JP6182376B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a lottery drawing when a game ball enters a start opening.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in game machines, jackpot lotteries are performed on a liquid crystal display or the like using so-called decorative symbols. Specifically, the decorative symbols are variably displayed at the start of the jackpot lottery, and the speed of the decorative symbols that are variably displayed (the speed at which the variability display is switched) gradually decreases as the predetermined time elapses. Finally, stop display is performed (see Patent Document 1).

  Then, based on the result of the jackpot lottery, the display is stopped in a state where the same type of decorative symbols are aligned, or is stopped and displayed in a state where the same type of decorative symbols are not aligned.

JP 2008-246019 A

By the way, in the conventional gaming machines including the above-described gaming machines, the speed of the variable display is reduced immediately before the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, so what kind of decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed becomes, It can be discriminated from the variation display of the decorative symbol. In this way, in the flow from the decorative display variation display to the stop display in the conventional gaming machine, the player can grasp which type of the decorative design is to be stopped display, so it is not yet interesting. Met.
Under such circumstances, there is a demand for a gaming machine that can exhibit unexpectedness in the decorative symbol variation display and stop display.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of exhibiting unexpectedness in the decorative symbol variation display and stop display.

  The invention according to claim 1 acquires special information when a predetermined start condition is established, and determines whether or not the acquired special information is special determination information for executing a special game advantageous to a player. A determination means for performing the game, a special game control means for executing the special game based on the special determination information when the determination result by the determination means is determined to be the special determination information, and the determination means A display means for displaying a determination result, and an effect control means for controlling an identification symbol effect for displaying a combination of a plurality of identification symbols as the determination result in the display means, wherein the plurality of identification symbols include: An object associated with each identification symbol is provided, and the presentation control means views a plurality of objects in a virtual space as the identification symbol presentation. An overview effect mode for capturing, an individual effect effect mode that captures one object as a viewpoint among a plurality of objects captured in the overall effect mode, and a viewpoint for one object captured in the individual effect mode When the viewpoint is fixed to one object by the viewpoint fixing effect mode to be fixed and the viewpoint fixing effect mode, the one object is changed to an identification symbol associated with the one object, and a predetermined display A series of presentation modes configured to be displayed in a region are controlled.

  The change to the identification symbol associated with the object may be any form that allows recognition as an identification symbol by adding numbers or characters to the object.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the display means is provided with a plurality of the predetermined display areas, and the identification is changed from one object in the definite effect mode in all of the predetermined display areas. The determination result is displayed by displaying a symbol.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the unexpectedness can be exhibited in the change display and stop display of a decoration symbol.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows a big hit end time setting data table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table for long hits, the open mode determination table for short hits, and the open mode determination table for small hits. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for normal game states (for low probability game states). It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for high probability gaming states. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for the specific game periods (for low probability game states) after a small hit. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example 1 (1) of the fluctuation production | presentation pattern displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example 1 (2) of the change production pattern displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example 1 (3) of the fluctuation production pattern displayed on a production display device. It is a figure which shows the example 2 (1) of the fluctuation production | presentation pattern displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example 2 (2) of the fluctuation production | presentation pattern displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example 2 (3) of the fluctuation production | presentation pattern displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example 2 (4) of the fluctuation production | presentation pattern displayed on an effect display apparatus.

The first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means of the gaming machine.
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (FIG. 1). (See FIG. 2). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls flow down is formed. The game board 2 is made of a transparent plate such as reinforced plastic or polycarbonate. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation and a cross key 39 for inputting a predetermined selection operation by the player are provided.

  Further, when the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 3) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. The energization of the firing solenoid 4a (see FIG. 3) is permitted. Further, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3b (see FIG. 3) composed of a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle 3 is also rotated, and the firing volume 3b is turned into the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 3). (3) is varied.

  The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a, which is a rotary solenoid, based on the voltage varied by the launch volume 3b. When the firing solenoid 4a is energized, the launch member directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a rotates, and the game ball stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail is launched by the launch member, and the game ball is launched. Will be.

  When the game ball launched as described above rises between the launch rails between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning awards 12 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 12a (see FIG. 3). When this general winning opening detecting switch 12a detects the winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10) Game balls).

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass.
The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the “normal symbol of the normal symbol” will be described later. "Lottery" is performed.

  In addition, the game area 6 includes a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area in which a game ball can enter, a first grand prize port 16 in which a game ball can enter, and a second grand prize. A mouth 17 is provided.

  The second start port 15 is composed of an opening formed in the game board 2. A lower part of the second starting port 15 has a second starting port opening / closing door 15b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate side, and the second starting port opening / closing door 15b protrudes from the game board surface. The movement control is performed in one mode (open state) and in a second mode (closed state) buried in the game board surface.

  When the second start port opening / closing door 15b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second start port 15, and the game ball can enter the second start port 15.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball. The second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch 15a (see FIG. 3) that detects the entry of a game ball. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. Is called. Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  The first big prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening movable piece 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first big prize opening movable piece 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening movable piece 16b puts the game ball in the first big prize opening 16. It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first big prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a (see FIG. 3). When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, it is set in advance. Prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  The second grand prize opening 17 has a second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b. Normally, the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is maintained in a closed state so that a game ball can be entered. It is impossible. On the other hand, when the second prize winning opening / closing door 17b is opened, the game ball can enter the second prize winning opening 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a (see FIG. 3). When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, it is set in advance. Award balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, at the bottom of the game area 6, the player does not enter any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 17. An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game balls.

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. An effect display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 7, and an effect drive device 33 is provided above the effect display device 31.

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

More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.
The effect display device 31 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of the display means of the present invention.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect drive device 33 performs, for example, an operation of moving an accessory downward and appearing on the front surface of the game board 2. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

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

  The effect button 35 can be used to input a player's operation instruction. For example, the effect button 35 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 35 is displayed on the effect display device 31. It is like that. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a (see FIG. 3), and this effect button detection switch 35a detects an input of an operation instruction from the player. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the input of the operation instruction, the gaming machine 1 executes a further effect based on the detection result.

  The cross key 39 can input a player's operation and selection instructions. The cross key 39 has an up cursor key 39A, a down cursor key 39B, a left cursor key 39C, and a right cursor key 39D, and each moves the operation instruction position displayed on the effect display device 31 in the vertical and horizontal directions. It is.

  Like the effect button 35, the up cursor key 39A, the down cursor key 39B, the left cursor key 39C, and the right cursor key 39D are respectively provided with cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, and 39d (see FIG. 3). The player's operation and selection instruction input are detected.

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal symbol A hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is a variable display device that displays a result (lottery etc.) of a lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14. The second special symbol display device 21 is a variable display device that displays a result (lottery etc.) of a lottery of the second special symbol performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15.

  One or more special symbols are preset in the lottery result of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed in the first special symbol display device 20, It is displayed on the second special symbol display device 21 in a stopped state. That is, the special symbol stop display in the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 each have, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and when winning a jackpot, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is lit, which is a loss. In this case, a specific LED corresponding to the loss is turned on. In this way, external symbols such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. This jackpot lottery result is not displayed immediately as described above, but a special symbol is displayed in a blinking manner and the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. The stop is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means the right to execute a big hit game in the big win lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. Say that you have won. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed.

