. 45 (a) and 46 (a), the display contents are different for the zone entry effect and the fake entry effect, but these display contents are selected for either the zone entry effect or the fake entry effect. It has become a thing. Therefore, when the zone entry effect or the fake entry effect is executed, it is impossible for the player to determine which is the entry. By doing in this way, the expectation to zone production can be improved.

(Step S2909)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes prefetch effect setting clear processing. In this pre-reading effect setting clear process, the execution of the zone entry effect or the fake rush effect is determined, so that the pre-reading effect that has already been performed (the effect based on the pre-reading effect execution command set in step S2807) is performed halfway. Process to end. Note that the pre-reading effect that has already been executed ends when the effect changes when the zone entry effect or the fake entry effect is executed.

(Step S2910)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the first condition satisfaction flag to OFF (= 0).

(Step S2911)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores information (zone final information) indicating that the zone production is finally suspended in the storage area in which the zone lottery suspension (Zn) won in the zone entry lottery is stored. Here, the storage area in which the zone final information is stored is shifted every time the hold is processed in the hold display mode update process in step S2409, and finally reaches the start storage area of the 0th storage area. Will be shifted. That is, the zone final information is also shifted as the storage area storing the zone final information is shifted.

(Step S2912)
Next, the sub CPU 200a clears (deletes) the information indicating the zone lottery hold (Zn) in the storage area in which the information indicating the zone lottery hold (Zn) is stored. However, at this time, in the step S2911, the newly stored zone final information is left as it is without being cleared.

  Next, the variation effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S3001)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the random effect random number value updated in step S2100.

(Step S3002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a confirms the variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer and analyzes the command. Based on the result analyzed here, the processing in step S3003 and subsequent steps is performed.

(Step S3003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the zone effect execution flag is ON (= 1).

  At this time, if it is determined that the zone effect execution flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S3005. If it is determined that the zone effect execution flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S3004. Move.

(Step S3004)
Next, the sub CPU 200a selects the normal variation effect determination table. This normal variation effect determination table is a table that is selected when the zone effect is not performed, and this table is composed of a normal first half variation effect determination table and a normal second half variation effect determination table described later. .

(Step S3005)
Next, in response to the variation pattern designation command analyzed in step S3002, the sub CPU 200a determines whether there is zone final information in the information shifted to the start storage area of the 0th storage area (see step S2409). Determine whether or not.

  At this time, if it is determined that there is no zone final information, the process proceeds to step S3007. If it is determined that there is zone final information, the process proceeds to step S3006.

(Step S3006)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a flag (zone final variation flag) in the zone final variation flag storage area to ON (= 1).

(Step S3007)
Next, the sub CPU 200a selects a zone variation effect determination table. This zone variation effect determination table is a table that is selected when a zone effect is performed, and this table includes a zone first half variation effect determination table and a zone second half variation effect determination table, which will be described later.

(Step S3008)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the first half based on the random effect random value acquired in step S3001, the analysis result in step S3002, and the table selected in either step S3004 or step S3007. The aspect of the fluctuation effect is determined.

  Specifically, when the normal variation effect determination table is selected in step S3004, based on the analysis result of the variation mode command included in the variation pattern designation command, a plurality of normal items stored in the sub-ROM 200b. One table is selected from the first half variation production determination table (not shown). This table is composed of a plurality of effect patterns that are associated with each other within a random number range that can be taken by the random effect random value. The plurality of production patterns are associated with production modes up to the establishment of reach. Therefore, it is possible to determine an effect pattern for the first half when the zone effect is not performed by collating the table with the random value for variation effect acquired in step S3001.

  If the zone variation effect determination table is selected in step S3007, a plurality of first zone variations stored in the sub-ROM 200b are stored based on the analysis result of the variation mode command included in the variation pattern designation command. One table is selected from an effect determination table (not shown). This table is composed of a plurality of effect patterns that are associated with each other within a random number range that can be taken by the random effect random value. The plurality of production patterns are associated with production modes up to the establishment of reach. In addition, the zone variation effect determination table is provided for each number of holdings. For example, there are a table for holding one table, a table for two, a table for three, a table for four, and the like. Is provided. Therefore, it is possible to determine one effect pattern for the first half when the zone effect is performed by collating the table selected according to the number of holdings with the random value for variable effect acquired in step S3001. .

(Step S3009)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the latter half based on the random number for variation effect acquired in step S3001, the analysis result in step S3002, and the table selected in either step S3004 or step S3007. The aspect of the fluctuation effect is determined.

