JP6182647B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines are configured such that when a player rotates an operation handle, game balls are continuously fired toward a game area formed on the game board. In the game area, there are a start opening, a winning opening, a big winning opening, etc.When a game ball enters the starting opening, a big winning lottery is performed and the special symbol display device starts displaying the variation of the special symbol. When the jackpot lottery is won, the special symbol display device is configured to stop display with a specific special symbol (jackpot symbol) and control the jackpot game. In such a jackpot game, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened so that the winning of the game ball is facilitated, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball won in the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It has become.

  In addition, when a jackpot lottery is performed when a game ball enters the start opening, an effect (reach effect or the like) corresponding to the jackpot lottery is performed in order to improve the interest of the game.

Here, a gaming machine that includes a plurality of start areas (first start port and second start port) and performs a lottery lottery for each start port is widely known (see Patent Document 1).
In such a gaming machine, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2 of Patent Document 1, the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting port, With jackpot lottery triggered by game balls entering the second starting port, the type of jackpot game when the jackpot is hit (long hit, short hit) can be determined with different probabilities, or different types of jackpot games Generally, it is configured to make a determination.

JP 2011-92363 A

  However, in the gaming machines that perform the jackpot lottery for each starting area, although the sense of expectation of the type of jackpot game when the jackpot is different from the jackpot lottery for each starting area, such features are utilized. There was still no room for improvement in terms of improving the fun of the game without directing.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the game by performing a new effect triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting area.

In order to solve such a problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming board in which a gaming area in which a gaming ball flows down is formed, and a first starting area and a second starting area are provided in the gaming area. In the gaming machine
A first flow path that facilitates entry of the game ball into the first start area and a second flow path that facilitates entry of the game ball into the second start area for the game balls flowing down the game area And a first determination information acquisition means for acquiring first determination information when a game ball enters the first start area, and a game ball enters the second start area. Thus, based on the second determination information acquisition means for acquiring the second determination information and the first determination information acquired by the first determination information acquisition means, whether or not to control the special game advantageous to the player First special determination means for determining whether or not to control the special game based on the second determination information acquired by the second determination information acquisition means, The first special determination means or the second special determination If it is determined that the special game is to be controlled by a stage, the special game control means for controlling the special game and the first determination information or the second determination information acquired by the first determination information acquisition means Based on second determination information acquired by the means, prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to control the special game, rather than determination by the first special determination means or the second special determination means; Production execution means for executing a predetermined production,
When it is determined that the first special determination unit performs the special game, the special game control unit determines a specific special game among a plurality of types of special games with a first selection probability, and the second special determination When it is determined by the means that the special game is to be performed, the specific special game is determined with a second selection probability different from the first selection probability, and the effect execution means is the second determination means by the prior determination means. Based on the determination of the determination information, when a specific effect is executed and the determination of the first determination information is performed by the prior determination means, a predetermined condition is set for the determination result. If it is not established, a normal effect different from the specific effect is executed, and when the predetermined condition including that the determination result is to control the specific special game is satisfied, It is characterized by performing a specific production That.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by performing a new effect triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting area.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the game machine of the state which open | released the glass frame. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back surface side of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a distribution apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of jackpot game completion. 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 a big prize opening | release aspect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the hit determination table of a normal symbol lottery, the stop symbol determination table of a normal symbol, the change time determination table of a normal symbol, and a starting release mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st starting area | region 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 jackpot game end 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 common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a design effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a pending | holding data determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the holding | maintenance effect pattern determination table triggered by the 1st start area. It is a figure which shows an example of the holding | maintenance effect pattern determination table triggered by the 2nd starting area. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch zone scenario determination table triggered by the 1st starting area. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch zone scenario determination table triggered by the 2nd starting area. It is explanatory drawing explaining transfer of a prefetch zone. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding effect pattern execution determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the prefetch zone scenario execution determination process in an effect control part. It is the figure which showed an example of the hold image displayed on an image display apparatus. It is the figure which showed an example of the holding | maintenance effect displayed on an image display apparatus.

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

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example of a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 in a state where the glass frame is opened in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  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 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed.

  The glass frame 50 has an audio output device 32 composed of a speaker, a frame illumination device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), an effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions (normally) A cross key 36 that can be pressed in four directions is provided.

  The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. Further, the frame illumination device 34b is configured to provide lighting effects by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to the operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 5).
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 4).

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. The game ball has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down toward the direction of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the downwardly inclined end portion of the receiving tray 40. The game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One game ball is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface one by one.

  Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping the game ball is provided above the downwardly inclined end portion of the launch rail 42, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is at the downwardly inclined end portion of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped (see FIG. 2).

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 5) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then freely falls within 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.

  In the game area 6 of the game board 2, there are various winning ports (general winning port 12, normal symbol gate 13, first large winning port 16, second large winning port 17, distribution port 18) and the first image. A display device 31, a second image display device 37, and a decorative member 7 are provided so as to surround the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37.

  On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, and the first special symbol hold display 23 A second special symbol hold indicator 24 and a normal symbol hold indicator 25 are provided.

  A plurality of general winning ports 12 are provided in the game area 6, and these general winning ports 12 are provided with a general winning port detection switch 12a. When the general winning opening detection switch 12a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, a distribution opening 18 into which a game ball can enter is provided in the lower center area of the game area 6.

  Inside the distribution port 18, the game balls that have entered the distribution port 18 are distributed to the first start area 8 or the normal second start area 14, and the game balls are distributed to the first start area 8 or the normal start area 8. A distribution device 19 for entering the second start area 14 is provided. The distribution device 19 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Further, a specific second starting area 15 in which a game ball can enter is provided below the sorting device 19.

  This specific second starting area 15 has a starting movable piece 15b, and a closed mode in which the starting movable piece 15b stands vertically and an open mode in which the starting movable piece 15b is tilted forward. It is movable and controlled. At this time, when the specific second starting area 15 is controlled in the above-described opening mode, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the specific second starting area 15. That is, when the specific second starting area 15 is in the closed mode, there is no opportunity for entering the game ball, and when it is in the open mode, the opportunity for entering the game ball is increased compared to the closed mode.

Here, on the back side of the game board 2, the first start area detection switch 8 a that enters the distribution opening 18 and detects that the game ball has entered the first start area 8, There is provided a second start area detection switch 15a for detecting that a game ball has entered the normal second start area 14 after entering the ball, or that a game ball has entered the specific second start area 15. (See FIG. 5).
That is, when a game ball enters the normal second start area 14 and when a game ball enters a specific second start area 15, the same function is achieved, and the game balls enter different paths. It can be said that it has two second starting areas.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the normal second start area 14 or when the game ball enters the specific second start area 15, the “second start areas 14, 15 are appropriately selected. It will be referred to as “a game ball entering”.

  When the first start area detection switch 8a or the second start area detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value for performing a “big hit lottery” described later is acquired.

  When the first start area detection switch 8a or the second start area detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, in addition to the special symbol determination random number value, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. Jackpot symbol random number values, reach determination random number values, and special symbol variation random value values for determining the variation time of special symbols.

  Further, when the first start area detection switch 8a or the second start area detection switch 15a detects the entry of the game ball, the predetermined winning opening detection switch 12a also has a predetermined predetermined value, similar to the case where the general prize opening detection switch 12a detects the winning of the game ball. Prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out.

  Further, in the left and right areas of the game area 6, normal symbol gates 13 constituting normal areas through which game balls can pass are provided.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Then, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, and acquires a normal symbol determination random number value for performing “normal symbol lottery” described later.

  In addition, when the gate detection switch 13a detects the passing of the game ball, in addition to the normal symbol determination random number value, the normal symbol stop random number value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and the normal symbol A random time value for determining the fluctuation time is also acquired.

  Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in addition to the normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes the normal area through which the game ball can pass, the first big winning opening 16 through which the game ball can enter and the game ball enter. A second grand prize winning port 17 capable of balling is also provided.

  For this reason, the game balls are configured not to win the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 unless the operation handle 3 is rotated and the game ball is launched with a strong force.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  A second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is provided at the right end of the second big prize opening 17 and moves to one of the second big prize opening 17 by moving one of the second big prize opening opening / closing doors 17b as a fulcrum. An open state that makes it easy to win a prize and a closed state that cannot win a prize are controlled. When the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is opened, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second grand prize opening 17, and the game ball becomes the second grand prize winning. It is possible to enter the mouth 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Further, the lowermost area of the game area 6 includes a general winning opening 12, a first starting area 8, a normal second starting area 14, a specific second starting area 15, a first large winning opening 16, a second An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the big winning ports 17.

  In the center of the game area 6, a first image display device 31 configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

  A second image display device 37 having a size smaller than that of the first image display device 31 is provided below the first image display device 31.

  In the present embodiment, an example of the second image display device 37 having a size (4.3 inches) smaller than the size (19 inches) of the first image display device 31 is shown as an example. The image display device may be the same size, and the second image display device 37 may be larger than the first image display device 31.

  The first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 display a demo image during standby when no game is being performed, or display an image according to the progress of the game.

  In particular, the first image display device 31 displays three effect symbols 31a for informing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and a combination of specific effect symbols 31a (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed. The jackpot is notified as a result of the jackpot lottery.

When the jackpot lottery is performed in response to the game ball entering the first start area 8, the effect symbol 31a is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the first special symbol display device 20 to be described later. In addition, the stop display is performed in accordance with the stop display of the first special symbol. In addition, when a big hit lottery is performed in response to the entry of a game ball into the second starting areas 14 and 15, the effect symbol 31 a is a change in the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 described later. In addition to the variable display according to the display, the display is stopped according to the stop display of the second special symbol.
That is, the timings of the change display and the stop display of the effect symbol 31a and the first special symbol or the second special symbol correspond to each other (the same time).

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is performed in response to the game ball entering the first start area 8, the fact that the game ball has entered the second start areas 14 and 15 is shown. The effect design 31a in the case where the big hit lottery is performed as an opportunity, the effect design 31a of the same type is variably displayed or stopped.

It should be noted that the jackpot lottery is triggered when the game symbol has entered into the first start area 8 and the game symbol has entered the second start areas 14 and 15 when the jackpot lottery is performed when the game ball has entered the first start area 8. You may comprise so that the effect design 31a of a different type may be displayed in a variable display or a stop display with the effect design 31a when performed.
Furthermore, when a big hit lottery is performed in response to the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8, the first image display device 31 displays the production symbol 31a in a variable manner or stops display, and the second start area When the big hit lottery is performed when the game balls enter 14 and 15, the effect image 31 a may be displayed in a variable manner or stopped on the second image display device 37.

  The decorative member 7 surrounding the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 has a game ball in front of the display area (screen) of the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37. A wall portion standing from the game board 2 is provided on the outer periphery thereof so as not to pass.

  In addition, a decorative member 33a that has a mask shape and can be driven is provided on the top of the decorative member 7. The decorative member 33a is provided with a panel lighting device 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.).

  The decorative member 33a is driven by a panel drive device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, and the like, and can move in the vertical direction. The vertical movement causes the decorative member 33a to move to the front surface of the first image display device 31. Can move.

  The first special symbol display device 20 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 displays the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start area 8 as the first lottery. It is notified by a special symbol, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members composed of LEDs or the like. The special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is not immediately notified, but is displayed in a variable manner (flashing) for a predetermined time and then stopped (lit).

  In addition, the second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball has entered the second starting areas 14 and 15 by the second special symbol, Its function and configuration are the same as those of the first special symbol display device 20.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are collectively referred to as “special symbol” as appropriate.

  The “big hit lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start area 8 or the second start area 14, 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is This is a process for determining whether the random value corresponds to “big hit”.

In the present embodiment, the term “big hit” means that the right to execute the big hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first start area 8 or the second start area 14, 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 a predetermined number of times (for example, four times or sixteen times). 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 a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize.
This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the first start area 8 or the second start area 14 or 15 during a special symbol change display or a special game which will be described later, a certain condition must be met. The right to win the jackpot will be withheld.

  More specifically, a special symbol determination random number value or the like acquired when the game ball enters the first start area 8 is stored as the first hold, and the game ball enters the second start area 14 or 15. The special symbol determination random number or the like acquired from time to time is stored as the second hold. For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively.

  When there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 The two LEDs turn on. When there are three first holds, three LEDs blink from the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first Four LEDs are lit from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold indicator 23. In addition, on the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the number of hold of the second hold is displayed in the same manner as described above.

  The normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. It is.

  Here, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13, a random symbol value for determining a normal symbol is acquired, and the random symbol value for determining the acquired normal symbol corresponds to “winning”. This refers to the process of determining whether or not a numerical value. Regarding the lottery result of this normal symbol lottery, the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the lottery result is not immediately notified. Instead, the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking, When a predetermined fluctuation time has passed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. When the normal symbol lottery is won, a specific normal symbol (for example, “◯”) of the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the specific second starting area 15 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time. The

  Similarly to the special symbol, when the normal symbol lottery cannot be performed immediately, the right of the normal symbol lottery is held under certain conditions. The upper limit reserved number of the normal symbol is also set to four, and the reserved number is set in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 in the normal symbol hold indicator. 25.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). 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 52, and can be opened 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.

  A lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided on the other end side in the left-right direction of the glass frame 50. 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 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. In addition, a power plug 141 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1, a frame control board 180 (not shown), and a power switch are provided on the power board 140.

(Description of sorting device)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the distribution device 19 for distributing the game balls 200 that have entered the distribution opening 18 to the first start area 8 or the normal second start area 14 will be described.

  The distribution device 19 includes a distribution unit 19a that is pivotally supported and includes three protruding pieces, and a regulation unit 19b that regulates the rotation of the distribution unit 19a beyond a certain direction. .