  In other words, the “big hit game” is that a game ball enters the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17 and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning ball. It is a game that can earn. This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is a variable display device that displays a normal symbol lottery result that is triggered by the passing of a game ball through the normal symbol gate 13. A normal symbol is set as the result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display device 22 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 is a notification of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 22 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, the appearances such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 22 are lit constitute a normal symbol. Before the normal symbol stops, the appearance changes. indicate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display. In addition, as will be described in detail later, when winning is won by this normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is stopped as described above, and then the second start port 15 is displayed for a predetermined time. It is controlled in two aspects.

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

  In addition, during the special symbol variation display or during a special game, which will be described later, a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, and the special symbol variation display is immediately performed, and the special symbol lottery is performed. This result is not always notified. For example, a special symbol change display (definite notification of a special symbol lottery result) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the first start port 14 and the second start port 15. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the first start port 14 and the second start port 15.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 23 corresponds to the first start port 14, and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 corresponds to the second start port 15, and the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23 On each of the 2 special symbol hold indicators 24, the current hold numbers (U1, U2) are displayed in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol reservation display 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1), and the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and can rotate like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, FIG. 3 shows an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1, and the control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and opens and closes the first special symbol display device 20 and the second big prize opening. The game is controlled by driving the solenoid 17c and the like.

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

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

  Further, the payout control board 130, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the second start opening / closing door 15b of the second start opening 15, and the first big winning opening movable piece 16b are operated to the output port for main control. A first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, Normal symbol display device 22 for displaying normal symbols, first special symbol hold indicator 23 and second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for special symbols, normal symbol hold for displaying the number of reserved balls for normal symbols A display 25 and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control board 110 through the main control output port.

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

  In the main CPU 110a, it is possible to perform a jackpot lottery on the holding ball before the lottery processing on the holding ball and pre-acquire (pre-read) the lottery result. The image is sent to the image control board 150 via the effect control board 120.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program, data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 5), a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery (see FIG. 5), and a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol (see FIG. 6). A variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the main ROM 110b.

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

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

For example, in the main RAM 110c, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol hold storage area, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, the first special hold Design random number value storage area, second special symbol random number value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of winning games (C) storage area, game state storage area (high (Probable game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high-probability game count (X) counter, short-time count (J) counter, stop symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer Various storage areas such as a counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.
Note that the main control board 110 and the main CPU 110a in this embodiment correspond to an example of a determination unit and a special game control unit of the present invention.

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

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

  The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, and a timer. The program is read to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the change pattern designation command indicating the change pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received change pattern designation command, produces the effect display device 31, and the sound. Data for causing the output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Through the above process, the sub CPU 120a performs display control of the effect image displayed by the effect display device 31. In particular, the sub CPU 120 a performs display control of the effect image displayed by the effect display device 31 based on an input operation to the effect button 35.

  The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.

  For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been.

  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. It has been.

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.
The effect control board 120 and the sub CPU 120a in this embodiment correspond to an example of the effect control means of the present invention.

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

  Also, the payout control board 130 is connected to a payout ball count detection switch 132 and a door opening switch 133 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out to the input side, and a predetermined amount from the storage portion of the game ball to the output side. A payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a number of game balls is connected.

  The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133 and the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the corresponding data Is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, the payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to perform the predetermined processing. Pay out the game balls. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the production control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the production display device 31 and the audio output device 32 are connected to the output side thereof. The image control board 150 performs image display control in the effect display device 31 and sound output control in the sound output device 32 based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Details of the image control board 150 will be described later.

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

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

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal permitting the energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160. The launch control board 160 is configured not to launch a game ball into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

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

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

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray one by one toward a launching member directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a.

  An RTC (real time clock) 180 measures time, and an image control board 150 is connected to the output side thereof. Further, the RTC 180 has a battery (not shown), and even when the power supply voltage cannot be supplied from the power supply board 170, the time keeping is continued, and the time keeping is continued from the factory shipment. To do. The RTC 180 is not limited to a battery, and may be supplied with a power supply voltage by another backup power source. Further, this backup power supply can use a backup power supply provided on the power supply board 170.

  The RTC 180 stores the time in the time storage area in the form of predetermined time information, and rewrites the time information in this time storage area for each unit update time. Specifically, the RTC 180 generates 1 second as a unit update time by an RTC-specific clock generator different from the clock generator provided in the gaming machine 1, and updates time information every second. Yes. Furthermore, the RTC 180 has time information such as “year”, “month”, “day”, “hour”, “minute”, “second”, and each time information includes 8 bits in the time storage area. Assigned and stored in their respective formats.

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

FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are diagrams illustrating a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot. FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 4B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. In the tables of FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table is composed of a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state to select the low-probability random-number determination table or the high-probability random-number determination table. Based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for determining the special symbol, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.

For example, according to the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 4A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “317” are determined to be big hits. . On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”, “277” , “317”, “337”, “367”, “397”, “427”, “457”, “487”, “517”, “547”, “577” 20 special symbol determination random numbers Is determined to be a big hit. Further, regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, the special symbol determination random number values are “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”. If it is a random number value for symbol determination, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1 / 299.5, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is 10 times. It is 1 / 29.95. In addition, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 for both low and high probabilities.
Note that the jackpot in this embodiment corresponds to the special game of the present invention.

FIG. 4C is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined to be a win.
Specifically, the hit determination table is composed of a random time determination table in the non-short gaming state and a random number determination table in the short time gaming state, and refers to the gaming state, and in the non-short gaming state random number determination table or in the short time gaming state A random number determination table is selected, and based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for winning determination, it is determined whether it is “winning” or “lost”.
For example, according to the non-time-short game state random number determination table shown in FIG. 4C, it is determined that one hit determination random number value “0” is a hit. On the other hand, according to the short game state random number determination table at this time, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” are determined to be winning. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the winning determination random value is 0 to 10, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the non-short game state is 1/11, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the short time gaming state is 10 times. It is 10/11.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 5A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 5B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit, FIG. Is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing. More specifically, the symbol determination table is also configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

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

  As will be described later, the game state after the jackpot (see FIG. 6) and jackpot mode (see FIG. 7) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), so the type of special symbol is a jackpot It can be said that the game state after the end and the jackpot mode are determined.

FIG. 6 is a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the game status at the time of the jackpot winning stored in the game state buffer, the high probability game flag setting and the number of high probability games are determined based on the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. Setting of (X), setting of a short time game flag, and setting of the number of short time games (J) are performed.
It should be noted that “00H” in the gaming state buffer indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big win indicates gaming state information in which neither the short-time gaming flag nor the high probability gaming flag is set, and “01H” indicates that the short-time gaming flag is set. Although the high probability game flag is not set, the game state information is set. “02H” is the game state information in which the short-time game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set. "" Indicates game state information in which both the short-time game flag and the high probability game flag are set.

  The features of the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6 are as follows. In the first special symbol display device 20, the first special symbol 2 (stop symbol data 02, corresponding to the short symbol), the first special symbol 3 ( When the stop symbol data 03 (corresponding to short winning) is determined, the setting of the short-time game flag and the number of short-time games are varied based on the winning game state stored in the game state buffer.

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the game is in a low probability gaming state and does not set the short-time gaming flag (in the case of the stop symbol data “02” and the game state buffer “00H”, or the stop symbol) In the case of data “03” and game state buffer “00H”), a specific game period is set after the jackpot is over. In this specific game period, a specific effect is performed by a predetermined number of times (T) according to the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state (see FIG. 12). For the number of times of the specific game period (number of times of specific period (T)), a predetermined numerical value is associated with the stop symbol data. For example, when the stop symbol data is “02” and the game state buffer is “00H”, “100” is set as the number of specific periods (T). If the symbol data is “03” and the game state buffer is “00H”, “10000” is set as the number of specific periods (T).

