JP6487393B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a jackpot lottery is performed when a game ball enters a start area.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters the start opening, a jackpot lottery is performed, and when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a gaming machine that can execute a special game capable of acquiring a large amount of prize balls is known. . In such a gaming machine, after the effect symbols with numbers and the like are displayed in a variable manner on the effect display unit, the bonus winning lottery result is finally given to the player by a variable effect that is stopped and displayed in a loss pattern or a jackpot pattern. I am trying to inform you.

  In recent gaming machines, gaming machines adopting so-called pseudo continuous reach effects are widely adopted as an aspect of the fluctuation effects. The quasi-continuous reach production refers to the following fluctuation production. That is, with the start of the variation effect, the effect symbol starts to be varied, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner. Thereafter, the variable display is resumed from the state where the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the effect symbol is displayed in a so-called reach pattern. Then, after various effect images are displayed on the effect display unit, the effect symbol is finally stopped and displayed in a lost pattern or a big hit pattern. In this way, the pseudo continuous reach production is a series of variation productions described above for a single jackpot lottery, and the impression is that the variation production is performed multiple times. It is given to the player.

  In gaming machines that employ such a pseudo-continuous reach effect, the expectation of jackpot is usually set higher as the number of temporary stops and the number of re-variations (hereinafter simply referred to as “re-variation times”) increases. Yes. Therefore, the player watches the variation effect in the hope that more re-variation of the effect symbol is performed, and the effect that is unique to the pseudo continuous reach effect is brought about (Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-212207 A

  As described above, in the above gaming machine, the expectation of jackpot is set higher as the number of re-variations increases. Therefore, for example, if the number of re-variations until the effect symbol is displayed in the reach pattern is a small number of times, such as once or twice, the player's expectation is lost at once, and the subsequent effects There was a risk that the interest brought about by would be reduced. In addition, the pseudo-continuous reach effect greatly affects the degree of expectation of jackpot because how many re-variations are performed, so the player is conscious of only the number of re-variations and is displayed on the effect display unit. There are cases in which the effect of the image or the like is reduced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further improve the effect of the production by adopting a novel variation effect that has never been achieved, and can improve the interest of the game.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming board provided with a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down, a starting area provided in the gaming area into which a gaming ball can enter, and the starting area. On the condition that a game ball has entered, a lottery means for deciding whether or not to win a game profit advantageous to the player, and when the lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the lottery result is notified. A variation effect mode determining means for determining a variation effect mode for performing, a change effect image display control means for controlling display of a change effect image on an image display unit according to the determination of the change effect mode determining means, and the lottery means A game profit granting unit for granting the game profit on the condition that the jackpot is determined by the game, and the variation effect mode determined by the variable effect mode determination unit Is a display effect in which one or a plurality of selected images are displayed on the image display unit one or more times from among a plurality of types of selected images provided in advance. A first effect is executed in which a selection image corresponding to the effect image of the second effect determined to be executed is selected from the selected images displayed on the image display unit, and after the execution of the first effect. The first effect includes a specific effect in which a second effect is displayed in which the effect image corresponding to the selected image selected and displayed on the image display unit is displayed on the image display unit. The number of the selection images displayed on the image display unit can be smaller than the plurality of types of selection images provided in advance. In the specific effect, a plurality of the selections can be performed by the display effect. After the image is displayed on the image display unit, a first effect is performed in which the predetermined selected image changes to another image among the displayed selected images, and the other image is selectively displayed. After the execution of the first effect, a second effect may be executed in which an effect image corresponding to the other image selected and displayed on the image display unit in the first effect is displayed on the image display unit. The degree of expectation for jackpots differs depending on the type of the selected image selected or displayed in the first effect or the other image.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to further improve the production effect and improve the interest of the game by adopting an unprecedented new variation production.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the winning design determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach mode A determination random number determination table at the time of a loss. It is a figure explaining the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a change pattern lottery table. It is a figure explaining a variation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination method of a variation production pattern. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st 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 gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining a change production. It is a figure explaining an effect design. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production of a reachless pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a reach fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of reach development production. It is a figure explaining the jackpot expectation degree when each character appears in reach development production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the fluctuation production of a quasi-continuous reach fluctuation pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a stock effect and a selection effect in case a single change effect image is reproduced and displayed in pseudo 3 reach. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the selection effect in the change effect of a pseudo | simulation continuous reach change pattern in case a composite change effect image is reproduced and displayed. It is a figure explaining the first half variation production determination table. It is a figure explaining the latter half variation production determination table. It is a figure explaining the A group table selected in the stock production of the 1st time. It is a figure explaining the B group table selected in the second stock production. It is a figure explaining the C group table selected in the stock production of the 3rd time. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a figure explaining stock character decision processing.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, A front frame 6 attached to the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 8 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 16 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  The game area 16 includes a first game area 16a and a second game area 16b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 16 a is located on the left side of the game area 16 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 16 b is the game area 16 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Located on the right side. Since the rails 14a and 14b are on the left side of the game area 16, a game ball launched with a launch intensity less than a predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enters the first game area 16a and launches with a launch intensity greater than a predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 16b.

  The game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18 through which a game ball can enter, a first starting port 20 (starting region), and a second starting port 22 (starting region). When a game ball enters the first start port 20 and the second start port 22, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed and what gaming state the subsequent gaming state will be. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  The second starting port 22 is provided with a movable piece 22b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 changes according to the state of the movable piece 22b. It has become. Specifically, when the second start port 22 is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 22. On the other hand, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed. Is done. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided below the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b for opening and closing the large winning opening 28. Normally, the open / close door 28b closes the large winning opening 28. Thus, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 28. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the open / close door 28b is opened, and the game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 28. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28 are played from the gaming area 16. A discharge port 30 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 8.

  Here, the first start port 20 is located near the lower side of the game area 16 and in the center in the width direction, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 16a can enter, and the second A game ball flowing down the game area 16b cannot enter. On the other hand, the second start port 22 is located in the second game area 16b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b can enter the game ball flowing down the first game area 16a. Is impossible to enter.

  However, a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b may enter the first start port 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 16a may enter the second start port 22. A ball may be used. Therefore, the arrangement of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is merely an example, and the specific panel surface configuration is not particularly limited.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit (image display unit) 50a for displaying an image, and this effect display unit 50a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1 at a substantially central portion of the game board 8. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result according to the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It becomes.

  In addition, a production effect device 52 is provided in front of the production display unit 50a. The effect accessory device 52 is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 8, but can be moved to the front surface of the effect display unit 50a during the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot.

  In addition, the game board 8 is provided with an effect lighting device 54 composed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 6 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

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

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start port detection switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 24, and special winning port 28 A big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is inputted to the main control board 100 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c for operating the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c for operating the open / close door 28b for opening / closing the large winning opening 28. Connected, and the main control board 100 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 22 and the special winning opening 28.

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol game which is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the game ball passes through the gate 24. It can be broadly divided into normal symbol games that are started. The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 100 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 200.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 100 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board 110. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 122 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 123 that detects a full condition of the lower dish 72 is connected to the dispensing control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 123 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 123 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  In addition, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 12 a that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that a player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 12 b that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 12a and the operation volume 12b, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 131 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 210 or the illumination control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 210 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 200, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the illumination control board 220 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 58. Further, the illumination control board 220 moves the stage effect device 52 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 54 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 200. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a that detects that the effect operation device 56 has been pressed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 100 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. .

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 100b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which the game state of either the game state or the high probability game state and the game state of either the non-time-short game state or the time-short game state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state has a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened (in this embodiment, about 1 / 392.4). It is a set gaming state, and the high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (about 1 / 39.24 in this embodiment).

  In addition, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 22b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 22.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the game is given to the player. A lottery for determining whether to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 28 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning slot 28, and after the special game ends. Is set to one of the above gaming states. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers related to the jackpot lottery (a jackpot determined random number, a winning symbol random number, a reach group determined random number, Reach mode A determined random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area when a game ball enters the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and a game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  The reserved storage area has eight storage units (first to eighth storage units). When a game ball enters the first start port 20, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage section of the hold storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 22, the special 2 hold is held. It memorize | stores in an order from the 1st memory | storage part of a memory area. For example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, if no hold is stored in any of the first to eighth storage units of the hold storage area, a special 1 hold is placed in the first storage unit. Remember. In addition, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is designated as the first hold. 4 Store in the storage unit. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are not stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, as described above. The special 2 reservation is stored in the storage unit having a small number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the storage area are each set to four. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and four special 1 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the first start port 20. The special hold 1 is not newly stored by the ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 and four special 2 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the second start port 22. Does not newly store the special 2 hold.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the jackpot determination is performed, the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A lottery drawing is performed.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determination random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10167, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 392.4.