  FIG. 4A shows a state in which the uppermost protruding piece of the allocating portion 19a is tilted to the right, and the allocating portion 19a is restricted from rotating further to the right by the right restricting portion 19b. Show.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (b), when the game ball 200 enters the distribution port 18 when the distribution device 19 is in the state shown in FIG. 4 (a), the game ball 200 is distributed according to the weight of the game ball 200. The part 19a rotates to the left, and the game ball 200 flows down toward the first starting area 8.

  And as shown in FIG.4 (c), the distribution part 19a rotated to the left side is controlled and hold | maintained by the left control part 19b so that the distribution part 19a may not rotate to the left side any more. become.

  After that, when the distribution device 19 is in the state shown in FIG. 4C, when the game ball 200 enters the distribution port 18, the distribution unit 19 a rotates to the right depending on the weight of the game ball 200. Thus, the distribution device 19 distributes the game balls 200 to the second start area 15.

  As described above, the distribution device 19 rotates the distribution unit 19a like a seesaw, and alternately places the game balls 200 that have entered the distribution port 18 into the first start area 8 or the normal second start area. 14 will be assigned.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game, inputs various detection signals from the first start area detection switch 8a, etc., and drives the first special symbol display device 20, the first grand prize opening / closing solenoid 16c, etc. To control the game.

  The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 140.

  Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. The communication with 130 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The main control board 110 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

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

  In the main control input port, 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 passed through the normal symbol gate 13 are detected. A gate detection switch 13a that performs a first start area detection switch 8a that detects that a game ball has entered the first start area 8, and a second start area that detects that a game ball has entered the second start areas 14 and 15. Detecting switch 15a, second large winning hole detecting switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 16, and second large ball detecting detecting that a game ball has entered the second large winning hole 17. A winning opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The output port for main control includes an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a start area opening / closing solenoid 15c that opens and closes a start movable piece 15b of a specific second start area 15, and a first grand prize opening opening / closing door. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c for operating 16b, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 for displaying special symbols, and the second special symbol. Display device 21, 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 special symbols reserved, and display the number of reserved symbols for normal symbols The normal symbol hold display 25 and the game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from 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.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 6) used for the jackpot lottery, the symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the end of the jackpot game for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends Time setting data table (see FIG. 8), special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 9) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening / closing door, special winning opening open mode determination table (see FIG. 10), special symbol A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern (see FIG. 11), a jackpot lottery pre-determination table (see FIG. 12), a hit determination table (see FIG. 13) that is referred to in the normal symbol lottery, etc. are stored in the main ROM 110b. ing.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 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, a special symbol special power processing data storage area, a general symbol normal power processing data storage area, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a stopped normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol storage area, Symbol hold count (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, special symbol random number storage area (0th storage section to 8th storage section), round game number (R) storage area, number of releases (K) Storage area, number of entries in the big prize opening (C) storage area, start / release counter, gaming state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high probability game count (X) counter , Short time (J) counter, game state buffer, stop figure data storage area, production transmission data storage area, stop special figure data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, start release Timer counter, start closing timer counter, various timers counters such as start-up interval timer counter, winning balls counter, and the like are provided.
Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  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 effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby, and provides an effect control unit 120m that comprehensively manages the contents of the effect of the game, and the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37. An image control unit 150 that performs display control of the image, a drive control unit 160 that performs drive control of a solenoid, a motor, and the like in the panel drive device 33, and a lamp control unit that performs lighting control of LEDs and the like in the panel illumination device 34a. 170.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110, the power supply board 140, and the frame control board 180.

As described above, the communication between the effect control board 120 and the main control board 110 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to receive data from the main control board 110 but not to transmit data to the main control board 110.
Further, the communication between the effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions, and the effect control board 120 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The effect control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c.

  The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command received from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36b, etc. received from the frame control board 180 described later. The program is read and arithmetic processing is performed, and based on the processing, instructions for causing the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 to execute various effects (data is stored). Send).

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command to display the first image display device 31 and the second image display. Effect data for causing the device 37, the sound output device 32, the panel drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button drive motor 35b to execute a predetermined effect (an effect pattern designation command to be described later) Etc.). Then, the determined presentation data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180.

  The sub ROM 120b stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of types of storage areas according to the type of data.
Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The image control unit 150 is connected to the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37, and the first image display is based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). The display control of the image in the apparatus 31 and the 2nd image display apparatus 37 is performed.

  At this time, the image control unit 150 and the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 have a general purpose bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it when displaying the image data. A substrate 39 is provided.

  The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 that display image data. For example, when a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) is connected as the first image display device 31, a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) is displayed as the first image. Absorbs the difference in resolution from when the device 31 is connected.

  The image control unit 150 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, and a drawing control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor) 159 (hereinafter referred to as “VDP 159”)). Yes.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of drawing control commands based on the effect data (effect pattern designation command or the like) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, and transmits this display list to the VDP 159. By doing so, an instruction to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 on the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 is issued.

  In addition, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 159, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and an animation of an effect using an image corresponding to the effect data An animation pattern for displaying, animation scene information, and the like are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation, and stores a combination of animation scene information of an image corresponding to the effect data, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

  The CGROM 151 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like that is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). doing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 151 is read in units of image data by the VDP 159, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Note that the CGROM 151 may be configured not to compress all the image data but to compress only a part thereof. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 159, and divides the pulse signal to synchronize with the system clock for the VDP 159 to control, the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37. A synchronization signal or the like is generated.

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a frame buffer area corresponding to each of the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37, and the like. Yes.

  The frame buffer area is a storage area for drawing or displaying an image, and further includes a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area. The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched to a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started.

  The VDP 159 is a so-called image processor, and draws image data stored in the CGROM 151 in a “drawing frame buffer” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a. Further, the VDP 159 reads image data from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated and output to the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 for display.

  The drive control unit 160 is connected to the board drive device 33, and drives a solenoid, a motor, and the like in the board drive device 33 based on various production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Take control. And the decorative member 33a provided in the game board 2 will drive by drive-controlling this drive device 33 for boards.

  The lamp control unit 170 is connected to the panel lighting device 34a, and controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a based on various types of production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Do. Then, by controlling lighting of the board lighting device 34a, the board lighting device 34a provided in the game board 2 is turned on / off.

  The frame control board 180 is connected to the effect control board 120 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the frame control board 180 and the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The frame control board 180 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The frame control board 180 performs control to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and turns on LEDs and the like in the frame illumination device 34b. Control is performed, and drive control of the effect button drive motor 35b is performed. Under the control of the frame control board 180, the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50 outputs sound, the frame lighting device 34b is turned on / off, and the effect button 35 moves in the vertical direction. .

  Furthermore, when the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input, the frame control board 180 transmits the input signals to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 inputs the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b via the frame control board 180.

  The payout control board 130 includes a payout control unit 131 that performs payout control of the game ball, and a launch control unit 132 that performs the launch control of the game ball.

  The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the payout control board 130 and the main control board 110 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The payout control board 130 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The payout control unit 131 includes a one-chip microcomputer that includes a payout CPU 131a, a payout ROM 131b, and a payout RAM 131c.

  The payout CPU 131a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 131b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 135, the door opening switch 133, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, the corresponding payout data is transmitted to the main control board 110 based on the processing.

  Further, a payout motor 134 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU 131a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 131b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 134 of the payout device to obtain a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 131c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 131a.

  In the firing control unit 132, the touch sensor 3a and the firing volume 3b are connected to the input side, and the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b are connected to the output side. The firing control unit 132 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 3 a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4 a to the firing control unit 132. As a major premise, the launch control unit 132 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control unit 132 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control unit 132). Variable). The launch control unit 132 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

  Here, the rotational 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 in the firing control unit 132. 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 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

  The power supply board 140 includes a backup power supply composed 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, 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. Note that the backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In this embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as states relating to the jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” is associated with the starting movable piece 15b that the specific second starting area 15 has. And “short-time gaming state”. The states related to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the states relating to the startable movable piece 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. it can. That means
(1) The case of “low probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”;
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a case of “high probability gaming state” and “non-temporary 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 “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  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 start area 8 or the second start area 14, 15, For example, it refers to a gaming state set as low as 1 / 19.95. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved compared to the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to be high, for example, 1 / 61.38. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is called “probability jackpot”, and the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low probability gaming state is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “ It is a gaming state that is set longer than the “short-time gaming state” and that the opening time of the specific second start-up area 15 when winning is easily set. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Stop display after 2 seconds. If the lottery result is a win, the specific second starting area 15 is controlled to be opened for 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol is stopped.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “non- A game state that is set to be shorter than the “short-time gaming state” and that is set to be longer than the “non-short-time gaming state”, for example, 3 seconds when the specific second start-up area 15 is opened for a win. . Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/16, for example, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 15/16. And set high. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the specific second starting area 15 is more easily controlled to the open mode than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state” in terms of the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the specific second starting area 15 and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. It is set as follows. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set such that only one of the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the specific second start area 15 and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is advantageous. .

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

(Large winning lottery determination table)
FIG. 6 (a) is a jackpot determination table for jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of game balls into the first start area 8, and FIG. 6 (b) shows game balls in the second start areas 14 and 15. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by entry. In the tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the winning probability is the same, although the winning probability is small.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability gaming state, the special symbol determination random value, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a) and FIG. 6 (b), and determines whether the jackpot is based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired special symbol determination random value. It is judged whether it is “small hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 6A, four special symbol determination random numbers “7 to 10” are determined to be jackpots when in the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, the 13 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “19” are determined to be jackpots. Further, according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the special symbol determination random numbers are “50”, “100”, “150” regardless of whether the game state is the low probability game state or the high probability game state. ”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 value is 0 to 797, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 199.5, and in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot The probability to be determined is 3.61.38, increased by 3.25 times. In the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the probability of being determined to be a small jackpot is 1/266 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.
FIG. 7A is a symbol determination table that is referred to for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when lost, and FIG. 7B is for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when winning the jackpot. FIG. 7C is a symbol determination table referred to in order to determine a stop symbol of a special symbol at the time of a small hit.

As shown in FIG. 7A, in the symbol determination table for the loss, the type of the special symbol display device and the special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other.
It should be noted that a random symbol value for losing symbols may be provided so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined in association with a loss, and a plurality of special symbols and random numbers for losing symbols may be associated with each other.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the symbol determination table in the jackpot includes a special symbol display device type (type of start area into which a game ball has entered), the first start area 8 or the second start area 14, The jackpot symbol random number acquired when a game ball enters the ball 15 is associated with a special symbol (stop special symbol data).

  As shown in FIG. 7C, the symbol determination table for the small hit also includes the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the start area into which the game ball has entered) and the first start area 8 or the second start areas 14 and 15. Are associated with a random number value for a small hit symbol acquired when a game ball enters the ball and a special symbol (stop special symbol data).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7, and determines the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random number for the jackpot symbol, and the like.

  Then, at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol, an effect designating command as information on the special symbol is determined based on the determined special symbol type (stop special symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

Here, as will be described later, the game state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8) and the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 9) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special chart data). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the type of jackpot game.
For this reason, in the special symbol in FIG. 7B, the explanation corresponding to the type of jackpot game is supplementarily described.

  Further, according to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7B, in the first special symbol display device 20 triggered by the game ball entering the first start area 8, the game ball is placed at the big winning opening. While determining the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot game (16R length per 4R length, per development) and the jackpot game (short hit) that is difficult for game balls to enter the big prize opening, In the second special symbol display device 21 triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start areas 14 and 15, only a jackpot game (per 16R length and per 4R length) that allows the game ball to easily enter the big prize opening is determined. It is configured not to be.

  In particular, according to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7 (b), the second special symbol display device 21 triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting area 14, 15 is the first starting point. It is configured to make it easier to determine a special symbol corresponding to a big hit game (per 16R length) with a larger number of rounds (16R) than the first special symbol display device 20 triggered by a game ball entering the area 8. ing.

  That is, the player who wins a big hit with the entry of the game ball into the second start area 14 or 15 has a greater privilege (out of play) than the big hit with the entry of the game ball into the first start area 8. ).

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 21 is configured not to determine a big hit game (short win) that makes it difficult for a game ball to enter the big prize opening, but the first special symbol display device 20 The jackpot game (short win) in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the big winning opening may be determined with a lower probability.

(Set data table at end of jackpot game)
FIG. 8 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the big hit game end setting data table, the special symbol stop special figure data, the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), the probability game state, and the high-probability game The number of times (X) is associated.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the special symbol stop special data and the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), and the probability game The state and the number of high probability games (X) are determined.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 in the present embodiment is configured to determine a high-probability gaming state until the jackpot lottery is performed 74 times after all jackpot games are finished. .

Further, the feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is based on the information stored in the game state buffer (the game state at the time of the jackpot winning) even if the stop special figure data of the same special symbol. It is possible to set the short-time game flag and to change the short-time number (J).
For example, when the special symbol stop special symbol data is the special stop symbol data 04 (special symbol 4), the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are stored in the gaming state buffer with respect to the short-time gaming flag and the short-time game number (J) If the game state information (00H) shown is stored, the short-time game flag is not set after the jackpot is ended, and the short-time number (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if game state information (02H, 03H or 04H) other than the above is stored in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the short-time number (J) is set to 70 times. Set to.
Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 9 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode determining table. As will be described later, since the big win game or the small hit game is executed based on this big winning opening release mode determination table, the big winning port opening mode determination table indicates the type of the big win game or the small win game I can say that. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the special electric-equipment actuating mode determination table is associated with special symbol stop special-graph data and a special winning opening opening mode determining table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, and determines the special winning opening opening mode determination table based on the special symbol stop special data.