  Moreover, in the specific game period after the end of the small hit, in order to perform a specific effect, the number of specific periods is set so that a dedicated variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) is determined. Specifically, when the game state buffer is 00H, that is, when a small win is won in the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, until the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times after the small hit is completed. The number of specific periods (T) is set to 50 so that the specific game period is reached. During this specific game period (when the number of specific periods (T)> 0), as will be described later, the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period (low probability gaming state) after the small hit shown in FIG. 11 is determined. In other than the specific gaming period (when the number of specific periods (T) = 0), the variation pattern determination table of the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 9 or the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table is determined.

FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the first grand prize winning port 16 and the second grand prize winning port 17. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the table of FIG. 7 determines the number of round games to be played in the jackpot game and the opening mode table of the big prize winning openings 16 and 17.
In addition, in this embodiment, although the table determined by the 1st special symbol display apparatus 20 and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 21 differs, this is only an example and the special symbol display apparatuses 20 and 21 are different. What kind of table is to be determined may be set as appropriate.

FIG. 8 is an opening mode determination table showing the details of the opening mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (a) is the opening mode determination table for long wins, and FIG. 8 (b) is the short hits. FIG. 8 (c) is a small hit use release mode determination table.
Specifically, the number of round games (R), the special winning opening to be opened, the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

Here, the short hit release mode determination table in FIG. 8B and the small hit release mode determination table in FIG. 8C are different in the number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). However, the actual number of opening / closing operations of the first big prize opening movable piece 16b is the same (15 times), and the opening time (0.052 seconds) and the closing time (2.000 seconds) are also the same. The player cannot distinguish whether it is a small hit or short hit from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a small hit or a short win can be provided. However, it is not limited to setting exactly the same opening time and closing time, and any difference that cannot determine whether the player has a small hit or short hit is acceptable.
In addition, since the opening time of “short hit” or “small hit” (0.052 seconds) is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) when one game ball is fired as described above, Even if the winning opening movable piece 16b is opened, it is difficult to win the first big winning opening 16, and the opening mode of “short hit” or “small hit” can be said to be “unfavorable opening mode”. On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”.

9 to 11 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. FIG. 9 shows a normal gaming state (referred to mainly for a normal gaming state (for a low probability gaming state)). FIG. 10 is a variation pattern determination table for a high-probability gaming state that is mainly referred to during a high-probability gaming state, and FIG. It is a variation pattern determination table for a specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) after a small hit referred to in the gaming period. Note that the specific game period after the end of the jackpot is determined only when the low-hit gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot as described in the explanation of the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. Is not.
In this embodiment, the “specific game period after the end of the small hit” is a variation pattern determination table (FIG. 5) that can determine the same effect as the high probability game state in order to have an expectation that the state is a high probability game state. 11) refers to the game period referred to.

Specifically, according to the variation pattern determination table, the type of special symbol display device, special symbol judgment random number value (winning winning or defeating), jackpot symbol random number value (jackpot symbol), presence or absence of short-time gaming state, special symbol The variation pattern is determined based on the number of holds, the reach determination random value, and the variation pattern random value. The variation pattern is determined at the start of variation of the special symbol, and a variation pattern designation command is generated based on the determined variation pattern. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 in the output control process.
In addition, since it is configured to always reach when a big hit or a small hit, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random value for a big hit or a small hit.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “E6H” as the MODE, the variation pattern determined at the start of variation of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 when the game ball enters the first start port 14. When the MODE is “E7H”, when a game ball enters the second start port 15 and the variation of the special symbol on the second special symbol display device 21 is started. Indicates that the command is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern. Then, DATA of the variation pattern designation command indicates a specific variation pattern number. That is, the variation pattern designation command is also information indicating the variation pattern.

  Further, even if the same random number value or the like is referred to in the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 9 and the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. , Different variation patterns are determined. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between a variation pattern determined for a high probability gaming state and a variation pattern determined for a low probability gaming state depending on the type of variation pattern.

  Similarly, the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 9 and the variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) after the small hit shown in FIG. Then, even if the same random number value or the like is referred to, different variation patterns are determined. Therefore, according to the type of the variation pattern, it is possible to distinguish whether it is a normal gaming state or a specific gaming period after a small hit. In contrast, the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. 10 and the variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) after the small hit shown in FIG. The pattern can be determined. Therefore, it becomes impossible to distinguish between the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state depending on the type of the variation pattern.

  Furthermore, as a feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol is set to be short. . For example, in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, when the number of reserved balls is 2, if it is a short-time gaming state, it has a probability of 95% based on the reach determination random value. A fluctuation pattern 8 (shortening fluctuation) having a fluctuation time of 5000 ms is determined, but a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time exceeding 5000 ms is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

  Note that “reach” in the present embodiment means that after a part of the combination of effect symbols 36 informing that the transition to the special game is stopped and displayed, the remaining part of the effect symbols 36 continues to be variably displayed. Say what you do. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 36 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 36 for informing that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 36 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 36 are performing variable display.

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

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.
On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means that the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, and The gaming state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning the winning is set as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win 15 is a gaming state set to be longer than the “non-short game state”, which is 3.5 seconds. Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 10/11. Is set.
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. As a result, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can proceed with the game without substantially reducing the number of game balls.
It should be noted that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so as not to change in any of the “non-time saving gaming state” and the “time saving gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the second start port 15 and the normal symbol gate 13 for opening the second start port 15 are the right-handed region 6R (the region in the game region 6 on the right side of the effect display device 31). FIG. 1). Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game advantageously by hitting right so as to make the game ball enter the normal symbol gate 13. On the other hand, in the “non-short game state”, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15 even if the game ball enters the normal symbol gate 13. For this reason, the player performs an operation of causing the game ball to enter the left-handed area 6L (the area on the left side of the effect display device 31 in the game area 6; see FIG. 1) and aims at the first start port 14 However, the game can proceed advantageously.

In this embodiment, the “specific game period after the end of the small hit” is a variation pattern determination table (FIG. 5) that can determine the same effect as the high probability game state in order to have an expectation that the state is a high probability game state. 11) refers to the game period referred to.

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

In the present embodiment, “long win game” means the right to execute a long hit game in a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “long game”, the round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The total opening time of the second big prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the second big prize opening 17 during this period, One round game ends. In this “long game”, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 17, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. In other words, the “game per long” is a game that allows a player to acquire a large number of prize balls because a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 17 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. is there.

In the present embodiment, “short win game” means the right to execute a short win game in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “short win game”, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 16 is opened is performed 15 times in total. However, in each round game, the first grand prize opening 16 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the first grand prize opening 16, one round game is completed. However, since the opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 is extremely short as described above, there is almost no game ball entering, and even if a game ball enters, 1 to 2 in one round game The game ball is about to enter. Even in this “short win game”, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

In the present embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
Also in the “small win game”, the first big prize opening 16 is opened 15 times as in the above “short win game”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the first big winning opening 16 are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player determines whether the “small win game” or “short win game” Approximate to the extent impossible or difficult. However, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16, predetermined prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out in the same manner as described above.