  Also, in the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determined random number determination table 2, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001-1670, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determined random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 39.24. Thus, in the case of a high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of a low probability gaming state.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of “hit” is derived by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, the type of special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol determination random number determination table. At this time, if the “big hit” is won by the special 1 hold, the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5A is selected, and if the “big win” is won by the special 2 hold, The winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in 5 (b) is selected. Below, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

  According to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5A, three types of special symbols A, B, and C are associated with each winning symbol random number of 0 to 99, as shown. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, the special symbol A is determined, if the winning symbol random number is 40 to 79, the special symbol B is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 80 to 99, the special symbol C is determined. Is done.

  Further, according to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 5B, three types of special symbols A, B, and C are associated with each of the winning symbol random numbers 0 to 99 as illustrated. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 69, the special symbol A is determined, if the winning symbol random number is 70 to 89, the special symbol B is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 90 to 99, the special symbol C is determined. Is determined. Here, in the winning symbol determination random number determination tables 1 and 2, the same special symbol is determined, but the types of special symbols determined in both tables may be different. Conversely, in both tables, the ratio at which each special symbol is determined may be the same.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the jackpot is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is specially selected. When it is derived by 2 suspension, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “lost”.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. The reach group determination random number determination table is provided for each gaming state. Here, a table for the non-short-time gaming state and a table for the specific state will be described. Note that the specific state is a case where a big win is won in the non-short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are set after the end of the special game, and the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are set. This is the state from when the winning lottery result is confirmed 76 times.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the jackpot lottery result is performed. In this embodiment, when the lottery lottery result is “losing”, in determining the variation effect pattern, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table.

  Then, based on the special 1 hold or special 2 hold when the non-short-time gaming state is set, “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result, and when the jackpot lottery is performed, When the total number of 2 holds (hereinafter simply referred to as “hold number”) is 0 to 2, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 6A is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination table 1, if the reach group determination random number is 0 to 6999, “Group 2” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 7000 to 8999, “Group 3” is determined. If the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9799, “Group 4” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9800 to 10006, “Group 5” is determined.

  Further, in the non-short-time gaming state, when “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result, if the number of holds is 3 or 4, the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. When 2 is selected and the holding number is 5 to 8, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 shown in FIG. 6C is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination tables 2 and 3, the group type is determined as illustrated in accordance with the reach group determination random number.

  Furthermore, as will be described in detail later, when a special game is executed with winning the jackpot, after the special game ends, there are cases where a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state are set, but these gaming states, The process continues until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed 76 times or the jackpot lottery within 76 times is won again. At this time, it is set as the specific state 1 until the end of the 70th variation effect as the variation state in which the condition for determining the mode of the variation effect is defined, and thereafter, until the 76th variation effect ends. Meanwhile, the specific state 2 is set. That is, after the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are set, the 1st to 70th jackpot lottery results are notified by the variation effect determined in the specific state 1, and the 71st to 76th jackpot lottery results are displayed. In this case, the change effect determined in the specific state 2 is notified.

  In the specific state 1, when “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result, the reach group determination random number determination table 4 shown in FIG. 6D is selected. When the big win lottery result is “lost” in the specific state 1, the reach group determination random number determination table 4 is selected regardless of the number of holds. Further, according to the reach group determination random number determination table 4, regardless of the value of the reach group determination random number, “group 10” is always determined.

  Further, in the specific state 2, when “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result, the reach group determination random number determination table 5 shown in FIG. 6E is selected. When the big win lottery result in the specific state 2 is “losing”, the reach group determination random number determination table 5 is selected regardless of the number of holds. Further, according to the reach group determination random number determination table 5, regardless of the reach group determination random number, “group 11” is always determined.

  When the lottery result of the jackpot is “big jackpot”, the group type is not determined in determining the variation effect pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “hit”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of lost time reach mode A determined random number determination tables are provided for each group type determined as described above. Here, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 selected when the group 1 is determined is shown in FIG. 7A, and the lost reach mode A determination selected when the group 2 is determined. FIG. 7 (b) shows the random number determination table 2, and FIG. 7 (c) shows the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 5 selected when the group 5 is determined. When the group 10 is determined FIG. 7 (d) shows the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table 10 selected in FIG. 7, and FIG. 7 (e) shows the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table 11 selected when the group 11 is determined. Shown in

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach mode A determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. When the group type is determined by lottery of the group type, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the selected lost reach mode A is determined. The variation mode number is determined based on the random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  In each lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, a reach mode A determined random number is associated with a change pattern lottery table to be described later together with a change mode number. For example, according to the lost-time reach mode A determination random number determination table 1, “table A” is determined as the variation pattern lottery table at the same time that the variation mode number is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination tables are provided according to the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. Here, FIG. 8A shows the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 selected when the special symbols A and B are determined in the non-short game state, and the special symbol C is displayed in the non-short game state. The jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination table 2 selected when determined is shown in FIG. 8B. In the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table, similarly to the above-described lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are associated with the reach mode A determined random number. When the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time.

  As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, first, the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are determined by the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery result is “big jackpot”, the jackpot reach mode A shown in FIG. 8 is determined according to the determined jackpot symbol (special symbol type) and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning. The variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table are determined by the random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern lottery table. Here, the fluctuation pattern lottery table A is shown in FIG. 9 (a), the fluctuation pattern lottery table B is shown in FIG. 9 (b), the fluctuation pattern lottery table G is shown in FIG. 9 (c), and the fluctuation pattern lottery table H 9 (d), the fluctuation pattern lottery table I is shown in FIG. 9 (e), the fluctuation pattern lottery table X is shown in FIG. 9 (f), and the fluctuation pattern lottery table Y is shown in FIG. 9 (g). However, many other variation pattern lottery tables are provided.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern lottery table determined simultaneously with the variation mode number and the obtained variation pattern random number.

  In this way, when the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the jackpot lottery result, the gaming state at that time, and the number of holds. These variation mode number and variation pattern number specify the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and time are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  As described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to the variation time 2 determination table, the variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variation times 1 and 2 determined in this way becomes the variation effect time for notifying the jackpot lottery result, that is, the variation time. In the present embodiment, numbers with “H” indicate hexadecimal numbers, and numbers without “H” indicate decimal numbers.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a method for determining a variation effect pattern. As described above, when the special symbol type is determined in the jackpot lottery, the variation effect pattern is determined according to the determined special symbol type. In determining the variation effect pattern, first, the gaming state when the jackpot lottery is performed is confirmed, and then whether or not the jackpot winning is determined. Here, a case where “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result in the non-time-saving gaming state will be described as an example.

  When “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result in the non-time-saving gaming state, the number of holdings is confirmed next, and the reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) is selected according to the number of holdings at this time Is done. Then, the reach group determination random number determination table is determined with reference to the selected reach group determination random number determination table. Based on the determination result at this time, that is, the group type, the reach mode A determination random number determination table (FIG. 7, FIG. 7). Is determined). Then, the reach mode A determined random number is determined with reference to the determined reach mode A determined random number determination table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are determined, and the determined variation pattern lottery table is determined. And the variation pattern number are determined based on the variation pattern random number.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation A variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 200. In the sub-control board 200, the first half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. The details will be described later.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessory operating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a jackpot is won. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operating table 1 is used as the special electric accessory operating table. 2 is provided.

  When the special symbol A is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 1 as shown in FIG. According to this operation table 1, the condition that the special winning opening 28 is opened for 29.0 seconds or that eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. The round game which is ended by being established is executed 15 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  When the special symbols B and C are determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 2 as shown in FIG. According to this operation table 2, one of the conditions that the special winning opening 28 is opened for 29.0 seconds or that eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8). The round game which is ended when it is established is executed five times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the special game is ended when the special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning.

  As shown in the figure, when the special symbols A, B, and C are determined, the high probability gaming state is set after the special game is finished, and the number of times of continuing the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability number”) is Set to 76 times. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed 76 times. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed.

  Further, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the high probability gaming state is set and the time-short gaming state is always set, and the number of times the time-short gaming state is continued (hereinafter referred to as “time-shorting number”) is 76. Set to times. This means that the short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed 76 times. However, the above-mentioned number of short times indicates the maximum number of times of continuation in the short time gaming state of 1, and if the big hit is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the setting of the number of short times is performed again. It will be.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol C is determined, the short-time gaming state is set as follows according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. That is, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the short-time game state, the special-time game is set to the short-time game state, and at this time, the short-time number is set to 76 times. On the other hand, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the non-short game state, the non-short game state is set after the special game ends.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one hit-determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 19, and four random number values are stored in the general-purpose reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. In the following, the random number value (a winning random number) stored in the usual figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as usual figure reservation.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the winning determination random number determination table 1, when the winning determination random number is 0, the winning determination is made, and when the winning determination random number is 1 to 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/20.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 14B is referred to. According to the winning determination random number determination table 2, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 18, the winning determination is made, and when the winning determination random number is 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 19/20. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 20 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. . When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. Then, the energization is controlled as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized only for 0.1 sec × 1 = 0.1 sec, and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is 0. Open only for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 have a total of 5 pieces. Open for 8 seconds.

