JP6476238B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some conventional gaming machines give a player a prize value (award ball, award medal, award data) according to the type of award condition (winning) established by the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP2015-013168A

  However, the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document has a problem that it is not possible to grasp information about the prize value given to the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of grasping information on award value given to a player.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention comprises a control board for controlling the progress of a game and a transparent board case for accommodating the control board therein, and according to the type of grant conditions established by the game. In a gaming machine capable of assigning a prize value to a player, a display means capable of displaying predetermined information, a summing means for summing up the prize value given to the player after a summing condition is established, and the summation Specific information calculating means for calculating specific information using the total information aggregated by the means, and the specific information calculated by the specific information calculating means and content information representing the content indicated by the specific information are displayed on the display means. comprising an information display means, and the said board case made by the identification information of the control board is printed identification seal affixed to the outer surface of the opposing wall portion facing the surface of the control board, the display means Provided in a position that does not overlap with the identification seal and fro a surface of the control board, the information display means, and wherein varying the display mode of the content information depending on whether it meets a predetermined condition To do.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to grasp information about prize value given to a player.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the game machine which opened the glass frame. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of a main controller. It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the various elements which comprise a main controller. It is a 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 a special 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 a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. 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 table regarding a normal symbol and a starting movable piece. It is a figure which shows an example of the various storage areas of main RAM. 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 general winning opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big winning opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end 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 auxiliary game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the prize ball number data totaling process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 10 set prize ball number ratio calculation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the total prize-ball number ratio calculation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the ratio display data creation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the totalization state of the number of prize balls. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a prize ball number ratio. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a prize ball number ratio. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the area | region for aggregation in main RAM.

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

(Configuration of gaming machine 1)
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 with the glass frame 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. 6).
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. 6).

  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 end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and 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 and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the firing rail 42 that is inclined downward, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the end of the downward inclination of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 6) 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.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the launch rail 42 between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, reaches the game area 6, and then falls freely in the game area 6 To do. 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 starting port 14, second starting port 15, first grand winning port 16, second large winning port. 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 so as to surround the display area of the image display device 31.

  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.

  In the lower left portion of the game area 6, a game ball launched toward the left area of the game area 6 (so-called “left-handed”) can win (enter) and fire toward the right area of the game area 6. There are provided three general winning holes 12 in which a so-called right-handed game ball cannot be won, and a right-handed game ball can win (win) in the lower right part of the game area 6. There is one general winning opening 12 through which a left-handed game ball cannot be won.

  Here, each general winning opening 12 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 12a for detecting a winning (winning) of a game ball. When a winning of a game ball to the general winning opening 12 is detected, a predetermined number of award balls (for example, 10 game balls) are paid out from a payout device for paying out game balls. .

  In the lower center of the game area 6, a first start port 14 that constitutes a start area in which a left-handed game ball can win and a right-handed game ball cannot win, and a left-handed game ball And the 2nd starting port 15 which comprises the starting area | region where the game ball hit by right-handed can win (entry) is provided up and down.

  The second start port 15 includes a start movable piece 15b and a start port opening / closing solenoid 15c constituting a normal electric accessory (start port opening / closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball to the second start port 15. The start movable piece 15b is in a state where the start movable piece 15b stands vertically by the operation of the start opening / closing solenoid 15c to restrict the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 15, and the start movable piece 15b It is controlled to be converted into an open state (open mode) that allows the game ball to win the second start port 15 by tilting. When the second start port 15 is in the open state, the starter movable piece 15b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 15, so that the game ball to the second start port 15 is more than that in the closed state. The winning opportunities (winning rate) will increase.

  Here, the first starting port 14 is provided with a first starting port detection switch 14a for detecting a winning (entering ball) of a game ball, and the second starting port 15 receives a winning (entering ball). ) Is provided. The second starting port detection switch 15a is provided. When a winning of a game ball to the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 is detected, a big hit determination random number value for performing “big hit lottery (big hit determination)” described later is acquired.

  When a winning of a game ball to the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 is detected, in addition to the jackpot determining random number value, a special symbol determining random value for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed The reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation time of the special symbol are also acquired. The jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation random value are referred to as special figure determination information.

  Further, when a winning of a game ball to the first start port 14 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out from the payout device. When a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 15 is detected, a predetermined number of award balls (for example, one game ball) is paid out from the payout device. Note that the number of prize balls that are paid out when a game ball is won at the first start port 14 may be the same as the number of prize balls that are paid out when a game ball is won at the second start port 15.

  On the left side and the right side of the game area 6 are provided normal symbol gates 13 that constitute a normal area through which game balls can pass.

  Here, the normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage (entrance) of the game ball. When the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, a winning determination random value for performing “winning lottery (winning determination)” described later is acquired.

  When the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, in addition to the hit determination random number value, the normal symbol determining random value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and the normal symbol variation time are obtained. A random number value for ordinary figure variation for determination is also acquired. Note that the random number value for hit determination, the random number value for normal symbol determination, and the random number value for ordinary figure variation are referred to as ordinary figure determination information.

  In the area on the right side of the game area 6, the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 in which the right-handed game ball can win (win) and the left-handed game ball cannot win. Are spaced apart from each other (with a width through which game balls can pass).

  The first grand prize opening 16 is a first special prize opening and closing that constitutes a first special electric accessory (first grand prize opening and closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball to the first grand prize opening 16. The first prize winning opening / closing solenoid 16c has a door 16b and a first prize winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, and the operation of the first prize winning opening / closing solenoid 16c causes the first prize winning opening / closing door 16b to stand substantially vertically to the first prize winning opening 16. A closed state (closed mode) that restricts the winning of game balls and an open state (open mode) in which the first grand prize opening / closing door 16b tilts to allow the game balls to win the first big winning port 16 Conversion controlled. When the first grand prize opening 16 is in the open state, the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the first big prize opening 16, so that the first large prize opening opening / closing door 16b is larger than that in the closed state. The winning opportunities (winning rate) of game balls at the winning opening 16 will increase.

  Here, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is provided with a first big prize winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting a winning (winning) game ball. Then, when a winning of a game ball to the first grand prize opening 16 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  The second grand prize opening 17 is a second special prize opening / closing that constitutes a second special electric accessory (second grand prize opening / closing device) for facilitating the winning of game balls to the second big prize opening 17. A door 17b and a second prize winning opening / closing solenoid 17c are provided, and the operation of the second prize winning opening / closing solenoid 17c causes the second prize winning opening / closing door 17b to stand substantially vertically to the second prize winning opening 17. A closed state (closed mode) that restricts the winning of game balls and an open state (open mode) in which the second large winning port opening / closing door 17b tilts to allow the winning of the gaming balls to the second large winning port 17 Conversion controlled. When the second big prize opening 17 is in the open state, the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the second big prize opening 17, so that the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is larger than that in the closed state. The winning opportunities (winning ratio) of the game balls at the winning opening 17 will increase.

  Here, the second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting a winning (winning) game ball. Then, when a winning of a game ball to the second big winning port 17 is detected, a preset winning ball (for example, 15 gaming balls) is paid out. It should be noted that the number of prize balls that are paid out when a game ball is won at the first grand prize opening 16 may be different from the number of prize balls that are paid out when a game ball is won at the second big prize port 17.

  At the bottom of the game area 6, the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 17 do not win (win). An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game ball outside the game area.

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

  This image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays a game effect image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) for notifying a lottery lottery result in the variation effect described later are displayed in a variable manner, and combinations of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777). ) Is displayed in a stopped state, the jackpot is notified as a jackpot lottery result, and a combination other than a specific performance symbol 38 (for example, 289) is stopped and displayed, and a loss is reported as a jackpot lottery result. .

  The effect symbol 38 starts to be displayed in synchronization with the start of the variable symbol display that is executed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, Stop display in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after the fluctuation time. That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time).

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, even when the game ball wins (wins) at the first start port 14, even when the game ball wins (wins) at the second start port 15, the fluctuation occurs. In the effect, the same type of effect symbol 38 is displayed in a variable manner or stopped. However, it is configured so that different types of effect symbols 38 are variably displayed or stopped when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. It doesn't matter.

  In addition, in the display area of the image display device 31, among the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14, the big hit lottery (big hit determination) is not executed (undetermined) The first hold icon display area 31a for displaying an icon so that the player can easily grasp the first special symbol hold number (U1) indicating the number of figure determination information, and winning the game ball to the second start port 15 Among the special figure determination information acquired based on the above, it is easy for the player to grasp the second special symbol holding number (U2) indicating the number of special figure determination information that has not been executed (undetermined) for the jackpot lottery (the jackpot determination) The second hold icon display area 31b for displaying an icon on the screen, and the change icon for displaying an icon so that the player can easily grasp information indicating special figure determination information during execution of the change display (change effect). Display area 31c It is provided.

  In the following description, the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are referred to as “hold icon (special display determination information for which the big hit determination has not been executed and the hold information is displayed). The icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is “the variation icon (special determination information for which the jackpot determination has been performed and the variation display (variation effect) is being performed, and is executed information”). Is equivalent).

  The decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall portion standing upright from the game board 2 on the outer periphery so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. It has been.

  In addition, a panel lighting device 34 a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) is provided on both the left and right sides of the decoration member 7, and “signboard” of the title (model name) of the gaming machine is provided above the decoration member 7. The first decoration member 33a (production effect) imitating "is provided, and the second decoration member 33b (production effect) imitating" sword "is provided on the right side of the decoration member 7.

  The first decorative member 33a is driven by a panel drive device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, or the like, and can move in the vertical direction. The vertical movement causes the first decorative member 33a to move to the front surface of the image display device 31. Can move. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b is also driven by the panel drive device 33, can be tilted to the left with the lower side of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum, and can be moved to the front surface of the image display device 31. The second decorative member 33b includes a sheath portion 33b1 that imitates a sheath and a blade portion 33b2 that is housed in the sheath, and the blade portion is driven by the board drive device 33 to move in the vertical direction. be able to.

  Note that a liquid crystal display may be provided on at least one of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b, and at least one of the reserved icon display area and the variable icon display area may be provided on the liquid crystal display. One of the liquid crystal display provided on the decorative member 33a and the liquid crystal display provided on the second decorative member 33b may be provided with a reserved icon display area, and the other may be provided with the variable icon display area.

  The first special symbol display device 20 displays a lottery result (determination result) of a jackpot lottery (a jackpot determination) executed based on the winning of a game ball to the first start port 14 over the first special symbol for a predetermined time. The first special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed, and the notification is made by a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

  The second special symbol display device 21 displays the lottery result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery (bonus determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 15 and the second special symbol over a predetermined time. It is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result after being displayed in a variable manner, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

  The first special symbol display device 20 and / or the second special symbol display device 21 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, “7” may be stopped and displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” may be stopped and displayed when the player is lost.

  Here, the “big hit lottery” means that the big hit determination random number value is acquired when the game ball wins (wins) the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, and the acquired big hit determination random number value is obtained. Is a process of determining whether or not is a random value corresponding to “big hit” (big hit determination).

  Further, in the present embodiment, “big hit” refers to a big hit game (player) in a big hit lottery executed based on a game ball winning (entering) at the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. That has acquired the right to perform a special game advantageous to

  In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 16 (first special electric accessory) or the second big prize opening 17 (second special electric accessory) is opened, and the special electric accessory is continued. This is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times or sixteen times) by operating the accessory continuous operation device for operation.

  A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 in each round game (the operation time of the special electric accessory), during which the first grand prize winning port is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) are won (entered) in 16 or the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is ended. In other words, the “hit game” is a game in which a game ball wins (enters) in the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17, and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning. . In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  Also, if a special winning symbol is not displayed immediately even if a game ball wins (enters) the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, such as during a special symbol change display or during a jackpot game (special game). The right to win a jackpot is held under certain conditions.

  More specifically, the special figure determination information acquired when a game ball wins (wins) at the first start opening 14 is stored as a first hold, up to four pieces, and the second start opening 15 stores a game. The special figure determination information acquired when the ball wins (wins) is stored as a second hold, up to four. The first special symbol hold number (U1) which is the number of the first hold and the second special symbol hold number (U2) which is the number of the second hold are the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold, respectively. Displayed on the display 24.

  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. In addition, 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. Also, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 displays the number of second hold on hold as described above.

  In addition, the normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 has a lottery result (determination) of the winning lottery (winning determination) performed when the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. Result) is displayed by variably displaying the normal symbol over a predetermined time and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result, and is constituted by a plurality of lighting members constituted by LEDs or the like. Has been.

  Here, the “winning lottery” is a random number value for winning determination when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the acquired random number for winning determination is a random value corresponding to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not (winning determination).

  Further, in this embodiment, “winning” means that the right to execute an auxiliary game advantageous to the player is obtained in the winning lottery executed based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13. Say. In the “auxiliary game”, the start movable piece 15b of the second start port 15 is converted to an open state for a predetermined time. In other words, the “auxiliary game” is a game in which a game ball wins (wins) at the second start port 15 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the win. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  Also, as with special symbols, even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 such as during normal symbol fluctuation display or auxiliary game, if a winning lottery cannot be performed immediately, under certain conditions, The right to win a lottery is held.

  More specifically, the common figure determination information acquired when the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13 is stored as a third hold, up to four. The number of normal symbols on hold (G), which is the number of third holds, is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. .

  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 rotates like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum, thereby opening 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.

(Main controller configuration)
Next, the configuration of the main control device that controls the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the main controller.

  The main control device includes a main control board 110 on which various electronic components are mounted, a transparent resin board case for housing the main control board 110 therein, and a sealing seal 104 for restricting the opening of the board case. And a transparent resin seal cover member 105 attached to the substrate case so as to cover the seal seal 104.

  On the front side of the main control board 110, a one-chip microcomputer 110m for controlling the game, a RAM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c, and paying out to the player as a result of the game A prize ball ratio display 112 and the like for displaying calculation information calculated from the number of game media (number of prize balls and game value to be given to the player) are implemented.

  The award ball number ratio indicator 112 is based on the operation of the special electric combination among the number of game media given to the player (acquired by the player) as the above-described calculation information (the first big prize winning port 16, The special electric prize ball number ratio, which is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out based on the winning of game balls to the second big prize opening 17, and to be given to the player (obtained by the player). Out of the number of game media that are generated by the operation of the special electric machine and the ordinary electric machine (the payout based on the winning of the game ball to the first big winning port 16, the second big winning port 17, and the second starting port 15) The number of electrified prize balls, which is the ratio of the number of game balls played), is displayed, and is composed of four 7-segment displays (112a to 112d).