In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”. Further, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.
In the main control board 110, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 110c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.
Also, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state after winning the jackpot and finishing the jackpot game as a result of the jackpot lottery.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. Then, after the jackpot ends, the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of jackpot symbol. In the case where “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as “high probability gaming state” or “short-time gaming state” is not changed after the “small hit gaming state” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” ends.

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

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

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

(Step S20)
Subsequent to step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the random number value for variation pattern and the random value for reach determination.

(Step S30)
Subsequent to step S20, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 110a saves information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

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

(Step S120)
In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by “1” to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

(Step S130)
In step S130, the main CPU 110a performs initial value random number update processing for updating the random number counter by adding +1 to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter. .

(Step S200)
In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a includes the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the gate detection switch 13a, the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, the first big winning opening detection switch 16a, and the second large winning opening. An input process for determining whether or not there is an input to each switch of the detection switch 17a is performed. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S300)
In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special power control process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S400)
In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a general-purpose normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the ordinary electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S500)
In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 110a checks whether or not a game ball has won the first grand prize opening 16, the second big prize opening 17, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, and the general winning opening 12. If there is a winning, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is sent to the payout control board 130.
More specifically, the general winning award winning ball counter, the large winning award winning ball counter, and the starting winning ball counter updated in FIG. 14 described later are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning award is issued. Transmit to the payout control board 130. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the transmitted payout number designation command and updated.

(Step S600)
In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs data creation processing of external information data, start port opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

(Step S700)
In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this processing, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in step S600. Further, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 20, 21 and the normal symbol display device 22, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S600 is performed. Do. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c is also performed.

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

  The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG.

(Step S210)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 12. When the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the main CPU 110a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

(Step S220)
In step S220, the main CPU 110a has input detection signals from the big prize opening detection switches 16a and 17a, that is, whether the game ball has won any of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17. Determine whether or not. When the main CPU 110a receives detection signals from the big prize opening detection switches 16a and 17a, the main CPU 110a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball and also updates the big prize mouth 16 , 17 is added to the counter in the large winning opening entrance counter (C) storage area for counting the game balls won.

(Step S230)
In step S230, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 14 and determines the big hit. Predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S240)
In step S240, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 15. When the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a, the main CPU 110a updates the start port prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the second special symbol holding number. (U2) If the data set in the storage area is less than 4, add “1” to the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, The random number value for small hits and the random number for reach determination are extracted, and the extracted random number is stored in the second special symbol storage area.
That is, when compared with the first start port detection switch input process of FIG. 17 described later, the same process is performed although the area for storing data is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S250)
In step S250, the main CPU 110a determines whether the gate detection switch 13a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. Further, when the gate detection switch 13a receives a signal, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, or a random number for winning determination is extracted. The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

  The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S230-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a.
At this time, when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is not input, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated and the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is input. In step S230-2, the process proceeds.

(Step S230-2)
In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

(Step S230-3)
In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a 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 port detection switch input process is terminated, and the first special symbol hold count is (U1) If it is determined that the data set in the storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4.

(Step S230-4)
In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

(Step S230-5)
In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a extracts a special symbol determination random value, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the free memory. The random number for special symbol determination extracted in the section is stored.

(Step S230-6)
In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a extracts a jackpot symbol random number value, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and vacant storage unit The random number value for the jackpot symbol extracted in is stored.

(Step S230-7)
In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a extracts the random numbers for the small bonus symbols, searches for the vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the vacant memory. The random number value for the small hit symbol extracted in the part is stored.

(Step S230-8)
In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a extracts the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination as the random number value for presentation, and the memory is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value are stored in an empty storage unit.

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

(Step S230-9)
In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a generates a start prize designation command (first start prize designation command) from the random number values obtained in steps S230-5 to S230-8, and transmits the effect transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set in the storage area. At this time, in order to update the first reserved number displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23, special symbol hold display data indicating the reserved number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.
As described above, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and there is an empty 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 in the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not extracted (stored) and the first start port detection switch input process Ends. However, even when there is no space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, a prize ball will be paid out for a game ball entering the first start port 14.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the second start port detection switch input process is omitted, but the first start port detection switch is also applied when a signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. Processing similar to the input processing is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

(Step S301) (Step S302)
First, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special electricity processing data value (step S301), and refers to the branch address from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302.

(Step S310)
In the above step S302, if the special figure special electricity processing data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

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

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

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

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

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

  The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S310-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed.
At this time, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0). ), The process proceeds to step S310-2.

(Step S310-2)
In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.
At this time, if it is determined that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is “ If it is determined that the value is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3.

(Step S310-3)
In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it.

(Step S310-4)
In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.
At this time, if it is determined that the first special symbol reservation count (U1) storage area is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S319-1, and the first special symbol reservation count (U1) storage area is “ If it is determined that the value is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S310-5.

(Step S310-5)
In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores the result.

(Step S310-6)
In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. Do. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. Thereby, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.
In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. In order, the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S311)
In step S311, the main CPU 110a stores the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value) written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the design random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S312)
In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern selection process.
The variation pattern selection process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the special symbol hold number (U), the acquired reach determination The variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for variation and the random number value for variation pattern.

(Step S313)
In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S314)
In step S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S315)
In step S315, the main CPU 110a starts the variable display of the special symbols on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold, the first special symbol display device 20 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold, the second special symbol display device 21 blinks.

(Step S316)
In step S316, when the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110 (see FIG. 13).

(Step S317)
In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

(Step S318)
In step S318, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

(Step S319-1)
In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a 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 110a ends the special symbol memory determination process. If it is determined that 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, step S319-2 Move processing to.

(Step S319-2)
In step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets 01H to the demo determination flag so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

(Step S319-3)
In step S319-3, the main CPU 110a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

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

(Step S311-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state.
At this time, if the high probability game flag is ON, that is, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the process proceeds to step S311-2, and the high probability gaming flag is turned ON. If not, that is, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not a high-probability gaming state (a low-probability gaming state), the process proceeds to step S311-3.

(Step S311-2)
In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a selects a “high probability random number determination table”.

(Step S311-3)
In step S <b> 311-3, the main CPU 110 a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

(Step S311-4)
In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6 (see FIG. 17) in the above step. The determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or the “low probability random number determination table” selected in S311-2 or step S311-3.
More specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. 4B. Then, based on the special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”.

(Step S311-5)
In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-4.
At this time, if it is not determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-9, and if it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-6.

(Step S311-6)
In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type ( Stop symbol data) is determined, and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 5A). ), When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device (see FIG. 5A). ), Stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.
Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 20 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 21 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 in the game process. Further, in the special game end process of FIG. 23, the game state and the specific game period after the jackpot end are set, and further, the specific game period after the end of the jackpot is set.

(Step S311-7)
In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

(Step S311-8)
In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a determines the game state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and the game state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.
In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

(Step S311-9)
In step S <b> 311-9, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit.
At this time, if it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-12, and if it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-10.

(Step S311-10)
In step S 311-10, the main CPU 110 a determines the small symbol number for the small symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S 310-6 and determines the type of the special symbol. And a small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5B, stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop symbol data is used as the stop symbol. Set in the data storage area. In the present embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” have the same contents of the small hit game, but are stopped at the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. The special symbol displayed is different. In the present embodiment, for “small hit A” and “small hit B”, the specified number of times (T) to be given is 50.

(Step S311-11)
In step S3111-11, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and transmits an effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

(Step S311-12)
In step S311-12, the main CPU 110a determines a special symbol for losing with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5 (c), and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S311-13)
In step S311-13, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

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

(Step S320-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 (see FIG. 17) has elapsed (whether special symbol time counter = 0).
As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated, and when it is determined that the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S320-2.