  As described above, the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are associated with the opening / closing conditions for opening and closing the second start port 22 as the game progress conditions. It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 22 than in the state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

  The opening / closing condition of the second start port 22 defines three elements: the normal symbol winning probability, the normal symbol variation display time, and the second start port 22 opening time. In this embodiment, in all three elements, the short-time gaming state is set to be more advantageous than the non-short-time gaming state, so that the short-time gaming state is the second start than the non-short-time gaming state. It was set so that game balls could easily enter the mouth 22. However, in all the above three elements, the short-time gaming state does not need to be set to be more advantageous than the non-short-time gaming state. By making at least one element advantageous, the short-time gaming state is generally more comprehensive. The game ball may enter the second start port 22 more easily than in the non-time-saving game state.

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

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

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

(Step S1)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 100c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 200. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the reach group determined random number, the reach mode A determined random number, and the variation pattern random number. Hereinafter, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the change pattern random number for determining the change effect pattern are collectively referred to as a change effect random number.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number makes one round by the winning symbol random number update process described later, the winning symbol random number is updated to the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. When the process of step S3 is completed, the processes of step S2 and step S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, whereby the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by 1 and updated. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0. Random number is updated from the initial value update random number value for winning design random numbers. Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the jackpot determined random number and the winning determined random number. Both the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number are updated according to a certain rule so that the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset. It has become.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an input control process for determining whether or not there is an input to the first start port detection switch 20a, the second start port detection switch 22a, and the gate detection switch 24a.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special symbol special power process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100 a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28. Specifically, when detection signals are input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a, The corresponding prize ball counter is updated, and a payout number designation command corresponding to the detection signal is transmitted to the payout control board 120. When a prize ball is paid out on the payout control board 120, a command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each prize ball, and when the command is received, the prize ball counter is decremented until the prize ball counter becomes zero. To do.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, second start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S700, and command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

(Step S330)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20 and performs a jackpot lottery. Set predetermined data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22 and performs a big hit lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24, and sets predetermined data for drawing a normal symbol. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 20a, The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S330-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 1 holds (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and if it is determined that the number of special 1 held (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the special 1 hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 1 hold number (X1) to a new special 1 hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the reserved storage area, and acquires them in the free storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determined random number in step S330-4. .

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 and S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-6.

(Step S330-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-7.

(Step S330-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 1 hold has been stored, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the second start port detection switch input process in step S340.

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a. If it is determined that the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 22a, The second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S340-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number (X2) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the process proceeds to step S340-3, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 4, the second start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 2 hold number (X2) to a new special 2 hold number (X2). ).

(Step S340-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the reserved storage area, and acquires them in the free storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S340-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determining random number in step S340-4. .

(Step S340-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 and S340-5.

(Step S340-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-6.

(Step S340-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-7.

(Step S340-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 2 reservation is stored and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, when it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and when it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the current winning random number and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. Note that the normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and when the winning determination random number is acquired, the winning determination random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. An empty storage unit that is not available is searched, and the acquired winning random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage units.

  Next, a process related to the special symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “02” indicating execution of the post-stop process. Further, data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process and data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process are provided.

  Then, the main CPU 100a, based on the value of the special symbol special data loaded in step S410, performs a special symbol variation start process (step S420), a special symbol variation stop process (step S430), a post-stop process (step S440), A special electric accessory control process (step S450) and a special game end process (step S460) are executed. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420. This special symbol variation start process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area (special 1 hold number (X1) ≧ 1 or special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 1). As a result, when it is determined that either special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and it is determined that neither special 1 hold nor special 2 hold is stored. In that case, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a shift process of the hold storage area. Here, each random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit has a small number (ordinal number). Shift to storage.

(Step S420-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the jackpot determined random number determination table (see FIG. 4), and the selected table and the processing area stored in step S420-2 above. A jackpot lottery result is derived based on the jackpot random number.

  And when the derived lottery result is “big hit”, the winning symbol determination random number determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected according to the type of starting port (special 1 holding or special 2 holding), and A special symbol type is determined based on the selected table and the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. If the derived lottery result is “losing”, the special symbol X is determined if the start port type is the first start port 20 (special 1 hold), and the start port type is the second start port 22. If it is (special 2 reservation), the special symbol Y is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  In addition, according to this special symbol variation start process, special 1 hold and special 2 hold are processed in the order stored in the hold storage area. However, when both special 1 hold and special 2 hold are stored, either special 1 hold or special 2 hold may be processed preferentially.

(Step S420-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-3 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. . This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 2 hold. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 80 and 82. In addition, when the special symbol variable display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the special 1 hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. When the special symbol variation display is performed based on the special 2 hold, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed so as to indicate that the special 2 hold is reduced by 1 simultaneously with the start of the variation display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-7)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S420-1 that neither the special 1 hold nor the special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and if the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time, the demonstration display unit 50a displays the demonstration. The demonstration command for displaying the screen is stored in the effect transmission data storage area.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the variation effect pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S420-3 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-2. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-4.

(Step S421-2)
If it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a loads data relating to the determined jackpot symbol.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 8) based on the data related to the jackpot symbol loaded in step S421-2.

(Step S421-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a checks the current number of holds.

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) based on the number of holds confirmed in step S421-4, the currently set gaming state, and the changing state.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the group type based on the reach group determination random number written in the processing area in step S420-2 and the reach group determination random number determination table set in step S421-5. At the same time, the determined group type is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 7) based on the group type determined in step S421-6.

(Step S421-8)
The main CPU 100a includes the jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-3, or the lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-7, and the step S420-2. The variation mode number is determined based on the reach mode A determined random number written in the processing region in step (b), and the determined variation mode number is stored in the predetermined processing region. In addition, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time as the variation mode number is determined here.

(Step S421-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation pattern lottery table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S421-8.

(Step S421-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table set in step S421-9 and the variation pattern random number written in the processing area in step S420-2. The determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation time based on the variation mode number determined in step S421-8, the variation pattern number determined in step S421-10, and the variation time determination table (see FIG. 10). 1 and 2 are determined. The determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 are stored, respectively, and the total fluctuation time obtained by integrating the fluctuation times 1 and 2 is calculated and set in the fluctuation time timer counter. Here, a variation mode command is generated based on the determined variation mode number, and a variation pattern command is generated based on the variation pattern number. Thereby, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S430. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special power data = 01.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S421-11) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-3 as the first special symbol indicator 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440. This post-stop processing is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-2.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a stores the currently set gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S440-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs time-saving update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is ON. If the time-saving game flag is on, the time-saving memory area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this short time storage area, a short time number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored short time number is newly stored. It will be stored as the number of time reductions. If the number of time reductions becomes 0 as a result of updating the number of time reductions, processing for turning off the time reduction game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4 as it is.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, a high-accuracy count indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Here, “1” is subtracted from the currently stored high-accuracy count. The value will be stored as a new high probability count. Note that, as a result of updating the high-accuracy count, if the high-accuracy count = 0, processing for turning off the high-probability game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-5.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a variation state update process. Specifically, when the high probability game state and the short-time game state are set after the end of the special game, the variable state that defines the determination conditions of the variable mode number and the variable pattern number is set to the specific state 1. The At the end of the special game, in order to set the fluctuation state to the specific state 1, the flag for the specific state 1 is turned on, and the change display of the special symbol executed after the high probability game state and the short-time game state are set. The variation counter indicating the number of times is reset.

  In step S440-5, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the specific state 1 flag is on. If the specific state 1 flag is on, the main CPU 100a stores the value stored in the variation counter. "1" is added to. When the variation counter reaches 70, that is, when the special symbol variation display ends 70 times after the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are set, the specific state 1 flag is turned off. At the same time, the specific state 2 flag is turned on. As a result, the fluctuation state is switched from the specific state 1 to the specific state 2.

  If the main CPU 100a determines in step S440-5 that the specific state 1 flag is not turned on, the main CPU 100a determines whether the specific state 2 flag is turned on. As a result, even when the specific state 2 flag is on, “1” is added to the value stored in the variation counter. When the variation counter reaches 76, that is, when the special symbol variation display is terminated 76 times after the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are set, the specific state 2 flag is turned off. . Thus, after the special game is finished, when the high probability game state and the short-time game state are set, first, the specific state 1 is set, and after the special state 1 is set, the special symbol variation display is 70. When the rotation is completed, the fluctuation state is switched from the specific state 1 to the specific state 2. And if the change display of a special symbol is complete | finished 6 times after setting to the specific state 2, the specific state 2 will be complete | finished. If neither the specific state 1 flag nor the specific state 2 flag is on, the process proceeds to step S440-6 as it is.

(Step S440-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-7. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a jackpot symbol, step S440-8 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-7)
If it is determined in step S440-6 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special processing. Is set to “00”, and the process proceeds to step S440-11.

(Step S440-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440-6 that the symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot winning game state command. The jackpot winning gaming state command is a command for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 whether the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning is a non-time saving gaming state or a time saving gaming state.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for resetting the current gaming state.

(Step S440-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Step S440-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a executes an opening start process when starting a special game. When starting the special game, the main CPU 100a first sets an opening command in the effect transmission data storage area and waits until a preset opening time elapses. If an opening command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S450-2 as it is.

(Step S450-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the opening is currently in progress, that is, whether the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3, and when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-3)
If it is determined in step S450-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. Here, according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, either of the operation tables 1 and 2 (see FIG. 12) is set, and with reference to the set table, the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c is set. Energization control is performed.

  Here, at the start of each round game, the main CPU 100a sets a round start command in the effect transmission data storage area. This round start command has information on how many round games are started. As a result, the sub-control board 200 can grasp how many round games are started on the main control board 100.

(Step S450-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all the opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S450-5, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has not been completed, The electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-5)
If it is determined in step S450-4 that the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed, the main CPU 100a executes an ending start process. Here, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the system waits until a predetermined ending time elapses.

(Step S450-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-7. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-7)
If it is determined in step S450-6 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment process. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 100c and the data related to the gaming state at the time of winning the big win stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, with reference to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, a high probability game flag, a high probability count, a short time game flag, and a short time count are set. When the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state or the short-time gaming state, the specific state 1 flag is turned on and the variation counter is reset.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command has information related to the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the high probability game flag, the high probability count, the short time game flag, the short time count, and the special game set in step S460-1. ing.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

  Next, a process related to the above normal symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 33.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the normal power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure normal electricity data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. ”And data“ 13 ”indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). . Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3. If the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 100a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the normal symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, when the hit determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area and the hit determination random numbers are stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, The random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number (ordinal number). Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and the random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when random numbers are stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the ordinary symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area is written in the processing area in the order in which it is stored. That is, the random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage area are read in order from the previously stored random numbers and used in the winning determination process.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination process for the winning random number copied to the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. . If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 100a stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 100a stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in the normal symbol variation pattern determination table of FIG. 15 (a), when the current game state is a non-time-short game state, 20 seconds is set in the normal-time variation time counter, If it is in the gaming state, 1 second is set in the usual figure variable time counter.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map power transmission data = 11, the main CPU 100a determines whether the normal map change time (set in step S520-9) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S530-3)
If it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol change time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88. As a result, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display a symbol stop time (fluctuation stop time).

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol / post-processing after the normal symbol / general processing is executed, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the normal electric utility control process so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the normal diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is data “13” indicating the execution of the ordinary electric utility control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the ordinary power / general power data = 13, the main CPU 100a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-5. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Move.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the game state at the start of normal symbol fluctuation is the non-short game state or the short-time game state. Determine.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the release table according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. As a result, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1 time, the time of opening once = 0.1 seconds. The energization control data is set. Further, when the game state at the time of starting the change of the normal symbol is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

(Step S550-5)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the ordinary electric accessory is being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the energization time set in step S550-4 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and if it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the energization time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a process of stopping energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” in the general-purpose electric power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the normal-purpose electric power processing, and ends the normal electric utility control processing.

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 100. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 100. Based on the command, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub-control board 200. In the following, a description will be given of a variation effect that is executed during the variation display of the special symbol and notifies the jackpot lottery result.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining a variation effect, and FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an effect symbol. As shown in these drawings, in the present embodiment, three effect symbols of effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 35, each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is configured by eleven configuration symbols including symbol identification numbers 1 to 11. Each of these eleven configuration symbols includes 1 to 11 respectively. A number indicating any of the numbers and characters (characters A to K) corresponding to the numbers are displayed.

  Then, during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation rendering in which each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c scroll-displays (variable display) eleven constituent symbols is executed. Note that the downward arrows in FIG. 34 indicate that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are in the variable display (during the vertical scroll display). Then, all the effects are displayed on the effect display unit 50a at almost the same timing as the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 80 or the second special symbol display unit 82 after the variation display of the special symbols is completed. The symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 34 (c)). At this time, the player is notified of the lottery result based on the combination pattern of the constituent symbols of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

  In the present embodiment, the variation effects are classified into “variation effects of non-reach patterns”, “variation effects of reach variation patterns”, and “variation effects of pseudo continuous reach variation patterns”.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the non-reach pattern. In FIG. 36, in order to facilitate understanding, illustration of characters in the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is omitted, and only numbers are illustrated. As shown in this figure, in the variation effect of the non-reach pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are superimposed on the background image and displayed in a variable manner. Is done. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), it is assumed that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the lottery result of the jackpot has been lost. In this state, when the special symbol variation display is newly performed, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variation-displayed as the special symbol variation display starts. (Scroll display) starts. In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), first, the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed in a pattern (aspect) different from the effect symbol 40a. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), the variation display of the special symbol is finished and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82 at the same timing. The effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot lottery result is notified to the player by the combination of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b and 40c which are stopped and displayed at this time.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c are stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode), and then the special game is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode).

  FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. In FIG. 37, in order to facilitate understanding, illustration of characters in the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is omitted, and only numbers are illustrated. In the variation production of the reach variation pattern, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), after the variation display of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, FIG. As shown in b), the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect) as the effect symbol 40a.

  As described above, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific mode (the same symbol (mode)), so-called “reach mode”, in the effect display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. The variable display is continued with the shapes of 40a, 40b, and 40c being different from those before the specific mode. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), a predetermined moving image (reach development effect image (development effect image)) is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 50a (reach development effect (development effect)). Eventually, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed, and the lottery result of the jackpot is notified to the player.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, the winning of “big hit” is not notified by the fluctuation effect of the non-reach fluctuation pattern. Production is performed. That is, when the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is executed, the winning of “big hit” may be notified by the variation effect, and the effect symbols 40a and 40c become the reach mode, so that the player Expectation will be raised. In addition, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, the time from the start to the end of the variation effect is equal to or longer than a preset time.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining an example of reach development effects. The reach development effect image of the present embodiment includes a single development effect image shown in FIGS. 38A to 38C and a composite development effect image shown in FIGS. 38D to 38F.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 38A, a moving image in which the character A fights against the enemy is reproduced and displayed as a single development effect image on the effect display unit 50a. Then, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern executed at the time of winning the “big hit”, finally, as shown in FIG. 38B, an image in which the character A wins the enemy is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. At the same time, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result.

  On the other hand, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern executed at the time of “losing”, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 38C, an image in which the character A is defeated by the enemy is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a manner of notifying “losing”.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), the effect display unit 50a reproduces and displays a moving image in which the character A and the character F cooperate with the enemy as a combined development effect image. Then, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern executed at the time of winning the “big hit”, finally, as shown in FIG. 38 (e), an image in which the character A and the character F win the enemy is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. In addition to the display, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the lottery result of the jackpot is notified to the player.

  On the other hand, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern that is executed at the time of “losing”, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), the same video as when winning the jackpot is played and displayed in which the characters A and F cooperate to fight the enemy. After that, finally, as shown in FIG. 38 (f), an image in which the character A and the character F are defeated by the enemy is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c notify “losing”. Is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, the correspondence between characters appearing in the composite development effect image is determined in advance, character A and character F, character B and character E, character C and character D, Character G and character H have a corresponding relationship with character I, character J, and character K.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the expected degree of jackpot when each character appears in the reach development effect. As shown in this figure, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the jackpot is notified by the variation effect (hereinafter referred to as “hit expectation”) is the order as shown for each character that appears in the reach development effect. Is set to For example, as shown in FIG. 39, in the single development effect image, the character I (Character I) appears higher in jackpot expectation than the character D (Character D) appears. The expectation of jackpot is higher when the composite development effect image is reproduced and displayed than when it is reproduced and displayed. In addition, all the characters that appear in each pattern of the reach development effect are described in the configuration symbols of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c.