  The substrate case includes a lower case member 101 having a concave chamber shape that opens at a portion facing the back side of the main control board 110, and an upper case member 102 having a concave chamber shape that opens at a portion facing the front surface side of the main control board 110. The lower case member 101 and the upper case member 102 are closed to form a storage space for storing the main control board 110.

  At the end portion of the substrate case, a sealing portion for sealing the substrate case in a state where the lower case member 101 and the upper case member 102 in a state where the main control substrate 110 is accommodated, and a lower case member 101, An affixing portion for affixing the seal seal 104 across the upper case member 102 is provided.

  The sealing portion includes a lower fixing portion 101a provided on the lower case member 101 and an upper fixing portion 102a provided on the upper case member 102 so as to correspond to the lower fixing portion 101a. Then, the board case is sealed by screwing a one-way screw that is restricted from rotating in the removal direction from the upper fixing portion 102a to the lower fixing portion 101a.

  The affixing part includes a lower affixing part 101b provided on the lower case member 101 and an upper affixing part 102b provided on the upper case member 102 so as to correspond to the lower affixing part 101b. And a board | substrate case is sealed by sticking the sealing sticker 104 straddling the lower sticking part 101b and the upper sticking part 102b.

  The seal cover member 105 is formed in a concave chamber shape that is open at one side. Then, the seal sticker 104 is protected by being attached to the substrate case so as to enclose the sticking portion in a state where the seal sticker 104 is stuck.

  On the upper surface of the upper case member 102, a model name sticker on which the model name (model name) of the gaming machine 1 is printed and a management number sticker on which the management number of the main control board 110 is printed are arranged in the left and right direction. Affixed. An operation member 108 for pressing (ON) the actuator of the RAM clear switch 111a is loosely fitted at a position corresponding to the RAM clear switch 111a. When the operation member 108 is pressed, the actuator of the RAM clear switch 111a is pressed and the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on.

(Positional relationship of various elements)
Next, the positional relationship of various elements constituting the main control device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a positional relationship between various elements constituting the main control device.

  The model name seal 106 and the management number seal 107 are arranged above the step portion formed in the left-right direction at the lower part of the upper case member 102, and are arranged side by side in the vicinity of the center in the short direction of the upper case member 102. It is affixed as follows. Therefore, it is located on the near side (upper side) than the one-chip microcomputer 110m and the winning ball number ratio indicator 112 mounted on the main control board 110, and it is possible to easily check the contents of printing. .

  The one-chip microcomputer 110m is printed with the model number, product name, etc. at the center near the upper side of the main control board 110 and shifted upward so as not to overlap the model name sticker 106 and the management number sticker 107. It is mounted with the printed surface facing upward. Therefore, the one-chip microcomputer 110m is not restricted (screened) by the model name sticker 106 and the management number sticker 107, and can easily check the printing surface from the upper side of the substrate case.

  The prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is composed of four seven-segment indicators, and is located on the right side of the main control board 110 on the right side so as not to overlap the model name seal 106 and the management number seal 107 in the right direction. In addition, they are mounted side by side at positions shifted upward. Accordingly, the prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is not restricted (shielded) by the model name sticker 106 and the management number sticker 107, and the displayed content can be easily confirmed.

  The seal sticker 104 has a portion attached to the upper surface (front surface) of the application portion formed by the upper application portion 102b closer to the main control board 110 than the model name seal 106 and the management number seal 107 (the upper surface of the upper case member 102). The portion affixed to the lower surface (bottom surface) of the affixing portion formed by the lower affixing portion 101b is lower than the award ball number proportion indicator 112. It is located on the back side.

  Instead of arranging four 7-segment indicators in a horizontal row as the prize ball number ratio indicator 112, the four 7-segment indicators may be arranged in two 2 × 2 upper and lower stages, It may be arranged in an L shape along the end of the main control board 110, and the winning ball number ratio display 112 may be a 4-digit 7-segment display. Even in such a case, it is desirable to dispose them so as not to overlap each other so that visual recognition is not restricted (shielded) by the model name sticker 106 and the management number sticker 107.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1)
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 of FIG. FIG. 6 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation (progress) of the game, inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid 16c. Etc. are driven 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. 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 is configured such that data can be communicated 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 a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and various data and tables necessary for game control, and a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing. It includes at least a built-in one-chip microcomputer 110m, a main control input port and output port (not shown), a RAM clear switch 111a, and a prize ball ratio display 112.

  In this main control input port, a payout control board 130, a RAM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c, and a general detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12 are provided. A winning opening detection switch 12a, a gate detection switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and a first 2 a second start port detection switch 15a for detecting that a game ball has entered the start port 15; a first grand prize port detection switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first grand prize port 16; A second grand prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second big prize opening 17 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 opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening and closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c to be operated, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to operate the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device for displaying special symbols. 21, a normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a normal symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of special symbols held, and a normal symbol hold for displaying the number of normal symbols held From the display 25, the game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal, and the number of game media (the number of prize balls and game value) given to the player (obtained by the player) as a result of the game Such winning balls number percentage display 112 for displaying the calculated information issued is 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, and directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

In the main ROM 110b, in addition to the game control program, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7) used for the jackpot lottery, a special symbol determination table (see FIG. 8) for determining a special symbol to be stopped, and a jackpot end A jackpot game end setting data table (see FIG. 9) for determining the subsequent gaming state, a special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big winning opening / closing door, and the big winning opening Open mode table (see FIG. 11), special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12) for determining a special symbol fluctuation pattern, jackpot lottery pre-determination table (see FIG. 13), hit determination table referred to in the win lottery (See FIG. 14) and the like are stored.
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.

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 reservation area Number (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, first jackpot determination random value storage area, second jackpot determination random value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of releases (K) storage area, winning prize winning ball counter (C) storage area, second starting entry winning ball counter (D), start / release count counter, high probability game flag storage area, short-time game flag storage area, high probability game Number of times (X) storage area, short-time game number of times (J) storage area, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop normal figure data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter Special game timer counter, various timer counters such auxiliary game timer counter is 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 on the main control board 110 or the payout control board 130 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 plurality of connectors (terminals) 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 and standby, and an effect control unit 120m that comprehensively manages the contents of the effect of the game, and image control that performs image display control in the image display device 31. A control unit 160 that controls driving of solenoids, motors, and the like in the panel driving device 33, and a lamp control unit 170 that controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110, the power supply board 140, and the frame control board 180. The communication between the effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 is configured to be able to communicate data bidirectionally, 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 to perform arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 are instructed to execute various effects (data 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, and displays the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the board Effect data (such as an effect pattern designation command to be described later) for causing the 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 is determined. Then, by transmitting the determined effect data to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, control for executing the variation effect is performed.

  In addition to the effect control program, the sub ROM 120b stores a change effect pattern determination table for determining a change effect pattern for executing the change effect, and the like. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

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

  The image control unit 150 is connected to the image display device 31 and performs image display control on the image display device 31 based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). At this time, between the image control unit 150 and the image display device 31, there is provided a general-purpose board 39 having a bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it.

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

  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 drawing control unit 151 (VDP: abbreviation of video display processor), a CGROM 152, a VRAM 153, and a crystal oscillator 154.

  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 this display list is sent to the drawing control unit 151. In response to the instruction, the image display device 31 is instructed to display the image data stored in the CGROM 152.

  In addition, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the drawing control unit 151, 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 152 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 including 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 152 is read out in units of image data by the drawing control unit 151, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Furthermore, the CGROM 152 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 152 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 154 outputs a pulse signal to the drawing control unit 151, and divides the pulse signal, thereby synchronizing the system clock for the drawing control unit 151 to control and the image display device 31. A 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 the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 31, and the like.

  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 drawing control unit 151 is a so-called image processor, and draws the image data stored in the CGROM 152 in the “drawing frame buffer” of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a. Further, the drawing control unit 151 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 image display device 31 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. Then, by driving and controlling the board driving device 33, the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b provided in the game board 2 are driven.

  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 controls the effects of the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button 35.

  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 controls to output predetermined sound data to the sound output device 32 based on various kinds 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 in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one piece 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 is provided with a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. 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 the present embodiment, there are a “low probability gaming state” and a “high probability gaming state” as states related to the jackpot lottery, and a “non-short-time gaming state” as a state regarding the starter movable piece 15b included in the second starting port 15. “Time-short game 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) “Low probability short-time gaming state” which is a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state;
(2) “Low-probability non-short game state” which is a low-probability game state and a non-short-time game state;
(3) “High probability short-time gaming state” which is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state;
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability non-short game state” which is a high probability game state and a non-time short game state.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “low probability non-short gaming state”, and this gaming state is “normal gaming state” in the present embodiment. I will call it.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 A gaming state set low as / 300. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to 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 as high as 1/60, for example. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the change from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state is performed after the end of the jackpot game described later.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short-time gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “time-short game” in the winning lottery executed based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13. It is a gaming state that is set longer than the “state” and is easily set to have a shorter opening time of the second start port 15 when winning. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to open for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “non-short-time game” in the winning lottery executed based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13. The game state is set to be shorter than the “state”, and the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning the win is, for example, 3 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short game state”. Furthermore, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the winning lottery is set as low as 1/16, for example, and in the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the winning lottery is as high as 15/16, for example. Is set. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the second start port 15 is more easily controlled to the open state than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game while suppressing the consumption of the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second start opening 15 and the winning probability of the winning lottery are more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state”. ing. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the winning probability of winning the 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. 7 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination table for jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start port 14, and FIG. 7B shows the second start port 15. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entrance of the game ball of. In the tables of FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random value, and the jackpot determination result.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, and is “big hit” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired jackpot determination random value. Or “losing”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 7A, in the low-probability gaming state, two jackpot determination random numbers “7” and “8” are determined to be a jackpot. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, ten jackpot determination random numbers from “7” to “16” are determined to be jackpots. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 599, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the low probability gaming state is 1/300, and is determined to be a jackpot in the high probability gaming state. The probability is increased by a factor of 5 to 1/60.

(Special symbol determination table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display. Specifically, FIG. 8 (a) is a special symbol determination table for lost, and FIG. 8 (b) is a special symbol determination table for jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the special symbol determination table for losing has a special symbol display device type and a special symbol acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The random number value for symbol determination is associated with the special symbol for losing (stop special symbol data). It should be noted that a plurality of special symbols for determination and random numbers for determining special symbols may be associated with each other so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in the case of a loss.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol determination table in the jackpot includes the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the starting port where the game ball has won) and the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. The special symbol determining random number value acquired when the game ball enters the ball and the jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8, and determines the special symbol type (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the special symbol determination random number, 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. 9) and the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 10) 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. Therefore, in the special symbol column in FIG. 8B, explanations corresponding to the types of jackpot games are supplementarily described.

(Set data table at end of jackpot game)
FIG. 9 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot game end setting data table includes special symbol stop special data, a game state buffer, a short-time game state, a short-time game count (J), a probability game state, and a high probability. The number of games (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. 9, and based on the special symbol stop special data and the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time game number (J), and the probability The game state and the number of high probability games (X) are determined.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9 in the present embodiment is configured to determine a high probability gaming state until the jackpot lottery is performed 84 times after all the jackpot games are finished. .

  Further, the feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9 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 vary the number of short-time games (J).

  For example, when the special symbol stop special symbol data is the special stop symbol data 04 (special symbol 4), the low probability game state and the non-short time short game state are stored in the game state buffer with respect to the short time game flag and the short time game number (J). If the game state information (00H) indicating is stored, the short-time game flag is not set after the end of the jackpot, and the short-time game count (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if game state information other than the above (02H, 03H, or 04H) is stored in the game state buffer, the time-short game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the number of time-short games (J) is set to 80. Set to times.

  This makes it possible to change the number of short-time games (J) according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and to give the player interest in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 10 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table. As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed on the basis of the big prize opening manner table, it can be said that the big prize opening manner table indicates the type of the big prize game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 10, special symbol stop special pattern data and a special winning opening opening mode table are associated with the special electric accessory operating mode determination table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, and determines the special winning opening opening mode table based on the special symbol stop special data.

(Large winning opening table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening manner table determined in FIG. 10, and the opening / closing of the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b by the big winning opening opening manner table. Conditions are determined.

  Specifically, it is a jackpot opening mode determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in the jackpot game, and includes a first jackpot table, a second jackpot table, a third jackpot table, and a fourth jackpot table. ing.

  In the big winning opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 11, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17), the maximum number of round games in one big hit game, A specified number that indicates the maximum number of winnings in a single winning round in one round, the opening time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening in each round game, One opening time of the grand prize opening in the round game, one closing time of the big prize opening in each round game, the interval time until the next round game is executed, and the jackpot from the end of the last round game The ending time until the end of the game is associated.

  The main CPU 110a executes a first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes a second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, executes a third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, The fourth jackpot game is executed based on the four jackpot table.

  According to the first jackpot table shown in FIG. 11 (a), the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize winning hole 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved up to 29 seconds per round. It is possible to execute the first big hit game that is released until 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 the game is completed. When the 16-round game ends, the first jackpot game ends.

  Further, according to the second jackpot table shown in FIG. 11 (a), the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is operated to move the second big prize opening 17 a plurality of times for one round (K = 3). The second big hit game can be executed (the second big winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). However, when the specified number (9) of game balls wins the second grand prize opening 17 before the maximum number of times of opening, one round of the game is completed. When the 4-round game ends, the second jackpot game ends.

  In addition, the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 11 (a) has data set in the same manner as the third jackpot table, but the maximum number of round games is set larger than that in the third jackpot table. Is different. For this reason, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

  According to the fourth jackpot table shown in FIG. 11 (a), the first grand prize winning opening / closing door 16b is operated to move the first big winning prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for two rounds (twice). The fourth big hit game that allows a maximum of 0.052 seconds to be released can be executed. 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 fourth big hit game ends.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, there are provided four types of “big hit games (special games)” from the first jackpot game to the fourth jackpot game, which are different in the opening action of the big prize opening to be opened and the big prize winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player with various special games.