(Large winning opening open mode decision table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening mode determination table determined in FIG. 9, and the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is determined by the big winning opening opening mode determination table. Opening and closing conditions are determined. FIG. 10 (a) is a jackpot opening aspect determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in the jackpot game, and is composed of TBL per 16R length, TBL per 4R length, TBL per development, and TBL per short. ing. FIG. 10B shows a big winning opening opening determination table for small hits determined at the small hit game.

  In the big winning opening opening determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 10A, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17) and the one big win game The maximum number of round games (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in the big winning opening in one round, the start interval time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, and in each round game Maximum number of times of opening of the grand prize opening (K), opening time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, and closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game And the closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game, and the end interval from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game Door is associated with.

  On the other hand, in the big winning opening opening determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 10B, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (second winning opening 17) and the one small hit game. Maximum number of times of opening (K), a specified number indicating the maximum number of winning prizes in a single winning game, a start interval time from the start of the small winning game until the first winning opening is opened, The opening time of the big prize opening at each opening number, the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, and the end interval time from the end of the closing time of the last big winning opening to the end of the small hit game are associated. ing.

  The main CPU 110a executes a game per 16R length based on the TBL per 16R length, executes a game per 4R length based on the TBL per 4R length, executes a game per development based on the TBL per development, The short hit game is executed based on the small hit game, and the small hit game is executed based on the small hit TBL.

  According to the TBL per 16R length shown in FIG. 10 (a), the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved up to 29 per round. A game can be executed per 16R length that is released up to 2 seconds. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, one round of game is completed. When the 16-round game ends, the game per 16R length ends.

  According to TBL per 4R length shown in FIG. 10 (a), the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved up to 29 per round. The game can be executed per 4R length that is released until 2 seconds. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, one round of game is completed. When the 4-round game ends, the game per 4R length ends.

  That is, a game per 16R length can pay out more game balls than a 4-round game.

  Further, according to the TBL per development shown in FIG. 10A, the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is operated, and the second big prize opening 17 is moved a plurality of times (K = 3) for one round. A game per development can be executed in which an opening / closing operation is performed (the second grand prize opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). However, when the specified number (9) of game balls wins the second big winning opening 17 before the maximum number of times of opening (K), one round of the game ends. When the 4-round game ends, the game per development ends.

  According to the short hit TBL shown in FIG. 10 (a), the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is operated to open the second big prize opening 17 for two rounds (twice) for a maximum of 0.052 seconds. It is possible to execute a short hit game that allows However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 0.052 seconds elapses, one round of game is completed. When the two-round game ends, the short hit game ends.

  According to the small hit TBL shown in FIG. 10B, the second large prize opening opening / closing door 17b is operated to open the second big prize opening 17 twice for a maximum of 0.052 seconds. it can. However, if the specified number (9) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 16 by two times of opening for a maximum of 0.052 seconds, the small hit game is ended.

  The short hit TBL shown in FIG. 10 (a) and the small hit TBL shown in FIG. 10 (b) are the maximum round game number (R), the maximum open number (K), the close interval time, and the maximum in each open number. Although there is a difference in data at the closing time of the winning opening, the same second big winning opening 17 performs the same opening / closing operation (the second big winning opening 17 is opened for 0.052 seconds and closed for 2.0 seconds). Repeated twice), the player cannot determine whether it is a short hit game or a small hit game from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a short hit game or a small hit game can be given.

  In this embodiment, the opening time of the short hit game and the opening time of the small hit game are set to exactly the same opening time (0.052 seconds), and the closing time of the short hit game and the closing time of the small hit game are Were set to exactly the same closing time (2 seconds). However, a time difference in which the player cannot determine whether the game is a short hit game or a small hit game may be provided without setting the exact same time.

In addition, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the short win game and the small hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) when one game ball is fired as described above, Even if the open / close door 17b is actuated, it is difficult to win the second big prize opening 17.
For this reason, it can be said that the short hit game and the small hit game are “unfavorable opening modes”. On the other hand, the release time of the game per 16R length and the game per 4R length (29 seconds) and the release time of the game per development (3 seconds) are longer than the time when one game ball is fired (about 0.6 seconds). Therefore, it can be said to be an “advantageous opening mode”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, four types of “big hit games” of 16R long games, 4R long games, development games, and short games are provided, and one type of “small game” is provided. ing. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  And since it is possible to execute a big hit game and a small hit game with different opening actions of the big prize opening and the big prize opening, it is possible to entertain the player with various special games.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol as will be described later. FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 11B is a diagram of the second special symbol display device 21. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table which determines the fluctuation pattern of a 2nd special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern determination table includes a lottery result of the jackpot lottery, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a reach determination random number value, a special symbol reserved memory number (first reserved memory number = U1 or second reserved memory number = U2), a special figure variation random value, a special symbol variation pattern, and a special symbol variation time are associated with each other.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, the reach determination random value is not referred to when the jackpot. The reach determination random number value has a random number range set to 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random value has a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

  In addition, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, the variation patterns 1 and 21 (normal variation) so that the average variation time of the special symbol becomes shorter as the number of special symbols reserved (U1 or U2) increases. The variation times T2 and T22 of the variation patterns 2 and 22 (shortening variation) are set to be shorter than the variation times T1 and T21. For example, the fluctuation time T1 of the fluctuation pattern 1 (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time T2 of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortening fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. Although the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the first reserved memory number of the first special symbol (or the second reserved memory number of the second special symbol), the variation pattern of the special symbol is: Since it is determined after subtracting 1 from the reserved memory number of the special symbol, “4” is not referred to as the reserved memory number.

  Depending on the type of the start area into which the game ball has entered, the main CPU 110a has a variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 11 (a) or a variation pattern determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 11 (b). Select any one, refer to the selected variation pattern determination table, lottery lottery result, special symbol to stop, number of special symbols reserved (U1 or U2), reach determination random value and special variation fluctuation Based on the numerical value, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined.

  Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated, and information on the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the game ball entering the first starting area 8 is shown, and the MODE data is When it is “E7H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the game ball entering the second start area 14, 15 is indicated.

  In addition, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 31a are determined based on the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, the contents of effects such as the effect symbol 31a are described as a reference.

  Here, as the production contents, here, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that the plurality of production symbols 31a fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, Normal fluctuations and shortening fluctuations are different in that the shortening fluctuations are completed in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuations.

  In addition, “reach” is a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of a jackpot, such that a part of the combination of the performance symbols 31a for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and the other effect symbols 31a fluctuate. Means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 31a “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 31a for notifying the jackpot, the two effect symbols 31a temporarily stop at “7” and the remaining effects This refers to an aspect in which the pattern 31a is changing. The “temporary stop” refers to an aspect in which the effect symbol 31a is small and sways, or the effect symbol 31a is deformed to a small extent, and is shown to the player as if the effect symbol 31a is stopped.

“Normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols 31a temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol 31a fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although not big hit by “normal reach”, the big hit may be made by “normal reach”.
“SP reach” means a super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than a normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the production symbol 31a that has not been temporarily stopped undergoes special fluctuations or a special character is displayed.
The “SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after the SP reach and has a higher expectation of jackpot than the SP reach.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the variation patterns of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol are configured to be different from each other so that the variation pattern can be identified. . Accordingly, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 30, the SP reach and SPSP reach based on the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the SP reach and SPSP reach based on the variation pattern of the second special symbol are different in SP reach of the production contents. And SPSP reach.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern of the first special symbol is different from the variation pattern of the second special symbol. However, the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol are common. The variation pattern of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol can be identified by the “start winning information (start winning designation command)” shown in FIG. Based on the two pieces of information of the pattern and the start winning information, at least a part of the production contents of the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol may be made different.

(Pre-judgment table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the jackpot lottery referred to in the low probability gaming state. FIG. 12 (a) is a pre-determination table for pre-determining the result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start area 8, and FIG. 12 (b) is the second start area. 14 is a pre-judgment table for pre-determining the results of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball to 14, 15;

  As shown in FIG. 12, a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, a special symbol variation random value, and start winning information are associated with the prior determination table. ing.

Here, the special symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start area 8 or the second start area 14 or 15 determines whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. It can be determined in advance, and the type of special game and the presence / absence of the transition to the high probability game state can be determined in advance based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol.
Furthermore, because the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value can determine the contents of the presentation (whether the reach has occurred, the type of reach), etc. in advance, the start prize information (DATA for the start prize designation command) Can determine information on the type of jackpot and the contents of the production (scheduled variation pattern).

  The main CPU 110a selects either the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a) or the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b) depending on the type of the start area into which the game ball has entered, and the selected pre-determination table is selected. Referring to the special symbol display device (type of start area), special symbol judgment random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach judgment random number value, and special symbol variation random value, "start winning information" is determined To do. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

  This start winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, a start winning designation command corresponding to the game ball entering the first start area 8 is indicated, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second start area is indicated. 14 and 15 show start winning designation commands corresponding to the game balls entering.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 12 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the advance determination table shown in FIG. 12 is used when the game ball enters the start area, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used when the special symbol variation starts. Judgment time is different. In addition, it is different whether or not the “pending storage number” is referred to.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 12, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (see “ Refer to “Starting prize information 1, 21”).

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 12 is a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state, but although not shown, the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high probability gaming state is also included. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 12, but it is determined in advance whether “big jackpot”, “small jackpot”, or “lost”. Random values for special symbol determination for determination are different.

  In the present embodiment, a pre-determination table corresponding to the gaming state between the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state is provided regardless of whether or not the short-time gaming state is present. It may also be configured with a pre-judgment table according to the respective gaming states of the short-time gaming state, the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, and the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the start winning information triggered by the first start area 8 and the start winning information triggered by the second start areas 14 and 15 are configured differently. Yes. Thereby, the production mode (prefetch zone) based on the start winning information triggered by the first start area 8 and the effect mode (prefetch zone) based on the start prize information triggered by the second start areas 14, 15 are: It is configured so that an effect mode (prefetch zone) with different effect contents can be performed.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a table related to the normal design and the start movable piece 15b of the specific second start area 15.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for the normal symbol lottery, and FIG. 13B is a stop symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. FIG. FIG. 13C is a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 13D is for determining an opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b when the normal symbol lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting release mode determination table.

(Normal symbol lottery determination table)
As shown in FIG. 13A, in the hit determination table, presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a random number for normal symbol determination, and a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 13A, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13A, when in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determination random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 15 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “14” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. Therefore, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random value is 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short gaming state is 15/16.

(Normal symbol stop symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the stop symbol determination table corresponds to the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol lottery result, the random number value for the normal symbol stop, and the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data). It is attached.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13B, and displays a stop display based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for stopping the normal symbol. Determine the normal symbol (stop normal map data).

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a general symbol designation command as information on the normal symbol on the basis of the determined normal symbol type (stop normal symbol data) at the start of normal symbol variation, and determines the determined common symbol designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal pattern data), the type of the normal symbol indicates the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said that it is determined.

(Normal symbol variation time determination table)
As shown in FIG. 13C, the fluctuation time determination table correlates the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random number value for the normal symbol time, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. Yes.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 13C, and based on the current time-short game state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for normal time, the normal symbol Determine the variation time.

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a normal pattern variation designation command as information on the variation time of the normal symbol based on the determined variation time of the normal symbol at the start of the variation of the normal symbol, Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  As a feature of the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 13 (c), the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is made shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short-time gaming state. It is configured.

(Starting release mode determination table for starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 13 (d), the start opening mode determination table includes stop normal data (ordinary symbol), maximum opening number (S) of the starting movable piece 15b, opening time of the starting movable piece 15b, and starting. The closing time of the movable piece 15b is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start / open mode determination table shown in FIG. 13 (d), and determines the maximum number of open times (S), the open time, the close time, and the interval time of the start movable piece 15b based on the stop normal data. To do.

  In the present embodiment, in the start / open mode determination table shown in FIG. 13 (d), the start / open mode based on the stop common map data = 02 is more advantageous than the start / open mode based on the stop normal map data = 0. Therefore, the start / open mode based on the stop common map data = 03 is an advantageous release mode than the start / open mode based on the stop normal map data = 02.

Then, as shown in the random number value for stoppage in the stop symbol determination table in FIG. 13 (b), stop stop symbol data = 03, which is the most advantageous release mode when selected in the short-time gaming state, is selected. Will be.
As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state.

  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 140, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs activation processing such as access permission setting to the main RAM 110c, serial communication port initialization, hard random number activation, watchdog timer initialization, and emission signal setting.

  In step S11, the main CPU 110a generates a checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is turned on.

  In step S12, the main CPU 110a compares the checksum of the main RAM 110c generated when the power is turned on with the checksum of the main RAM 110c generated when the power is turned off. If they match, it is determined to be normal, and the process proceeds to step S14. If they do not match, it is determined to be an error, and the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the main CPU 110a clears the use area of the main RAM 110c in order to clear the state when the power is shut off.

  In step S14, the main CPU 110a performs initial setting of devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 ms) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

  In step S15, the main CPU 110a generates a power recovery command based on the gaming state and the like, and transmits the generated power recovery command to the effect control board 120 and the payout control board 130.

  In step S16, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol random value storage area (the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit) of the main RAM 110c, and stores it in the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit of the special symbol random value storage region. Based on the stored data, a recovery hold command is generated, and the generated recovery hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 29, the recovery hold command is the entry of the game ball into the first start area 8 with respect to each of the 0th to 8th storage sections of the special symbol random value storage area. It is configured to be able to identify whether various random values acquired at times are stored or whether various random values acquired at the time of entry of the game balls into the second starting areas 14 and 15 are stored.