  In this way, by changing the jackpot expectation level depending on the characters appearing in the reach development stage that is played and displayed after reaching the reach mode, the game will develop into a stage pattern with a high jackpot expectation level in the first half of the fluctuation stage. It is what makes people expect. In order to further improve the production effect by using the player's expectation, in the present embodiment, the “pseudo continuous reach variation pattern variation production” is performed as follows.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern. In FIG. 40, in order to facilitate understanding, illustration of the numbers in the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is omitted, and only the character is illustrated. As shown in FIGS. 40A to 40D, in the variation effect (specific effect) of the quasi-continuous reach variation pattern, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c start the variable display as well as the variation pattern. Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), the dedicated symbol 40d “stock” having a different aspect from the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed. By doing in this way, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c are not completely stopped and displayed, in other words, as will be described later, the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c is resumed (hereinafter referred to as “re-run”). It is clear to the player that this is called “variable display”. In the variation effect of the quasi-continuous reach variation pattern, first, a stock effect (accumulation effect) is performed one or more times, then a selection effect is executed, and a reach development effect is executed. Note that the stock effect and the selection effect differ between when the single variation effect image is reproduced and displayed (executed) as the reach development effect and when the composite variation effect image is reproduced and displayed as the reach development effect.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining an example of the stock effect and the selection effect when the single variation effect image is reproduced and displayed in the pseudo three reach. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), when the dedicated symbol 40d “stock” is stopped and displayed, first, as a stock effect, one or more of a plurality of types of selection images 42 provided in advance is selected. The selected image 42 is displayed (stocked) on the effect display unit 50a. Here, the plurality of types of selection images 42 are characters (characters A to K) that appear in the reach development effect, that is, all are characters described in the configuration symbols of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. .

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 40 (a) to 40 (e), when the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c start variable display, and the dedicated symbol 40d “stock” is stopped and displayed, it is shown in FIG. 40 (e). As shown in FIG. 41A, a plurality of selected images 42 (“Character A”, “Character I”, “Character H”) appear on the effect display section 50a as the first stock effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 41B, “Character A”, “Character I”, “Character H” are placed at predetermined positions in the background image 44 divided into the number of selected images 42. "Is stocked (displayed). At this time, as shown in FIG. 41B, a stocked character and a non-stocked character are displayed so as to be distinguishable.

  After that, the stocked images are switched, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c start re-variable display in the same manner as at the start of the variable display shown in FIGS. 40A to 40E, and the dedicated symbol 40d “stock” is again displayed. "Is stopped and displayed, the image shown in FIG. 40 (e) is switched, and as shown in FIG. 41 (c), as the second stock production, a plurality of selected images 42 (" Character J "," Character " C ”,“ Character B ”) are displayed on the effect display section 50a, and then“ Character J ”,“ Character C ”,“ Character B ”are placed at predetermined positions on the background image 44 as shown in FIG. "Character B" is stocked.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the position on the background image 44 stocked by the stock effect is determined in advance. For example, a character with a relatively high jackpot expectation (characters A, B, C, G, I) is placed in the upper part of the background image 44, and a character with a relatively low jackpot expectation (characters D, E, F, H, J, K) is stocked in the lower part of the background image 44.

  In this way, by displaying the group of characters having a relatively high jackpot expectation and the group of characters having a relatively low expectation, it is possible to visually notify the player of the jackpot expectation.

  When the stock effect ends, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), one of the selection images 42 (for example, “Character A”) among the selection images 42 stocked in the effect display unit 50a by the stock effect. ) Is selected and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 41 (e), the selection display is performed by displaying an image 46 in which the contrast of the selection image 42 is inverted.

  Thereafter, a single development effect image (see FIGS. 38 (a) to 38 (c)) associated with the selected one selected image 42 is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed again. Start the variable display.

  As described above, after one selection image 42 is selected and displayed in the selection effect, the single development effect image associated with the one selection image 42 selected and displayed is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. The variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is referred to as a first specific effect.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining an example of the selection effect in the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern when the composite variation effect image is reproduced and displayed. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, a correspondence relationship is predetermined between characters appearing in the composite development effect image, that is, a plurality of selection images 42 displayed on the effect display unit 50a. In the meantime, a correspondence relationship is determined in advance.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), when the selected images 42 “Character A” and “Character F” having a corresponding relationship are stocked in the effect display unit 50a in the stock effect, FIG. 42 (b) shows. As shown, instead of “Character A” and “Character F”, a specially selected image 48, which is a combined image of “Character A” and “Character F”, is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 42C, when the special selection image 48 is selected in the selection effect, the special selection image 48 is selectively displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 42C, selection display is performed by displaying an image 48a in which the contrast of the special selection image 48 is inverted. When the special selection image 48 is selected and displayed, a composite development effect image (see FIGS. 38D to 38F) associated with the selected special display image 48 is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. In addition, the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed again and again.

  As described above, after the special selection image 48 is selected and displayed in the selection effect, a pseudo-continuous process until the combined development effect image associated with the selected and displayed special selection image 48 is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. The variation effect of the reach variation pattern is referred to as a second specific effect.

  As described above, the expectation of jackpot is higher when the composite development effect image is reproduced and displayed than the single development effect image. That is, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the second specific effect is executed than when the first specific effect is executed. Therefore, in the second specific effect, it is clear that the composite development effect image having a high jackpot expectation level is reproduced and displayed by selectively displaying the special selection image 48 that suggests that the composite development effect image is reproduced and displayed. Can be notified in advance.

  The variation effect of the quasi-continuous reach variation pattern described above is set so that the appearance probability is higher when the big hit is won than when the loser is won. Therefore, by executing the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern, it is possible to give the player a big hit expectation.

  In addition, in the stock production of the quasi-continuous reach variation pattern, since a plurality of selection images 42 (characters) that may be developed into the reach development production are displayed, a character having a high jackpot expectation was stocked in the stock production. In this case, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that a reach development effect in which such a character appears may be reproduced and displayed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of effect modes for classifying the variation effect modes are provided. In the sub control board 200, one of the plurality of presentation modes is set according to the gaming state set in the main control board 100, and corresponds to the set presentation mode. The aspect of the fluctuation effect is determined. Specifically, a large number of background images displayed on the effect display unit 50a, display patterns of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are provided for each effect mode. Then, when determining the mode of variation effect, while referring to the effect mode that has been set, from the background image corresponding to the effect mode being set and the display patterns of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c, Either display pattern is determined. Therefore, different images are displayed on the effect display unit 50a according to the game state set on the main control board 100, and the player can play the current game based on the image displayed on the effect display unit 50a. It becomes possible to grasp the state, for example, whether it is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

  Then, the table referred when performing the said change production is demonstrated. FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the first half variation effect determination table, and FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining the second half variation effect determination table. In this embodiment, the aspect of the first half variation effect is determined based on the variation mode number (variation mode command), and the second half variation effect aspect is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Specifically, in the variation production of the reach variation pattern, until the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c reach the reach mode, more strictly, until the display of the reach development production image is started in the production display unit 50a. The variation effect mode (image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 50a) is determined based on the variation mode number (variation mode command).

  Further, the variation effect mode (moving image displayed on the effect display unit 50a as the reach development effect image) after the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are in the reach mode is based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). It is determined. Therefore, for example, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern shown in FIG. 37, the variation effect modes (image patterns) shown in FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (d) are based on the variation mode number (variation mode command). The variation effect modes (moving images) shown in FIGS. 37 (e) and 38 are determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). In the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern, the variation effect modes shown in FIG. 40, FIG. 41, and FIG. 42 are determined based on the variation mode number (variation mode command). An effect mode (moving image) is determined based on a variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  The variation effect of the variation pattern without reach is executed when a variation mode number (variation mode command) indicating that the variation effect of the first half is not executed and a predetermined variation pattern number (variation pattern command) are determined. The For example, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “00H” indicating that the variation effect in the first half is not executed is received, the sub control board 200 always determines “none” as the variation effect mode in the first half. The In addition, based on the variation pattern command received at the same time, the variation effect mode from the start to the end is determined. Therefore, the variation effect modes (image patterns) shown in FIGS. 36A to 36E are determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  As shown in FIG. 43, the sub-ROM 200b of the sub-control board 200 stores a first-half variation effect determination table in which the first-half variation effect mode is associated with each variable mode command (variation mode number) that can be received. Has been. This first half variation effect determination table is provided for each effect mode. When the sub control board 200 receives the variation mode command, it obtains one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 and is currently set. The first half variation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the change mode command (change mode number), the mode of the first half change effect is determined.

  In FIG. 43, the number written in each selection area in which the variation mode number is associated with the variation effect mode in the first half is the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection of the selection area. The ratio is shown. For example, when a variation mode command corresponding to variation mode number = 00H is received, “None” is always determined as the variation effect mode in the first half, and a variation mode command corresponding to variation mode number = 01H is received. In this case, the variation effect of “normal reach” is always determined as the variation effect mode of the first half, and when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 02H is received, When the variation effect of “pseudo 2” is always determined and the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 03H is received, the variation effect of “pseudo 3” is always performed as the variation effect mode in the first half. When the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 04H is received, the variation of the first half is always “pseudo 4”. So that the director is determined.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 43, as the mode of variation production in the first half, 95% is “None”, 3% is “Normal reach”, 1.5% is “Pseudo 2”, 0.4% at the time of loss. Is determined as “pseudo 3” and 0.1% is determined as “pseudo 4”. On the other hand, at the time of winning the jackpot, 10% is determined as “normal reach”, 20% is determined as “pseudo 2”, 30% is determined as “pseudo 3”, 40% is determined as “pseudo 4”, and “none” is determined. There is no. In other words, as a variation production mode in the first half, when “pseudo 4” is determined, the probability of winning a jackpot is high, and when “normal reach” is determined, the probability of winning a jackpot is low.