  Also, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the fourth big hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) when one game ball is fired as described above, the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b. Even if is activated, it is difficult to win the first grand prize opening 16. Therefore, it can be said that the fourth jackpot game is an “unfavorable opening mode”. On the other hand, the opening time of the first jackpot game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the second and third jackpot games (3 seconds) are longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, It can be said to be an “advantageous opening mode”.

(Special figure variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a special figure variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of a special symbol as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the special symbol variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start port), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol. , The special symbol variation random number, the special symbol variation pattern, and the 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).

  Further, in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) is reduced so that the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened when the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. The variation time (T2) of the variation pattern (2) (shortening variation) is set to be shorter than the variation time (T1). 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. Note that the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of special symbols held, but the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of special symbols held. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reservations.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, and displays a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a lottery result of the big hit lottery, a special symbol to be stopped, a special symbol hold number (U1 or U2), Based on the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random 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 winning of a game ball at the first starting port 14 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 winning of the game ball at the second starting port 15 is indicated.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are determined based on the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, the contents of effects such as effect symbols 38 are described as a reference.

  Here, as the production contents, here, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that a plurality of production symbols 38 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 38 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other performance symbols 38 vary. Means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 38 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 38 that notify the jackpot, the two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop at “7” and the remaining effects An aspect in which the pattern 38 is changing. The “temporary stop” refers to an aspect in which the effect design 38 is shown to be stopped by the player as the effect design 38 swings small or the effect design 38 deforms small.

“Normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates. In the present embodiment, the big hit is not made by “normal reach”, but 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 38 that is not temporarily stopped changes specially or a special character is displayed.
“SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after super reach and has a higher expectation of jackpot than super reach.
In addition, the “full rotation reach” means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is all in a low speed state, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in the jackpot lottery. Means reach to be performed.

  “Pseudo-continuous notice” means “the number of times of pseudo-continuous notice”, and “pseudo-continuous notice” means that the special symbol corresponding to one big win lottery is displayed during the variable display. This means that the design 38 is temporarily stopped and then changed again, so that the change in the effect design 38 and the temporary stop are performed a plurality of times in advance.

(Pre-judgment table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table for determining in advance the jackpot lottery result.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the jackpot lottery pre-determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special diagram. The random number for fluctuation is associated with the planned fluctuation pattern.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” by the random number for jackpot determination acquired when the game ball enters the start opening, and special by the random number for special symbol determination The type of symbol (special bonus special symbol, special bonus bonus, special loser) can be determined in advance.
Furthermore, because the randomness value for reach determination and the random number value for special figure fluctuation can be determined in advance, the planned fluctuation pattern (the contents of production such as the presence or absence of reach, the type of reach) can be determined in advance. It is possible to include a type and a planned variation pattern.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 13, and displays a special symbol display device (type of start port), a jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. A planned variation pattern is determined based on the numerical value. Then, a start opening winning designation command corresponding to the determined scheduled variation pattern is generated.

  The start opening prize 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 opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting opening 14 is indicated, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second start is performed. A starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the opening 15 is shown.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 13 is similar to the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 13 is used when the game ball enters the start opening, whereas the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 is used when the special symbol variation starts. Yes. In addition, it is different whether or not the “holding number” is referred to.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 13, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (see “ (See Scheduled Variation Pattern).

13 is a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state, although illustration is omitted, 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. 13, but it is determined in advance whether it is a “big hit” or “losing”. The value of the random number for jackpot determination is different.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a table related to the normal design and the start movable piece 15 b of the second start port 15. Specifically, FIG. 14 (a) is a diagram showing a winning determination table for winning lottery, and FIG. 14 (b) is a normal for determining the type of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of variable display. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. FIG. 14C is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol. FIG. 14D shows the opening manner of the starting movable piece 15b when the winning lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting port open | release mode determination table for determining.

(Winning lottery hit determination table)
As shown in FIG. 14A, the hit determination table correlates the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the hit determination random value, and the hit determination result.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 14A, and determines whether it is “win” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for winning determination. judge. For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 14 (a), in the non-short game state, it is determined that one specific hit determination random value “0” is a win. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, 15 hit determination random numbers from “0” to “14” are determined to be wins. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. Therefore, since the random number range of the winning determination random value is from 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be winning in the non-time saving gaming state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time saving gaming state is 15 / 16.

(Normal design determination table)
As shown in FIG. 14B, in the normal symbol determination table, presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a hit determination result, a normal symbol determination random number value, and a normal symbol (stop normal symbol data) are associated with each other. Yes.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 14B, and displays the normal symbol to be stopped based on the current short time gaming state, the hit determination result, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value. (Stop normal data) is determined.

  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. 14 (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 figure variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 14C is a diagram showing a normal pattern variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (such as variation time) of a normal symbol as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (c), the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random number for normal variation, and the variation time of the normal symbol are associated with each other. ing.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the common figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14C, and based on the current short time gaming state, the hit determination result, and the obtained random number value for common figure variation, 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 typical variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14C, the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short gaming state. It is configured as follows.

(Starting opening open mode determination table for starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 14 (d), the start opening release mode determination table includes stop normal data (ordinary symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15 b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second start opening 15. The opening time, the interval time, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 14 (d), and based on the stop normal signal data, the maximum number of opening of the start movable piece 15b, the opening time, the opening time, the closing time, the interval time, Determine the ending time.

  In the present embodiment, in the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 14D, the start port opening mode based on stop common map data = 02 is more advantageous than the start port opening mode based on stop normal map data = 01. The opening mode is an opening mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 03 is an advantageous opening mode than the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 02.

  Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 14 (b), when the win is made in the short-time gaming state, the stop normal map data = 03 which is the most advantageous release mode is selected. 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.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 15 (a) shows special figure determination information (random number for jackpot determination, special symbol determination) acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating a special figure determination information storage area in which random number values, random numbers for reach determination, and random numbers for special figure fluctuation are stored. FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating each storage unit of the special figure determination information storage area. FIG. 15 (c) is a diagram showing the configuration, and FIG. 15 (c) shows general symbol determination information acquired when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 (a random number value for hit determination, a random number value for normal symbol determination, a normal symbol variation). 15 (d) is a diagram showing a configuration of each storage unit of the common figure determination information storage area, and FIG. 15 (e) is a game The number of prize balls given to the player (obtained by the player) is memorized and the total number of memorized prize balls Is a diagram showing the configuration of a sphere tally region, FIG. 15 (f), the winning balls number ratio calculated based on the number of aggregated winning balls are winning balls number percentage area to be stored.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), the special figure determination information storage area stores the first special figure determination information on-hold storage in which special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14 is stored. An area, a second special figure determination information holding storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on a winning of a game ball to the second start port 15 is stored, and special figure determination information in which variable display is being executed are stored The first special figure determination information hold storage area and the second special figure determination information hold storage area are divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively.

  The number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information holding storage area is the first special symbol hold number (U1), and these undetermined numbers are determined. The number of hold icons corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area is the second special symbol. The number of hold icons corresponding to the undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second hold icon display area 31b and the variable display (variation effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area is displayed. The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information being executed is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (b), each storage unit has a jackpot determination random value storage area for storing the jackpot determination random value and a special symbol determination random number for storing the special symbol determination random value. It is divided into a numerical value storage area, a reach determination random number value storage area for storing reach determination random number values, and a special figure change random value storage area for storing special figure change random value values.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored is stored. When the game ball enters the second start port 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored is stored.

  In the special figure execution storage area, when the start condition for the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information holding storage area is shifted to the first special symbol determination storage area. Referenced to perform symbol variation display. Further, when the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Referenced to perform.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (c), the general-purpose determination information storage area includes a general-purpose determination information holding storage area in which general-purpose determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is stored, The usual figure determination storage area in which the usual figure determination information during execution of the variable display is stored, and the common figure determination information holding storage area is divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. In addition, the number of the undecided common figure determination information memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage part-the 4th memory | storage part of a common figure determination information holding | maintenance storage area turns into a normal symbol hold number (G).

  As shown in FIG. 15 (d), each storage unit stores a hit determination random number value storage area for storing a hit determination random number value, and a normal symbol determination random number for storing a normal symbol determination random value. It is divided into a numerical value storage area and a general-purpose change random value storage area for storing normal-use change random number values. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the universal symbol determination information is acquired, the universal symbol determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the universal symbol determination information holding storage area. The general-purpose determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number is stored.

  When the start condition of the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, the normal symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the general symbol determination information holding storage region is shifted, and the normal symbol execution storage region displays the normal symbol variation display. Referenced to execute.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (e), the prize ball count total area is a general prize opening prize ball in which the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player when the game ball is won in the general prize opening 12 is stored. Several areas, a first starting opening prize ball number area in which the number of winning balls to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a game ball in the first starting opening 14 is stored; The second start opening prize ball number area in which the number of winning balls to be paid out to the player due to the winning of the game ball at the second start opening 15 is stored, and the operation of the special electric accessory causes the first big winning prize. It is composed of a large winning mouth prize ball number area in which the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a game ball at the mouth 16 and the second big winning hole 17 is stored.

  Each prize ball number area includes 10 buffer areas (A1 area to A10 area, B1 area to B10 area, C1 area to C10 area, D1 area to D10 area) for accumulating and storing the number of prize balls. 10 set cumulative area (A10 set cumulative area, B10 set cumulative area, C10 set cumulative area, D10 set cumulative area) where the total value of the number of prize balls stored in the area is stored, and buffer area so far Are divided into total accumulated areas (A total accumulated area, B total accumulated area, C total accumulated area, and D total accumulated area) in which the total value of all the prize balls stored in is stored.

  Each buffer area is set in the main RAM 110c as a 2-byte area, and each 10-set cumulative area and each total cumulative area are set in the main RAM 110c as 3-byte areas.

  Then, when the game ball is won at various winning holes and the player is paid out to the player, the update target corresponding to the value of the write pointer is selected in the award ball number area corresponding to the type of the winning hole. The number of winning balls corresponding to the type of winning opening is added to the buffer area. For example, if the value of the writing pointer is “0” when a game ball is won in the general winning opening 12, “5” which is the number of winning balls in the general winning opening is added to the number of winning balls stored in the A 1 area. Will be.

  Thereafter, the total number of prize balls stored in the four buffer areas to be updated corresponding to the value of the write pointer (for example, if the write pointer is “1”, the A1, B1, C1, and D1 areas) Is equal to or greater than a prescribed number (for example, 6000), the total number of prize balls stored in the ten buffer areas of each prize ball area is calculated and stored in the corresponding 10-set accumulation area, and the total accumulation The number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated corresponding to the number of prize balls stored in the area is added, and “1” is added to the write pointer.

  When the value of the write pointer exceeds the upper limit “9”, “0” is set in the write pointer. Therefore, each buffer area (A1 area-A10 area, B1 area-B10 area, C1 area-C10 area, D1 area-D10 area) is the latest 10 sets, with one winning ball number being 6000 or more. It functions as a ring buffer that can store up to minutes.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (f), the prize ball number ratio area is such that a game ball is won at the big prize opening when a special electric accessory out of the number of prize balls for the last 10 sets (unit period) is activated. The short-term special electricity prize ball ratio area that stores the percentage of short-term special electricity prize balls, which is the percentage of the number of prize balls that will be paid out to the player based on the results, and the awards for the last 10 sets (unit period) Of the number of balls, a game ball has been won at the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 by the operation of the special electric combination, and the second start opening 15 game ball is activated by the operation of the ordinary electric combination. The short-term electrification prize ball percentage area, where the percentage of short-term electrification prize balls, which is the percentage of the number of prize balls that will be paid out to the player as a result of winning a prize, Of all the prize balls that were to be paid out to the player by the time of calculation A long-term special electric ball that stores the percentage of long-term special electric balls, which is the ratio of the number of award balls that will be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball in the grand prize opening due to the operation of the electric accessory A percentage of the area, the fact that the special electric combination out of all the prize balls that have been paid to the player so far has been activated, and that the game ball has won the big prize opening, and the ordinary electric combination A long-term electrification prize ball ratio area in which a long-term electrification prize ball percentage, which is a percentage of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player as a result of winning the second starting opening 15 game balls by the operation of It consists of and.

  When the number of prize balls exceeds 6,000 and one set is completed, the number of prize balls stored in each 10 set cumulative area (A10 set cumulative area, B10 set cumulative area, C10 set cumulative area, D10 set cumulative area) The short-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the short-term electric power prize ball ratio are calculated and stored in the short-term special electricity prize ball percentage area and the short-term electric power prize ball percentage area, respectively. Based on the number of prize balls stored in the cumulative area, the B total cumulative area, the C total cumulative area, and the D total cumulative area), the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electric power prize ball percentage are calculated. They are stored in the ball number ratio area and the long-term electrification prize ball number ratio area, respectively.

  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. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing main processing in the main control board 110.

  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, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process configured by steps S1 to S15. Specifically, the main CPU 110a permits access to the main RAM 110c in step S1.

  In step S2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a backup flag indicating that power is restored is set in the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag is set, the process proceeds to step S3. If the backup flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S3, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c. In step S4, the main CPU 110a compares the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c with the previous power-off and the newly calculated checksum. Determine whether it is normal. If the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S6. If the checksum is not normal, the data stored in the RAM 110c is abnormal (the control state before power-off cannot be restored normally). As a matter of course, the processing is shifted to step S12.

  In step S6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S7, assuming that the process is performed when the power is restored. If the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on, the process is performed when the power is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S7, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets the RAM when power is restored. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (recovered) to the state before the power is turned off, so that the game can be resumed from the state before the power is turned off.

  In step S8, 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 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

  In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets a power restoration designation command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the gaming state before the occurrence of the power failure in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and moves the process to step S20. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the power restoration notification.

  The power recovery notification is to display a power recovery screen (image) indicating that the power is recovered on the image display device 31 or to output a power recovery notification sound indicating that the power is recovered from the audio output device 32. It is to do.

  Note that without including information indicating the current gaming state in the power recovery designation command, a gaming state designation command indicating the current gaming state may be transmitted before or after transmitting the power restoration designation command.

  In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol hold count (U1) and the second special symbol hold count (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of special symbol reservations, and the first hold icon and the second hold icon on the image display device 31. The process for displaying is performed.

  In step S11, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the number of normal symbols held (G) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the normal symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of normal symbol memories.