  Here, when the power is restored, the restoration hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 for the following reason.

  Conventionally, when the power of the gaming machine is cut off, the data stored in the reserved data storage area of the sub-RAM 120c (to be described later) is erased in the effect control board 120 that does not have the backup function, and after the power is restored, The control board 120 cannot grasp what information is stored in the special symbol random number storage area (the 0th storage section to the 8th storage section) of the main RAM 110c in the main control board 110, and displays the hold image. I could not.

  In particular, various random numbers stored in response to the entry of game balls into the first start area 8 and the second start areas 14 and 15 are digested (shifted) in the stored order. When displaying the hold image corresponding to the second start area 14, 15 to which start area for each of the 0th storage section to the 8th storage section of the special symbol random number storage area when the power is restored It was impossible to grasp whether various random values acquired when the game ball entered was stored, and it was not possible to display a hold image corresponding to the start area.

  According to the present embodiment, when the power is restored, a restoration hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, so that each of the 0th to 8th storage units in the special symbol random value storage area is restored from the time of power restoration. On the other hand, since the production control board 120 can also grasp which starting area the various random number values acquired when the game ball enters, it is possible to display a hold image corresponding to the starting area Can do it.

  Of the first start area 8 and the second start areas 14, 15, various random numbers stored when a game ball entered one of the start areas, and a game ball entered the other start area. In the case where it is configured to be preferentially digested (shifted) over various random numbers stored as a trigger, “first special symbol storage designation command” to be described later, instead of the recovery hold command The “second special symbol memory designation command” may be transmitted to the effect control board 120. As a result, the hold image corresponding to the start area can be displayed.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, and the initial random value for normal symbol stop. Do.

  In step S40, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the power cutoff flag is ON. If it is determined that the power shutdown flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S41 to prepare for power interruption, and if it is determined that the power shutdown flag is not ON, the process returns to step S20.

  Here, when the power supply board 140 detects a power failure (voltage drop), the power supply board 140 outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110. Then, the main CPU 110a that has input the power interruption detection signal sets the power interruption flag to ON. Thus, the “power cutoff flag” is turned ON when the power supply board 140 detects a power failure (voltage drop).

  Then, unless the power is cut off, in normal games, the processes of Step S20 and Step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

In step S41, the main CPU 110a performs backup storage processing for storing various data in the nonvolatile main RAM 110c in preparation for shutting down the power.
Thereby, when the power source of the gaming machine 1 is shut off, various data can be retained even when the power source is shut off.

  In step S42, the main CPU 110a creates a checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is shut off.

  In step S43, the main CPU 110a prohibits access to the main RAM 110c and protects the contents of the main RAM 110c. Then, an infinite loop is performed to prepare for power down.

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

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

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter update process, the special game timer counter update process such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the normal symbol time counter update process, the opening / closing time of the starting movable piece 15b. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update processing is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start / open timer counter, and the start / close timer counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines the random number for the special symbol determination, the random number for the big hit symbol, the random number for the small bonus symbol, the random number for the normal symbol determination, the random number for the normal symbol stop, the random number for the normal symbol time, Perform update processing.
Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a, the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, An initial random value update process for updating the initial random value is performed.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general prize opening detection switch 12a, a first big prize opening detection switch 16a, a second big prize opening detection switch 17a, a first start area detection switch 8a, a second start area detection switch 15a, a gate. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol special electric control process for performing a jackpot lottery, a special symbol display control, an opening / closing control of the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17, and a game state control. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a uses the normal symbol gate 13 to perform the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display control, and the opening / closing control of the starting movable piece 15b in response to the game ball passing through the normal symbol gate 13. I do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to the prize ball counter in the main RAM 110c, generates a payout number designation command corresponding to the payout number, and transmits the generated payout number designation command to the payout control board 130.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start area opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of memories Performs data creation for the specified command.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, start area opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S700.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol display device data created in S700 to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22. And normal symbol display device data are output. In step S800, the main CPU 110a also performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120. The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S900, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.

In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the payout number corresponding to the general winning opening is added to the winning ball counter and updated, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process.

In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When the detection signal from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a is inputted, the payout number corresponding to the big prize opening is added to the prize ball counter and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start area detection switch input process.
In this first start area detection switch input process, it is determined whether a detection signal from the first start area detection switch 8a has been input, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start area 8, Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start area detection switch input process. In the second start area detection switch input process, the same process as the first start area detection switch input process shown in FIG.
In addition, when compared with the first start area detection switch input process and the second start area detection switch input process, they coincide in that various random number values are stored in the special symbol random value storage area from the 0th storage section to the 8th storage section. However, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area in the first start area detection switch input process is configured in place of the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area in the second start area detection switch input process. Yes.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.

  In this gate detection switch input process, it is first determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, it is determined whether or not the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, and the normal symbol holding number (G) is stored. If the area is less than 4, 1 is added to the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area. If the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is not less than 4, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

  After adding 1 to the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the random number value for normal symbol determination, the random number value for stopping the normal symbol, and the random number value for normal time are acquired, and the various random number values acquired are It memorize | stores in the predetermined memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

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

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start area detection switch 8a has been input.
When the detection signal from the first start area detection switch 8a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start area detection switch 8a is not input, the current first time is detected. The start area detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating the payout number corresponding to the first start area 8 to the prize ball counter.

  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. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the current data is not less than 4, the current first start area detection switch input process is terminated.

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

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires the random numbers for special symbol determination, and the random values are not yet stored in order from the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area. A search is made for a blank storage unit, and the first Nth storage unit (N is a natural number up to 8 including 0) searched first is used as a trigger for the first start area 8. The starting area information and the special symbol determination random number acquired this time are stored.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a acquires the jackpot symbol random value and stores the acquired jackpot symbol random value in the Nth storage unit.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a obtains a small bonus symbol random number value, and stores the small bonus symbol random number value obtained in the Nth storage unit in the special symbol random value storage area.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a acquires the random number value for reach determination and the random number value for special figure fluctuation, and acquires the random number for reach determination and the special figure acquired in the Nth storage unit in the special symbol random number value storage area. Stores random numbers for variation.

  As described above, in the Nth storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area, the first start area information, 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 special symbol random number value The random number for figure variation is stored.

In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process.
In the pre-determination process in the first start area detection switch input process, if the gaming state is low probability, the pre-determination table shown in FIG. Start winning information is determined based on the random value, the reach determination random value, and the special figure variation random value.

  In the pre-determination process in the second start area detection switch input process, the start winning information is determined with reference to the pre-determination table shown in FIG.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) and corresponds to the first special symbol hold count (U1) updated in step S230-4. A first special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a sets a start prize designation command based on the start prize information determined in the preliminary determination process in step S230-9, and sets the start prize designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the current first start area detection switch input process is terminated.

  As a result, the start winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as the start winning designation command, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the start winning designation command analyzes the start winning designation command, It is possible to execute a predetermined effect in advance before the display of the change of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball in the 1 start area 8 is started.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 18, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the processing is shifted to the small hit game processing (step S360).
As will be described later, the “special special processing data” is set as necessary in each special special processing data subroutine, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process of step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a big symbol determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, In the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, a variation time determination process for determining the variation time of the special symbol is performed. The special symbol memory determination process will be described later in detail using FIG.

  In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 has passed, and the special symbol. When the fluctuation time of the elapses, a process of shifting to the special symbol stop process in step S330 is performed. This special symbol variation process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol stop process of step S330, the main CPU 110a corresponds to the special symbols (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. In addition to the processing, the processing for setting the number of time reduction (J), the time reduction game flag, the number of high probability games (X), and the high probability game flag is performed. The special symbol stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the jackpot game. The jackpot game process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability game state of either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and changes the game state of either the short-time game state or the non-time-short game state. Perform the decision process. The jackpot game end process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the small hit game process of step S360, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the small hit game. This small hit game processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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

In step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is being variably displayed.
If the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is being variably displayed (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the main CPU 110a ends the special symbol memory determination process this time, If the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not being variably displayed (special symbol time counter = 0), the process proceeds to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, when the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not changing, the main CPU 110a stores the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area and the It is determined whether or not the 2 special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is zero.
When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area are 0, the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If it is determined that the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area are not 0, the process proceeds to step S310-3.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on various data (random number values, etc.) stored in the special symbol random value storage area. Specifically, various data stored in the 8th storage unit from the 0th storage unit in the special symbol random number storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, since the various data stored in the first storage unit is overwritten and shifted over the 0th storage unit, the various data already stored in the 0th storage unit is erased from the special symbol random value storage area. Will be. As a result, 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 special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

As described above, the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area are various random number values acquired when the game ball enters the first start area 8 or the second start areas 14 and 15. Various random numbers acquired at the time of the game ball entering can be stored together with start area information capable of identifying the start area.
In the above step S310-3, since various random values stored in the eighth storage unit from the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit, this embodiment Then, the various random number values stored when the game balls have entered the first start area 8 and the second start areas 14 and 15 are digested (shifted) in the stored order. become.

  In the present embodiment, the various random number values stored when the game ball enters the first start area 8 and the second start areas 14 and 15 are digested (shifted) in the stored order. ), The random numbers stored in response to the entry of a game ball into one of the first start area 8 and the second start area 14, 15 You may comprise so that it may be digested (shifted) preferentially rather than the various random value memorize | stored when the game ball approached into the starting area | region.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a performs a hold number update process for updating the hold number in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area.

  If the first start area information indicating that the reserved number update process refers to the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area and that the first start area 8 is triggered is stored, 1 is updated by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and second start area information indicating that the second start areas 14 and 15 are triggered is stored. If so, a process of subtracting 1 from the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area and updating it is performed.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbol based on the value of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area updated in step S310-4. The memory designation command is determined, and the determined special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a writes the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small bonus symbol random number value) written in the 0th storage part of the special symbol random number storage area in step S310-3. ) Is executed based on the jackpot determination process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21.

  This variation pattern determination process refers to the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random value storage area, and if the first start area information is stored, the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. If the second starting area information is stored, the variation pattern determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 11B is selected. Then, referring to the selected variation pattern determination table, based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the number of stored special symbols (U1 or U2), the reach determination random value, and the special diagram variation random value Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S312 in the effect transmission data storage area.

  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.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a uses the variation time (counter value) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 as the variation time of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Is set in a special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a performs a variation display start process for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform a special symbol variation display (LED blinking).

  This variable display start processing stores the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 as the special symbol random value storage if the first starting area information is stored in the zeroth storage unit of the special symbol random value storage region. If the second starting area information is stored in the 0th storage section of the area, the variable display data for variably displaying the second special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 is set in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S700, and the created data is output in step S800. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing of this time.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol determination random number value written in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random value storage area is a “big hit” random value. As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S311-2 if it is determined to be a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S311-5 if it is not determined to be a big win.

  Specifically, if the first starting area information is stored in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area, the special symbol random value is referred to by referring to the jackpot lottery determination table shown in FIG. If the second starting area information is stored in the 0th storage section of the storage area, the 0th storage section of the special symbol random number storage area is referred to with reference to the jackpot lottery determination table shown in FIG. 6 (b). It is determined whether or not the written special symbol determination random number value is a random value corresponding to “big hit”.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbol type (stop special symbol data) by determining the jackpot symbol random number value written in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random number value storage area. The jackpot symbol determination process for setting the stopped special symbol data in the special symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7 (b), based on the starting area information and the jackpot symbol random number value written in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random value storage area, Stop special figure data indicating the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop special figure data is set in the stop special figure 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. 22 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 23 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the big hit in the big hit game end process of FIG.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the jackpot stop special symbol data determined in step S311-2, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and the gaming 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. For this reason, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the gaming state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the jackpot, Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set the gaming state after the jackpot (such as the short-time gaming state and the number of short-time games).

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the special symbol determination random number value written in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random value storage area is a “small hit” random value. It is determined whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-8.

  Specifically, if the first starting area information is stored in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area, the special symbol random value is referred to by referring to the jackpot lottery determination table shown in FIG. If the second starting area information is stored in the 0th storage section of the storage area, the 0th storage section of the special symbol random number storage area is referred to with reference to the jackpot lottery determination table shown in FIG. 6 (b). It is determined whether or not the written special symbol determination random number value is a random value corresponding to “small hit”.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines the random number value for the small hit symbol written in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random value storage area, determines the type of the special symbol, and the determined stop special symbol data Is performed in the small special symbol data storage area.

  Specifically, with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 7C, the special symbol is determined based on the starting area information and the small hit symbol random number value written in the 0th storage part of the special symbol random value storage area. Stop special figure data indicating the type of the stop special figure data is determined, and the determined stop special figure data is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special symbol data determined in step S311-6, and transmits the determined effect symbol designating command to the effect transmission data storage area. And the current jackpot determination process is terminated.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 7A, and based on the start area information written in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random value storage area, the special symbol for losing , And the determined stop special map data for losing is set in the stop special map data storage area.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special map data determined in step S311-8, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Set and finish the current jackpot determination process.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 set in step S315 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). ?)
When the main CPU 110a determines that the variation time of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 has elapsed, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S320-2, and the first special symbol display device 20 or When it is determined that the special symbol variation time of the second special symbol display device 21 has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated, and the current special symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S320-2, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S316, and performs steps S311-2, S311-6, and S311. The special special symbol data stored in the special special symbol data storage area for stopping the special symbol set in -8 on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is displayed in a predetermined first state. Set in the display processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating the stop of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the special symbol time is used as the special symbol stop time of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. The symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) is set in the counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 22, and ends the special symbol variation processing of this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, ) 1 is subtracted from the number of time reductions (J) stored in the storage area and updated to determine whether the new time reduction number (J) is “0”. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction The process moves to step S330-3 while the short-time game flag stored in the game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, when the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the processing is moved to step S330-3 as it is.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and when the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. Is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game count (X) stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area to determine whether or not the new high probability game count (X) is “0”. To do. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S330-4 while the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop special figure data = 01 to 07?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-6. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored 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 count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and prepares for shifting to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, based on the stop special chart data, the jackpot big winning opening opening mode determining table shown in FIG. From the group, one of the big winning opening opening mode determination tables of “TBL per 16R length”, “TBL per 4R length”, “TBL per development”, and “TBL per short” is determined.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (game per 16R length, game per 4R length) based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S330-13 or step S330-8. , Game per development, game per short, and game per short), and an opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S330-13 or step S330-8. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the current special symbol stop process ends.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop special figure data = 20, 21, 30, 31). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-12. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-14.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a performs a small hitting start preparation setting process, and moves the process to step S330-9.

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determining table shown in FIG. 9, the small hitting opening mode is determined based on the stop special chart data as shown in FIG. The big winning opening opening determination table ("small hit TBL") for the small hit shown is determined.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the special symbol stop processing of this time.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S340-1, 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. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-10 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process.

  In the jackpot start setting process, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. Here, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process.

  In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. Also, in order to open the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 10A) determined in step S330-8, the number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K) The opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-5, 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, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1 at the start of the first round of jackpot, the winning prize opening 1 round designation command is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. 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.

  In step S340-6, 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. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8, and if it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-10 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S340-10 to be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the big winning opening, and if the closing time has elapsed, the winning opening is opened in step S340- The process is moved to 4.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.

  The big prize opening closing process energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to close the first big prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 10 (a)) determined in step S330-8, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, one round is based on the condition that the value of the winning entry entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.
If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process in which 0 is set in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and 0 is set in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared. However, the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is not cleared.

  In step S340-13, 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. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-15, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, 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, and performs the current jackpot game process. finish.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (game per 4R length, 4R length) based on the special winning opening release mode determination table (see FIG. 10A) determined in step S330-8. In order to transmit an ending designation command corresponding to the type of the special game to the effect control board 120, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the end interval time according to the type of jackpot based on the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 10A) determined in step S330-8 as a special game. Set to timer counter.

In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed.
When determining that the end interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S340-19, and when determining that the end interval time has not elapsed, the main CPU 110a ends the current jackpot game process.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the special figure special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 and ends the jackpot based on the stop special data loaded in step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. Sometimes a process is performed to determine whether or not to set a high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop special data loaded in step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining variation number (X) storage area of the gaming state. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, 74 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop special data loaded in step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the short-time game Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the flag storage area is processed. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 01H, 02H. Alternatively, when the time is 03H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop special data loaded in step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, The number of remaining state fluctuations (J) is set to a predetermined number in the storage area. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state is set to 0, and the game in the game state buffer When the information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, 70 times is set in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Main control board small hit game processing)
The small hit game processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S360-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S360-4.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-10 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S360-3.

In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process.
In the special winning opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stored. In addition, in order to open the first big prize opening 16, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the release mode determination table (FIG. 10 (b) shown in FIG. 10B) is set. )), The opening time of the first big prize opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the number of times of opening (K).

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of the preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S360-13. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S360-5.

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first big prize winning opening 16 is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set. If it is determined that the first big prize opening 16 is closed, the process proceeds to step S360-6. If it is determined that the first big prize opening 16 is not closed, the process goes to step S360-7. Move.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S360-8 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S360-8, which will be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, when the closing time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the first big winning opening 16, and when the closing time has elapsed, the first big winning opening In order to release 16, the process proceeds to step S 360-3.

  In step S <b> 360-7, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the first big winning opening 16 is satisfied.

This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-8. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the present small hit game process is ended.

In step S360-8, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.
The big prize opening closing process stops the energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c to close the first big prize opening 16, and the opening mode determination table determined in step S330-13. Referring to (see FIG. 10B), the closing time of the first big winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is closed.

In step S360-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case of one small hit, it means that the value of the big winning entrance entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (for example, 9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.
If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-10. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S360-10, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the type of small hits in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S360-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 10B) determined in step S330-13, and determines the end interval time according to the small hit type as a special game timer. Set to counter.

In step S360-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed.
When determining that the end interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S360-14, and when determining that the end interval time has not elapsed, the main CPU 110a ends the current small hit game process.

  In step S360-14, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S501, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S502. The process is moved to (Step S510), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S520). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S510-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress. If the normal symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step S510-9. If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S510-2.

  In step S510-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, and thus the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S510-3, if the main CPU 110a determines in step S510-2 that the number of retained ordinary symbols (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 110a stores the number in the ordinary symbol retained number (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S510-4, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, each random number value stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the random number for normal symbol determination stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is written to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area and is already determined. The random number value written in the (0th storage unit) is normally erased from the symbol reserved storage area.

In step S510-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the determination storage unit (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area is “winning”.
Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13A, it is determined whether or not the acquired normal symbol determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, in the non-short game state, it is determined that one normal symbol determination random value of “0” among the random numbers “0” to “15” is a win, If there are 15 random numbers for “0” to “14” among the random numbers “0” to “15”, it is determined that 15 normal symbol determination random numbers are successful, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S510-6, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process with reference to the result of the hit determination process in step S510-5.

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13B, based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number value for stopping the normal symbol. The normal symbol (stop normal pattern data) to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop normal map data is set in the stop normal map data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets a general map designation command based on the determined stop normal map data in the effect transmission data storage area, and transmits information of the stop normal map data to the effect control board 120.

  In step S510-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing.

  This normal symbol variation time determination process refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 13 (c), the current short-time gaming state, the regular symbol lottery result, and the acquired random time value for the regular symbol time, Based on the above, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. Then, a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Furthermore, in the normal symbol change time determination process, after the normal symbol change time is determined, the normal symbol change designation command based on the determined normal symbol change time is set in the transmission data storage area for production. Information on the variation time of the symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  In step S510-8, the main CPU 110a starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol variation display is to blink the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S510-7. When this process ends, the current normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S510-9, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S510-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter = 0. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, and thus the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S510-10, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22. At this time, the normal symbol display device 22 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area in step S510-6. Thereby, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S510-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area is a winning symbol. If the normal symbol is a winning symbol, step S510 is performed. The process is shifted to -12, and when the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S510-12, the main CPU 110a sets ordinary-use ordinary power processing data = 1, and shifts the processing to the ordinary electric accessory control processing.

  In step S510-13, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode determination process for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b in the specific second starting area 15.

  This open time setting process refers to the start / open mode determination table shown in FIG. 13 (d), and based on the stop normal data, the maximum open count (S) of the startable movable piece 15b, the open time, the close time, and the interval Determine the time.

  In step S510-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S510-13 to the starting opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S510-15, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start region opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the normal symbol variation process this time. As a result, the starting movable piece 15b is activated and the specific second starting region 15 is opened.

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

In step S520-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a predetermined maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won in the specific second starting area 15 during the ordinary electric accessory control process.
If it is determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, the process proceeds to step S520-14, and if it is not determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, step The processing is moved to S520-2.

In step S520-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time of the specific second start area 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start release timer counter = 0.
When it is determined that the opening time of the specific second starting area 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S520-3, and when it is not determined that the opening time of the specific second starting area 15 has elapsed. Then, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

In step S520-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the specific second starting area 15 is closed. That is, it is determined whether energization start data is set in the start region opening / closing solenoid 15c.
If it is determined that the specific second start area 15 is closed, the process proceeds to step S520-6. If it is determined that the specific second start area 15 is not closed, step S520-4 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S520-4, the main CPU 110a stops energization of the start region opening / closing solenoid 15c. As a result, the specific second starting area 15 returns to the closed state, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again.

  In step S520-5, the main CPU 110a sets the closing time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S510-13 in the starting closing timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

In step S520-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the specific second start area 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start / close timer counter = 0.
When it is determined that the closing time of the specific second starting area 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S520-7, and when it is not determined that the closing time of the specific second starting area 15 has elapsed. Then, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

In step S520-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of times stored in the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c is the maximum number of opening startable movable pieces 15b determined in step S510-13. .
If it is determined that the maximum number of releases has been reached, the process proceeds to step S520-14. If it is determined that the maximum number of releases has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

In step S520-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has started (timed). That is, it is determined in step S520-10 whether or not an interval started flag to be described later is set.
If it is determined that the interval time has started, the process proceeds to step S520-11. If it is determined that the interval time has not started, the process proceeds to step S520-9.

  In step S520-9, the main CPU 110a performs an opening number updating process of adding 1 to the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S520-10, the main CPU 110a sets the interval time of the startable movable piece 15b determined in step S510-13 to the start interval timer counter of the main RAM 110c and indicates that the interval time has started. The interval started flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the current ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

In step S520-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start interval timer counter = 0.
If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S520-12, and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S520-12, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S510-13 to the start opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c, and clears the interval started flag.

  In step S520-13, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start region opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process. Thereby, the starting movable piece 15b is actuated again, and the specific second starting region 15 is opened again.

  In step S520-14, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode initialization process for initializing various data stored in the start / open count counter, the start / release timer counter, the start / close timer counter, and the like of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S520-15, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary figure normal electricity processing data = 0 and makes preparations for shifting to the ordinary symbol variation process in FIG. 27, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to which the description is partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the production control board 120 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

The “power recovery command” indicates that the power of the gaming machine has been recovered, “MODE” is set to “00H”, and DATA information is set according to the gaming state.
More specifically, “DATA” is set to “01H” when “non-short-time gaming state and low-probability gaming state”, and “DATA” when “non-time-short gaming state and high-probability gaming state” are set. Is set to “02H”, and “DATA SPEED AND LOW PROBABILITY GAME STATE” is set to “03H”, and “DATA SPEED” is set to “Short Time and High Probability Game State”. Is set to “04H”.
This power recovery command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 and the payout control board 130 in accordance with the gaming state when the power of the gaming machine is recovered. Specifically, in step S15, a power restoration command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 and the payout control board 130.

The “restoration command at the time of recovery” indicates various disturbances acquired when the game ball enters the first start area 8 with respect to each of the 0th storage section to the 8th storage section of the special symbol random value storage area of the main RAM 110c. It is used to identify whether a numerical value is stored or various random values acquired when the game ball enters the second start area 14 or 15 is stored, and “MODE” is set to “01H”. The DATA information is set according to the type of the start area.
More specifically, when the first starting area information is stored in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random value storage area, “DATA” is set to “01H”, and the 0th area of the special symbol random value storage area When the second starting area information is stored in the storage unit, “DATA” is set to “02H”, and when the first starting area information is stored in the first storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area, When “DATA” is set to “11H” and the second starting area information is stored in the first storage unit of the special symbol random value storage area, “DATA” is set to “12H” and the special symbol random value When the first start area information is stored in the second storage section of the storage area, “DATA” is set to “21H”, and the second start area information is stored in the second storage section of the special symbol random number storage area. If “DATA” is set, “DATA” is set to “22H”. When the first start area information is stored in the third storage unit of the symbol random number storage area, “DATA” is set to “31H”, and the second start area is stored in the third storage unit of the special symbol random value storage area. When the information is stored, “DATA” is set to “32H”. In addition, when the first starting area information is stored in the fourth storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area, “DATA” is set to “41H”, and the fourth storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area stores the first start area information. 2 When the starting area information is stored, “DATA” is set to “42H”, and when the first starting area information is stored in the fifth storage section of the special symbol random number storage area, “DATA” is set. When “51H” is set and the second starting area information is stored in the fifth storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area, “DATA” is set to “52H” and the second symbol of the special symbol random value storage area is stored. When the first start area information is stored in the 6 storage section, “DATA” is set to “61H”, and the second start area information is stored in the sixth storage section of the special symbol random number storage area. , “DATA” is set to “62H”, special symbol random number When the first start area information is stored in the seventh storage section of the storage area, “DATA” is set to “71H”, and the second start area information is stored in the seventh storage section of the special symbol random number storage area. “DATA” is set to “72H”, and when the first start area information is stored in the eighth storage part of the special symbol random value storage area, “DATA” is set to “71H”. When the second starting area information is stored in the eighth storage section of the special symbol random number storage area, “DATA” is set to “72H”.

  This recovery hold command indicates the total number of reserved storages (U1 + U2) in which the random number values are stored in the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit of the special symbol random value storage area when the power of the gaming machine is restored. Is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in response to. Specifically, in step S <b> 16, the restoration hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  As a result, the effect control board 120 has the game ball to which start area for each of the 0th storage section to the 8th storage section of the special symbol random value storage area of the main RAM 110c from the time when the power of the gaming machine is restored. It can be ascertained whether various random values acquired at the time of entry are stored, and a hold image corresponding to the start area can be displayed.

The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.
In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in steps S311-3, S311-7, and S311-9, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted for the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the first reserved memory count stored in the first special symbol reserve count (U1) storage area, and “MODE” is set to “E1H”. DATA information is set in accordance with the number of one pending storage.
This first special symbol memory designation command is used to designate a first special symbol memory designation corresponding to the first reserved memory number when the first reserved memory number stored in the first special symbol reserve number (U1) storage area is switched. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area in step S230-10 or step S310-5 increases or decreases, it corresponds to the first reservation storage number after increase or decrease The first special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol storage designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the second reserved memory count stored in the second special symbol reserve count (U2) storage area, and “MODE” is set to “E2H”. 2 DATA information is set in accordance with the number of reserved storage.
This second special symbol memory designation command is used to specify the second special symbol memory designation corresponding to the second reserved memory number when the second reserved symbol number stored in the second special symbol reserve number (U2) storage area is switched. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area in step S240 or step S310-5 increases or decreases, the second holding number corresponding to the increased or decreased second holding number. Two special symbol storage designation commands are set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

The “symbol confirmation command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and “MODE” is set as “E3H” and “DATA” is set as “01H”.
This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in step S320-3, the symbol confirmation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command” as appropriate.

The “start winning designation command” is information for pre-determining the result of the jackpot lottery. “MODE” is set to “E8H” or “E9H” according to the special symbol display device, and various winning information is displayed. In addition, DATA information is set.
The start winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball enters the first starting area 8 or the second starting area 14, 15 and corresponding to the determined start winning information. The Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start area 8 or the second start area 14 or 15 in step S230-11 or S240, the start winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information is displayed in the main RAM 110c. Is set in the transmission data storage area for production. Thereafter, the start winning designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.
With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340-5, the big winning opening opening designation corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is designated. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the prize winning opening release command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-9, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340-16, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “ordinary symbol designation command” indicates the type of the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and the DATA information is set according to the ordinary symbol type. Is set.
As for the ordinary symbol designation command, when various ordinary symbols are determined and the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started, the ordinary symbol designation command corresponding to the determined ordinary symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S510-6, a general symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S <b> 800, the common figure designation command set in the production transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ordinary symbol change designation command” indicates the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and DATA information is set in accordance with the variation times of various ordinary symbols. Is set.
When the normal symbol variation display command of the normal symbol display device 22 is started, the normal symbol variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in response to the determined normal symbol variation time. The Specifically, when the normal symbol fluctuation display is started in step S510-7, a normal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol fluctuation time is entered in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. After that, the normal variation designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EFH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.
As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot. . Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S314, there is a possibility that the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the short time game flag, and the short time number (J) have been changed in step S330-4. When there is a high probability game flag, a high probability game count, a short-time game flag, and a short-time count (J) in step S350-6, the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is the main. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  Control contents of the effect control board 120 based on various commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 as described above, or input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a received from the frame control board 180, etc. explain.

  First, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Design effect pattern determination table)
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a symbol effect pattern determination table in the normal mode for determining a symbol variation effect pattern that defines the variation mode of the effect symbol 31a.

  In the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30, a variation pattern designation command, a selection rate (first random value), and a symbol effect pattern are associated with each other. In the rightmost column of the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30, the effect contents of each symbol variation effect pattern are shown for reference.

  Here, the “symbol variation effect pattern” refers to an effect device (first image display device 31 and second image display device 37, sound output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel control performed during the variation of the special symbol. The information which defined the specific production aspect in the illuminating device 34a and the frame illuminating device 34b).

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30, and determines the symbol effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command and the selection rate.

  Also, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the symbol effect pattern by the variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol is different from the symbol effect pattern by the variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol. Yes.

Specifically, in the case of the symbol effect pattern by the change pattern designation command of the first special symbol, the variation pattern of the effect symbol 31a of the A character group to which the first decoration design is applied is performed, and the variation pattern of the second special symbol In the case of the design effect pattern by the designated command, the variation pattern of the effect design 31a of the B character group to which the second decoration design different from the first decoration design is applied is performed.
As a result, whether or not the effect is due to the big hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start area 8 or the entry of the game ball into the second start area 14 or 15 depending on the variation mode of the effect symbol 31a. It is possible to identify whether the effect is due to the jackpot lottery.

  It is to be noted that the design pattern of the effect design 31a having a different decorative design is performed by the design effect pattern by the variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol and the design effect pattern by the variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and even the effect design 31a having the same decorative design may be configured to display different characters and different backgrounds. Furthermore, the symbol effect pattern by the variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol performs the variation pattern of the effect symbol 31a in the first image display device 31, and the symbol effect pattern by the variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol is You may comprise so that the variation aspect of the production | presentation symbol 31a may be performed in a different image display apparatus so that the variation aspect of the production | presentation symbol 31a may be performed in the 2 image display apparatus 37. FIG.

  Furthermore, at least a part or all of the symbol effect pattern of the symbol effect pattern by the variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol and the symbol effect pattern by the variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol is a common symbol effect pattern. It is an effect by a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting area 8, or an effect by a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second starting area 14, 15. It may be configured such that it is difficult to identify.

  Further, as described in FIG. 11, the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol are configured by a common variation pattern (variation pattern designation command), and start winning information (start winning designation command) ), The variation pattern of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol may be configured to be identifiable, and the symbol effect pattern may be determined based on the two information of the variation pattern and the start winning information. .

(Pending data determination table)
FIG. 31 shows the pending content data for the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a) to grasp the information on the various random number values stored in the special symbol random value storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the pending content data corresponding to the pending content data. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding data determination table for determining the pending | holding display data which determined display.

  In the hold data determination table shown in FIG. 31, the start winning designation command, the selection rate (second random number value), the hold content data, and the hold display data are associated with each other. Further, in the rightmost column of the hold data determination table shown in FIG. 31, the display content of the hold display data is shown for reference.

  As described above, the “pending content data” is data for grasping information on various random number values stored in the special symbol random value storage area of the main RAM 110 c of the main control board 110, and each start prize is received. The data corresponds to the specified command.

  Further, the “pending display data” is data for notifying that various random number values are stored in the special symbol random value storage area of the main RAM 110c. In the present embodiment, the “hold display data 01” displays the white circle “white hold image” on the first image display device 31 or the second image display device 37, and the “hold display data 02” includes the first A black circle “black hold image” is displayed on the image display device 31 or the second image display device 37 (see FIG. 43).

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the hold data determination table shown in FIG. 31, and determines the hold content data and the hold display data based on the start winning designation command and the selection rate (second random number value).

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, when the MODE of the start winning designation command is “E9H”, that is, the hold display data, that is, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start areas 14 and 15 The held display data is configured such that “held display data 02” for displaying “black held image” is determined.
On the other hand, the hold display data when the MODE of the start winning designation command is “E8H”, that is, the hold display data triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start area 8 is basically: Although “hold display data 01” for displaying “white hold image” is determined, “hold display data 02” for displaying “black hold image” in part is determined.

As described above, 16R length per hit is determined when a big hit is triggered by the entry of the game balls into the second start zones 14 and 15, rather than a big win when the game balls enter the first start zone 8 It is configured to be easily performed (see FIG. 7B).
For this reason, the player is determined to win the jackpot with the entry of the game balls into the second start areas 14 and 15 rather than the jackpot lottery with the entry of the game balls into the first start area 8. Expecting to display “black reserved image” rather than displaying “white reserved image”.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, when 16R length is determined by the entry of a game ball into the first starting area 8, a predetermined selection is made when SP reach / SPSP reach is lost. By determining the “hold display data 02” for displaying the “black hold image” according to the rate, it is determined whether the game ball has entered the second start area 14 or 15 by entering the first start area 8. As shown, the “black hold image” is displayed.
Thereby, the appearance rate of the “black reserved image” having a high expectation level per 16R length is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, even when the SP reach or SPSP reach loses when the game ball enters the first start area 8, the “black hold image” is determined according to a predetermined selection rate. "Pending display data 02" is displayed, but only when 16R length is determined when the game ball enters the first start area 8 according to the predetermined selection rate, The “hold display data 02” for displaying the “black hold image” may be determined.
With this configuration, a player who notices that the “black hold image” is exceptionally displayed even though the game ball has entered the first starting area 8 is 16R long in advance. It can be notified that the winning is performed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the “hold display data 02” for displaying the “black hold image” is determined when the game ball enters the first start area 8 as an opportunity. When the game ball enters the first start area 8, only “hold display data 01” for displaying the “white hold image” may be determined. That is, when a game ball enters the first start area 8, the “white hold image” is always displayed as the hold image, and the game ball enters the second start area 14, 15. In some cases, a “black hold image” may be displayed.

(Holding effect pattern determination table)
32 and 33 are diagrams showing a hold effect pattern determination table for determining a hold effect pattern in which a hold effect is determined for a hold image corresponding to the hold content data. FIG. 32 is a hold effect pattern determination table triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8, and FIG. 33 is a hold effect triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second start area 14, 15. It is a pattern determination table.

  In the hold data determination table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the start winning designation command, the selection rate (third random value), and the hold effect pattern are associated with each other. Each hold production pattern is associated with a hold production execution condition for executing the hold production. Furthermore, in the rightmost column of the hold data determination table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the contents of the effect of the hold effect pattern are illustrated for reference.

  The “holding effect pattern” is information for causing a holding image displayed on the first image display device 31 or the second image display device 37 to produce an effect. When the hold effect pattern is determined, the hold effect is executed only when the hold effect execution condition corresponding to the determined hold effect pattern is satisfied (see FIG. 44).

  As will be described in detail later, the “holding effect pattern 01” corresponds to the start winning designation command that triggered the determination of the holding effect pattern at the start of the variation of the special symbol immediately after receiving the starting winning designation command. When a hold image (hereinafter referred to as “the hold image”) is displayed, a hold effect such that a rocket is launched from the cannon to the hold image is executed. In the case of “hold effect pattern 11”, when the reserved image corresponding to the hold effect pattern 11 becomes the first hold when the special symbol starts to change, a rocket is launched from the cannon to the hold image. Such a hold effect is executed. In the case of “holding effect pattern 21”, the total number of reserved memories obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number of the first special symbol and the second reserved memory number of the second special symbol at the start of the variation of the special symbol is 3 When there is the above and the hold image for the hold effect pattern 21 becomes the first hold, the rocket is dropped from the airplane, and the hold where the plurality of hold images including the hold image are enveloped in flames Production is performed.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the hold data determination table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, and determines the hold effect pattern based on the start winning designation command and the selection rate (third random value).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the hold effect by the hold effect pattern is executed than when the hold effect by the hold effect pattern is not executed. It is configured as follows.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in “holding effect patterns 21 to 23” and “holding effect patterns 31 to 33” shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the holding effect is performed on a plurality of holding images. (See FIGS. 44D and 44E).
This corresponds to the hold effect corresponding to the hold image triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start area 8, or to the hold image triggered by the entry of the game ball to the second start area 14, 15. It is possible to make it difficult to identify whether it is a hold effect.

(Read-ahead zone scenario determination table)
34 and 35 determine a pre-reading zone scenario in which an effect for informing in advance the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game balls into the first start area 8 and the second start areas 14 and 15 is determined. It is a figure which shows the prefetch zone scenario determination table for this. FIG. 34 is a look-ahead zone scenario determination table triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8, and FIG. 35 is a look-ahead zone triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second start area 14, 15. It is a scenario determination table.

  In the prefetch zone scenario determination tables shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the start winning designation command, the total number of reserved storage, the selection rate (fourth random number value), and the prefetch zone scenario are associated with each other. Also, in each prefetch zone scenario determination table, prefetch zone data at the start of the special symbol variation and prefetch zone data at the time when the switching condition is satisfied are associated with each other. Furthermore, the rightmost column of the prefetch zone scenario determination table shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 shows the scenario contents of the prefetch zone scenario as a reference.

  Here, the “prefetch zone scenario” is information that defines the content to be executed in one or more prefetch zones.

“Prefetch zone data” refers to a production device (first image display device 31 and second image display device 37, sound output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel illumination device 34a, frame illumination device 34b). The data for executing the effect in the pre-read zone is transmitted to various effect devices “at the start of change” or “when the switching condition is satisfied” based on the pre-read zone scenario.
The “change start time” corresponds to a time when a pre-read zone is newly started, and in the present embodiment, means a change start time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The “when the switching condition is satisfied” corresponds to the time when the pre-read zone that has already been executed is switched to another pre-read zone after the pre-read zone is started. In this embodiment, the pre-read zone scenario Is stored in the 0th storage unit of the reserved data storage area (when the jackpot determination is performed on the random value that triggered the determination of the prefetch zone scenario).

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read zone scenario determination table shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, and determines the pre-read zone scenario based on the start winning designation command, the total number of reserved memories, and the selection rate (fourth random number value). Then, in accordance with the determined prefetch zone scenario, an effect by the prefetch zone is executed.

  In the present embodiment, four look-ahead zones including a “white knight zone”, a “black knight zone”, a “sky castle zone”, and a “dark castle zone” are provided as look-ahead zones. About these four look-ahead zones, in the production device (first image display device 31 and second image display device 37, sound output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel illumination device 34a, frame illumination device 34b). For example, the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37 are configured to display different background images.

  The “prefetch zone scenario 01” is to execute the production by the “white knight zone” from the start of the change of the special symbol immediately after receiving the start winning designation command. The “prefetch zone scenario 02” From the beginning of the fluctuation of the special symbol immediately after receiving the winning designation command, the production by “Tenku Castle Zone” is executed. The “prefetch zone scenario 03” is a special symbol immediately after receiving the starting winning designation command. The “black knight zone” effect is executed from the start of the change. The “look-ahead zone scenario 04” is based on the “dark castle zone” from the start of the change of the special symbol immediately after receiving the start winning designation command. The production is performed.

  In addition, the “pre-read zone scenario 12” is performed according to the “Tenjo Castle Zone” from the time when the switching condition is satisfied after the production of the “white knight zone” is performed from the start of the change of the special symbol immediately after receiving the start winning designation command. The “pre-read zone scenario 14” is executed from the start of the special symbol change immediately after receiving the start winning designation command, and after the execution of the “white knight zone”, after the switching condition is established. The “Dark Castle Zone” effect is executed, and the “Read-ahead zone scenario 34” is executed after the “Black Knight Zone” effect is executed from the start of the change of the special symbol immediately after receiving the start winning designation command. The production by the “dark castle zone” is executed from the time when the switching condition is established.

  In other words, the “prefetch zone scenario 12”, “prefetch zone scenario 14”, and “prefetch zone scenario 34” execute the transition from the first prefetch zone to the second prefetch zone.

(Explanatory diagram explaining pre-read zone migration)
The transition of the prefetch zone will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 36, when the effect in the prefetch mode is not executed, the user stays in the “basic effect mode”.

  Then, with the entry of the game ball into the first start area 8 (when receiving the start winning designation command MODE “E8H”), the “white knight zone”, “black knight” with a predetermined probability from the basic performance mode. The pre-reading mode of any one of “Zone” and “Tenjo Castle Zone” is entered (“pre-reading zone scenario 01”, “prefetching zone scenario 02”, “prefetching zone scenario 03”, “prefetching zone scenario 12” shown in FIG. 34). ).

  In addition, when a transition is made to the “white knight zone” triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8, the “white knight zone” is changed to the “heavenly castle zone” with a predetermined probability ( “Prefetch zone scenario 12” shown in FIG.

  When the game ball enters the second start area 14 or 15 (when receiving the start winning designation command MODE “E9H”), the “white knight zone”, “black knight” with a predetermined probability from the basic performance mode. The pre-reading mode of any one of “zone” and “dark castle zone” is entered (“prefetch zone scenario 14”, “prefetch zone scenario 03”, “prefetch zone scenario 04”, “prefetch zone scenario 34” shown in FIG. 35). ).

  In addition, when a transition is made to the “black knight zone” in response to the entry of a game ball into the second start area 14, 15, the “black knight zone” is changed to the “dark castle zone” with a predetermined probability. ("Prefetch zone scenario 34" shown in FIG. 35). On the other hand, when entering the “white knight zone” triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second start area 14, 15, the pre-read zone scenario 01 ending in the “white knight zone” is not selected, so The “white knight zone” is shifted to the “dark castle zone” (“prefetch zone scenario 14” shown in FIG. 35).

  According to the pre-read zone scenario determination table shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, as shown in FIG. 36, rather than ending in “white knight zone” and “black knight zone”, The selection rate (fourth random number value) is associated so that the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when ending in the “castle zone”.

  Further, according to the pre-read zone scenario determination table shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, as shown in FIG. 36, the “Tenjo Castle Zone” is a dedicated pre-read that is triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8. The “dark castle zone” is a dedicated look-ahead zone triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second starting areas 14 and 15. The “black knight zone” is a common look-ahead zone triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8 or the second start areas 14 and 15. The “white knight zone” is a common look-ahead zone triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8 or the second start area 14, 15, but to the second start area 14, 15. It can be said that this is a dedicated look-ahead zone triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting area 8 because it does not end in the “white knight zone” when triggered by the entry of the game ball.

  Furthermore, according to the pre-read zone scenario determination table shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, as shown in FIG. 36, in the “white knight zone” and “black knight zone”, SP reach or SPSP reach (or chance effect) is performed. The “Tenjo Castle Zone” and “Dark Castle Zone” can be executed, but SPSP reach with a high expectation level for jackpots is always executed.

  According to the look-ahead zone scenario determination table shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, as shown in FIG. 36, in the “black knight zone”, “heavenly castle zone”, and “dark castle zone” It is configured so that per 4R length that can be obtained and per 16R length (or per development) is executed, and short hits that are difficult to obtain a small hit or big hit are not executed. In particular, the “dark castle zone” is configured to be executed with a higher probability per 16R length than per 4R length when a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the “dark castle zone” is configured to be executed with a low probability per 4R length if it is a big hit. However, if a big hit is made in the “dark castle zone”, a per 16R length is always executed. You may comprise.

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

(Main process of production control unit 120m)
FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating main processing in the effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. 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.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs a sub random number update process. In this processing, the sub CPU 120a performs processing for updating various random number values (first random number value to fourth random number 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 the production control unit 120m)
The timer interruption process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating timer interrupt processing in the effect control unit 120m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generating circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1400, 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. 39 and 40.

  When the effect control unit 120m receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1400.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input via the frame control board 180, and when the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like are input. The effect input control process for transmitting effect button input data or the like to the image control unit 150 is performed.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the frame control board 180 and the image control unit 150.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1300 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis process of effect control unit 120m)
The command analysis processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing command analysis processing 1 in the effect control unit 120m. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing command analysis processing 2 in the effect control unit 120m. Note that the command analysis processing 2 in FIG. 40 is performed subsequent to the command analysis processing 1 in FIG.

In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.
In this process, if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1410, and if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis process.

In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1411, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a special symbol storage designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step S1420.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the reserved memory number from the special symbol memory designation command, calculates the total reserved memory number from the analyzed reserved memory number, and uses the calculated total reserved memory number as the total reserved memory in the sub RAM 120c. The pending storage number updating process stored in the number storage area is performed.

  In the reserved memory number update process, when the first special symbol memory designation command is received, the first reserved memory number corresponding to the received first special symbol memory designation command is stored in the first reserved memory area of the sub RAM 120c, When the second special symbol memory designation command is received, the second reserved memory number corresponding to the received second special symbol memory designation command is stored in the second reserved memory area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the total reserved memory number obtained by adding the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is the start winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1421, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the start winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1421. The process moves to S1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs hold data determination processing for determining hold content data and hold display data.

In the hold data determination process, the second random value is first acquired, and the hold data determination table shown in FIG. 31 is referred to, and the hold data is determined based on the start winning designation command and the selection rate (the acquired second random value). Content data and hold display data are determined.
Then, the determined pending content data and pending display data are stored in a storage unit having a value corresponding to the total pending storage number among the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit in the reserved data storage area of the sub RAM 120c.
Thereafter, in order to display the hold image corresponding to the determined hold display data, the determined hold display data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the determined hold display data is set to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and Transmit to the frame control board 180.

  In step S1422, the sub CPU 120a performs a hold effect pattern determination process for determining a hold effect pattern.

In the hold effect pattern determination process, first, a third random value is acquired, referring to the hold data determination table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, and based on the start winning designation command and the selection rate (the acquired third random value). The hold production pattern is determined.
Then, the determined hold effect pattern is stored in a predetermined storage unit of the hold data storage area in which the hold content data and the hold display data are stored in the current process (step S1422).

  In step S1423, the sub CPU 120a performs prefetch zone scenario determination processing for determining a prefetch zone scenario.

In the look-ahead zone scenario determination process, a fourth random number value is first acquired and the start-award designation command, the total reserved memory number, the selection rate (the acquired 4th A look-ahead zone scenario is determined based on a random value.
Then, the pre-read zone scenario determined in the current process (step S1423) is stored in a predetermined storage unit of the hold data storage area in which the hold content data and the hold display data are stored.
Further, the value of the current total number of reserved memories is set in the zone continuation counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  Here, the “zone continuation counter” is data for identifying a period for executing the prefetch zone, and when a prefetch zone scenario is determined in step S1423, a value corresponding to the current total number of pending storages. Is set and subtracted in accordance with the start of the change of the special symbol (step S1444-2), and the effect corresponding to the pre-read zone is ended on condition that the zone continuation counter = 0 (step S1452).

In step S1430, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1431, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, The process moves to S1440.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 31a to be stopped and displayed on the first image display device 31 or the second image display device 37 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Do.

  In this effect symbol determination process, an effect symbol 31a to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the received effect symbol designation command. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the determined effect symbol 31a is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c, and the symbol data corresponding to the determined effect symbol 31a is stored in the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. Send.

In step S1440, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1441, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1441. The process moves to S1450.

In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a performs a hold storage shift process for shifting various data stored in the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit of the hold data storage area of the sub RAM 120c to the previous storage unit. At this time, since the various data stored in the first storage unit is overwritten and shifted over the 0th storage unit, the various data already stored in the 0th storage unit is erased from the reserved data storage area. It will be.
Further, in the hold memory shift process, shift data for shifting the hold image is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the shift data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180.

  In step S1442, the sub CPU 120a performs a symbol effect pattern determination process for determining a symbol effect pattern.

In this symbol effect pattern determination process, first the first random value is acquired, referring to the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30, and based on the variation pattern designation command and the selection rate (the acquired first random value), A design effect pattern is determined.
Then, in order to execute the effect corresponding to the determined symbol effect pattern, the symbol effect data corresponding to the determined symbol effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c, and the symbol effect data corresponding to the determined symbol effect pattern is set. The image is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180.

  In step S1443, when the hold effect pattern is stored in the hold data storage area of the sub RAM 120c, the sub CPU 120a performs a hold effect pattern execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute the effect corresponding to the hold effect pattern. . The hold effect pattern execution determination process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In step S1444, when the pre-read zone scenario is stored in the reserved data storage area of the sub RAM 120c, the sub CPU 120a performs a pre-read zone scenario execution determination process for determining whether or not an effect corresponding to the pre-read zone scenario is to be executed. . The prefetch zone scenario execution determination process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1451, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1460. Move processing.

  In step S1451, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process in which stop designation data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 31a is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop and display the effect symbol 31a.

  In step S1452, the sub CPU 120a performs a stop initialization process for initializing various flags after the end of the special symbol variation display.

  In the initialization process at the time of stop, when the zone continuation counter of the sub-RAM 120c = 0, the pre-read zone execution flag described later is cleared, and the zone end data for ending the effect corresponding to the pre-read zone is stored in the sub-RAM 120c. The zone end data is set in the transmission buffer and transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180.

In step S1460, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command or a power recovery command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command or a power recovery command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1461, and the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command or power supply. If it is not a recovery command, the process proceeds to step S1470.

  In step S1461, the sub CPU 120a performs a gaming state setting process for setting data indicating a gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command or power recovery command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1470, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1471. If the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1480. Move.

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

  In the hit start effect pattern determination process, a hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, and the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit the determined hit start effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the lamp control unit 170 frame control board 180, the determined hit start effect pattern data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1480, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.
In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1481, and if it is not a big prize opening opening designation command, moves the process to step S1490.

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.

  In the jackpot effect pattern determination process, a jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, and the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit the determined jackpot effect pattern to the image controller 150 and the lamp controller 170 frame control board 180, the data of the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

In step S1490, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command.
In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1491 if the command stored in the reception buffer is the ending designation command, and moves the process to step S1495 if it is not the ending designation command.

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

  In the hit end effect pattern determination process, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, and the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit the determined hit end effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the lamp control unit 170 frame control board 180, the determined hit end effect pattern data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

In step S1495, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a recovery pending command.
In this processing, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a recovery pending command, the sub CPU 120a moves to step S1496, and if it is not a recovery pending command, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis processing.

  In step S1496, the sub CPU 120a performs a hold data resetting process for resetting various data stored in the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit in the hold data storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  This hold data resetting process analyzes the S-th storage part of the special symbol random value storage area and the type of the start-up area corresponding to the S-th storage part from the hold command at the time of recovery, and analyzes the analyzed “analysis data”. And stored in the S-th storage unit of the reserved data storage area of the sub-RAM 120c. The S-th storage unit in the reserved data storage area corresponds to the S-th storage part in the special symbol random value storage area.

  Here, as the “analysis data”, when the type of the start area is the first start area 8, the “analysis data” is lost and normally fluctuated (shortened fluctuation) when the game ball enters the first start area 8. When the pending content data and the pending display data (E8H01H, pending display data 01 shown in FIG. 31) corresponding to a certain event are generated and the type of the start area is the second start area 14 or 15, the second start area 14 and 15 is triggered, and the pending content data and the pending display data (E9H01H and pending display data 02 shown in FIG. 31) corresponding to the loss and normal fluctuation (shortening fluctuation) are generated. become.

  That is, even if random numbers corresponding to jackpot or reach are stored in the special symbol random value storage area (the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit) of the main RAM 110c, in the pending data resetting process, the sub RAM 120c In the hold data storage area (the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit), the hold content data and the hold display data that are handled in accordance with the type of the start area and are treated as normal fluctuation (shortening fluctuation) are stored. Become.

  In the present embodiment, the presentation control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a) that has received the recovery hold command performs the hold data resetting process based on the recovery hold command, but receives the recovery hold command. The effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a) may transfer the recovery hold command to the image control unit 150, and the image control unit 150 may perform a hold data resetting process based on the recovery hold command.

  In addition, the hold effect pattern and the prefetch zone scenario stored in the hold data storage area (the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit) of the sub RAM 120c remain erased when the gaming machine is powered off. In the hold data resetting process, the hold effect pattern and the prefetch zone scenario are not reset.

(Holding effect pattern execution determination process)
With reference to FIG. 41, the hold effect pattern execution determination process for determining the hold effect pattern will be described. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1443 in the command analysis process.

In step S1443-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the hold effect pattern is stored in the hold data storage area (the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit) of the sub RAM 120c.
In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the hold effect pattern is stored, it moves the process to step S1443-2. If it determines that the hold effect pattern is not stored, the sub CPU 120a determines that the hold effect pattern is not stored. The effect pattern execution determination process ends.

  In step S1443-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the hold effect execution condition associated with the hold effect pattern stored in the hold data storage area (the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit) is satisfied. (See FIGS. 32 and 33).