  Here, "None" in the first half variation effect mode indicates that the first half variation effect is not executed, and when this "None" is determined, it is determined based on a later-described variation pattern command. Only the second half variation effect will be executed. Further, in FIG. 43, “normal reach”, “pseudo 2”, “pseudo 3”, and “pseudo 4” in the variation effect mode in the first half are effect symbols 40a, 40b, The image pattern displayed on the effect display part 50a until 40c becomes a reach mode is shown. These image patterns are designed in advance so as to coincide with the variation display time of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number.

  Here, the normal reach is a change effect of the reach change pattern (see FIG. 37) in which the change display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is performed only once, and the pseudo 2 is the change of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. Pseudo 3 is a variation effect of a pseudo continuous reach variation pattern in which display is performed twice. Pseudo 3 is a variation effect of a pseudo continuous reach variation pattern in which the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is performed three times. The variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern in which the variation display of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is performed four times.

  Therefore, when the effect display unit 50a executes the change effect of the reachless change pattern, the change mode command corresponding to the change mode number = 00H is always received. In other words, whenever the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, the variation display of the non-reach variation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 50a. On the other hand, when the variation display of the reach variation pattern or the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is executed in the effect display unit 50a, the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number other than the variation mode number = 00H is always used. It is receiving. In other words, whenever a variation mode command other than the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, the variation display of the reach variation pattern or the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is executed in the effect display unit 50a. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 44, in the sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200, the second half variation effect determination table in which each variation pattern command (variation pattern number) that can be received is associated with the second variation effect mode. Is remembered. This second half variation effect determination table is provided for each effect mode. When the sub control board 200 receives a variation pattern command, it obtains one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 and is currently set. The latter half variation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the change pattern command (change pattern number), the mode of the latter half change effect is determined.

  In FIG. 44, the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number and the variation effect mode in the latter half are associated with each other are the random number ranges assigned to the selection area, as in FIG. , The selection ratio of the selection area. For example, when a variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = 00H is received, a variation effect of “losing 4 seconds” is always executed as a variation effect mode in the latter half.

  In addition, the variation effect mode of “losing 4 seconds” is stopped and displayed in a mode in which the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c notify the loss in 4 seconds without becoming the reach mode after starting the variation display. Is. Therefore, when the variation pattern number of “00H” is determined on the main control board 100, the variation mode number of “00H” is always set so that “none” is determined as the variation effect mode in the first half. The variable mode command is designed to be determined.

  When a variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = 11H is received, a variation effect of “pattern 1 (single loser) character A” is always executed as a variation effect mode in the latter half, and the variation pattern number is changed. When the variation pattern command corresponding to = 21H is received, the variation effect of “Pattern 2 (cooperation loss) characters A and F” is always executed as the variation effect mode in the latter half, and the variation pattern number = A1H is set. When the corresponding variation pattern command is received, the variation effect of “pattern 3 (single jackpot) character A” is always executed as the variation variation mode in the latter half, and the variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = B1H. Is received, the variation of “pattern 4 (cooperation jackpot) characters A and F” must be Out so that the is executed.

  Here, “single” is a reach development effect in which a single development effect image is reproduced and displayed, and “cooperation” is a reach development effect in which a composite development effect image is reproduced and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 44, as a variation effect mode in the latter half, at the time of a loss, the probability that the reach development effect in which the single development effect image is reproduced and displayed is about 0.01% to 0.4%. On the other hand, the probability that the reach development effect in which the composite development effect image is reproduced and displayed is 0.02%, which is lower than the reach development effect in which the single development effect image is reproduced and displayed. On the other hand, as a variation effect mode in the second half, the probability of determining the reach development effect in which the single development effect image is reproduced and displayed is 1% to 3% in the case of winning the jackpot, whereas the composite development effect image The probability that the reach development effect is determined to be reproduced and displayed is extremely high at 15% and 20%.

  In other words, when the reach development effect in which the composite development effect image is reproduced and displayed is determined as the variation effect mode in the latter half, the probability of winning a big hit is high, and the reach development effect in which the single development effect image is reproduced and displayed is determined. Then the probability of winning the jackpot is low.

  Here, in order to execute the “pseudo continuous reach variation pattern variation effect” described above, it is necessary to include characters appearing in the reach development effect among the characters stocked during the stock effect. In addition, when the re-variation is performed a plurality of times, in principle, different characters (selected images 42) must be stocked.

  In addition, when the characters in correspondence are stocked and the special selection image 48 is selected and displayed (when all the characters in correspondence are selected and displayed), the combined variation effect image is always reproduced and displayed as a reach development effect. Is done. Therefore, when a single variation effect image is reproduced and displayed as a reach development effect, a stock of characters appearing in the single variation effect image is necessary, but there is a corresponding relationship with the character appearing in the single variation effect image. Characters that do not have to be stocked.

  Further, when the composite variation effect image is reproduced and displayed as the reach development effect, the corresponding characters appearing in the composite variation effect image must be stocked in the stock effect.

  As described above, when executing the above-described “pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern fluctuation effect”, the selected image to be stocked according to the number of re-variations and the reach development effect pattern (single variation effect image, composite variation effect image). It is necessary to determine 42 appropriately. Below, the table for determining the character to stock is demonstrated.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining the A group table selected in the stock effect. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the change mode number and the change pattern number are determined by the main control board 100, the sub control board 200 first refers to the second half change effect determination table shown in FIG. Then, the mode of variation production in the latter half is determined. Subsequently, the first half variation effect mode is determined with reference to the first half variation effect determination table shown in FIG. At this time, when the “pseudo continuous reach variation pattern” is determined, the character to be stocked is determined based on the determined second half variation effect mode and the first half variation effect mode. When determining a character to be stocked, first, a character combination pattern (A group) is determined with reference to the A group table shown in FIG.

  For example, when any one of pseudo 2, pseudo 3, and pseudo 4 is determined as the aspect of the first half variation effect, and when the reproduction display of the single variation effect image is determined as the second variation variation aspect, that is, in the reach development effect When any one of the characters A to K is determined as the character to appear, the A group table 1 shown in FIG. 45A is selected. The A group table 1 is provided with a plurality of selection areas to which the number of values is assigned. Each selection area is associated with one of the production modes (characters A to K production) indicated in the vertical axis direction in the figure, and is selected from a plurality of character combination patterns indicated in the horizontal axis direction in the figure. It is associated with either. The character combination pattern is a combination of three characters among the characters A to K.

  In the figure, “0” indicates that the number of values is not allocated in each selection area, “5” indicates the number of 5 values, and “10” indicates the number of 10 values. It shows that. Therefore, the selection region with “0” is not selected, and only the selection region with “5” or “10” is selected.

  Further, for example, in each selection area corresponding to the “character A” effect (single variation effect image in which character A appears), the number of values is assigned only to the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including character A. Yes. Similarly, in each selection area corresponding to the “character B” effect, the number of values is assigned only to the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including the character B.

  Therefore, for example, when the “character A” effect is determined, any selection area in which character A is included in the character combination pattern is selected. Three characters included in the character combination pattern selected at this time are stocked in one stock production. In Pseudo 2, since the stock effect is performed only once, the characters appearing in the single variation effect image are always stocked by referring to the A group table 1.

  Further, for example, in each selection area corresponding to the “character A” effect, the number of values is not allocated to the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including the character F having a corresponding relationship with the character A. As described above, when characters in correspondence such as character A and character F are stocked, a plurality of selection images 42 displayed for each character are combined and a special selection image 48 is displayed. However, when the single variation effect image in which the character A appears is displayed as the reach development effect, the selection image 42 of the character A needs to be selectively displayed in the selection effect. Therefore, when the single variation effect image in which the character A appears is displayed, the character combination pattern including the character A needs to be determined in each selection area corresponding to the “character A” effect, The character combination pattern including character F must not be determined. As described above, in each selection area corresponding to the “Character A” effect, the number of values is not allocated to the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including the character F corresponding to the character A. When a single variation effect image is determined, a situation in which a character having a corresponding relationship is stocked is avoided.

  When pseudo 2 is determined as the variation effect mode in the first half and the reproduction display of the composite variation effect image is determined as the variation effect mode in the second half, that is, as characters appearing in the reach development effect, character A and character F ( "Character A, F" production), Character B and Character E ("Character B, E" production), Character C and Character D ("Character C, D" production), Character G and Character H ("Character G, H" ”Production), character I, character J, and character K (“ character I, J, K ”production), when one set is determined, the A group table 2 shown in FIG. Selected.