  Specifically, when the normal variation effect determination table is selected in step S3004, based on the analysis result of the variation pattern command included in the variation pattern designation command, a plurality of normal items stored in the sub-ROM 200b. One table is selected from the second half variation effect determination table (not shown). This table is composed of a plurality of effect patterns that are associated with each other within a random number range that can be taken by the random effect random value. The plurality of production patterns are associated with production modes from the establishment of reach to the production symbol stop. Therefore, it is possible to determine one second-stage effect pattern when the zone effect is not performed by collating the table and the random effect random number obtained in step S3001.

  Further, when the zone variation effect determination table is selected in step S3007, a plurality of second half variations for the zone stored in the sub-ROM 200b based on the analysis result of the variation pattern command included in the variation pattern designation command. One table is selected from an effect determination table (not shown). This table is composed of a plurality of effect patterns that are associated with each other within a random number range that can be taken by the random effect random value. The plurality of production patterns are associated with production modes from the establishment of reach to the production symbol stop. Therefore, it is possible to determine an effect pattern for the second half when the zone effect is performed by collating the table with the random value for variation effect acquired in step S3001.

(Step S3010)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sends an effect execution command to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500 in order to transmit the effect pattern for the first half and the effect pattern for the second half determined in step S3008 and step S3009 to the sub RAM 200c. Set to send buffer. Thereby, the variation effect setting process is ended. When the effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11 and 12, the effect agent device 41, the LED 60b (the effect operation device 60) based on the effect execution command. Is controlled.

(Step S3050)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a first condition satisfaction determination process. Although details of the first condition satisfaction determination process will be described later, if it is determined in step S3050 that a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first condition satisfaction flag is turned ON.

(Step S3011)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the first condition satisfaction flag is turned ON as a result of the determination in step S3050.

  At this time, if the first condition establishment flag is not turned on, the variation effect setting process is terminated, and if the first condition establishment flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S3012.

(Step S3012)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a lottery time. The lottery time is determined in a first condition establishment determination process described later. The lottery time is stored in the lottery time storage area and is measured by the timer counter 200d.

(Step S3013)
Next, the sub CPU 200a starts the timer counter 200d and starts measuring the lottery time set in step S3012. Then, the variation effect setting process ends.

  Next, the first condition satisfaction determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S3051)
First, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the zone effect execution flag is ON (= 1).

  At this time, if the zone effect execution flag is set to ON, the first condition satisfaction determination process is terminated. If the zone effect execution flag is not set to ON, the process proceeds to step S3052.

(Step S3052)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the variation effect determined in step S3006 and step S3007 satisfies the first condition. Specifically, the determination is made based on the determination table for the first condition satisfaction determination process shown in FIG. In other words, if the result of the lottery win is a loss and the variation effect pattern of the content in which the reach effect is performed or the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed is determined as the content of the change effect, It is determined that one condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, it is determined that the first condition is not satisfied (the first condition is not satisfied).

  At this time, if it is determined that the first condition is not satisfied, the first condition establishment determination process is terminated, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3053.

(Step S3053)
Next, the sub CPU 200a turns on the first condition establishment flag.

(Step S3054)
Next, the sub CPU 200a calculates a time obtained by subtracting “2 seconds” from the required time (effect time) of the change effect, and determines this as the lottery time. Then, the first condition satisfaction determination process ends.

  Next, the zone effect end determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S3101)
First, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the zone final variation flag is set to ON (= 1).

  At this time, if the zone final variation flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S3103, and if the zone final variation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S3102.

(Step S3102)
Next, the sub CPU 200a turns off the zone effect execution flag and the zone final variation flag. As a result, the zone effect ends. Then, the zone effect end determination process ends.

(Step S3103)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the first condition establishment flag is ON.

  At this time, if the first condition establishment flag is not turned on, the zone effect end determination process is terminated, and if the first condition establishment flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S3104. .

(Step S3104)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the first condition satisfaction flag to OFF (= 0). As a result, when the first condition is satisfied but no new hold is stored after that, the fact that the first condition is satisfied is once cleared. Then, the zone effect end determination process ends.

  44 to 46 are diagrams illustrating a state in which the zone entry effect and the fake entry effect are executed. When one hold is processed (variable display related to this one hold is started), the effect display device 40 starts to display the effect symbols 48a to 48c as shown in FIG. 44 (a). Will be. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), after the predetermined time elapses, the effect symbol 48a and the effect symbol 48c are stopped and displayed, and then the effect symbol 48b is stopped and displayed, and all effect symbols are stopped and displayed.

  As described above, the zone entry effect execution availability lottery is performed immediately before all effect symbols 48 (48a, 48b, 48c) are stopped and displayed (2 seconds before the end time of the variable display). Therefore, in the state where only part of the effect symbol 48 (in this case, the effect symbol 48b) shown in FIG. 44 (b) is still fluctuating, the zone entry execution availability lottery is performed.

  When execution of the zone entry lottery is determined in the zone entry effect execution availability lottery, the zone entry effect shown in FIG. 45 (a) is executed, and then the zone effect is performed as shown in FIG. 45 (b). Will be. Specifically, when execution of the zone entry lottery is determined in the zone entry effect execution availability lottery, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), a message 401 "Intense heat zone entry!" Is displayed to indicate the zone entry. Then, as shown in FIG. 45B, a band-shaped message 402 indicating that the zone effect is being executed is continuously displayed (zone effect).

  In addition, when execution of the fake rush lottery is determined in the zone rush effect execution availability lottery, the fake rush effect shown in FIG. 46 (a) is executed, and then the normal effect is performed as shown in FIG. 46 (b). Will be done. Specifically, when execution of the zone entry lottery is determined in the zone entry effect execution availability lottery, as shown in FIG. 46A, a message 411 “chance zone entry !?” is displayed to suggest zone entry. (Fake rush effect) After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the zone effect is not executed and the normal effect similar to FIG. 44 (a) is executed. As a result, the player can determine that the fake entry effect has been executed in FIG. In this embodiment, the message 401 in FIG. 45 (a) is different from the message 411 in FIG. 46 (a). However, the same message may be displayed, and the contents (background and message are displayed). The speech balloons etc.) may be the same.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the timing when the zone entry effect and the fake entry effect are executed. As described above, the zone entry effect execution availability lottery is performed 2 seconds before the end of the change. As shown in FIG. 47 (a), when the execution of the zone entry effect is determined, the zone entry effect is executed one second before the end of the change. Furthermore, in this case, the zone effect is executed from the next change after the end of the change.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), when execution of the fake entry effect is determined in the zone entry effect execution availability lottery, the fake entry effect is executed one second before the end of the change. In this case, the normal effect is executed without executing the zone effect from the next change after the end of the change.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the zone effect is executed in a state in which the hold for which the lottery of the zone effect (continuous effect, continuous effect) to be performed across a plurality of holds can be accumulated as much as possible. Since the lottery of whether or not is performed, the rush rate (occurrence rate) of the zone effect can be raised. This makes it possible to give the player an appropriate opportunity to enter the zone effect. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently exhibit the effect of providing the zone effect.

  Also, if it is a conventional pachinko machine, there is a specific variation effect (an effect in which a pseudo-continuous notice effect was performed but ended without losing, an effect that ended up with reach but ended with losing) If done, after the end of this particular variation, the player was simply discouraged that the jackpot lottery result was a loss.

  However, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to maintain the expectation over a plurality of variation effects, in particular, a content that invites the expectation of winning a new jackpot just before the end of the specific variation effect. It is possible to create a possibility of producing an effect (zone effect). Therefore, even if the player performs the specific variation effect and the specific variation effect is lost, the player can face the subsequent variation effect with a further expectation. it can.

(References to other embodiments)
The above embodiment is one form of the pachinko machine P of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the described embodiment, and does not depart from the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. It can be changed into various forms.

(Modification)
FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining the zone effect setting process in the modification of the embodiment. The processing unique to this modification will be described with step S2950-1. The same contents as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  First, when it is determined in step S2901 that the lottery time has not elapsed, the sub CPU 200a shifts the processing to step S2950-1.

(Step S2950-1)
Then, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the number of holds has reached the upper limit value.

  At this time, if it is determined that the hold number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S2903. If it is determined that the hold number has not reached the upper limit value, the zone effect setting process is performed. Exit.

  As described above, according to the present modification, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects according to the embodiment. That is, in this modification, when the number of holds reaches the upper limit before the lottery time elapses, the zone entry effect execution availability lottery is executed. This makes it possible to create a time margin before the zone entry effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to devote sufficient time to processing the data relating to the zone entry effect and the zone effect, for example, preparation of the effect image for the zone entry effect, interruption processing of the pre-reading effect already executed, and the like. .