  Specifically, if it is “holding effect pattern 01”, when the holding effect pattern 01 is stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit of the hold data storage area (not the 0th storage unit that does not display the hold image). And), it is determined that the hold effect execution condition is satisfied. Further, if it is “holding effect pattern 11”, when the holding effect pattern 11 is stored in the first storage unit of the holding data storage area (when the holding image becomes the first one), the holding effect execution condition is satisfied. If the hold effect pattern 12 is stored in the second storage unit of the hold data storage area (when the hold image becomes the second), the hold effect execution condition is It is determined that it has been established. Further, if “holding effect patterns 21 to 23” and “holding effect patterns 31 to 33”, the total reserved memory number is loaded from the total reserved memory number storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the total reserved memory number is the reserved effect pattern. When the number of holds is equal to or more than the number of holds corresponding to the hold effect execution condition, and the hold effect pattern is stored in the storage unit of the hold data storage area corresponding to its hold effect execution condition, the hold effect execution condition is satisfied. Is determined.

  It should be noted that establishment of the hold effect execution condition is that the operation of the effect button 35 has been performed, that a specific time has passed, that only the total hold memory number becomes the predetermined hold number, the first hold of the first special symbol The stored number may be a predetermined reserved number, or the second reserved stored number of the second special symbol may be a predetermined reserved number.

  If the sub CPU 120a determines that the hold effect execution condition associated with the hold effect pattern is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1443-3, and the hold effect execution condition associated with the hold effect pattern is set. If it is determined that it is not established, the current hold effect pattern execution determination process is terminated.

  In step S1443-3, the sub CPU 120a sets the hold effect data corresponding to the hold effect pattern stored in the hold data storage area in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to execute the effect corresponding to the hold effect pattern. The hold effect data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180.

  As described above, when the hold effect pattern is determined and the determined hold effect execution condition is satisfied, the hold effect by the hold effect pattern is executed.

(Pre-read zone scenario execution judgment process)
A prefetch zone scenario execution determination process for determining a prefetch zone scenario will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1444 in the command analysis process.

In step S1444-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a pre-read zone scenario is stored in the reserved data storage area (the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit) of the sub RAM 120c.
In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the prefetch zone scenario is stored, it moves the process to step S1444-2. If it determines that the prefetch zone scenario is not stored, the sub CPU 120a The zone scenario execution determination process ends.

  In step S1444-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a zone continuation counter subtraction process in which 1 is subtracted from the zone continuation counter in the sub RAM 120c and updated.

  In step S1444-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether a prefetch zone execution flag is stored in the flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  Here, the “read-ahead zone execution flag” is data for identifying whether or not the effect by the pre-read zone has already been executed. If the pre-read zone execution flag is stored, the effect by the pre-read zone is executed. It means being inside.

  If the sub CPU 120a determines that the prefetch zone execution flag is stored, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1444-6. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the prefetch zone execution flag is not stored, the sub CPU 120a performs step S1444. The process is moved to 4.

  In step S1444-4, the sub CPU 120a stores the prefetch zone execution flag in the flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1444-5, the sub CPU 120a starts the effect of the prefetch zone in the prefetch zone scenario at the start of the change associated with the prefetch zone scenario stored in the reserved data storage area in order to start the effect of the prefetch zone in the prefetch zone scenario when the special symbol starts to change. The prefetch zone data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c, and the prefetch zone data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 (see FIGS. 34 and 35).

  In step S1444-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the prefetch zone scenario stored in the reserved data storage area (the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit) of the sub RAM 120c is a “specific prefetch zone scenario”. Determine.

  The “specific pre-read zone scenario” refers to a pre-read zone scenario in which the first pre-read zone is shifted to the second pre-read zone and the presentation is performed. In this embodiment, the pre-read zones shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 are used. The “prefetch zone scenario 14”, “prefetch zone scenario 15”, “prefetch zone scenario 25”, and “prefetch zone scenario 35” in the zone scenario determination table.

  If the sub CPU 120a determines that the scenario is a specific pre-read zone scenario, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1444-7. Exit.

  In step S1444-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a prefetch zone switching condition for a specific prefetch zone scenario stored in the reserved data storage area (the 0th storage section to the eighth storage section) is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the pre-read zone switching condition is satisfied by storing a specific pre-read zone scenario in the 0th storage unit of the reserved data storage area. That is, when a jackpot determination is performed on a random value that has triggered the pre-read zone scenario (when the change of the pre-read zone starts), the pre-read zone switching condition is satisfied, and The process proceeds to the second look-ahead zone.

  In the present embodiment, the establishment of the pre-read zone switching condition is that the specific pre-read zone scenario is stored in the 0th storage unit of the hold data storage area. The zone scenario may be stored in the Mth storage unit (M is a natural number excluding 0) in the reserved data storage area. Furthermore, when the pre-read zone switching condition is satisfied, the operation by the effect button 35, the elapse of a specific time, the total reserved memory number = M1, the first reserved memory number of the first special symbol = M2, or the second special symbol first It is good also as 2 holding | maintenance memory | storage number = M3.

  If the sub CPU 120a determines that the pre-read zone switching condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1444-8. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the pre-read zone switching condition is not satisfied, The zone scenario execution determination process ends.

  In step S1444-8, the sub CPU 120a starts the effect of the prefetch zone scenario in the prefetch zone scenario when the prefetch zone switching condition is satisfied, and therefore the prefetch zone associated with the prefetch zone scenario stored in the reserved data storage area. Is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c, and the pre-read zone data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 (see FIGS. 34 and 35). ).

  In the present embodiment, the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a) determines the prefetch zone scenario and controls the prefetch zone by the prefetch zone scenario execution determination process, but the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). ) May transmit the data of the prefetch zone scenario to the image control unit 150, and the image control unit 150 may be configured to control the prefetch zone based on the prefetch zone scenario.

(An example of a hold image)
An example of the hold image displayed on the first image display device 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 43 (a), a down arrow indicates that three effect symbols 31a have started to be displayed in the middle of the first image display device 31.
At this time, hold display data 01 triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8 is stored in the first storage section of the hold data storage area, and the second storage section of the hold data storage area stores It is assumed that hold display data 02 triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second start areas 14 and 15 is stored.
Therefore, a white circle “white reserved image” is displayed below the first image display device 31 as the reserved image 31b-1 corresponding to the first storage unit of the reserved data storage area. As the reserved image 31b-2 corresponding to the two storage units, a black circle “black reserved image” is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 43 (b), when a game ball enters the first starting area 8 in FIG. 43 (a), the third storage unit of the reserved data storage area basically (in the case of a large number). Then, “hold display data 01” for displaying “white hold image” is stored (see FIG. 31, FIG. 39: S1421).
For this reason, a white circle “white reserved image” is displayed as the reserved image 31 b-3 corresponding to the third storage unit of the reserved data storage area.

However, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), when the game ball enters the first starting area 8 in FIG. 43 (a), the acquired random number value per 16R length or SP reach / SPSP reach lose Is stored in the third storage unit of the hold data storage area (see FIG. 31, FIG. 39: S1421) for displaying the “black hold image” at a predetermined selection rate. ).
At this time, a black circle “black reserved image” is displayed as the reserved image 31b-3 corresponding to the third storage unit of the reserved data storage area.

  Thereby, it is possible to increase the appearance rate of the “black reserved image” having a high expectation level per 16R length, and to further improve the interest of the game.

(An example of a hold effect)
An example of the hold effect executed by the first image display device 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 44 (a), at the center of the first image display device 31, it is indicated by the down arrow that the three effect symbols 31a have started the variable display.
At this time, hold display data 01 triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 8 is stored in the first storage section of the hold data storage area, and the second storage section of the hold data storage area stores The hold display data 02 triggered by the entry of the game balls into the second start areas 14 and 15 is stored, and the third storage unit of the hold data storage area is triggered by the entry of the game balls into the first start area 8. The hold display data 01 is stored, and the fourth storage unit of the hold data storage area stores the hold display data 02 triggered by the entry of the game balls into the second start areas 14 and 15. To do.
Therefore, a white circle “white reserved image” is displayed below the first image display device 31 as the reserved image 31b-1 corresponding to the first storage unit of the reserved data storage area. As the reserved image 31b-2 corresponding to the second storage unit, the black circle “black reserved image” is displayed, and as the reserved image 31b-3 corresponding to the third storage unit of the reserved data storage area, the white circle “white reserved image” Is displayed, and a black circle “black reserved image” is displayed as the reserved image 31b-4 corresponding to the fourth storage unit in the reserved data storage area.

  When the “holding effect pattern 12” (see FIGS. 32 and 33) is stored in the second storage unit of the holding data storage area at the start of the fluctuation of the drawing symbol 31a in FIG. As shown in FIG. 43 (b) and FIG. 43 (c), the holding effect execution condition of “Pattern 12” is established, and as shown in FIGS. An effect is executed (see FIG. 41). This flame continues to be displayed until the target reserved image is erased.

  On the other hand, when the “holding effect pattern 22” (see FIGS. 32 and 33) is stored in the second storage unit of the holding data storage area at the start of the fluctuation of the drawing symbol 31a in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 44 (d) and 44 (e), a rocket is dropped from the airplane, and a hold image 31b-2, a hold image 31b-3, The hold effect that continues to display the flame on the background of the three hold images of the hold image 31b-4 is executed (see FIG. 41). This flame is also continuously displayed until the target reserved image is deleted.

  Thereby, whether the hold image is a hold effect when the game ball enters the first start area 8, or the hold image is a hold effect when the game ball enters the second start area 14, 15. It is possible to make it difficult to identify whether there is any, and it is possible to continue the expectation of jackpot over a plurality of variations.

In the present embodiment, the first start area detection switch 8a corresponds to “first start area detection means”, and the second start area detection switch 15a corresponds to “second start area detection means”.
Also, a first start area detection switch input for obtaining first start area information, special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol random number value, reach determination random number value, and special symbol variation random number value The main CPU 110a that performs the process (step S230) corresponds to “first determination information acquisition unit”. Similarly, second start area detection for obtaining second start area information, special symbol determining random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol random number value, reach determining random number value, and special symbol changing random number value The main CPU 110a performing the switch input process (step S240) corresponds to the “second determination information acquisition unit”.

  Further, in this embodiment, the special RAM 110c of the main RAM 110c for storing the start area information, 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 special symbol variation random value. The symbol random value storage area (the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit) corresponds to the “determination information storage unit”. Further, the first image display device 31 or the second image display device 37 that displays the hold image corresponds to “hold notification means”, and the first image display device 31 or the second image display that performs the hold effect by the hold effect pattern. The device 37 corresponds to “specific effect executing means”.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot determination process (step S311) triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start area 8 corresponds to the “first special determination means”, and the second start area The main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot determination process (step S311) triggered by the entry of the game ball into the 14, 15 corresponds to “second special determination means”. The main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot determination process (step S311) triggered by the entry of the game balls into the first start area 8 and the second start areas 14 and 15 corresponds to “special determination means”.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the pre-determination process (steps S230-9 and S240) corresponds to the “pre-determination unit”.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot symbol determination process (step S311-2) for determining the jackpot symbol that determines the type of the jackpot game corresponds to “special game determination means”.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game process (step S340) or the jackpot game process (step S360) corresponds to “special game control means”.

  In the present embodiment, the rendering device (the first image display device 31 and the second image display device 37, the audio output device 32, the panel drive device 33, the panel lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b) and the rendering. The effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 for controlling the apparatus correspond to “effect execution means”.

  In the present embodiment, the sorting device 19 corresponds to “sorting means”.

  Note that, according to the present embodiment, the distribution device 19 is configured to distribute the game balls that have entered the distribution port 18 alternately between the first start area 8 and the normal second start area 14. Alternatively, it may be configured to randomly distribute, or may be configured to easily distribute to any one of the start areas.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the allocating device 19 is configured such that the allocating portion 19a is rotated by the weight of the game ball 200, but the allocating portion 19a is rotated by a driving device such as a motor or a solenoid. You may comprise so that it may move.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the distribution device 19 is provided. However, the distribution device 19 may be omitted. In other words, the distribution port 18 may be configured as the first start area 8 without providing the distribution device 19 as in a general pachinko gaming machine.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, although the game machine used for a pachinko game machine was demonstrated, you may use for a swing type game machine (slot machine), a sparrow ball game machine, and an arrange ball game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 8 1st start area 8a 1st start area detection switch 14 Normal 2nd start area 15 Specific 2nd start area 15a 2nd start area detection switch 18 Distribution port 19 Distribution apparatus 20 1st Special symbol display device 21 Second special symbol display device 31 First image display device 37 Second image display device 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

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine comprising a game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed, the game area having a first start area and a second start area,
A first flow path that facilitates entry of the game ball into the first start area and a second flow path that facilitates entry of the game ball into the second start area for the game balls flowing down the game area Distribution means for alternately distributing to each other,
A first determination information acquisition means for acquiring first determination information when a game ball enters the first start area;
Second determination information acquisition means for acquiring second determination information when a game ball enters the second start area;
First special determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player based on the first determination information acquired by the first determination information acquisition means;
Second special determination means for determining whether or not to control the special game based on the second determination information acquired by the second determination information acquisition means;
Special game control means for controlling the special game when it is determined by the first special determination means or the second special determination means to control the special game;
Whether or not to control the special game based on the first determination information acquired by the first determination information acquisition means or the second determination information acquired by the second determination information acquisition means is determined based on the first determination information. Prior determination means for determining in advance of determination by the special determination means or the second special determination means;
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production,
The special game control means includes
When it is determined by the first special determination means that a special game is to be performed, a specific special game among a plurality of types of special games is determined with a first selection probability, and the special game is performed by the second special determination means. If determined, the specific special game is determined with a second selection probability different from the first selection probability,
The production execution means
Based on the determination of the second determination information performed by the prior determination means, to perform a specific effect,
When the determination of the first determination information is performed by the prior determination unit, if a predetermined condition is not satisfied with respect to the determination result, a normal effect different from the specific effect is executed, When the predetermined condition including that the determination result is to control the specific special game is satisfied, the specific effect is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.