  In step S12, the main CPU 110a includes all areas of the main RAM 110c including areas for counting (award ball number counting area and prize ball number ratio area) related to counting of the winning ball number ratios displayed on the winning ball number ratio display 112. Is cleared, the RAM is set when the power is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S14. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state, and the data (information regarding the number of prize balls) stored in the totaling area is the value before the power is turned off. It will not be taken over.

  In step S13, the main CPU 110a clears all areas of the main RAM 110c except for the counting area (award ball number counting area, prize ball number ratio area, etc.), sets the RAM when power is turned on, and goes to step S14. Move processing. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state, but the data stored in the totaling area (information on the number of winning balls, data satisfaction flag described later) The value before the power interruption is taken over.

  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 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

  In step S15, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized (RAM cleared) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and moves the process to step S20. As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the power-on notification.

  Note that the power-on notification displays a power-on screen (image) indicating that the image display device 31 has been powered on, or a RAM clear notification indicating that the main RAM 110c has been initialized from the audio output device 32. Or to output sound.

  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 pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, and in step S30, the big hit determination initial disturbance. The numerical value, the initial random number for determining the special symbol, the initial random value for determining the hit, and the initial random number for determining the normal symbol are updated.

  In step S31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power interruption detection signal is input from the power interruption detection circuit provided on the power supply substrate 140. If a power interruption has occurred, the process proceeds to step S32. If no power interruption has occurred, the process proceeds to step S20 so that the process loops.

  In step S32, the main CPU 110a prohibits timer interruption, clears the output port in step S33, calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S34, and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and then step S35. In step S45, a backup flag to be referred to at the time of recovery from power interruption is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S45, access to the main RAM 110c is prohibited, and the process waits until the supply of power supply voltage is completely cut off.

  It should be noted that the checksums of all the used areas of the main RAM 110c are calculated and compared when the power interruption occurs and when the power is turned on. However, the checksums of all the areas including the unused areas are calculated. It may be calculated and compared.

  In addition, when the power is cut off and when the power is turned on, the checksum of the summing area of the main RAM 110c and the checksum other than the summing area are separately calculated and compared, and other than the summing area Even if the checksum is not normal, if the checksum of the totaling area is normal, do not clear the data stored in the totaling area (information on the number of prize balls) Also good.

  Also, different power-on designation commands are transmitted when all areas of the main RAM 110c are cleared and when all areas other than the totaling area of the main RAM 110c are cleared. The power-on notification corresponding to the type of the power-on designation command received in step 1 may be performed. Specifically, the power-on screen (image) displayed on the image display device 31 displays information that makes it possible to determine whether or not the counting area has been cleared, or clears the counting area from the audio output device 32. For example, a sound that makes it possible to determine whether or not the recording has been performed is output.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110.

  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 performs time control processing. Specifically, 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 update process of the starting movable piece 15b, etc. The timer counter is updated (subtracted by 1).

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process. Specifically, processing for updating the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the hit determination random number value, the normal symbol determination random value, and the normal variation random number value is performed. More specifically, 1 is added to each random number value and random number counter. 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, the main CPU 110a performs an initial random number value update process. Specifically, processing for updating (adding 1) the initial random number for jackpot determination, the initial random number for determining special symbols, the initial random number for determining hits, and the initial random number for determining normal symbols is performed.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. Specifically, the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the first large winning opening detection switch 16a, the second large winning opening detection switch 17a, the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, and the gate detection switch 13a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches. If there is an input, 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 figure special power control process. Specifically, a process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special symbol variation display, the opening / closing of the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17, the change of the gaming state, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal power control process. Specifically, a process for controlling winning lottery, normal symbol variation display, opening and closing of the starting movable piece 15b, and the like is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. Specifically, referring to each prize ball counter, a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning opening is generated and set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a payout number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 130, and a process for paying out the number of game balls according to the payout number designation command from the payout device is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs game progress data creation processing. Specifically, an external information signal output from the game information output terminal board 30, drive data for the start opening / closing solenoid 15c, drive data for the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c, drive data for the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c. The display data of the first special symbol display device 20, the display data of the second special symbol display device 21, the display data of the normal symbol display device 22, the display data of the first special symbol hold display 23, the second special symbol hold display Processing for creating output data relating to the progress of the game, such as display data of the device 24 and display data of the normal symbol hold display device 25, is performed.

  In step S650, the main CPU 110a performs prize ball number data aggregation processing. Specifically, the number of winning balls stored in the buffer area of the winning ball number counting area of the main RAM 110c is counted, and various kinds of winning ball ratios are calculated and set in the winning ball number ratio area. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S660, the main CPU 110a performs ratio display data creation processing. Specifically, a process of creating display data for displaying various prize ball ratios set in the prize ball number ratio area of the main RAM 110c on the prize ball number ratio display 112 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. Specifically, a process of outputting the external information signal, various drive data, and various display data created in step S600 or step S660 is performed. In addition, processing for transmitting commands set in the transmission data storage area for production in the main RAM 110c and the transmission buffer to the presentation control board 120 and the payout control board 130 is also performed.

  In step S800, 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 with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, and when the detection signal is input, a process of adding 1 to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, and when the detection signal is input, a prize ball for the big prize opening is obtained. A process of adding 1 to the counter is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the first start port prize ball counter, and the first special If the number of symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is incremented by 1, and the special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain a predetermined storage unit (first Processing is performed when stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. When the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port, If the special symbol reservation number (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is incremented by 1 and the special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain a predetermined storage unit (first Processing to be stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing and ends the current input control processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. When the detection signal is input and the normal symbol hold count (G) is less than 4, the normal symbol hold count (G) is calculated. 1 is added, and the common figure determination information is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) in the general map determination information storage area.

(General winning award detection switch input processing on the main control board)
The general winning a prize opening detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a general winning opening detection switch input process in the main control board.

  First, in step S210-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general prize opening detection switch 12a. If the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S210-2. If the detection signal is not input, the current general winning a prize opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S210-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding 1 to a prize ball counter for general winning a prize used for prize balls (five prize ball counters).

  In step S210-3, the main CPU 110a specifies the buffer area (any one of the areas A1 to A10) to be updated in the general winning award ball number area from the write pointer described above, and in step S210-4, specifies The number of winning balls (five) corresponding to the general winning opening 12 is added to the buffer area to be updated, and the current general winning opening detecting switch input process is terminated.

(Main control board large winning opening detection switch input processing)
With reference to FIG. 20, the special winning opening detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S220-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a. If the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S220-2. If the detection signal is not input, the current big prize opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S220-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding 1 to the prize ball counter (15 prize ball counters) for the big prize opening used for the prize ball.

  In step S220-3, the main CPU 110a identifies the buffer area (any one of the B1 area to B10 area) to be updated from the above-described writing pointer, and identifies it in step S220-4. The number of winning balls (15) corresponding to the big winning opening is added to the updated buffer area.

  In step S220-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current game is a big hit game. If it is not during the big win game, the current big winning opening detection switch input processing is terminated. If it is during the big win game, in step S220-6, the big winning for counting the number of winning at the big winning mouth is counted. The entry winning ball counter (C) is incremented by 1 and updated, and the current winning entry detection switch input process ends.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. If the detection signal is not input, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding 1 to the first starting-port prize ball counter (three prize ball counters) used for the prize ball.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a specifies a buffer area (any one of the C1 area to C10 area) to be updated in the first start-out prize ball number area from the writing pointer described above, and in step S230-4, The number of prize balls (three) corresponding to the first start port 14 is added to the specified update target buffer area.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold number (U1) is less than 4. When the number of first special symbol hold (U1) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-6, and when the number of first special symbol hold (U1) is not less than 4, the current first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold number (U1) and stores it. In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a stores the first special symbol hold number (U1). The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and a process such as displaying the first hold icon on the image display device 31 can be performed.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure determination information, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area, and stores an empty storage unit. The acquired special figure determination information is stored.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 13, the type of special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random number value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special chart A process for determining a planned fluctuation pattern based on the random number for fluctuation is performed.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets a start opening prize designation command indicating the scheduled variation pattern determined in the predetermination process in step S230-9 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. 1 The start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  As a result, the start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the change display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first start opening 14 is started (one or more). It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect that predicts that the jackpot game may be executed (over expecting the execution of the jackpot game) over the variation display of the special symbol.

(Second control port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The second start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the second start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. When the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S240-2. When the detection signal is not input, the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding 1 to the prize ball counter for the second starting port (one prize ball counter) used for the prize ball.

  In step S240-3, the main CPU 110a specifies a buffer area (any one of the D1 area to D10 area) to be updated in the second starting opening prize ball number area from the above-described writing pointer, and in step S240-4, The number of award balls (one) corresponding to the second start port 15 is added to the specified update target buffer area.

  In step S240-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current auxiliary game is in progress. If it is not in the auxiliary game, the process proceeds to step S240-7. If it is in the auxiliary game, 1 is added to the second start opening winning ball counter (D) and updated in step S240-6.

  In step S240-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2) is less than 4. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S240-8. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not less than 4, the current second start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-8, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the second special symbol hold number (U2) and stores it. In step S240-9, the main CPU 110a stores the second special symbol hold number (U2). The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing such as displaying the second hold icon on the image display device 31 can be performed.

  In step S240-10, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure determination information, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special figure determination information storage area, and stores an empty storage unit. The acquired special figure determination information is stored.

  In step S240-11, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 13, the type of special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random number value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special chart A process for determining a planned fluctuation pattern based on the random number for fluctuation is performed.

  In step S240-12, the main CPU 110a sets a start opening prize designation command indicating the scheduled variation pattern determined in the prior determination process in step S240-11 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. 2. The start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  As a result, the start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the display of the variation of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 15 is started (one or more). It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect that predicts that the jackpot game may be executed (over expecting the execution of the jackpot game) over the variation display of the special symbol.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 23, the special figure special power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, the main CPU 110a loads special figure special electricity processing data. If special figure special electricity processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing (step S310), and the special figure special electric treatment data = 1. If so, the process moves to the special symbol variation process (step S320). If the special figure special electric processing data = 2, the process moves to the special symbol stop process (step S330). The process moves to the game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350).

  This “Special Figure Special Electric Processing Data” is set as needed in each subroutine of the Special Special Electric Control Process as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the progress of the game is appropriately processed. Become.

  In step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol memory determination process and ends the current special figure special electric control process. Specifically, jackpot determination processing, special symbol determination processing for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, variation time determination processing for determining the variation time of the special symbol, and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation processing, and ends the current special symbol special power control processing. Specifically, a process for determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed is performed. When the special symbol variation time has elapsed, a process of shifting to the special symbol stop process in step S330 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol stop process, and ends this special figure special electric control process. Specifically, while performing processing corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, lost symbol) that is stopped and displayed, the time-short game count (J), the short-time game flag, the high-probability game count (X), the high-probability game flag Perform the setting process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game process and ends the current special figure special electric control process. Specifically, a process for controlling the jackpot game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game ending process, and ends the current special figure special power control process. Specifically, processing is performed for determining either the high probability game state or the low probability game state and determining either the short-time game state or the non-short-time game state. Details will be described later 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. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), The process moves to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. Move.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the second special symbol hold number (U2), and moves the process to step S310-6.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. When it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-5. When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, step S318- The process is moved to 1.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the first special symbol hold number (U1), and moves the process to step S310-6.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a stores the special symbol determination information stored in the special symbol determination information reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. Shift. Specifically, each special figure determination information stored in the fourth storage part from the first storage part in the first special figure determination information storage area or the second special figure determination information storage area is stored in the previous storage part. Shift. Here, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the special figure execution storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information used in the previous special symbol variation display already written in the special figure execution storage area (the 0th storage unit) is deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol hold number (U2) is subtracted in preference to the first special symbol hold number (U1). The reserved number (U1) and the second special symbol reserved number (U2) may be subtracted, or the first special symbol reserved number (U1) is prioritized and subtracted over the second special symbol reserved number (U2). You may make it do.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a designates a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number (U1) or the second special symbol hold number (U2) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. And the determined special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, a special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the number of the first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 is reduced, or the first hold icon or the second hold icon is displayed. Is changed to the fluctuation icon.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the probability gaming state and the random number for jackpot determination stored in the special figure execution storage area, FIG. Referring to the special symbol determination table shown, the special symbol display device (type of start port) and the special symbol type (stop special symbol data) based on the special symbol determination random number stored in the special symbol execution storage area To decide. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs special figure variation pattern determination processing. Specifically, referring to the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol, the number of special symbol hold (U), the special figure execution The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random value and the special diagram variation random value stored in the storage area.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the variation effect according to the variation pattern so as to correspond to the variation display of the special symbol. .

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of the change, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, a game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped in the effect control board 120.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets the variation time (counter value) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a starts displaying special symbols in a variable manner. Specifically, the special symbol variation display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the display data for variably displaying the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device is created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. The first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 performs the variable symbol special display.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 26, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing of this time.

  In step S318-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a customer waiting state flag indicating that there is a customer waiting state (standby state) in which a special symbol variation display or jackpot game is not executed. If there is a customer waiting state flag, the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if there is no customer waiting state flag, the process proceeds to step S318-2.

  In step S318-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag indicating that a customer is waiting in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S318-3, the main CPU 110a indicates a customer waiting state indicating that the customer is waiting. The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated. Thereby, the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the customer waiting effect.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, when the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the first special figure determination information holding storage area, the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot determination table, when the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the second special figure determination information holding storage area, the jackpot shown in FIG. With reference to the lottery jackpot determination table, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the jackpot determination random number stored in the special figure execution storage area. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-2. If not, the process moves to step S311-5.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot symbol determination process. Specifically, with reference to the special symbol determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 8 (b), the type of special jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the special symbol execution storage area And the stop special figure data corresponding to the determined type of the special jackpot special symbol is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  It should be noted that the stop special symbol data set in the stop special symbol data storage area is used to determine whether or not it is a “big hit symbol” in the special symbol stop processing of FIG. 27 described later, and the jackpot game processing of FIG. Is also used to determine the operating mode of the big prize opening, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end processing of FIG.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a sets a jackpot effect designating command corresponding to the stop special symbol data determined in step S311-2 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, an effect design designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it is possible to grasp the type of special jackpot symbol (stop special figure data) to be stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

  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), it is decided to set the game state at the time of winning the big hit 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 a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time gaming number).