(Step S320-2)
In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a corresponds to the special symbol set in steps S311-7, S311-11, and S311-13 in the routine processing (big hit determination processing) before the special symbol variation processing. The display is stopped on the display devices 20 and 21. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

(Step S320-3)
In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S320-4)
In step S320-4, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

(Step S320-5)
In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 20, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

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

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (whether special symbol time counter = 0).
As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), the special symbol stop process is terminated, and it is determined that the special symbol time counter = 0. In step S330-2, the process proceeds.

(Step S330-2)
In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state.
At this time, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4, and if it is determined that the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area. Shifts the processing to step S330-3.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-3 that the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game end determination processing. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (J) stored in the short-time game count (J) storage area and stored as a new remaining variation count (J), and the stored short-time game count (J) ) Is “0”, and if the number of short-time games (J) = 0, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area is cleared (OFF). If it is determined that the number of short-time games (J) is not 0, the main CPU 110a executes the process of step S330-3 while the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area remains ON. To do.

(Step S330-4)
When it is determined in step S330-4 that the flag is turned off in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state.
At this time, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6, and it is determined that the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. In that case, the process proceeds to step S330-5.

(Step S330-5)
In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (X) stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area and stored as a new high-probability game count (X). It is determined whether or not the number of times (X) is “0”. If it is determined that the number of times of high probability games (X) = 0, the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. (OFF). If it is determined that the number of high-probability games (X) is not 0, the main CPU 110a keeps the flag stored in the high-probability game flag storage area and performs the process of step S330-4. Run.

(Step S330-6)
In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the specific period number counter (T) = 0.
At this time, when it is determined that the specific period number counter (T) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-8, and when it is determined that the specific period number counter (T) = 0, The process moves to step S330-7.

(Step S330-7)
In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a stores the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from the specific period number counter (T) as a new specific period number counter (T).

(Step S330-8)
In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S330-9)
In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?).
At this time, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-13. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

(Step S330-10)
In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07 to 10?).
If it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-12. If it is determined that the symbol is a small bonus symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

(Step S330-11)
In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the process to step S330-15.

(Step S330-12)
In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Step S330-13)
In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

(Step S330-14)
In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time game count (J) storage area are cleared.

(Step S330-15)
In step S330-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is “long hit”, “short hit”, or “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and produces an opening command according to these types. Set in the transmission data storage area.

(Step S330-16)
In step S330-16, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is “long hit”, “short hit”, or “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and specially sets the opening time according to these types. Set to the game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When the process of step S330-16 is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

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

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do.
At this time, if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-9, and if it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2.

(Step S340-2)
In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed.
As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated. If it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

(Step S340-3)
In step S 340-3, the main CPU 110 a determines whether the big hit is “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and determines the release mode determination table according to the big hit type. .
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, either the long hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (a)) or the short hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (b)) depending on the stop symbol data. To decide.

(Step S340-4)
In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the current round game count (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area and stores the result. In step S340-4, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

(Step S340-5)
In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it.

(Step S340-6)
In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a sets energization start data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid (one of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c). Thereby, when the energization start data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, the first big prize opening movable piece 16b is opened and the energization start data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If it does, the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is opened.

(Step S340-7)
In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). The opening time of either the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-8)
In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a stores a special prize opening (R) round designation command in the transmission data for production in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the production control board 120 in accordance with the number of round games (R). Set to area. In step S340-8, since the number of round games (R) is “1”, the special winning opening 1 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S340-9)
In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed.
At this time, if it is determined that it is currently ending, the process proceeds to step S340-29. If it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S340-10.

(Step S340-10)
In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed.
At this time, if it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-16, and if it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-11. .

(Step S340-11)
In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-20 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.
As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-12.

(Step S340-12)
In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it.

(Step S340-13)
In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a sets energization start data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid (one of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c). Thereby, when the energization start data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, the first big prize opening movable piece 16b is opened and the energization start data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If it does, the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is opened.

(Step S340-14)
In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). The opening time of either the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-15)
In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 120, the number of round games ( In response to (R), a grand prize opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, if the number of round games (R) is “2”, a special winning opening 2 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

(Step S340-16)
In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9).
At this time, if the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S340-21, and the winning prize entrance counter (C) has not reached the predetermined number. In that case, the process proceeds to step S340-17.

(Step S340-17)
In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set open time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0).
At this time, if it is determined that the set release time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-18. Move processing.

(Step S340-18)
In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round.
At this time, if it is determined that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round, the process proceeds to step S340-21, and the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening per round. If so, the process moves to step S340-19.

(Step S340-19)
In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid (one of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c). Thereby, when the energization stop data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, the first big prize opening 16 is closed and the energization stop data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. Then, the second big prize opening 17 is closed.

(Step S340-20)
In step S340-20, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 6) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The closing time of either the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-21)
In step S340-21, the main CPU 110a sets energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid (one of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c). Thereby, when the energization stop data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, the first big prize opening 16 is closed and the energization stop data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. Then, the second big prize opening 17 is closed.

(Step S340-22)
In step S340-22, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-releases (K) storage area and clears the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

(Step S340-23)
In step S340-23, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the winning prize opening number (C) storage area, and clears the winning prize entrance number (C) storage area.

(Step S340-24)
In step S340-24, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum.
At this time, if it is determined that the number of round games (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-26. If it is determined that the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, step S340 is performed. The process is moved to -25.

(Step S340-25)
In step S340-25, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it.

(Step S340-26)
In step S340-26, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

(Step S340-27)
In step S340-27, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is a big hit of “long hit” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an ending command according to the type of big hit to the effect control board 120. Is set in the transmission data storage area for production.

(Step S340-28)
In step S340-28, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is a big hit of "long win" or "short win" according to the stop symbol data, and determines the ending time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to.

(Step S340-29)
In step S340-29, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-30.

(Step S340-30)
In step S340-30, the main CPU 110a sets 5 to the special figure special electric processing data (this causes a special game end process described later to be executed, see FIG. 23).

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

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted.
At this time, if it is determined that the opening command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and if it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-2.

(Step S350-2)
In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a determines a small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8C).

(Step S350-3)
In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening.
At this time, if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-8, and if it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-4.

(Step S350-4)
In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 350-8 that the first big prize opening 16 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-14 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.
As a result, when it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-5. .

(Step S350-5)
In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current operation count (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area and stores it.

(Step S350-6)
In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a starts energization of the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c to open the first big prize opening movable piece 16b.

(Step S350-7)
In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 8C) determined in step 350-2, and determines the first large number based on the number of releases (K). The opening time of the winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S350-8)
In step S350-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first big prize opening 16 is closed.
At this time, if it is determined that the device is closed, the processing after step S350-4 is performed. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-9.

(Step S350-9)
In step S350-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending.
At this time, if it is determined that it is currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-20, and if it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-10.

(Step S350-10)
In step S350-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9).
At this time, if it is determined that the predetermined number of winning prize entrance counters (C) has reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S350-15, and the winning prize entrance counter (C) reaches the predetermined number. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S350-11.

(Step S350-11)
In step S350-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0).
At this time, if the set opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-12.

(Step S350-12)
In step S350-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current operation number (K) stored in the release number (K) storage area is the maximum. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the case of “small hit”, the maximum number of times of opening is 15.
At this time, if it is determined that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-15, and if it is determined that the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening, The process moves to step S350-13.