  For example, in each selection area corresponding to the “character A, F” effect, the number of values is assigned only to the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including the character A and the character F.

  For example, when the “character A, F” effect is determined, any selection area in which the characters A, F are included in the character combination pattern is selected. Three characters included in the character combination pattern selected at this time are stocked in one stock production. In Pseudo 2, since the stock effect is performed only once, the characters appearing in the composite variation effect image are always stocked by referring to the A group table 2.

  Further, for example, in each selection area corresponding to the “character A, F” effect, a selection area corresponding to a character combination pattern including only the character A, or a selection area corresponding to a character combination pattern including only the character F Is not assigned a number of values. By doing so, when the composite variation effect image is determined, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the selected character selection image 42 is not stocked.

  In the case where pseudo 3 or pseudo 4 is determined as the aspect of the first half variation effect, and the reproduction display of the composite variation effect image is determined as the second variation effect aspect, the A group table 3 shown in FIG. Selected.

  For example, in each selection area corresponding to the “character A, F” effect, the number of values is allocated only to the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including one or both of the character A and the character F. No value is assigned to a selection area corresponding to a character combination pattern that includes neither character A nor character F.

  Therefore, for example, when the “character A, F” effect is determined, one of the selection areas in which one or both of the character A and the character F are included in the character combination pattern is selected. Three characters included in the character combination pattern selected at this time are stocked in one stock production.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram for explaining the B group table selected in the stock effect. In the B group table, the character combination pattern is provided with a selection area in which the vertical axis direction in the figure and the horizontal axis direction in the figure correspond to each other in a matrix form, and the reference position in the vertical axis direction in the figure Is determined based on the character combination pattern determined with reference to the A group table (B group). Further, the B group table is referred to only when pseudo 3 or pseudo 4 is determined as the first half variation effect mode, and is not referred to when pseudo 2 is determined.

  In the case where pseudo 3 or pseudo 4 is determined as a variation effect mode in the first half, and reproduction display of a single variation effect image is determined as a variation effect mode in the second half, the B group table 1 shown in FIG. Is selected. The B group table 1 is provided for each pattern of independent variation effect images, that is, for each character (11 tables). Here, B group table 1 for “character A” production is shown.

  For example, in the B group table 1 shown in FIG. 46A, in the horizontal axis direction, there is a value in the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including any one or more of the characters in the vertical axis direction. No number has been allocated. By doing so, it is possible to avoid a situation where the same character is repeatedly stocked in a plurality of stock effects.

  In addition, the number of values is not allocated to the selection area including the character A in the vertical axis direction and including the character F corresponding to the character A in the horizontal axis direction. By doing so, when a single variation effect image is determined, a situation in which characters in a corresponding relationship are stocked is avoided.

  FIG. 46B shows a case in which pseudo 3 or pseudo 4 is determined as the variation effect mode in the first half and reproduction display of the composite variation effect image in which two characters appear is determined as the variation effect mode in the second half. The B group table 2 shown is selected. The B group table 2 includes four tables for “character A, F” production, “character B, E” production, “character C, D” production, and “character G, H” production. Here, the B group table 2 for the “character A, F” effect will be described.

  For example, in the B group table 2 shown in FIG. 46B, in the horizontal axis direction, the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including one or more characters in the vertical axis direction The number of values is not allocated.

  In addition, a selection area corresponding to a character combination pattern that includes character A and does not include character F in the vertical axis direction and that includes character F and does not include character A in the horizontal axis direction. Is assigned a number of values. Similarly, selection corresponding to a character combination pattern in which the character F is included in the vertical axis direction and the character A is not included, and the character A is included in the horizontal axis direction and the character F is not included. The area is also assigned a number of values.

  By doing so, it is possible to always stock the characters appearing in the composite variation effect image in two stock effects.

  When pseudo 3 is determined as the first half variation effect pattern, and reproduction display of the composite variation effect image in which three characters I, J, and K appear as the second half variation effect pattern, B shown in FIG. Group table 3 is selected.

  In the B group table 3 shown in FIG. 46C, in the horizontal axis direction, the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including any one or more of the characters in the vertical axis direction has a number of values. Not allocated.

  In this B group table 3, in the horizontal axis direction, the number of values is assigned to a selection area corresponding to a character combination pattern that includes all characters I, J, and K that are not included in the vertical axis direction. .

  By doing so, it is possible to always stock all the characters appearing in the composite variation effect image in two stock effects.

  If pseudo 4 is determined as the first half variation effect pattern, and reproduction display of the composite variation effect image in which three characters I, J, and K appear as the second variation effect pattern, B shown in FIG. Group table 4 is selected.

  In the B group table 4 shown in FIG. 46D, in the horizontal axis direction, the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including one or more characters in the vertical axis direction has a value number. Not allocated.

  In the B group table 4, random values are assigned to selection areas corresponding to character combination patterns that include at least one character that is not included in the vertical axis direction among the characters I, J, and K in the horizontal axis direction. ing.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the C group table selected in the stock effect. This C group table is provided with selection areas in which the character combination patterns are associated with each other in the form of a matrix in the vertical axis direction and horizontal axis direction in the figure, and the reference position in the vertical axis direction in the figure. Is determined based on the character combination pattern determined with reference to the A group table and the B group table (C group). In addition, the C group table is referred only when pseudo 4 is determined as the first variation variation mode, and is not referred to when pseudo 2 and pseudo 3 are determined.

  When the reproduction display of the single variation effect image is determined as the variation effect mode in the latter half, the C group table 1 shown in FIG. 47A is selected. The C group table 1 is provided for each pattern of independent variation effect images, that is, for each character (11 tables). Here, C group table 1 for “character A” production is shown.

  In the C group table 1 shown in FIG. 47A, in the horizontal axis direction, the selection region corresponding to the character combination pattern including any one or more of the characters in the vertical axis direction has a number of values. Not allocated.

  In addition, the number of values is not allocated to the selection area including the character A in the vertical axis direction and including the character F corresponding to the character A in the horizontal axis direction.

  When the reproduction display of the composite variation effect image in which two characters appear is determined as the second variation effect mode, the C group table 2 shown in FIG. 47B is selected.

  In the C group table 2 shown in FIG. 47B, in the horizontal axis direction, the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including any one or more of the characters in the vertical axis direction has the number of values. Not allocated.

  Further, in the vertical axis direction, one character that appears in the reach development effect is included, and a character that has a corresponding relationship with the character is not included. The number of values is assigned to the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including the character having the corresponding relationship with the character.

  When the reproduction display of the composite variation effect image in which three characters appear is determined as the second variation effect mode, the C group table 3 shown in FIG. 47C is selected.

  In the C group table 3 shown in FIG. 47 (c), the selection region corresponding to the character combination pattern including one or more characters in the vertical axis direction in the horizontal axis direction No number has been allocated.

  Furthermore, in the vertical axis direction, one or two characters appearing in the reach development effect are included, and a selection area that does not include a character corresponding to the character is included in the reach development effect in the horizontal axis direction. The number of values is assigned to the selection area corresponding to the character combination pattern including the characters corresponding to the 1 or 2 characters.

  As described above, according to the “pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern fluctuation effect” of this embodiment, in the first half of the change effect, the characters are stocked in the stock effect (stock effect), and one character is selected from the stocked characters. Either one of the two characters or the three characters is selected (selection effect), and the selected character appears in the latter half of the change effect (reach development effect). In other words, in the second half of the variation effect, an effect corresponding to any of the characters that appeared in the first half of the variation effect is executed.

  Therefore, the player expects that a character with a high jackpot expectation will be stocked in addition to expecting that the number of times of re-variation will increase as in the past. Thereby, during the “variation production of the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern”, the player concentrates on the production for a long period of time, and the production effect can be improved. Also, if a character with a high expectation level is stocked, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation even if the number of re-variations is small.

  In addition, for example, if a character with a high jackpot expectation is stocked during the first stock production, a character with a high jackpot expectation may be determined if no other character is stocked. high. For this reason, if a character with a high expectation level is stocked at an early stage, it may be expected that the number of re-variations will decrease. The effect will be demonstrated.

  As described above, in the sub control board 200, the first half variation effect determination table, the second half variation effect determination table, and the group table are selected according to the set effect mode, and the effect display is performed based on the selected table. The aspect of the variation effect displayed on the part 50a is determined.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 200 for performing said fluctuation | variation effect is demonstrated.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 48 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 200.

(Step S1000)
The sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
FIG. 49 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 200. The sub-control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 200 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S1200)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 200, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, and ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining a variation command reception process executed when a variation pattern command and a variation mode command are received in the command analysis process. As described above, the variation command (the variation pattern command and the variation mode command) is set in steps S421-8 and S421-10 (see FIG. 24) of the variation effect pattern determination process on the main control board 100, and then in step S800. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 by the output control process (see FIG. 17).