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 a performs a lost symbol determination process. Specifically, referring to the special symbol determination table for the loss shown in FIG. 8A, the type of the special symbol for the stop to be displayed based on the random number for determining the special symbol stored in the special symbol execution storage area And the stop special figure data corresponding to the determined special type of lost symbol is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a sets an effect symbol designating command for losing corresponding to the stop special symbol data determined in step S311-5 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The jackpot determination process ends. As a result, an effect design designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it is possible to grasp the type of special stop symbol (stop special figure data) that is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in the special symbol time counter has elapsed. If the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process of this time is terminated, and if the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S320-2.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a stops the special symbol variation display. Specifically, the variable display data set in step S316 is cleared, and the special symbol set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 is changed to the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device. Stop display data for stopping and displaying on 21 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. 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 determination command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for ending the variation effect.

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) for the special symbol stop display to the special symbol time 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 to move the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 27, and ends this special symbol variation processing.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

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

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, when the short-time game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, 1 is subtracted from the number of short-time games (J) and updated to determine whether or not the new short-time game number (J) is “0”. judge. As a result, when the number of hourly games (J) is “0”, the hourly game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-3. On the other hand, if the short-time game flag is not set or if the short-time game count (J) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-3.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, when the high probability game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, 1 is subtracted from the high probability game number (X) and updated, and the new high probability game number (X) is “0”. Determine whether or not. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-4. On the other hand, if the high probability game flag is not set, or if the high probability game count (X) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, a game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped in the effect control board 120.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop special symbol data stored in the stop special symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol. If it is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7, and if it is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the special symbol stop processing this time.

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

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs a normal gaming state transition process. Specifically, the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count (X), the short-time game flag, and the short-time game count (J) are cleared, and the normal game state (low-probability non-short-time game state) is entered.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing. Specifically, the type of jackpot game is determined based on the stop special chart data with reference to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, and the jackpot winning jack for jackpot shown in FIG. From the opening mode determination table group, a winning opening opening mode determination table (“first jackpot table”, “second jackpot table”, “third jackpot table”, “fourth jackpot table”) corresponding to the type of jackpot game is displayed. decide.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command according to the type of jackpot game (first jackpot game to fourth jackpot game) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, an opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the opening effect of the jackpot game.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the jackpot game to the special game timer counter, and ends the special symbol stop process this time. Specifically, the opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot game is determined from the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 11A) determined in step S330-9 and set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a jackpot game is currently being opened. Specifically, it is determined whether or not “0” is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. If it is during opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is not during opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated. If the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a sets 1 to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K), energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set, and the step S330 is performed. Referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 11 (a)) determined in -9, based on the current round game number (R) and opening number (K), Set the opening time of the two big winning openings 17 in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a round designation command transmission determination process. Specifically, when the number of times of opening (K) is “1”, that is, when a round game is started, a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) is stored in the transmission data for production in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereby, a round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the process for executing the round effect of the big hit game is performed by the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether the jackpot game is currently ending. Ending is a period after all the round games set in advance are finished. If it is ending, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is not ending, 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. If the big prize opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8. If the big prize opening is not closed, the process moves to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated. If the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4 in order to open the big winning opening.

  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. Specifically, either one of the value of the winning prize winning ball counter (C) reaches the specified number (9) and the opening time per one time in the number of opening (K) elapses. It is determined whether or not it is established. If it is determined that the release end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the release 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. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is cleared, and the big prize opening opening determination table (determined in step S330-9) ( Referring to FIG. 11 (a), based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K), the closing time (the closing interval time or the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17). 1 time of closing) is set in the special game timer counter. Thereby, the 1st grand prize opening 16 or the 2nd big prize opening 17 is closed.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether one round has been completed. Specifically, whether or not one of the value of the winning prize winning ball counter (C) reaches a specified number (9) and the number of times of opening (K) reaches the maximum number of times of opening is established. Determine whether. If one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If one round is not completed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs round data initialization processing. Specifically, the number of times of opening (K) and the big prize opening winning ball counter (C) are cleared. However, the number of round games (R) is not cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) is the maximum number of round games. If it is the maximum number of round games, the process proceeds to step S340-15, and if it is not the maximum number of round games, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the number of round games (R) and stores it, and ends the current jackpot game process.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a clears the number of round games (R), and in step S340-16, the big prize opening opening determination table determined in step S330-9 (see FIG. 11A). Based on the above, the type of special game (long win game, short win game, development game) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the big hit game type is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Thus, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the big hit game ending effect.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot game based on the big winning opening release mode determination table (see FIG. 11A) determined in step S330-9 to the special game. Set to timer counter.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-19. If the ending time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets 4 to the special figure special power processing data, prepares to move to the big hit game end process shown in FIG. 29, and ends the current big hit game process.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

  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 gaming state information in the gaming state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, based on the loaded stop special data and the game state information, whether or not to shift to the high probability game state at the end of the jackpot game When the determination is made and a transition is made to the high probability gaming state, a high probability gaming flag indicating the high probability gaming state is set in the high probability gaming flag storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, a high probability game flag is set.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 9, based on the loaded stop special chart data and the game state information, the high probability that is the number of variable displays that can be executed in the high probability game state The number of games (X) is determined, and the determined high probability game count (X) is set in the high probability game count (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, 84 times is set as the high probability game number (X).

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game flag setting process. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not to shift to the short-time game state at the end of the jackpot game based on the loaded stop special data and game information. When shifting to the short-time game state, the short-time game flag indicating the short-time game state is set in the short-time game flag storage area. For example, when the game state information is 01H, 02H or 03H, the time-short game flag is set.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game number determination processing. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, based on the loaded stop special chart data and game state information, the number of times of short-time game that is the number of variable displays that can be executed in the short-time game state (J) is determined, and the determined short-time game number (J) is set in the short-time game number (J) storage area. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game state information is 00H, 0 is set to the number of hourly games (J), and when the game state information is 01H, 02H or 03H, the number of hourly games (J). Set 80 times.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a identifies the gaming state by checking the presence / absence of the high probability gaming flag and the short-time gaming flag, and sets a gaming state designation command indicating the identified gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area. . Thereby, a game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the game state.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 30, the common power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a general power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the ordinary figure normal power processing data. If the ordinary figure ordinary power processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the normal symbol variation processing (step S410). If the process data = 1, the process proceeds to the auxiliary game process (step S420).

  As will be described later, this “general-purpose power transmission processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of general-purpose power transmission control processing, so that necessary subroutines are processed appropriately in the progress of the game. It will be.

  In step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol variation process, and ends the current common map / electric power control process. Specifically, a hit determination process, a process for variably displaying a normal symbol, a process for stopping and displaying a normal symbol, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S420, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game process, and ends the current ordinary power transmission control process. Specifically, a process for controlling the auxiliary game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed. If the normal symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step S410-9. If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol reservation number (G) is 1 or more. If the number of normal symbol hold (G) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S410-3. If the number of normal symbol hold (G) is not 1 or more, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a updates 1 by subtracting 1 from the number of normal symbols held (G), and moves the process to step S410-4.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a shifts the normal symbol determination information stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, each common figure determination information stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted from the first storage unit to the previous storage unit. Here, the common figure determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the common figure execution storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information used in the previous variation display of the normal symbol already written in the normal figure execution storage area (the 0th storage unit) is deleted.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process. Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the hit is based on the gaming state and the random number value for hit determination stored in the normal execution storage area.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process. Specifically, referring to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 14, the type of the normal symbol (stopped normal symbol data) is determined based on the gaming state, the hit determination result, and the normal symbol determination random number.

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 14B, based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired normal symbol determination random number value, Normal symbols to be stopped (stop normal map data) are determined, the determined stop normal map data is set in the stop normal map data storage area, and a general map designation command corresponding to the stop normal map data is transmitted for production in the main RAM 110c. Set in the data storage area. As a result, a common figure designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the stop control figure data can be grasped in the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing. Specifically, referring to the usual figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14C, based on the game state, the hit determination result, and the random number value for ordinary figure variation stored in the ordinary figure execution storage area, The symbol variation time is determined and set in the normal symbol time counter, and the common symbol variation designation command corresponding to the regular symbol variation time is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the common figure variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the fluctuation time of the normal symbol.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts normal symbol variation display, and ends the current normal symbol variation process. Specifically, the normal symbol variation display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, display data for variably displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 is generated in step S600, and the generated data is output in step S700, so that the normal symbol display device 22 displays the normal symbol. A variable display will be performed.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in the normal symbol time counter has elapsed. If the variation time has not elapsed, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated, and if the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S410-10.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 110a stops the normal symbol variation display. Specifically, the variable display data set in step S410-8 is cleared, and the stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol set in step S410-6 on the normal symbol display device 22 is the main. Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 110c. Thus, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22, and the player is notified of the hit determination result.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop normal data set in the stop normal data storage area is a normal symbol. If it is a hit normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-12, and if it is not a hit normal symbol, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 1, prepares to move the process to the auxiliary game process shown in FIG. 32, and performs the release mode determination process in step S410-13. Specifically, referring to the start port opening manner determination table shown in FIG. 14D, based on the stop normal data, the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, the second start port 15 The opening time, interval time, and ending time of auxiliary games are determined.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the auxiliary game in the auxiliary game timer counter, and ends the normal symbol variation process this time. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

(Auxiliary game processing of main control board)
The auxiliary game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing auxiliary game processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an auxiliary game is currently being opened. If it is during opening, the process proceeds to step S420-2. If it is not during opening, the process proceeds to S420-4.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a performs the second start-up opening process and ends the current auxiliary game process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (S), the energization data for energizing the starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c is set, and the opening of the second starting port 15 corresponding to the number of times of opening (S) is set. Set the time in the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second start port 15 is opened.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently ending. If it is ending, the process proceeds to step S420-12, and if it is not ending, the process proceeds to step S420-5.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port 15 is being closed (interval). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is set. If the second start port 15 is closed, the process proceeds to step S420-6, and if the second start port 15 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the second starting port 15 set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary process is terminated. If the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3 in order to open the second start port 15.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an opening end condition for ending the opening of the second start port 15 is satisfied. Specifically, one of the value of the second start opening winning ball counter (D) reaching a specified number (10) and the opening time per time in the number of opening times (S) elapses. It is determined whether or not is established. If it is determined that the release end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S420-8. If it is determined that the release end condition is not satisfied, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port closing process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is cleared, and the closing time of the second start opening 15 determined in step S410-13 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second start port 15 is closed.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game ends. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of times of opening the second start port (S) is the maximum number of times of opening. If the auxiliary game is to be ended, the process proceeds to step S420-10. If the auxiliary game is not to be ended, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a performs auxiliary game end processing. Specifically, the number of times of opening (S) and the second start opening winning ball counter (D) are cleared.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time determined in step S410-13 in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-13. If the ending time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the ordinary figure normal power process data, prepares to move the process to the normal symbol variation process shown in FIG. 31, and ends the current auxiliary game process.

(Prize ball data aggregation process)
The winning ball number data totaling process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35 are flowcharts showing the award ball number data totaling process in the main control board 110 and its subroutine.

  First, in step S650-1, the main CPU 110a determines each prize ball number area (general winning mouth prize ball number area, first starting mouth prize ball number area, second starting mouth prize ball from the write pointer of the ring buffer described above. The number of buffer areas to be updated is specified. For example, if the writing pointer is “0”, the A1 area of the general winning mouth prize ball area, the B1 area of the first starting mouth prize ball area, the C1 area of the second starting mouth prize ball area, the big prize The D1 area of the winning ball area is the buffer area to be updated.

  In step S650-2, the main CPU 110a calculates the total number of prize balls stored in each specified buffer area to be updated, and in step S650-3, the calculated total is a specified number (here, 6000). It is determined whether it is above. If it is not the specified number or more, the present winning ball number data totaling process is terminated, and if it is the specified number or more, in step S650-4, the winning ball number ratio ( A 10-set prize ball number ratio calculation process for calculating a short-term special electricity prize ball number ratio and a short-term electric role award ball number ratio) is performed.

(10 set prize ball number ratio calculation process)
Here, the 10-set prize ball ratio calculation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing 10-set prize ball number ratio calculation processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S650-4-1, the main CPU 110a calculates the total number of prize balls stored in the A1 to A10 areas of the general prize opening prize ball number area, and in step S650-4-2, calculated. The total value is stored in the A10 set cumulative area. In other words, the cumulative value of the number of winning balls for the last 10 sets to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 12 is stored in the A10 set cumulative area.

  In step S650-4-3, the main CPU 110a calculates the total number of prize balls stored in the B1 to B10 areas of the first start opening prize ball number area, and the calculated total in step S650-4-4. The value is stored in the B10 set cumulative area. In other words, the cumulative value of the number of award balls for the last 10 sets to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14 is stored in the B10 set cumulative area.

  In step S650-4-5, the main CPU 110a calculates the total number of prize balls stored in the C1 to C10 area of the second starting opening prize ball number area, and in step S650-4-6, the calculated total Is stored in the C10 set cumulative area. In other words, the cumulative value of the number of award balls for the last 10 sets that has been paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball at the second start port 15 (operation of the ordinary electric accessory) is the C10 set cumulative area. Will be remembered.

  In step S650-4-7, the main CPU 110a calculates the total number of prize balls stored in the D1 to D10 areas of the big prize winning prize area, and in step S650-4-8, the calculated total value. Is stored in the D10 set cumulative area. In other words, the latest 10 sets (unit period) for paying out to the player based on the winning of the game ball (the operation of the special electric accessory) to the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 Will be stored in the D10 set cumulative area.

  In step S650-4-9, the main CPU 110a, based on the number of winning balls stored in each 10-set cumulative area, out of the 10 winning balls for the last 10 sets, The ratio of the number of prize balls (short-term special electricity prize ball number ratio) to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 17 (operation of the special electric game) is calculated, step S650- In 4-10, the calculated ratio is stored in the short-term special electricity prize ball number ratio area.

  The short-term special electricity prize ball ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of prize balls stored in the A10 set cumulative area to the D10 set cumulative area from the number of prize balls stored in the D10 set cumulative area. The

  In step S650-4-11, the main CPU 110a, based on the number of winning balls stored in each 10-set cumulative area, out of the 10 winning balls for the last 10 sets, Based on the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 17 (operation of the special electric accessory) and the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 15 (operation of the ordinary electric accessory) The ratio of the number of winning balls (short-term electric winning award ball ratio) is calculated, and in step S650-4-12, the calculated ratio is stored in the short-term electric winning award ball ratio area, and this time 10 sets of winning balls The number ratio calculation process ends.