(Step S350-13)
In step S350-13, the main CPU 110a sets energization stop data for the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is closed.

(Step S350-14)
In step S350-14, the main CPU 110a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 8C) determined in step 350-2, and sets the closing time based on the number of times of opening (K). Set to the special game timer counter.

(Step S350-15)
In step S350-15, the main CPU 110a sets energization stop data for the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is closed.

(Step S350-16)
In step S350-16, the main CPU 110a resets the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area.

(Step S350-17)
In step S350-17, the main CPU 110a clears the winning prize opening number (C) storage area.

(Step S350-18)
In step S350-18, the main CPU 110a sets an ending command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the end of the small hit game to the effect control board 120.

(Step S350-19)
In step S350-19, the main CPU 110a sets a counter corresponding to the ending time in the special game timer counter in the special game timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

(Step S350-20)
In step S350-20, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-21.

(Step S350-21)
In step S350-21, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data (this causes a special game end process described later to be executed, see FIG. 23).

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

(Step S360-1)
First, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

(Step S360-2)
In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03” and the game information in the game state buffer is “02H”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

(Step S360-3)
In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stopped symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game A predetermined number of times is set in the storage state remaining number of times (X) storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “02” and the game information in the game state buffer is “03H”, 10000 times is set in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability game state.

(Step S360-4)
In step S360-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming flag. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the storage area is processed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “02” and the data in the game state buffer is “00H” or “01H”, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game in the game state buffer When the information is “02H” or “03H”, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

(Step S360-5)
In step S360-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming state The remaining number of fluctuations (J) is set to a predetermined number in the storage area. For example, when the stop symbol data is “03” and the data in the game state buffer is “00H”, 0 is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state and the game state buffer is in the game state buffer. If the game information is not “00H”, 10,000 is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state.

(Step S360-6)
In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6 and determines the number of specified periods based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. (T) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area (specific period number setting process). For example, if the stop symbol data is “07” and the game state buffer data is “00H”, “50” is set in the number of times (T) storage area for a specific period.

(Step S360-7)
In step S360-7, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S360-8)
In step S360-8, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data (the special symbol memory determination processing is thereby executed, see FIG. 17).

  With reference to FIG. 24, the ordinary power control process will be described.

(Step S401)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time is set in the normal symbol time counter. That is, it is determined whether or not the second start port 15 is opened and controlled in the second mode (whether or not the second start port 15 is open).
At this time, if it is determined that the second start port 15 is open, the process proceeds to step S419. If it is determined that the second start port 15 is not open, the process proceeds to step S402. Move.

(Step S402)
In step S402, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop display is being performed.
At this time, if it is determined that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S415. If it is determined that the normal symbol is not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S403.

(Step S403)
In step S403, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed.
At this time, if it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S411. If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S404.

(Step S404)
In step S404, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of normal symbols held (G) stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is 1 or more.
At this time, when the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol fluctuation display is not performed, so the ordinary-map / general power control process is terminated, and the number of holds of the normal symbol (G) is “1” or more. If it is determined that, the process proceeds to step S405.

(Step S405)
In step S405, the main CPU 110a 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 S406)
In step S406, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

(Step S407)
In step S407, the main CPU 110a determines the winning random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area (win determining process). When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.
Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4C, it is determined whether or not the extracted hit determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

(Step S408)
In step S408, the main CPU 110a performs symbol determination processing.
In the symbol determination process, referring to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S407, the winning symbol is set when it is determined to be a winning symbol, and the lost symbol is set when it is determined to be a losing symbol.
Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 22, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command for turning on the LED in the normal symbol display device 22 in a predetermined storage area. The lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 22. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S409)
In step S409, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing.
In the normal symbol variation time determination process, it is determined whether or not the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, and if it is determined that the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the normal symbol time counter When the counter corresponding to 3 seconds is set and it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the counter corresponding to 29 seconds is set to the normal symbol time counter. By this process, the time for displaying the normal symbols is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. In addition, when the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is a non-short-time game state. When it is.

(Step S410)
In step S410, the main CPU 110a starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. The normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in the normal symbol variation time determination processing in step S409. When this process is finished, the ordinary power transmission control process is finished.

(Step S411)
In step S411, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set fluctuation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero.
As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue displaying the variation as it is, so the normal symbol variation processing is terminated, and the set variation time has elapsed. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S412.

(Step S412)
In step S412, the main CPU 110a stops the variation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 22. At this time, the normal symbol (hit symbol or lost symbol) set in the symbol determination process of step S408 is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

(Step S413)
In step S413, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S414)
In step S414, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted by “1” every 4 ms in S110.

(Step S415)
In step S415, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has expired (whether the normal symbol time counter = 0).
As a result, if the stop time of the set normal symbol has not ended, the ordinary signal / electric power control process ends, and if it is determined that the stop time of the set normal symbol has ended, the process goes to step S416. Move processing.

(Step S416)
In step S416, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step S415 (the normal symbol set in the symbol determination process in step S408) is a winning symbol.
At this time, if the set normal symbol is a losing symbol, the ordinary signal / electric power control process is terminated, and if the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S417. Move.

(Step S417)
In step S417, the main CPU 110a performs an opening time determination process.
In the opening time determination process, first, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the short-time game flag is ON in the short-time game flag storage area, and determines that the short-time game flag is ON in the short-time game flag storage area. In other words, if the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, a counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds is set in the public power open time counter.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, that is, when the current game state is not the short-time game state, the normal power open time counter corresponds to 0.2 seconds. Set the counter.

(Step S418)
In step S418, the main CPU 110a sets start opening / closing solenoid energization start data. As a result, energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is started, and the second start opening 15 is opened and controlled to the second mode.

(Step S419)
In step S419, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal power release time set in step S417 has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the set normal power open time counter = 0.
At this time, if the set normal power open time has not elapsed, the general-purpose normal power control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the set normal power open time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420. Move.

(Step S420)
In step S420, the main CPU 110a sets start opening / closing solenoid energization stop data. As a result, the energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is stopped, the second start opening 15 returns to the first mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Main processing of production control board 120)
The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 120a, and the sub CPU 120a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1000)
First, the sub CPU 120a performs initialization processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on.

(Step S1100)
In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating the random numbers (the effect random number value 1, the effect design determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 120)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to produce an effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S1400)
First, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

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

(Step S1600)
In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

(Step S1700)
In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35.

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

(Step S1900)
In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 27 and FIG. In the following, the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 27 is referred to as command analysis processing 1, and the command analysis processing shown in FIG. Command analysis processing 2 (processing after step S1613) is performed subsequent to command analysis processing 1.

(Step S1601)
First, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and determines whether or not the command is received.
At this time, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis processing. If it is determined that there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1603.

(Step S1602)
In step S1602, the sub CPU 120a 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 demonstration designation command, the process proceeds to step S1604, 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 S1603.

(Step S1603)
In step S1603, the sub CPU 120a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern.
Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S1604)
In step S1604, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the start winning designation command, the process proceeds to step S1606, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is the starting winning designation command. If so, the process moves to step S1605.

(Step S1605)
In step S <b> 1605, the sub CPU 120 a analyzes the start winning designation command to determine the hold display mode of the hold display in the effect display device 31, and stores the hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode with the image control board 150. A hold display mode determination process to be transmitted to the lamp control board 140 is performed.

In the hold display mode determination process, the hold display data is stored in the first storage area among the first storage area to the fourth storage area in the first hold storage area or the fifth storage area to the eighth storage area in the second hold storage area. The storage area that is vacant is searched in order from the storage area or the fifth storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the predetermined vacant storage area. Specifically, in the case of a start winning designation command corresponding to the first start port 14 (when MODE is “E6H”), storage areas that are sequentially vacant from the first storage area in the first reserved storage area Is searched, the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free storage area, and the start winning designation command corresponding to the second start port 15 (when MODE is “E7H”) Are searched for a free storage area in order from the fifth storage area in the second reserved storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free Nth storage area. Thereby, the present reservation number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) is displayed on the effect display device 31.
Further, when the start winning designation command DATA is “02H”, that is, indicates a normal length, DATA is “02H” in the start storage area in the Nth storage area in which the hold display data is set. Data indicating that it exists is stored.

(Step S1606)
In step S1606, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S1608, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command. If so, the process moves to step S1607.

(Step S1607)
In step S1607, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 31, based on the contents of the received effect symbol designation command.
Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S1608)
In step S1608, the sub CPU 120a 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 S1611, 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 S1609.

(Step S1609)
In step S1609, the sub CPU 120a performs variation effect pattern determination processing for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns based on the received variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, the effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here. This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1610)
In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a 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 information on the hold display data after the shift. Is sent to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.
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 reservations of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) after the shift is displayed on the effect display device 31.

(Step S1611)
In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a 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 S1613, 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 S1612.

(Step S1612)
In step S1612, the sub CPU 120a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1610 and stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in order to stop display the effect symbol 36. The effect design stop process to be set is performed.

(Step S1613)
In step S1613, the sub CPU 120a 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 S1615, 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 S1614.

(Step S1614)
In step S1614, the sub CPU 120a sets a gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area (gaming state setting process).

(Step S1615)
In step S1615, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.
At this time, when it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening command, the process proceeds to step S1617, and when it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. Shifts the processing to step S1616.

(Step S1616)
In step S1616, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.
Specifically, the winning start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command and the effect symbol related to the hit (the effect symbol determined in the effect symbol determining process in step S1610), and the determined hit start effect pattern is stored in the effect pattern memory. In addition to setting the area, the information on the determined hit start effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, and therefore data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S1617)
In step S1617, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the big winning opening opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1619, and the command stored in the receiving buffer is the big winning opening opening designation command. If it is determined that, the process proceeds to step S1618.

(Step S1618)
In step S1618, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

(Step S1619)
In step S1619, the sub CPU 120a 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. Moves the process to step S1620.

(Step S1620)
In step S1620, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.
Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  Next, the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. This variation effect pattern determination process is executed when it is determined that the variation pattern designation command has been received (in the case of “YES” in step S1608, refer to FIG. 27).

(Step S1609-1)
In step S1609-1, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 1 updated in step S1100.

(Step S1609-2)
In step S1609-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms and analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer for the variation pattern designation command. Based on the result analyzed here, the processing of step S1609-3 and subsequent steps is performed.

(Step S1609-3)
In step S1609-3, the sub CPU 120a sets a variation effect pattern determination table. Although not shown in detail, this variation effect pattern determination table includes various game states such as a high-probability game state, a low-probability game state, a game state such as a short-time game state and a non-short-time game state, or a lottery lottery result. In this step S1609-3, the variable effect pattern determination table is appropriately selected according to the above-described situation (the game state and the result of the lottery lottery). .

(Step S1609-4)
In step S1609-4, the sub CPU 120a determines one variation effect pattern based on the table determined in step S1609-3 and the effect random number 1 acquired in step S1609-1.

(Step S1609-5)
In step S1609-5, the sub CPU 120a sets a variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to transmit the variation effect pattern determined in step S1609-4 to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Thereby, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed. When the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, the effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 based on the change effect pattern command. Is controlled.

  Below, the fluctuation production pattern in this embodiment is demonstrated using FIGS. 30-32. The variation display and stop display of the effect symbol 36 are performed in the display area 31a of the effect display device 31 (hereinafter referred to as “screen 31a”).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 32 (c), etc., the effect symbol 36 is composed of a left effect symbol 36A, a middle effect symbol 36B, and a right effect symbol 36C. Each production pattern 36 is composed of a pattern (character pattern) on which a girl character is drawn and a pattern (number pattern) imitating numbers as shown in FIG. 32 (c). This character pattern is provided with a plurality of types (9 types from character pattern A to character pattern I, although details are not shown), and a plurality of types of numeric patterns (“ Nine types 1 ”to“ 9 ”). In particular,
Character pattern A has the number pattern “1”,
Character pattern B has a number pattern “2”,
Character pattern C has a number pattern “3”,
Character pattern D has a number pattern “4”,
Character pattern E has the number pattern “5”,
Character pattern F has a number pattern “6”,
Character pattern G has a number pattern “7”,
Character pattern H has a number pattern “8”,
Character pattern I has the number pattern “9”,
Are associated with each other. For example, in FIG. 32 (c), an effect design in which the number design 2 is added to the character design B is shown as the left effect design 36A, and an effect design in which the character design A is attached to the character design A is shown as the middle effect design 36B. As shown, the effect design in which the number design 9 is added to the character design I is shown as the right effect design 36C.

When the variation display of the production symbol 36 is started, as shown in FIG. 30A → FIG. 30B, a state in which a plurality of characters imitating a girl are running lightly on the stage is displayed. . The plurality of characters are characters indicated by a character pattern A to a character pattern I. Here, each character is displayed as a three-dimensional image.
In the present embodiment, after some characters are shown large in FIG. 30A, a plurality of characters are gradually shown small in FIG. 30B, and almost all characters are shown on the screen 31a. It will be displayed as if pulling.

And as shown to Fig.30 (a) and FIG.30 (b), a mode that several characters are running in the random order is shown. For example, a state of overtaking a character running in front may be displayed.
That is, the effect symbol variation display in the present embodiment is different from the content that the effect symbols are scrolled in a predetermined arrangement order and displayed in a predetermined order as in a conventional gaming machine. It has become a thing. Specifically, the arrangement of the effect symbols (which may be the order of the characters) is determined in advance, such as “character pattern A → character pattern B → character pattern C,... → character pattern H → character pattern I”. In addition, since it is different from the conventional variation display in which the effect symbols are variably displayed according to the determined arrangement (arrangement order), the player may predict which effect symbols will be stopped and displayed. It will be difficult. Therefore, to avoid as much as possible the situation in which the player is discouraged by the jackpot lottery result, that is, it can be determined early that it will not reach the reach before all effect symbols are stopped and displayed. Can do.

  Next to FIG. 30 (b), as shown in FIG. 31 (a) → FIG. 31 (b), the effect symbol variation display shows that the character jumps from the stage and jumps to the stage. Specifically, FIG. 31A shows a state in which character B jumps off the stage, and FIG. 31B shows a state in which character B has landed on the stage. At this time, the appearance of the character I jumping off the stage is also shown.

Next to FIG. 31 (b), as shown in FIG. 31 (c), the variation display of the effect symbol shows that the character B that has landed on the stage has changed to the left effect symbol 36A. At this time, the appearance of the character I landing on the stage is also shown. Further, the character A is shown starting to jump off the stage.
Next, FIG. 32A shows a state in which the character I that has landed on the stage has changed to the right effect design 36C. At this time, the character A has also been shown to jump off the stage. Yes.