(Step S1220-1)
The sub CPU 200a acquires the effect random number updated in step S1001.

(Step S1220-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the second half variation effect determination table (FIG. 44), and determines the second half variation effect mode based on the received variation pattern command and the effect random number acquired in step S1220-1. To do.

(Step S1220-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a acquires the effect random number updated in step S1001.

(Step S1220-4)
The sub CPU 200a refers to the first half variation effect determination table (FIG. 43) and determines the first half variation effect mode based on the received variation mode command and the effect random number acquired in step S1220-3.

(Step S1220-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the first half variation effect determined in step S1220-4 is a pseudo continuous reach variation pattern (pseudo 2, pseudo 3, or pseudo 4). If the first half variation effect pattern is a pseudo-continuous reach variation pattern variation effect, the process proceeds to step S1221, and if not the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern variation effect, the process proceeds to step S1220-6.

(Step S1221)
If the first half variation effect pattern is a variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern, the sub CPU 200a determines the second half variation effect mode determined in step S1220-2 (a single variation effect image or a combined variation effect image). And A group table (FIG. 45) and B group table based on the first half variation effect mode (“pseudo 2”, “pseudo 3”, “pseudo 4”) determined in step S1220-4. (FIG. 46) Referring to the C group table (FIG. 47), a stock character determination process for determining a character to be stocked in the stock effect is performed. This stock character determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1220-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs an effect execution command corresponding to the first half variation effect mode determined in step S1220-4 or step S1221, and an effect corresponding to the second half variation effect mode determined in step S1230-2. Set the execution command to the transmission buffer. The effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in step S1300 and corresponds to the received effect execution command on the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. The fluctuating effect to be executed will be executed.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart for explaining stock character determination processing.

(Step S1221-1)
First, the sub CPU 200a, based on the first half of the variation effect mode (pseudo 2, pseudo 3, and pseudo 4) determined in step S1220-4 and the second half mode of variation effect determined in step S1220-2. , A group table (see FIG. 45) is selected. And while obtaining the production random number and referring to the selected A group table, based on the aspect of the latter half of the production production (type of character to appear) determined in step S1220-2 and the obtained random value. A character (A group) to be stocked in one stock production is determined.

(Step S1221-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the aspect of the first half variation effect determined in step S1220-4 is “pseudo 2”. If the first half of the variation effect is “pseudo 2”, the process proceeds to step S1221-6, and if it is not “pseudo 2”, the process proceeds to step S1221-3.

(Step S1221-3)
The sub CPU 200a refers to the first half of the variation effect mode (Pseudo 2, Pseudo 3, Pseudo 4) determined in Step S1220-4 and the B group table (FIG. 46). Determine the character (group B) to be played. Specifically, the sub CPU 200a determines the first half variation effect mode (pseudo-2, pseudo3, and pseudo4) determined in step S1220-4 and the second half step variation effect determined in step S1220-2. The B group table is selected based on (type of characters to appear). Then, in the selected B group table, the vertical axis position is determined based on the character combination pattern determined in step S1221-1, and the selection area configured by the vertical axis position and the horizontal axis position is referred to. To do.

(Step S1221-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the aspect of the first half variation effect determined in step S1220-4 is “pseudo 3”. If the first half of the variation effect is “pseudo 3”, the process proceeds to step S1221-6, and if not “pseudo 3”, the process proceeds to step S1221-5.

(Step S1221-5)
The sub CPU 200a refers to the first half of the variation effect mode (pseudo 2, pseudo 3, and pseudo 4) determined in step S1220-4, and the C group table (FIG. 47). Determine the character (group C) to be played. Specifically, the sub CPU 200a determines the first half variation effect mode (pseudo-2, pseudo3, and pseudo4) determined in step S1220-4 and the second half step variation effect determined in step S1220-2. The C group table is selected based on (type of characters to appear). Then, in the selected C group table, the vertical axis position is determined based on the character combination pattern determined in step S1221-1 and step S1221-3, and is configured by the vertical axis position and the horizontal axis position. Refer to the selected area.

(Step S1221-6)
Then, the sub CPU 200a refers to an additional group table (not shown), determines 0 to 3 characters to be added, and determines how many characters are added to the A group, the B group, and the C group. To do.

(Step S1221-7)
Finally, the sub CPU 200a determines which group is to be displayed in which stock effect among the groups determined in step S1221-1, step S1221-3, and step S1221-5. Further, the display order of characters (selected images 42) in each group is determined.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the main control board 100 that controls the progress of the game and the sub control board 200 that controls the execution based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 cooperate as described above. By doing so, it was decided that the variation effect would be executed. However, in the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200, it is possible to appropriately design how to share the above functions.

  Further, in the above embodiment, four games in which two game states with different winning probabilities of winning and two game states with different ease of entering a game ball into the second starting port 22 are combined. Although the state is provided, the content and type of the gaming state are not limited to this.

  In the above embodiment, the execution of the special game and the setting of the advantageous gaming state correspond to the gaming profit advantageous to the player of the present invention, but the gaming profit advantageous to the player has other configurations. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the special game determination random number value that determines whether or not the special game can be executed is configured by the two random numbers of the jackpot determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number. It may be determined by one random number, or may be determined by three or more random numbers.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the random effect random number value for determining the variation effect mode for notifying whether or not the special game can be executed is determined by the three random numbers of the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the variation pattern random number. Although it is configured, the aspect of the variation effect may be determined by any number of random numbers. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the random effect random number value composed of the three random numbers is acquired by the main control board 100, and further, the effect random number is acquired by the sub control board 200, and one change effect is generated. Although the mode is determined, for example, the mode of the variation effect may be determined only by the random number value for the variation effect acquired by the main control board 100.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the special condition is not executed and the special symbol variation display is not performed, and the fact that the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored is a big hit as the start condition is satisfied. A lottery will be held. However, the starting condition for performing the jackpot lottery is not limited to this. For example, when a plurality of holds are stored, special symbols may be displayed at the same time. In this case, special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in a state where the special game is not executed. Is the starting condition. In the above embodiment, the two start ports, the first start port 20 and the second start port 22, are provided, but the number of start ports (start regions) is not particularly limited.

  In addition, it goes without saying that the fluctuating effects in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be appropriately designed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the mode of the first half of the variation effect is determined by the variation mode number, and the mode of the latter half of the variation effect is determined by the variation pattern number. It was decided to determine the mode of variation production. However, the mode of one variation effect may be determined based on one element, or may be determined based on three or more elements.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S420-3 in FIG. 23 corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing shown in FIG. 24 and the sub CPU 200a that executes the processing shown in steps S1220-2, S1220-4, and S1221 in FIG. It corresponds to an aspect determining means.
In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 200a that executes the process of step S1220-6 in FIG. 50 and the image control board 210 correspond to the variable effect image display control means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processes shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 corresponds to the game profit giving means of the present invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, an image that prompts the operation of the effect operation device 56 may be displayed on the effect display unit 50a after the stock effect is performed and before the selection effect is executed. . Thereby, by operating the effect operation device 56, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the selection effect has been made.

1 gaming machine 8 gaming board 16 gaming area 20 first starting port (starting area)
22 Second starting port (starting area)
50a Production display section (image display section)
100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM

Claims (1)

A game board with a game area where game balls flow down;
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A lottery means for determining whether or not the game ball is a jackpot that gives a game profit advantageous to the player on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting area;
When the lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the fluctuation effect mode determining means for determining the mode of the fluctuation effect for notifying the lottery result;
According to the determination of the variation effect mode determination means, the variation effect image display control means for controlling the display of the variation effect image on the image display unit,
Game profit granting means for granting the game profit on condition that the jackpot is determined by the lottery means,
The variation effect mode determined by the variation effect mode determination means includes a display effect in which any one or a plurality of selected images are displayed on the image display unit from a plurality of types of selected images provided in advance. After being repeatedly performed once or a plurality of times, a selection image corresponding to the effect image of the second effect determined to be executed is selected and displayed from the selection images displayed on the image display unit by the display effect. The first effect is executed, and after execution of the first effect, an effect image corresponding to the selected image selected and displayed on the image display unit in the first effect is displayed on the image display unit. Includes a specific performance where
The number of the selection images displayed on the image display unit in the first effect can be less than the plurality of types of selection images provided in advance.
In the specific effect, after the plurality of selected images are displayed on the image display unit by the display effect, the predetermined selected image is changed to another image among the displayed selected images, and the other A first effect in which an image is selected and displayed is executed, and after execution of the first effect, an effect image corresponding to the other image selected and displayed on the image display unit in the first effect is displayed on the image display unit. The displayed second effect may be executed,
A gaming machine characterized in that the degree of expectation of jackpot varies depending on the type of the selected image selected or displayed in the first effect or the other image.