  It should be noted that the ratio of the short-term electrification prize ball number is the sum of the number of prize balls stored in the D10 set cumulative area and the C10 set cumulative area, the number of prize balls stored in the A10 set cumulative area to the D10 set cumulative area. Calculated by dividing the total.

  Here, returning to the award ball number data totaling process shown in FIG. 33, the main CPU 110a, in step S650-5, displays each total accumulated area (A total accumulated area, B total accumulated area, C total accumulated area, D total accumulated). The total number of prize balls stored in (region) is calculated. In step S650-6, it is determined whether or not the calculated total is equal to or greater than the maximum specified number (here, 600,000). If it is equal to or greater than the maximum specified number, the process proceeds to step S650-8. If it is not equal to or greater than the maximum specified number, in step S650-7, the ratio of the number of winning balls from the start of counting to the present is determined (long term) A total prize ball ratio calculation process is performed to calculate a special electricity prize ball ratio and a long-term electrification prize ball ratio.

  Note that the maximum specified number is not limited to 600,000, and any numerical value that can be stored in each total cumulative area reserved for 3 bytes may be used. Range of numerical values (65536 to 16777215) that can be stored in 3 bytes Can be set as appropriate. For example, when 16777215 is expressed by the number of sets (divided by 6000 for one set), it becomes about 2796.2 sets, so that 17676000 equivalent to 2796 sets with the decimal part rounded down is set to the maximum specified number. is there. Further, 4 bytes may be secured for each total cumulative area, and even in this case, any numerical value that can be stored in each total cumulative area may be used.

(Total prize ball ratio calculation process)
Here, the total award ball number ratio calculation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the total award ball number ratio calculation process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S650-7-1, the main CPU 110a sets the number of prize balls stored in the update target buffer area (any one of the A1 to A10 areas) in the general winning opening prize ball number area as the A total accumulated area. to add. That is, the cumulative value of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game balls to the general prize opening 12 from the start of counting the number of prize balls to the present is the A total cumulative area. Will be remembered.

  In step S650-7-2, the main CPU 110a adds the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated (any one of the B1 to B10 areas) in the first start opening prize ball number area to the B total accumulated area. To do. That is, the cumulative value of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game balls to the first starting port 14 from the start of counting the number of prize balls to the present is the B total cumulative It will be stored in the area.

  In step S650-7-3, the main CPU 110a adds the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated (any one of the C1 to C10 areas) in the second start opening prize ball number area to the C total accumulated area. To do. In other words, the prize ball to be paid out to the player based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 (operation of the ordinary electric accessory) from the start of counting the number of prize balls to the present. The accumulated value of the number is stored in the C total accumulated area.

  In step S650-7-4, the main CPU 110a adds the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated (any one of the D1 to D10 areas) to the D total accumulated area. . That is, based on the winning of game balls (operation of a special electric accessory) to the first grand prize winning opening 16 and the second big winning prize opening 17 from the start of counting the number of prize balls to the present. The accumulated value of the number of prize balls to be paid out is stored in the D total accumulated area.

  In step S650-7-5, the main CPU 110a determines the number of prize balls from the start of counting the prize balls to the present based on the number of prize balls stored in each total cumulative area. Proportion of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player based on the winning of game balls to the 1st grand prize opening 16 and the 2nd big prize opening 17 (operation of the special electric accessory) In step S650-7-6, the calculated ratio is stored in the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio area.

  The long-term special electricity prize ball ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of prize balls stored in the A total accumulated area to the D total accumulated area from the number of prize balls stored in the D total accumulated area. .

  In step S650-7-7, the main CPU 110a determines the number of prize balls from the start of counting the prize balls to the present based on the number of prize balls stored in each total cumulative area. Based on the winning of the game ball at the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 (operation of the special electric accessory) and the winning of the game ball at the second start opening 15 (operation of the ordinary electric accessory) The ratio of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player (long-term electrification prize ball percentage) is calculated, and in step S650-7-8, the calculated percentage is stored in the long-term electrification prize ball percentage area. Then, the current total prize ball ratio calculation process is completed.

  The ratio of the number of long-term electrification prize balls is calculated from the total number of prize balls stored in the D total accumulation area and the C total accumulation area, from the total number of prize balls stored in the A total accumulation area to the D total accumulation area. Calculated by dividing the total.

  Here, returning to the prize ball number data totaling process shown in FIG. 33, the main CPU 110a has an abnormality in the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in each prize ball area in step S650-8. It is determined whether or not. If there is an abnormality in the number of winning balls, the process proceeds to step S650-9. If there is no abnormality in the number of winning balls, the process proceeds to step S650-10.

  Specifically, when the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in the general winning opening prize ball number area is “0” or less than a predetermined value (for example, “100”), an abnormality is indicated. Determined. Further, when both the number of prize balls stored in the buffer areas to be updated in the first start mouth prize ball number area and the second start mouth prize ball number area are “0”, it is determined as abnormal. In addition, when the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in the big winning mouth prize ball number area is “1” or more and smaller than the minimum number of prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game It is determined as abnormal.

  In addition, in order to improve the accuracy of the abnormality determination, it is stored in the buffer area of the general winning award winning ball number area to be updated and the buffer area of the general winning award winning ball number area that was to be updated immediately before. You may make it determine with abnormality, when the sum total of the number of prize balls is less than predetermined value (for example, "100"). In addition, the buffer area to be updated in the first start mouth prize ball area and the second start mouth prize ball area, and the first start mouth prize ball area and the second start mouth prize ball that were to be updated immediately before that area. You may make it determine with abnormality when the sum total of the number of prize balls memorize | stored in several buffer areas is "0", or when it is less than predetermined value (for example, "10").

  In step S650-9, the main CPU 110a displays display data for displaying information indicating a prize ball number error on an error indicator (not shown) mounted on the main control board 110 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Set to. As a result, display data for displaying information indicating a prize ball number error is output in step S700, so that a prize ball number error is notified (displayed). The error indicator may be a 7-segment indicator that can display that there is an award ball number error, or may be an indicator composed of one or a plurality of LEDs.

  In step S650-10, the main CPU 110a clears the display data of the prize ball number error set in the main RAM 110c. Thereby, it will be in the state where the information which shows that it is a prize ball number error currently displayed on the error indicator mentioned above is not displayed.

  In step S650-11, the main CPU 110a adds 1 to the write pointer to move to the next set. In step S650-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the write pointer is larger than the upper limit (here, “9”). Determine whether. If it is greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-13, and if it is not greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-15.

  The main CPU 110a sets “0” to the writing pointer in step S650-13, and in step S650-14, the minimum data necessary for displaying the credible prize ball ratio is collected. Set the data satisfaction flag indicating. The data sufficiency flag is referred to in the ratio display data creation process described later.

  In step S650-15, the main CPU 110a determines each winning ball area (general winning mouth prize ball area, first starting opening prize ball area, second starting opening prize ball area, large winning mouth prize ball area). Clears the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated corresponding to the writing pointer, that is, the buffer area for counting the number of prize balls as a new set, and finishes this prize ball number data aggregation process To do.

  In this way, every time the total number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in each prize ball number area exceeds a specified number (here, 6000), the ratio of the number of prize balls for the latest 10 sets ( Since the percentage of short-term special electricity prize balls and the percentage of short-term electrification prize balls are calculated, the data volume of the number of prize balls (number of prize balls) compared to the case of calculating the percentage of prize balls divided by time ), And it is possible to calculate a credible prize ball ratio.

  In addition, every time the total number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in each prize ball number area exceeds a specified number (here, 6000), there is an abnormality in the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area. Since it is determined whether or not there is, the data amount of the number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) is less likely to vary than when calculating the percentage of prize balls divided by time. It is possible to perform a characteristic abnormality determination.

  In addition, when the total number of prize balls in each total cumulative area exceeds the maximum specified number (here, 600,000), the total number of prize balls from the start of counting the prize balls to the present Since the calculation of the percentage of long-term special electric prize balls and the percentage of long-term electric prize balls is regulated (finished), sufficient data is collected to evaluate the game performance of the gaming machine 1 It is possible to reduce the subsequent control load.

(Percentage display data creation process)
The ratio display data creation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a ratio display data creation process in the main control board 110.

  In step S660-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a display switching time (in this case, 5 seconds) for switching the type of the winning ball number ratio displayed on the winning ball number ratio indicator 112 has elapsed. If the display switching time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S660-2, and if the display switching time has not elapsed, the current percentage display is assumed to maintain the display content on the award ball number ratio indicator 112. The data creation process ends.

  In step S660-2, the main CPU 110a adds 1 to the display counter for specifying the type of the number of prize balls displayed on the prize ball number ratio display 112, and updates it. In step S660-3, the main CPU 110a updates the display counter. It is determined whether or not the counter is larger than the upper limit value (here, “4”). If it is not larger than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S660-5. If it is larger than the upper limit value, “0” is set to the display counter in step S660-4.

  When the display counter is “0”, the type of prize ball number displayed on the prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, and when the display counter is “1”. When the type of the winning ball number ratio displayed on the winning ball number ratio display unit 112 is the short-term electrification winning ball rate ratio and the display counter is “2”, the award displayed on the winning ball number ratio display unit 112 is displayed. When the type of the number of balls is the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio and the display counter is “3”, the type of the number of prize balls displayed on the prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is the long-term electric prize ball number ratio. It becomes.

  In step S660-5, the main CPU 110a displays identification information (type information) indicating the type of the winning ball number ratio on the winning ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112a, 112b) based on the display counter. Identification information display data is created and set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S660-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the above-described data satisfaction flag is set in the main RAM 110c. If the data satisfaction flag is set, it is assumed that the minimum necessary data for displaying the credible prize ball ratio is collected, and the process proceeds to step S660-7, where the data satisfaction flag is set. If it is not set, it is assumed that the minimum necessary data for displaying the credible prize ball ratio is not collected, and the process proceeds to step S660-10.

  In step S660-7, the main CPU 110a sets lighting information for lighting and displaying the identification information display data set in step S660-5 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the identification information indicating the type of the number of prize balls is displayed on the prize ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112a, 112b).

  In step S660-8, the main CPU 110a acquires the prize ball number ratio corresponding to the display counter from the prize ball number ratio area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S660-9, the obtained prize ball number ratio (rounded down to the nearest decimal point). The ratio display data indicating only the integer) is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the process proceeds to step S660-12.

  In step S660-10, the main CPU 110a sets blink information for blinking the identification information display data set in step S660-5 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the identification information indicating the type of the number of winning balls is blinked and displayed on the winning ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112a, 112b).

  In step S660-11, the main CPU 110a sets a predetermined specific ratio (in this case) as the minimum required data for displaying the credible prize ball ratio is not collected (data is insufficient). The ratio display data indicating "0") is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the process proceeds to step S660-12.

  In step S660-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ratio display data set in the main RAM 110c is a special electricity prize ball number ratio (short-term special electricity prize ball percentage or long-term special electricity prize ball percentage). When it is the special electric prize ball number ratio, the process proceeds to step S660-13, and when it is not the special electric prize ball number ratio (the electric prize ball number ratio), the process proceeds to step S660-16.

  In step S660-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special electricity prize-ball number ratio is equal to or greater than a first specified value (here, “60%”) that is a threshold value for abnormality determination. If it is greater than or equal to the first specified value, the process proceeds to step S660-14, and if not greater than the first specified value, the process proceeds to step S660-15.

  In step S660-14, the main CPU 110a sets blinking information for blinking the ratio display data (display data of the special electricity prize ball ratio) set in the main RAM 110c in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S660. The process is moved to -19. Thereby, the prize ball number ratio (short-term special electricity prize ball ratio or long-term special electricity prize ball ratio) is blinked and displayed on the prize ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112c, 112d).

  In step S660-15, the main CPU 110a sets lighting information for lighting and displaying the ratio display data (display data of the special electric ball number ratio) set in the main RAM 110c in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S660. The process is moved to -19. As a result, the award ball number ratio (the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio or the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio) is lit and displayed on the award ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112c, 112d).

  In step S660-16, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ratio of the number of electrified prize balls is equal to or greater than a second specified value (here, “70%”) that is a threshold for abnormality determination. If it is greater than or equal to the second specified value, the process proceeds to step S660-17, and if not greater than the second specified value, the process proceeds to step S660-18.

  In step S660-17, the main CPU 110a sets blinking information for blinking and displaying the ratio display data (display data of the ratio of the number of winning characters) set in the main RAM 110c in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. The processing is moved to S660-19. As a result, the award ball number ratio display unit 112 (7-segment display units 112c and 112d) blinks and displays the award ball number ratio (short-term electrification prize ball ratio or long-term electrification prize ball ratio).

  In step S660-18, the main CPU 110a sets lighting information for lighting the ratio display data (display data of the ratio of the number of winning characters) set in the main RAM 110c in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. The processing is moved to S660-19. As a result, the prize ball ratio (the short-term electrification prize ball ratio or the long-term electrification prize ball ratio) is lit and displayed on the prize ball number ratio display 112 (7-segment display 112c, 112d).

  In step S660-19, the main CPU 110a sets the above-described display switching time (here, 5 seconds) in the main RAM 110c, and ends the present ratio display data creation processing.

  Thus, every time the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses, the type of prize ball number ratio displayed on the prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is changed, so that each prize ball number ratio is displayed. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated display device, and the cost can be reduced.

  In addition, when the minimum necessary data is collected to display the credible prize ball ratio, and when the minimum necessary data is not collected, it is displayed on the prize ball ratio display 112. Since the display mode of the identification information is different, it is possible to easily recognize whether or not the data is insufficient.

  In addition, when the minimum necessary data for displaying the credible prize ball number ratio is not collected, and when the minimum necessary data is not collected, the prize ball number ratio display 112 is displayed. Since the award ball number ratios are clearly different values, it is possible to easily recognize whether or not the data is insufficient.

  In addition, the display mode of the prize ball number ratio displayed on the prize ball number ratio display unit 112 is different depending on whether the special electricity prize ball number ratio or the electoral prize ball number ratio is equal to or greater than the specified value. Since they are different, it is possible to notify that the displayed percentage of prize balls is an abnormal value.