  Next to FIG. 32 (a), as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the change display of the effect symbol shows that the character A has landed on the stage.

Next to FIG. 32 (b), as shown in FIG. 32 (c), the variation display of the effect symbol shows that the character A that has landed on the stage has changed to the medium effect symbol 36B.
That is, the left effect symbol 36A is displayed, then the right effect symbol 36C is displayed, and finally the middle effect symbol 36B is displayed, whereby the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, after the display of variation of the effect symbol is started, the effect symbol itself is not displayed for a while, and instead, a plurality of characters are performing various movements. Is displayed. And if a specific character is focused among a plurality of characters, it will change to the production symbol to which this character was tied. As described above, since the displayed object changes between the start time and the end time of the variable display, it is possible to provide unexpected effects to the player.

  Next, the outline of the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 will be briefly described.

  When the effect display device 31 is controlled on the image control board 150, the sound CPU reads out the sound output device control program from the sound ROM based on the received data, and controls the sound output in the sound output device 32. When data is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 150, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and controls the image display on the effect display device 31 based on the received effect command.

  In the lamp control board 140, the effect actor device operation program is read based on the received data to control the operation of the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device control program is executed based on the received effect data. Read out and control the lighting device 34 for effect.

(References to other embodiments)
The above embodiment is one form of the gaming machine 1 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)
FIGS. 33-36 is a figure explaining the variation production pattern in the modification of this embodiment (fluctuation production pattern 2). The variation display and stop display of the effect symbol 36 are performed in the display area 31 a of the effect display device 31.
The same contents as those of the present embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In this modification, when the variation display of the effect symbol 36 is started, as shown in FIG. 33A, a state in which a plurality of characters imitating a girl are dancing on the stage is displayed. Note that the plurality of characters are characters indicated by a character pattern that will be displayed as an effect design later, and in this modification, 16 types of characters A to P are provided (details are not shown). Each character is displayed as a three-dimensional image.

And as shown in FIG.33 (b), a mode that several characters are dancing in a random position is shown. For example, a state where the position is changed while dancing is also displayed.
That is, the variation display of the effect symbols in this modification is different from the content that the effect symbols are scrolled in a predetermined arrangement order and displayed in a predetermined order as in a conventional gaming machine. It has become a thing. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to predict which effect symbols will be displayed in a stopped state. Therefore, also in this modification, before all effect symbols are stopped and displayed, it is possible to quickly determine that the player is disappointed with the result of the jackpot lottery, that is, that the player will not reach. The situation can be avoided as much as possible.

Next to FIG. 33 (b), as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the change display of the effect symbol shows a state in which the viewpoint on which the character on the stage is displayed is moved away from the stage. As a result, a state where a bird's-eye view is obtained to such an extent that almost all of the plurality of characters dancing on the stage enter the field of view is shown.
In the present embodiment, after some characters are shown large in FIG. 33 (a), a plurality of characters are gradually shown small as shown in FIG. 33 (b) → FIG. 33 (c), and the screen 31a. Are displayed so that almost all characters are projected.

  Next, FIG. 34 (a) shows a state in which a spotlight is applied to a specific character (character D) from where almost all of the plurality of characters are displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the effect symbol variation display shows that the character D to which the spotlight is applied jumps in from the left side of the screen (display area 31a). At this time, a bird's-eye view is also displayed.

  Next to FIG. 34 (b), as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the variation display of the effect symbol shows that the character D jumping in from the left side of the screen has changed to the left effect symbol 36A.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 35 (a) → FIG. 35 (b), the spotlight is applied to the character H, and the character D to which the spotlight is applied jumps from the right side of the screen (display area 31a). The situation is shown. At this time, a bird's-eye view is also displayed.

  Next to FIG. 35 (b), as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the variation display of the effect symbol shows that the character H jumped in from the right side of the screen has changed to the right effect symbol 36C.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (a) → FIG. 36 (b), a spotlight is applied to the character E, and the character E to which the spotlight is applied jumps from the upper side of the screen (display area 31a). The situation is shown.

  Next to FIG. 36 (b), as shown in FIG. 36 (c), the variation display of the effect symbol shows that the character E that has jumped in from the upper side of the screen has changed to the medium effect symbol 36B.

  As described above, also in the present variation, the effect symbol itself is not displayed for a while after the effect symbol variation display is started, and instead, a plurality of characters move in various ways. The state is displayed. And if a specific character is focused among a plurality of characters, it will change to the production symbol to which this character was tied. As described above, since the displayed object changes between the start time and the end time of the variable display, it is possible to provide unexpected effects to the player.

  In the above-described embodiment and the above-described modified example, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started, it is assumed that a plurality of characters are moving in various ways. For example, one of the effect symbols is displayed. It is good also as the production | presentation content of the expansion | deployment which displays a mode that a several character moves variously, after a state once stopped. The state of temporarily stopping means, for example, a state where the effect symbol is temporarily stopped or a state where the effect symbol appears to be stopped and displayed at first glance.

  Also, with regard to the form in which the character changes to the effect design, when the specific character is displayed such as when the character lands or hits a spotlight, it changes to the effect design associated with this specific character. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when a specific character is displayed, a number or a character associated with the specific character may be attached to the specific character (for example, displayed superimposed).

  In the above embodiment and the above modification, when the effect symbols of the left effect symbol 36A, the right effect symbol 36C, and the middle effect symbol 36B are stopped and displayed, the character is changed to the effect symbol. Not limited to. For example, a specific character is displayed on the left effect symbol 36A, a specific character is also displayed on the right effect symbol 36C, and the specific character is also displayed on the middle effect symbol 36B. It is also possible to change the form. Further, when the specific character is displayed on the left effect design 36A and the specific character is also displayed on the right effect design 36C, the two characters may be changed to the effect design.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 Game area | region 13 Normal symbol gate 14 1st starting port 14a 1st starting port detection switch 15 2nd starting port 15a 2nd starting port detection switch 16 1st grand prize port 17 2nd grand prize port 31 Effect display device 32 Audio output device 33 Effect drive device 34 Effect illumination device 35 Effect button 35a Effect button detection switch 36 Effect symbol 39 Cross key 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
130 Discharge control board 140 Lamp control board 150 Image control board 155 Sound control circuit 160 Launch control board 170 Power supply board

Claims (2)

Determining means for acquiring special information when a predetermined starting condition is established, and determining whether or not the acquired special information is special determination information for executing a special game advantageous to a player;
Special game control means for executing the special game based on the special determination information when the determination result by the determination means is determined to be the special determination information;
Display means for displaying a determination result by the determination means;
In the display means, as the determination result, an effect control means for controlling an identification symbol effect for displaying a combination of a plurality of identification symbols,
With
The plurality of identification symbols is provided with an object associated with each identification symbol,
The production control means includes
As the identification symbol effect,
In the virtual space, an overall presentation effect that captures a plurality of objects as viewpoints;
An individual viewing effect mode that captures one object as a viewpoint among a plurality of objects captured in the overall viewing effect mode,
A viewpoint fixing effect mode for fixing the viewpoint to one object captured in the individual view effect mode;
When the viewpoint is fixed to one object by the viewpoint fixing effect mode, the one object is changed to an identification symbol associated with the one object, and is displayed in a predetermined display area; ,
A game machine characterized by controlling a series of performance modes composed of: The display means is provided with a plurality of the predetermined display areas, and in all of the predetermined display areas, the identification symbol changed from one object is displayed in the definite effect mode. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a determination result is displayed.