  The main control board 100 in the above embodiment corresponds to an example of the determination information acquisition means, special game determination means, hold storage means, and prior determination means of the present invention, and the sub control board 200 corresponds to the specific time measurement of the present invention. It corresponds to an example of a means, a specific time passage determination means, a hold storage means, a prior determination means, a condition establishment determination means, and a continuous effect execution means.

  Further, the first special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31 in the above embodiment correspond to an example of the determination result display means of the present invention, and the effect display device 40 corresponds to an example of the effect means of the present invention. Applicable.

P Pachinko machine 7 Handle 7a Touch sensor 7b Firing volume 7c Solenoid for firing 8 Lower plate 8a Ball extraction lever 8b Ball extraction hole 11 Upper speaker 12 Lower speaker 14 Game board 15 Game area 16a Guide rail 16b Game ball regulation rail 17 Game nail 18 Left-handed region 19 Right-handed region 20 General winning port 20a General winning port detection switch 22 Gate 22a Gate detection switch 24 First starting winning port 24a First starting winning port detection switch 26 Second starting winning port 26a Second starting winning port detection Switch 26b Slide plate 26c Start winning port opening / closing solenoid 27 Attacker device 27a Cover member 27c Large winning port opening / closing solenoid 28 Large winning port 28a Large winning port detection switch 29 Out port 30 First special symbol display device 31 Second special symbol display device 3 2 Normal symbol display device 33 1st special symbol hold indicator 34 2nd special symbol hold indicator 35 Normal symbol hold indicator 40 Production display device 41 Production actor device 42 1st reservation display area 42a-42d display area 44 2nd Holding display area 44a to 44d Display area 48 (48a, 48b, 48c) Production design 49 Image 50 Stage 52 Groove 60 Production operation device 60b LED
61 Touch Button 61a Touch Button Detection Switch 62 Selector Switch 62a Rotation Operation Detection Switch 100 Main Control Board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM
200d timer counter 300 payout / launch control board 300a payout CPU
300b payout ROM
300c payout RAM
301 Dispensing motor 302 Dispensing ball counting switch 303 Door opening switch 304 Lower pan full detection switch 308 Game information output terminal board 400 Image control board 500 Lamp control board 600 Power board 601 Power plug 700 Hall computer

Claims (3)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A starting area provided in the gaming area, into which a gaming ball can enter;
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information by entering a game ball into the starting area;
Based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game that gives a game profit advantageous to the player;
When the determination by the special game determination means is performed, a determination result display means for displaying the result of the determination after a predetermined time has elapsed;
When the determination by the special game determination means is performed and the game ball enters the start area before the predetermined time has elapsed, the determination result display means displays the determination result. Hold storage means for storing determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means as hold;
With
The determination result display means includes
When the result of determination by the special game determination means is a specific result that satisfies a specific condition, the specific result is displayed after the first time has elapsed,
When the determination by the special game determination means is performed and the result of this determination is the specific result, it is less than the first time until the specific result is displayed on the determination result display means, and the first Specific time measuring means for measuring a specific time until just before 1 hour elapses;
Specific time passage determination means for determining whether or not the time measured by the specific time measurement means has reached the specific time;
Based on the hold stored in the hold storage means, prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied;
When it is determined by the specific time elapse determination means that the specific time has elapsed, the specific hold that is stored in the hold storage means and determined to satisfy the predetermined condition by the prior determination means is Condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not there is,
When the condition establishment determining means determines that there is the specific hold, the effect is executed by the effect means before the specific hold is determined by the special game determining means, and the specific hold Is stored in the holding storage means before and the predetermined suggestion continues using a plurality of the holdings among the holdings determined by the special game determination means before the specific holding. Continuation effect execution means for executing the predetermined suggestion continuation effect to be performed;
A gaming machine characterized by further comprising: The continuous production execution means is
When it is determined by the condition establishment determination means that the specific hold is present, the specific result is before the first time displayed on the determination result display means and after the specific time has elapsed. 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein a notice introduction effect indicating a possibility that the predetermined suggestion continuation effect is executed is executed, and the predetermined suggestion continuation effect is executed after the notice introduction effect is executed. Machine. The holding storage means
It is possible to store the hold up to a predetermined number, and
The condition establishment determining means includes
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether or not there is the specific hold on condition that the predetermined number of holds is stored in the hold storage unit.