(Specific examples of the total number of winning balls and the display state of the number of winning balls)
A specific example of the total number of winning balls and the display state of the number of winning balls will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a state in which the number of prize balls is tabulated, and FIGS. 38 and 39 are diagrams showing display examples of a prize ball number ratio display.

  FIG. 37 (a) is a diagram showing the total number of prize balls when the gaming machine 1 is first turned on, that is, immediately after the prize balls are counted. At this time, the write pointer is “0”, and the areas A1 to D1 in the award ball count total area are the buffer areas to be updated. At this time, since the game has not started, no payout of the winning ball has occurred, and “0” is stored in all the buffer areas of the winning ball count totaling area.

  As the display state of the winning ball ratio display 112 until the first set of winning balls is counted from here, first, as shown in FIG. 38 (a-1), 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b are displayed. In addition, “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, is displayed in a blinking manner, and “00”, which is a specific ratio indicating a lack of data, is lit on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 38 (a-2), “Y7”, which is identification information indicating the short-term electrification winning ball ratio on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. Is displayed in a blinking manner, and “00”, which is a specific ratio indicating a lack of data, is lit on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing comes after another 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 38 (a-3), “A6”, which is the identification information indicating the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio, blinks on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. At the same time, “00”, which is a specific ratio indicating a lack of data, is lit on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 38 (a-4), the award ball number ratio display unit 112 has a long-term electrification winning ball number ratio on the 7-segment display units 112a and 112b. “A7”, which is the identification information indicating “”, is displayed in a blinking manner, and “00”, which is a specific ratio indicating a lack of data, is lit on the 7-segment display 112c, 112d. Thereafter, every time 5 seconds elapse and the display switching timing is reached, the display of FIG. 38 (a-1) to FIG. 38 (a-4) is repeated.

  Thus, in the state where the minimum required data (information on the number of winning balls) is not collected to display the credible number of winning balls, the identification information for displaying various winning ball ratios flashes. Since it is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the data is insufficient.

  In addition, as a display showing the percentage of various prize balls (short-term special electricity prize ball percentage, short-term electric power prize ball percentage, long-term special electricity prize ball percentage, long-term electric prize ball percentage), a specific percentage indicating a lack of data Since a certain “00” is lit and displayed, it is possible to emphasize that data is insufficient.

  FIG. 37 (b) is a diagram showing the total number of prize balls immediately after the total number of prize balls after starting to count the number of prize balls becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (here, 6000). At this time, the total number of the latest 10 sets of winning balls stored in the buffer area of each winning ball area is calculated and stored in each of the 10 sets accumulated area (A10 to D10 set accumulated area). .

  Further, when the number of prize balls in each buffer area (A1, B1, C1, D1) to be updated is added to each total accumulated area (A total to D total accumulated area), the write pointer is changed. From “0” to “1”, counting of the number of winning balls in the next set is started. At this point, since the number of prize balls for one set is only counted, the number of prize balls stored in each buffer area to be updated, each 10-set cumulative area, and each total cumulative area is the same.

  From here, until the first 10 sets of winning ball counts are completed, the minimum required data for displaying the reliable winning ball rate ratio is not collected. The display state of FIG. 38 repeats the display of FIG. 38 (a-1) to FIG. 38 (a-4) every time the display switching timing comes after 5 seconds.

  FIG. 37 (c) is a diagram showing the total number of prize balls immediately after the first ten sets of prize balls have been counted since the start of counting the number of prize balls. At this time, the total number of the latest 10 sets of winning balls stored in the buffer area of each winning ball area is calculated and stored in each of the 10 sets accumulated area (A10 to D10 set accumulated area). . Also, the short-term special power prize ball ratio and the short-term special power prize ball ratio are calculated and stored in the short-term special power prize ball ratio area and the short-term special power prize ball ratio area, respectively.

  Furthermore, the number of prize balls in each buffer area (A10 area, B10 area, C10 area, D10 area) to be updated is added to each total cumulative area, and the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electric power prize ball percentage are obtained. It is calculated and stored in the long-term special electric prize ball number ratio area and the long-term electric prize ball number ratio area, respectively. In addition, the writing pointer is changed from “9” to “0”, and counting of the number of prize balls for the next set (11th set) is started. At this time, since only the minimum required number of prize balls for displaying the credible percentage of prize balls is displayed, it is stored in each 10-set cumulative area and each total cumulative area. The number of winning balls is the same.

  As the display state of the winning ball ratio display 112 until the eleventh winning ball counting is completed, first, as shown in FIG. 38 (b-1), 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b are displayed. “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, is lit and displayed, and the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d store the short-term special electricity prize ball percentage ratio ( “53 (%)” which is an integer only) is lit up.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 38 (b-2), “Y7” which is identification information indicating the short-term electrification winning ball ratio on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. Is lit and displayed, and “66 (%)”, which is the short-term electrification prize ball ratio (only an integer) stored in the short-term electrification prize ball percentage area, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. Is done.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, “A6”, which is identification information indicating the long-term special electric ball number ratio, blinks on the 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b as shown in FIG. 38 (b-3). At the same time, “53 (%)”, which is the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio (only an integer) stored in the long-term special electricity prize ball percentage area, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing comes after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 38 (b-4), “A7” which is identification information indicating the ratio of the long-term electrification prize ball number on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. Is flashed and “66 (%)”, which is the long-term electrification prize ball ratio (integer only) stored in the long-term electrification prize ball percentage area, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. Is done. Thereafter, every time 5 seconds elapse and the display switching timing is reached, the display of FIG. 38 (b-1) to FIG. 38 (b-4) is repeated.

  In this way, in the state where the minimum necessary data for displaying the credible prize ball ratio is collected, the identification information when displaying the short-term special electricity prize ball percentage and the short-term electrification prize ball percentage Since it is lit and displayed, it is possible to recognize that it is a display of the number of credible prize balls.

  Further, even if the minimum necessary data for displaying the credible number of prize balls is collected, sufficient data necessary for evaluating the play performance of the gaming machine 1 is not collected. In the state, since the identification information for displaying the long-term special electric prize ball ratio and the long-term electrification prize ball ratio is blinking, it is possible to recognize that data for a long period is not collected. .

  In addition, the number of prize balls (short-term special electricity prize ball percentage, short-term electric power prize ball percentage, long-term special electricity prize ball percentage, long-term electric prize ball percentage) Since the value calculated from the number is lit and displayed, it is possible to notify various percentages of prize balls having credibility different from the design value.

  FIG. 37 (d) is a diagram showing the counting state of the number of prize balls immediately after the counting of the number of prize balls for 21 sets is completed after the counting of the number of prize balls is started. At this time, the total number of the latest 10 sets of winning balls stored in the buffer area of each winning ball area is calculated and stored in each of the 10 sets accumulated area (A10 to D10 set accumulated area). . Also, the short-term special power prize ball ratio and the short-term special power prize ball ratio are calculated and stored in the short-term special power prize ball ratio area and the short-term special power prize ball ratio area, respectively.

  In addition, the number of prize balls in each buffer area (A1, B1, C1, and D1 areas) to be updated is added to each total cumulative area, and the long-term special electric prize ball ratio and the long-term electric power prize ball ratio are obtained. It is calculated and stored in the long-term special electric prize ball number ratio area and the long-term electric prize ball number ratio area, respectively. In addition, the writing pointer is changed from “0” to “1”, and counting of the number of prize balls for the next set (the 22nd set) is started. At this point, since the number of prize balls for 10 sets or more has been tabulated, the number of prize balls stored in each 10-set cumulative area and each total cumulative area has different values.

  As the display state of the winning ball ratio display 112 until the 22nd set of winning balls is counted, first, as shown in FIG. 39 (a-1), 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b are displayed. “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, is lit and displayed, and the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d store the short-term special electricity prize ball percentage ratio ( “63 (%)” which is an integer only) is displayed blinking.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (a-2), “Y7”, which is identification information indicating the short-term electrification winning ball ratio on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. “70 (%)”, which is the short-term electrification prize ball ratio (only an integer) stored in the short-term electrification prize ball ratio area, is displayed blinking on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. Is done.

  When the display switching timing comes after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (a-3), “A6”, which is identification information indicating the percentage of long-term special electricity prize balls, blinks on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. At the same time, “58 (%)” which is the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio (only an integer) stored in the long-term special electricity prize ball percentage area is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (a-4), “A7”, which is the identification information indicating the percentage of the long-term electrification prize balls on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. Is flashed and “67 (%)”, which is the long-term electrification prize ball ratio (integer only) stored in the long-term electrification prize ball percentage area, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. Is done. Thereafter, every time 5 seconds elapse and the display switching timing is reached, the display in FIGS. 39A-1 to 39A-4 is repeated.

  Thus, when the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio is equal to or greater than the first specified value, the calculated short-term special electricity prize ball ratio is displayed in a blinking manner, so that an abnormal value can be notified. It becomes possible. In addition, when the short-term electrification prize ball ratio is equal to or greater than the second specified value, the short-term electrification prize ball ratio is displayed blinking, so that it is possible to notify that it is an abnormal value. .

  FIG. 37 (e) is a diagram showing the counting state of the number of winning balls immediately after the counting of the number of winning balls for a set in which the cumulative number of winning balls reaches 600,000 or more after the counting of the number of winning balls is started. It is. At this time, the total number of the latest 10 sets of winning balls stored in the buffer area of each winning ball area is calculated and stored in each of the 10 sets accumulated area (A10 to D10 set accumulated area). . Also, the short-term special power prize ball ratio and the short-term special power prize ball ratio are calculated and stored in the short-term special power prize ball ratio area and the short-term special power prize ball ratio area, respectively.

  In addition, the number of prize balls in each buffer area (A9 area, B9 area, C9 area, D9 area) to be updated is added to each total cumulative area, and the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electrification prize ball percentage are obtained. It is calculated and stored in the long-term special electric prize ball number ratio area and the long-term electric prize ball number ratio area. In addition, the writing pointer is changed from “8” to “9”, and counting of the number of prize balls of the next set is started. At this point, since the number of prize balls for 10 sets or more has been tabulated, the number of prize balls stored in each 10-set cumulative area and each total cumulative area has different values.

  As the display state of the winning ball ratio display 112 from here to the completion of counting the number of winning balls of the next set, first, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-1), the 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b are displayed. “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, is lit and displayed, and the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d store the short-term special electricity prize ball percentage ratio ( “54 (%)”, which is an integer only) is lit up.

  When the display switching timing is reached after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-2), “Y7”, which is identification information indicating the short-term electrification winning ball ratio on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. “65 (%)”, which is the short-term electrification prize ball ratio (only an integer) stored in the short-term electrification prize ball ratio area, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. Is done.

  When the display switching timing comes after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-3), “A6”, which is identification information indicating the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio, is lit on the 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b. At the same time, “56”, which is the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio (%) stored in the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio area, is lit on the 7-segment displays 112c and 112d.

  When the display switching timing comes after 5 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (b-4), “A7” which is identification information indicating the percentage of long-term electrification prize balls on the 7-segment display 112a, 112b. Is displayed in a lighted manner, and “64”, which is the long-term electrification winning ball ratio (%) stored in the long-term electrification winning ball ratio region, is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. After that, every time 5 seconds elapse and the display switching timing is reached, the display of FIGS. 39 (b-1) to 39 (b-4) is repeated.

  In addition, even if the counting of the number of prize balls for the next and subsequent sets is completed, the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electric power prize ball percentage will not be newly calculated. In the number ratio display period, the display is as shown in FIG. 39 (b-3), and in the display period of the long-term electrification prize ball number ratio is as shown in FIG. 39 (b-4).

  Thus, in the state where data necessary and sufficient for evaluating the play performance of the gaming machine 1 is gathered, the identification information for displaying the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electrification prize ball ratio is turned on. Since it is displayed, it is possible to recognize that necessary and sufficient data is collected to evaluate the play performance of the gaming machine 1.

  It should be noted that “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term special electricity prize ball number ratio, includes “6” corresponding to the first specified value “60%” which is a threshold value for determining an abnormality in the short-term special electricity prize ball number ratio. It is like that. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine (determine) whether or not the short-term special electricity prize ball ratio is an abnormal value.

  Also, “Y6”, which is identification information indicating the short-term electrification prize ball ratio, is “7” corresponding to the second specified number “70%”, which is a threshold for determining an abnormality of the short-term electrification prize ball ratio. Is supposed to be included. For this reason, it is possible to easily determine (determine) whether or not the ratio of the number of short-term electric winning award balls is an abnormal value.

  In addition, “A6”, which is identification information indicating the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio, is “6” corresponding to “60%”, which is a first prescribed number that is a threshold value for abnormality determination of the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio. Is supposed to be included. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine (determine) whether or not the long-term special electricity prize ball number ratio is an abnormal value.

  In addition, “A7”, which is identification information indicating the long-term electrification prize ball ratio, corresponds to “70%”, which is the second specified number, which is a threshold for determining abnormality of the long-term electrification prize ball ratio. 7 "is included. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine (determine) whether or not the long-term electrification prize ball ratio is an abnormal value.

  Further, the dot DP, which is the eighth segment arranged at the lower right corner of the 7-segment display 112b, is always lit. For this reason, it is easy to distinguish between the display of the identification information indicating the type of the winning ball number ratio and the display of the winning ball number ratio.

  If the short-term special power prize ball ratio, short-term electric power prize ball ratio, long-term special power prize ball ratio, and long-term special power prize ball ratio are displayed, Since only the integers with the fractions rounded off are displayed, the 7-segment indicator is displayed in the electric power award ball number ratio area, the long-term special electric power ball number ratio area, and the long-term electric power award ball number ratio area. It is not necessary to increase the number of items, and the displayed ratio can be easily recognized.

  Further, even when any one of the prize ball ratios is displayed, even if the aggregation of the number of prize balls for one set is completed and various prize ball ratios are calculated, the next display switching timing is reached. Until, the display of the newly calculated prize ball ratio is not switched. Therefore, the display of the prize ball number ratio does not switch to a different value at halfway timing, and it becomes easy to recognize the prize ball number ratio.

  In addition, when the identification information and the percentage of prize balls are displayed in a blinking manner, the lighting and the blinking are switched at a period of 0.6 seconds. Is always displayed when the 7-segment display is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to immediately grasp the identification information and the number of prize balls at the display switching timing.

(Arrangement of totaling area)
With reference to FIG. 40, the arrangement of the tabulation areas in the main RAM 110c will be described. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a dump list of the main RAM 110c.

  The main RAM 110c is roughly divided into a 512-byte normal area (internal area) for storing data necessary for game progress control, and a predetermined byte special area (for storing data necessary for game progress control). It is composed of two areas (non-regulated areas).

  The normal area (specified area) is allocated from an address that is a multiple of 16, and is reserved in the main RAM 110c as an area of a multiple of 16 + α bytes. A work area is set, and a predetermined byte from the tail of the normal area address is set as a stack area.

  The special area (non-specified area) is allocated from an address that is a multiple of 16 following the normal area, and is reserved in the main RAM 110c as an area of a multiple of 16 + α bytes, and 16 bytes from the head of the special area address. Minutes are set as the first unused area, 112 bytes from the first unused area are set as the totaling area, and an area of 16 bytes or more from the totaling area is set as the second unused area.

  For this reason, when the dump list is output, a boundary line in which “00” is stored over one column is formed by the first unused area arranged between the normal area and the total area. Thus, it becomes easy to recognize the position of the totaling area (data stored in the totaling area) in the debugging work or inspection of the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, a boundary line in which “00” is stored over at least one column is formed by the second unused area arranged after the totaling area, and the totaling is performed in the debugging work and inspection of the gaming machine 1. This makes it easier to recognize the position of the data area (data stored in the data area).

  In addition, since the first unused area is arranged in the special area (non-regulated area), the normal area is not compressed as much, and an area for controlling the progress of the game is secured to design the game program. The degree of freedom can be improved.

  In this embodiment, counting of the number of prize balls is started from the first power-on to the gaming machine 1, but the number of prize balls is counted from the power-on of a predetermined number of times (for example, the second time). You may make it start. In this way, when the gaming machine 1 is manufactured, when an inspection is performed such as checking the payout of the game ball by winning the game ball in various winning ports, the number of the prize balls to be paid out at that time is calculated. It can be excluded from the target of counting, and the number of award balls since the gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall can be counted.

  In addition, when the RAM clear switch 111a is ON for a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) when the power is turned on, the award ball count may be started, or the RAM clear switch 111a may be continuously operated. When the predetermined number of times is turned ON, counting of the number of prize balls may be started.

  Also, a dedicated switch for starting the counting of the number of prize balls may be provided so that the counting of the number of prize balls may be started when the power is turned on when the power is turned on. The total number of prize balls may be started when it has been turned on for a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), or when the dedicated switch is continuously turned on a predetermined number of times, Aggregation may be started.

  In the present embodiment, in a state where the minimum necessary data (information on the number of winning balls) is not collected to display the credible number of winning balls, the 7-segment display 112c, “00” is displayed on 112d, but “0” may be displayed on one of the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d and nothing may be displayed on the other. "-(Hyphen)" may be displayed on the display units 112c and 112d, or "-(hyphen)" is displayed on one of the 7-segment display units 112c and 112d and nothing is displayed on the other. Also good.

  Alternatively, the dot segment DP, which is the eighth segment, may be turned on or blinking without displaying “00” or “-(hyphen)” on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. You may make it light or blink the dot DP which is the 8th segment, displaying "00" or "-(hyphen)" on the indicator 112c, 112d.

  In this embodiment, “Y6”, “Y7”, “A6”, and “A7” are displayed as the identification information of the number of winning balls, but “6Y”, “ 7Y "," 6A "," 7A "may be displayed.

  In this embodiment, when the percentage of the number of winning balls is “100”, “00” excluding the hundreds is displayed on the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d. 99 "may be displayed. In this way, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience of misunderstanding that the minimum necessary data is not collected to display the credible prize ball ratio.

  In this embodiment, various prize ball ratios are always displayed on the prize ball number ratio display 112 while power is being supplied to the gaming machine 1, but power is being supplied to the gaming machine 1. When the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on, various prize ball percentages are displayed on the prize ball percentage display 112, and when all the prize ball percentages are displayed a predetermined number of times (one or more times) ( The prize ball number ratio may be hidden after 20 seconds), or various prize ball ratios may be displayed over the period when the RAM clear switch 111a is ON.

  In addition, when the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on during the customer waiting state, or during the period when the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on during the customer waiting state, various prize ball ratios may be displayed. In addition, when the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on while the glass frame 50 is opened, or during the period when the RAM clear switch 111a is on during the customer waiting state, various prize ball ratios are displayed. Alternatively, the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on while the customer is waiting and the glass frame 50 is opened, or when the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on while the customer is waiting and the glass frame 50 is opened. You may make it display various numbers of prize balls over a period.

  Further, in this embodiment, every time the total number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in each prize ball number area exceeds a specified number (here, 6000), prizes stored in the buffer area are stored. Although it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the number of balls, it may be determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the number of winning balls every time a predetermined time (for example, 10 hours) elapses.

  For example, when a predetermined time (10 hours) elapses, the number of prize balls of a predetermined value (for example, 100) or more in the buffer area to be updated in the first start mouth prize ball number area or the second start mouth prize ball number area. Is stored, but the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in the general winning opening prize ball number area is “0” or more than a predetermined value (for example, “10”). You may determine with abnormality when there are few.

  In addition, when a predetermined time (10 hours) elapses, the number of prize balls of a predetermined value (for example, 2000) or more is stored in the buffer area to be updated in the big prize opening prize ball number area. An abnormality may be determined when the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in the general winning mouth prize ball number area is “0” or less than a predetermined value (for example, “10”). .

  In addition, when a predetermined time (10 hours) elapses, the number of prize balls of a predetermined value (for example, 2000) or more is stored in the buffer area to be updated in the big prize opening prize ball number area. When the number of prize balls stored in the buffer area to be updated in the first start mouth prize ball number area and the second start mouth prize ball number area is “0” or more than a predetermined value (eg, “10”) You may determine with abnormality when there are few.

  Further, in this embodiment, when there is an abnormality in the number of winning balls, information indicating that there is a winning ball number error is displayed on the error display, but this indicates that there is a winning ball number error. A prize ball number error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the prize control board 120 displays prize ball number error information on the image display device 31 or outputs a prize ball number error sound from the audio output device 32. Such a prize ball number error notification may be performed. Further, a prize ball number error signal indicating the occurrence of a prize ball number error may be output from the game information output terminal board 30.

  Further, in this embodiment, various prize balls are determined from the number of prize balls for the last 10 sets, assuming that the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player exceeds a specified number (here, 6000). Calculate percentages (short-term special electricity prize ball percentages, short-term electric prize ball percentages), and various prize ball percentages (long-term special electricity prize ball percentages, long-term electrification prize ball percentages) The number of game balls is calculated by a detection switch that detects the launch of a game ball. As a set, calculate the percentage of each prize ball (short-term special electricity prize ball percentage, short-term electric power prize ball percentage) from the number of prize balls for the last 10 sets (60000 ≒ 10 hours of continuous firing) Number of award balls from the number of award balls for a set Long electrostatic auditors prize cell count ratio) may be or calculated.

  In the case where the set for which the prize ball number ratio is to be calculated is divided by the number of game balls fired, the number of prize balls is counted when the maximum prescribed number (for example, 600,000) of game balls is fired. It is preferable to finish the calculation of the total number of prize balls from the start to the present, and the calculation of the long-term special electricity prize ball ratio and the long-term electrification prize ball ratio. The detection switch for detecting the launch of the game ball may be one that detects a game ball that has entered the game area 6 or a game ball that is discharged from the game area 6. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the prize ball number ratio indicator 112 is provided on the main control board 110, but it may be provided on the payout control board 130 accommodated in the transparent resin substrate case. In addition, it is desirable to provide at a position where visual recognition is not restricted (shielded) by a model name sticker and a management number sticker attached to the surface of the board case of the payout control board. In this case, various prize ball ratios may be calculated by the main control board 110 or may be calculated by the payout control board 130, but the prize ball number ratio is controlled by the payout control board 130. It may be displayed on the display 112.

  Further, in the present embodiment, five winning balls are paid out regardless of which of the four general winning holes 12 a game ball wins. It may be allowed.

  For example, from the number of award balls (for example, 5) in the general prize opening 12 (general prize opening provided in the left area of the game area 6) where the game ball can be won when a game ball is launched in the left area of the game area 6 In addition, when a game ball is launched in the right area of the game area, a large number of award balls (for example, 10) is set in the general winning opening 12 (a general winning opening provided in the right area of the game area) where the game ball can be won. May be. If it does in this way, the number of prize balls paid out during the big hit game etc. which launch a game ball toward the right field of game area 6 will increase easily, and it will become possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, from the number of award balls (for example, 10) in a general winning opening 12 (a general winning opening provided in the left area of the game area 6) where a game ball can be won when a game ball is launched in the left area of the game area 6. In addition, the number of award balls (for example, 5) is set to a small number in the general winning opening 12 (the general winning opening provided in the right area of the game area) where the game ball can be won when the game ball is launched in the right area of the game area. May be. In this way, the rate at which the game balls possessed by the player are reduced during the normal game state in which the game balls are launched toward the left region of the game area 6 is likely to be slow (the base is high). Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, 15 game balls are paid out when a game ball is won in the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening. The number of winning balls may be different for the two winning prize openings 17. For example, the number of winning balls when a game ball is won in the first grand prize opening 16 is set to 10, and the number of winning balls when a game ball is won in the second big prize port 17 is set as 15. Or vice versa.

  In this embodiment, the number of prize balls is added (aggregated) when it is determined that the prize balls are to be paid out. However, when the prize balls are actually paid out from the payout device, the prize is awarded. The number of balls may be added (aggregated).

  By the way, some conventional gaming machines give a player a prize value (award ball, award medal, award data) according to the type of award condition (winning) established by the game (for example, JP, A 2015-013168). In such a gaming machine, there is a problem that it is not possible to grasp information about the prize value given to the player.

  As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display predetermined information in a gaming machine including a control board (main control board 110) that controls the progress of the game. Award means (main control board) for giving a prize value (prize ball, award medal, award data) according to the type of the award condition (winning) established by the game and the display means (prize ball ratio display 112) , Payout control board), specific information calculation means (main control board 110) for calculating the specific information (prize ball ratio) by aggregating the prize value given by the prize value grant means, and the specific calculation means Specific information display means (main control board 110) for displaying the calculated specific information on the display means, and the display means is provided on the control board. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain the information about the prize value provided to the player.

  In addition, as a configuration for solving the above-described problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, award value (award ball, award medal, award data) according to the type of grant condition (winning) established by the game. In the gaming machine that can give the player a specific information (total prize amount display unit 112) that can display predetermined information and the prize value given to the player Specific information calculation means (main control board 110) for calculating a winning ball ratio, and specific information display means (main control board 110) for displaying the specific information calculated by the specific calculation means on the display means. The specific information calculation means calculates the first specific information (short-term special electricity prize ball ratio, short-term electric prize ball ratio) by aggregating the prize value in the latest first period, and from the first period Collecting the prize value in the second period Second identification information (Long electrically movable device control prize counts ratio, the number of long-term electric officers prize balls percentage) and is adapted to calculate a. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain the information about the prize value provided to the player.

  In addition, as a configuration for solving the above-described problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, award value (award ball, award medal, award data) according to the type of grant condition (winning) established by the game. In a gaming machine that can give a player a display means (prize ball ratio display 112) capable of displaying predetermined information, and given to a player after the aggregation condition is established (first power ON) Specific information calculation means (main control board 110) for calculating the award value and calculating specific information (long-term special electricity prize ball ratio, long-term electrification prize ball ratio), and the specific information calculated by the specific calculation means Specific information display means (main control board 110) for displaying information on the display means, wherein the specific information calculation means is configured such that the prize value aggregated after the aggregation condition is satisfied is a specified value amount (600,000 pieces) After reaching the above) The calculation of the information is adapted to be regulated. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain the information about the prize value provided to the player.

  Further, some conventional gaming machines give a player a prize value (award ball, award medal, award data) corresponding to the type of award condition (winning) established by the game (for example, JP 2015-013168). In such a gaming machine, there is a problem that it is impossible to grasp the abnormality of the prize value given to the player.

  As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prize value (award ball, award medal, award data) corresponding to the type of award condition (winning) established by the game is played. In the gaming machine that can be given to the player, there is an abnormality in the prize value totaling means (main control board 110) for totaling the prize value given to the player and the total information by the prize value totaling means. An abnormality determining means (main control board 110) for determining whether there is an abnormality, and a notification means (main control board 110) for performing a predetermined notification based on the fact that the abnormality determining means determines that there is an abnormality. Yes. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain abnormality of the prize value provided to the player.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is shifted to the high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the completion of all jackpot games, but the first big prize opening 16 opened in a specific round game of the jackpot game. Alternatively, when a game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the second grand prize winning port 17, it may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, after all jackpot games are over, if the player transitions to the high probability gaming state and wins the falling lottery executed at the start of the special symbol variation display in the high probability gaming state, the high probability gaming state is terminated and the normal A gaming machine that returns to a gaming state may be used.

  In addition, when the type of the jackpot special symbol is a normal symbol, the game is shifted to a low-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends. It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that continues until a jackpot game.

  Also, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display are not performed simultaneously (in parallel), and the second special symbol variation display is preferentially performed. However, it may be a gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed simultaneously (in parallel), or the variable display of the first special symbol has priority. May be executed.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a spinning-type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for january game machines and arrange ball game machines.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 gaming machine 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
120m Production control unit 150 Image control unit

Claims (1)

It has a control board that controls the progress of the game and a transparent board case for accommodating the control board inside, and it is possible to give a player a prize value according to the kind of grant conditions established by the game In a game machine
Display means capable of displaying predetermined information;
A counting means for counting the prize value given to the player after the counting condition is satisfied;
Specific information calculating means for calculating specific information using the aggregate information aggregated by the aggregation means;
Information display means for causing the display means to display the specific information calculated by the specific information calculating means and content information representing the content indicated by the specific information;
The substrate case is affixed with an identification seal on which the identification information of the control board is printed on the outer surface of the opposing wall portion facing the surface of the control board,
The display means is provided on the surface of the control board at a position that does not overlap with the identification seal.
The information display means includes
A gaming machine, wherein a display mode of the content information is made different depending on whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied.