JP6512680B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a rotating gaming machine.

  In the conventional gaming machine, when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to set the special gaming state (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and if it is a specific determination result, the special gaming state is set. As controlled. Furthermore, as to the determination result as to whether or not to be in the special gaming state, effect images composed of various moving images and still images are displayed on the effect display device, or movable objects are moved to boost the player's game. Those who perform various productions are in the mainstream.

  In addition, in a recent gaming machine, as a display device used for effect separately from the effect display device, it is disposed on the front side of the effect display device, and at least in a non-display state, transparent A game machine provided with a light guide plate having a property has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, in Patent Document 1, the light guide plate is disposed on the front of the effect display device, and the display of information related to the game displayed on the effect display device is disposed at a position overlapping the display of the light guide plate, When the effect by the movable object is being performed, the display of the light guide plate is limited, and the display of the light guide plate displayed at a position overlapping at least the display of the information is not performed, and the information or the movable object A description is made on a gaming machine that prevents the visibility of the presentation from deteriorating.

JP, 2014-23647, A

  However, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the display of the light guide plate disposed on the front of the effect display device is disposed at a position overlapping the display of information related to the game displayed on the effect display device. In the case where the effect by the movable object is being performed, the light guide plate effect is not performed or only the light guide effect in a small area is performed, so the effect of the light guide plate may be reduced. is there.

  Therefore, in the present invention, the light guide plate is disposed on the front surface of the effect display device, and the movable object including the front surface of the effect display device is disposed in the movable range. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which can further improve the rendering effect.

The invention according to claim 1 of the present application is characterized in that the determination condition (the first starting opening detection switch
a) When the second start opening detection switch 15a detects the entry of the game ball, it is determined whether or not the special game state (big hit game) advantageous to the player is made (big hit lottery), and the determination result A gaming machine provided with presentation control means (sub-CPU 120a) for performing, by means of the presentation device , variation presentation using a presentation pattern according to the presentation device, wherein the presentation device performs the variation presentation in a display mode that allows the player to view the judgment result. The first display area (image display device 31) for performing the game, and the display area is closer to the player than the first display area, and at least in the non-display state, the player performs the first display area. A second display area (a first light guide plate display device 60) which has visible light transmission, and in a display state, performs linked display linked to a fluctuation effect performed in the first display area; Than the display area of Provided technique's side, a predetermined first position (the image display device 31
A movable member that performs a linkage operation linked to the fluctuation representation of the first display area in the operation range from the upper side of the second display area to the second position overlapping the first display area (the front surface of the image display device 31) decoration member 33a), wherein the said presentation control means includes a first position wherein the movable member is in the predetermined or, when in the second position is capable of performing a pre-Symbol coordinated display, during execution of the changing effect, said movable member is said second timing (determined during presentation capable of performing pre-Symbol linked display when in position (after the decorative member movable), when the first jackpot notification effect, SPSP time reach development effect) than the movable member is first to three time before symbol associated display capable of performing timing (time pseudo communicating notice when in the first position of the predetermined jackpot performance symbols tentative Stop at the jackpot When symbol complete stop, when the first jackpot performance symbol complete stop, when decided effect (decorative member movable ago)) of it is rather large, the association display performed when the movable member is in the first position of the predetermined ( The light emission patterns PA1 to 18) are characterized in that the result of the determination indicates the degree of expectation to be the special gaming state depending on the type of display mode of the linked display (see FIGS. 35 and 36). .

  Further, the effect device has a first display area (image display device 31) for performing effect display in a display mode in which the determination result can be viewed by the player, and a display area is more than the first display area. In the player side, at least in the non-display state, it has a transparency that allows the player to view the first display area, and in the display state, it is a link that is linked to the effect display performed in the first display area A second display area for displaying (the first light guide plate display device 60), and the effect control means does not perform the linked display when the linked display is performed by the second display area The luminance of the effect display by the first display area is lowered or darkened in comparison with the time (FIG. 53, FIG. 57 (E), FIG. 58 (H) (L), FIG. 59 (M) (P) (Q) (R), FIG. 60 (S) (T)), To.

  Further, the effect device has a first display area (image display device 31) for performing effect display in a display mode in which the determination result can be viewed by the player, and a display area is more than the first display area. In the player side, at least in the non-display state, it has a transparency that allows the player to view the first display area, and in the display state, it is a link that is linked to the effect display performed in the first display area Provided between a second display area (first light guide plate display device 60) for displaying and the first display area and the second display area, and the first predetermined position (image display device 31) Movable device (decorative operation to perform linking operation linked with presentation of effect of the first display area) in an operation range from the upper side to the second position (front of the image display device 31) overlapping the first display area A member 33a) (FIG. 5), and That.

  Further, the effect device has a first display area (image display device 31) for performing effect display in a display mode in which the determination result can be viewed by the player, and a display area is more than the first display area. In the player side, at least in the non-display state, it has a transparency that allows the player to view the first display area, and in the display state, it is a link that is linked to the effect display performed in the first display area A second display area (first light guide plate display device 60) for displaying, and the second display area at least a central area (central portion of the image display device 31) in the first display area It is formed in the peripheral area (the peripheral area excluding the central part of the image display device 31) excepted, and the effect control means performs the linked display by the second display area in the peripheral area (FIG. 57 (E)) , FIG. 58 (H), FIG. 59 (R), 60 (T)), characterized in that.

  Further, the effect device has a first display area (image display device 31) for performing effect display in a display mode in which the determination result can be viewed by the player, and a display area is more than the first display area. In the player side, at least in the non-display state, it has a transparency that allows the player to view the first display area, and in the display state, it is a link that is linked to the effect display performed in the first display area And a second display area (first light guide plate display device 60) for performing display, wherein the effect control means performs a first display mode (in the second display area) when the linked display is performed. Light emission modes of PA1 to PA12, PA23, and PA26 of FIG. 35 and a second display mode (a light emission of PA13 to PA22, PA24, and PA25 of FIG. 35) whose appearance rate is set lower than the first display mode. Aspect) and / or The second display mode includes the blinking display mode, and the first display mode does not include the blinking display mode (FIG. 53, FIG. 57 (E), FIG. 58 (H) (L). 59 (M) (P) (Q) (R), FIG. 60 (S) (T)), and the like.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the light guide plate is disposed on the front surface of the effect display device, and the movable object including the front surface of the effect display device is disposed in the movable range. When the movable object is in the position, the effect can be further improved by performing the related effect by the movable object and the light guide plate.

It is a figure showing an example of the front view of a game machine. It is a figure showing an example of the perspective view of the game machine of the state where the glass frame was opened. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back side of a game machine. It is a partial perspective view of the 2nd big winning a prize mouth. (A) shows the layout of the 1st light-guide plate display apparatus and the 2nd light-guide plate display apparatus 61 in a game board, (b) is an exploded view of the image display apparatus, a decoration member, and the 1st light-guide plate display apparatus in a game board It is. It is a layout of the light emitting element group in each light guide plate. (A) shows the sectional view on the AA line of the 1st light-guide plate display apparatus shown to Fig.5 (a), (b) shows the BB line of the 1st light-guide plate display shown to Fig.5 (a) FIG. (A)-(e) shows the display mode of a 1st light-guide plate display apparatus, (f) is a figure which shows the display mode of a 2nd light-guide plate display apparatus. It is a figure showing an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special motorized service item operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big winning opening opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding a normal symbol and a starting movable piece. It is a figure which shows 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 processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the specific area | region detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure electric-charge control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit judging processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing special symbol stop processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing the big hit game processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing the big hit game end processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the drawing control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the control part processing process normally in a main control board. It is a figure (1) which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production control board from a main control board. It is a figure (2) which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a light-guide plate display apparatus light emission pattern table. It is a figure which shows an example of a light-guide plate display apparatus light emission pattern determination table. It is a figure showing the main processing in a production control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a production control board. It is a figure which shows to the middle of the command analysis process in a production control board. It is a figure which shows the continuation of the command analysis process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation production pattern determination process in a production control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st light-guide plate display apparatus light emission pattern determination process in a production control board. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting process at the time of the power failure recovery in a production control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the power failure restoration screen in the big hit game. It is a figure which shows alerting | reporting pattern determination processing 1 in a production control board. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a notification effect for causing a player to recognize that the game ball should be made to flow toward the second big winning opening during the big hit game. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a notification effect for causing a player to recognize that the game ball should be made to flow toward the first big winning opening during the big hit game. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a notification effect for causing a player to recognize that the game ball should flow down aiming at the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening during the big hit game. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect for making it recognize that a game ball was won by the specific area during a specific area effective period. It is a figure which shows alerting | reporting pattern determination processing 2 in a production control board. It is a figure showing temporally the opening and closing state of the 1st big winning a prize opening and the 2nd big winning a prize mouth in jackpot game, and the state of the validity and ineffectiveness of the specified territory. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting process at the time of the specific area prize in a production control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect for making a player recognize that it will be controlled by the high probability state (probability change state) after completion | finish of a jackpot gaming state. It is a figure showing production button production control processing in the production control board. It is a figure which shows the light-guide plate presentation control process in a presentation control board. It is a figure which shows the light-guide plate presentation control process in a presentation control board. It is a figure showing an example of the production mode in this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the production mode in this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the production mode in this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the production mode in this embodiment.

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

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

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame 53 attached to the island facility of the game arcade, and a glass frame 50 rotatably supported by the outer frame 53 (see FIGS. 1 to 3). Further, the outer frame 53 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game balls 200 flow down is formed.

The glass frame 50 has an audio output device 32 composed of a speaker, a frame illumination device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), a presentation button 35 for changing a presentation mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions A cross key 36 capable of pressing in 4 directions) is provided.
The frame illumination device 34 b corresponds to a light emitting device. Also, this effect button 35 corresponds to the operation means.

  The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. In addition, the frame illumination device 34b changes the irradiation direction and the light emission color of the light of each lamp so as to perform effects by illumination, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

An effect button detection switch 35a is provided on the effect button 35, and when the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation of the player, further effect is executed according to the operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36 b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 9).
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be able to move up and down by the effect button drive motor 35 b (see FIG. 9).

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for emitting game balls toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a receptacle 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. There is a downward slope so that the gaming ball flows down on the side of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). At the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, there is provided a receptacle for receiving gaming balls, and the gaming balls received by the receptacle are driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, whereby the glass frame 50 is The game balls are sent out one by one to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface.

  Then, the gaming ball sent out to the ball feeding opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward inclination of the emission rail 42 by the emission rail 42 having the downward inclination toward the launch member 4 c. A stopper 43 for holding the gaming ball is provided above the downward slope end of the firing rail 42, and the gaming ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is at the downward slope end of the firing rail 42. One game ball will be parked (see FIG. 2).

  Then, when the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 9) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 is in contact with the player. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the emission volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, the emission intensity of the gaming ball is adjusted by the emission volume 3b, and the emission is performed with the adjusted emission intensity. The striking member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a is rotated. When the launch member 4 c is rotated, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is hit by the hit member 4 c, and the game ball is fired to the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above ascends from the firing rail 42 between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls freely in the game area 6 . At this time, due to the plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6, the game balls fall unpredictably.

In the game area 6 of the game board 2, various winning openings (general winning opening 12, normal symbol gate 13, first starting opening 14, second starting opening 15, first large winning opening 16, second large winning opening 17), the image display device 31, the decoration member 33a, the first light guide plate display device 60, the second light guide plate display device 61, the image display device 31, the decoration member 33a, the first light guide plate display A decorative member 7 is provided to surround the device 60.
The image display device 31 corresponds to a first display area. In addition, the first light guide plate display device 60 corresponds to a second display area. The decoration member 33a corresponds to a movable device.

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

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

  Further, in the lower central area of the game area 6, there are provided a first start opening 14 and a second start opening 15 which constitute a start area where the game ball can enter (enter) the ball.

  The second start port 15 has a pair of start movable pieces 15b, and the first mode in which the pair of start movable pieces 15b is maintained in the closed state, and the pair of start movable pieces 15b in the open state The movable control is performed according to the second aspect. When the second starting opening 15 is controlled to the first aspect, the obstacle located directly above the second starting opening 15 makes it impossible or difficult to receive the game ball. On the other hand, when the second start opening 15 is controlled to the second aspect, the pair of start movable pieces 15b functions as a saucer, and the game ball can easily enter the second start opening 15 . That is, when the second starting port 15 is in the first mode, there is almost no chance of entering the gaming ball, and when it is in the second mode, the chance of entering the gaming ball is increased.

Here, the first starting opening 14 is provided with a first starting opening detection switch 14a for detecting entry of the gaming ball, and the second starting opening 15 is a second starting opening detection switch for detecting entry of the gaming ball 15a is provided. Then, when the first starting opening detection switch 14a or the second starting opening detection switch 15a detects the entering of the gaming ball, a special symbol determination random number value for performing a "big hit lottery" described later is acquired.
In addition, it corresponds to the determination condition defined beforehand that this 1st starting opening detection switch 14a or the 2nd starting opening detection switch 15a detects the ball-in of a game ball.

  In addition, when the 1st starting opening detection switch 14a or the 2nd starting opening detection switch 15a detects the ball entry of the game ball, in addition to the random number value for the above-mentioned special symbol decision, the special symbol which it indicates stop is decided The jackpot symbol random number value for the purpose, the random number value for reach determination for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol, and the random number value for special figure fluctuation are also acquired.

  Furthermore, even when the first start opening detection switch 14a or the second start opening detection switch 15a detects the ball entry of the gaming ball, the same as when the general winning opening detection switch 12a detects the winning of the gaming ball, predetermined Prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out.

  In the right and left areas of the game area 6, a normal symbol gate 13 is provided which constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass.

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

  It should be noted that, when the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, in addition to the above-described normal symbol determination random number value, a common pattern stop random number value for determining a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, an ordinary symbol A random number value for common drawing time for determining the fluctuation time is also acquired.

  Furthermore, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in addition to the normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which the game ball can pass, the first big winning opening 16 where the game ball can enter and the game ball enter. A second light guide plate display device 61 is also provided on the front surface (player side) of the second big winning opening 17 and the second big winning opening 17 which can be used for the ball.

  Therefore, the game ball does not win the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 unless the game handle is turned by a large amount and the game ball is not hit by a strong force.

  The first large winning opening 16 is normally maintained in a closed state by the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b, making it impossible to enter the game ball. On the other hand, when a special game to be described later is started, the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b is opened, and the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b places the game ball in the first large winning opening 16 It functions as a guiding saucer, and the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 16. The first big winning opening 16 is provided with a first big winning opening detection switch 16a, and when the first big winning opening detection switch 16a detects entry of a game ball, a preset winning ball (for example, 15 game balls are paid out.

  The second large winning opening 17 is normally maintained in a closed state by the second large winning opening open / close door 17b, making it impossible to enter the game ball. On the other hand, when a special game to be described later is started, the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b is opened, and the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b places the game ball in the second large winning opening 17 It functions as a guiding saucer, and the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 17. (See FIG. 4) The second large winning opening 17 is provided with a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, which is preset when the second large winning opening detection switch 17a detects the entering of the game ball. The winning balls (for example, 15 gaming balls) are paid out.

Further, a specific area 18 through which the game ball can pass is provided inside the second big winning opening 17. In the specific area 18, a slide member 180A as a distribution device which slides by the drive of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 180B is provided. When the slide member 180A slides in the forward direction and is disposed above the specific area 18, the specific area 18 is closed. When the slide member 180A covering the opening of the specific area 18 slides in the backward direction, the specific area 18 is brought into an open state.
The specific area 18 is in the open state in the “specific area effective period” described later, and is in the closed state in the other periods.

  In the specific area 18, a specific area detection sensor 18a capable of detecting the passing game ball is provided. When there is no slide member 180A in the upper part of the specific area 18 and the specific area 18 is in the open state, the gaming ball entering the second large winning opening 17 passes the specific area 18, and the specific area is detected at that time. It is detected by the sensor 18a. Thereafter, the winning of the second large winning opening 17 is detected by the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. On the other hand, when the specific area 18 is closed by the slide member 180A, the gaming ball entering the second large winning opening 17 enters the opening 180C without passing through the specific area 18, and the specific area 18 In the second large winning opening detection switch 17a, after passing through a non-specific area where the specific area detection sensor 18a is not provided.

  Furthermore, in the lowermost area of the game area 6, the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 enter the ball. An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game balls that were not played.

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

  The image display device 31 displays an image during standby while a game is not being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Above all, three effect symbols 38 for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot which will be described later are displayed, and the combination of the specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777 etc.) is stopped and displayed, and as the lottery result of the jackpot A big hit is reported.

  And when the combination of the said specific production | presentation pattern 38 carries out stop display by "777", having decided to be the 1st jackpot mentioned later is decided. In addition, when the stop display is performed by the combination of the effect symbols 38 such as "111" and "666" other than "777", when the stop display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed, it is a game which jackpot was won It is designed not to know the

  When the game ball enters the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15, the effect symbol 38 is variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol described later, and the special effect described later after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. Stop display according to the stop display of the symbol. That is, the timings of the variable display of the effect pattern 38 and the special symbol, and the timings of the stop display of the effect pattern 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (at the same time).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even when the game ball enters the first start opening 14 or the game ball enters the second start opening 15, the effect pattern 38 is the same. A kind of effect pattern 38 is designed to be variably displayed or stopped. However, when the game ball enters the first start opening 14 and when the game ball enters the second start opening 15, different types of effect symbols 38 are displayed so as to be changed or displayed. It does not matter.

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

Further, a decoration member 33 a is provided above the image display device 31. The decorative member 33a has a shape resembling a belt, and is driven by a panel driving device 33 configured by a driving device such as an electric motor or an electromagnetic solenoid to give the player various expectations depending on the operation mode. , Trying to enliven the game. The decorative member 33a is usually located above the image display device 31 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the game, an operation of moving to the front of the image display device 31 or rotating a central rotation member is performed.
The upper position of the image display device 31 corresponds to the first position. The position moved to the front of the image display device 31 corresponds to the second position.

  The first special symbol display device 20 provided outside the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2 is the first lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed with the game ball having entered the first starting opening 14 as the first It notifies by a special symbol, and is comprised by the several lighting member comprised by LED etc. The special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is not to be notified immediately, and is stopped (displayed) after being variably displayed (flashing) over a predetermined time.

  Further, the second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed with the game ball having entered the second starting opening 15 by using the second special symbol, The function and configuration are the same as those of the first special symbol display device 20.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are generically referred to as "special symbol" as appropriate.

Here, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15, the "big hit lottery" acquires a random value for special symbol determination and the acquired random value for special symbol determination is It is a process of determining whether it is a random number value corresponding to "big hit".
In addition, this jackpot lottery corresponds to the determination of whether or not to be in the special game state.

In the present embodiment, the term "big hit" has acquired the right to execute a big hit game in a big hit lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 It means that. In the "big hit game", a round game in which the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 16 times). A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 in each round game, and during this time the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine balls) enter, one round game ends. That is, the “big hit game” is a game in which the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 and the player can obtain a winning ball corresponding to the new ball.
Moreover, although this jackpot game is provided with multiple types of jackpots, the details will be described later.
In addition, this big hit game corresponds to the special game state.

  In addition, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 during the special symbol variation display or during a special game to be described later, etc., the jackpot lottery can not be performed immediately, certain conditions The right of the jackpot lottery will be suspended.

  More specifically, the random number etc. for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start opening 14 is stored as the first hold, and the game ball enters the second start opening 15 The special symbol determination random number value acquired at the time is stored as the second hold. The upper limit holding number is set to four for each of these two holdings, and the holding number is displayed on the first special symbol holding display 23 and the second special symbol holding display 24, respectively.

  In addition, the LED of the left end of the first special symbol hold display 23 lights up when there is one first hold, and when the first hold is two, the left end of the first special symbol hold display 23 The two LEDs light up. In addition, when the first hold is three, the three LEDs from the left end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blink and the right LED lights, and when the first hold is four, the first The four LEDs from the left end of the special symbol hold display 23 light up. Further, also in the second special symbol hold display 24, the number of the second hold pending is displayed in the same manner as described above.

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

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” refers to random numbers for determining normal symbols when the gaming ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the random numbers for determining normal symbols obtained correspond to “hits”. It refers to the process of determining whether it is a numeric value. Also about the lottery result of this normal symbol lottery, the game ball does not pass the normal symbol gate 13 and the lottery result is not notified immediately, and the normal symbol blinks in the normal symbol display device 22, etc. When the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed, and the lottery result is notified to the player. Then, when the winning is won by this normal symbol lottery, a specific normal symbol (for example, "o") of the normal symbol display device 22 is lighted, and thereafter, the second starting port 15 is controlled to be open for a predetermined time.

  In addition, as in the special symbol, when the normal symbol lottery can not be made immediately, the right of the normal symbol lottery is reserved under certain conditions. The upper limit pending number of this normal symbol is also set to 4, and the number of pending items is the same as that of the first special symbol withholding indicator 23 and the second special symbol withholding indicator 24, the ordinary symbol withholding indicator Displayed at 25.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 which covers the game area 6 in a viewable manner in the front (player side) of the game board 2. The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 53 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, facing the gaming machine 1 and left side), and the hinge mechanism 51 serves as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be turned in the direction of opening the outer frame 53. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and pivots like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum, whereby the inner part of the outer frame 53 including the game board 2 can be opened.

  At the other end side of the glass frame 50 in the left-right direction, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 53 is provided. Fixation by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 for detecting whether the glass frame 50 is open from the outer frame 53 or not.

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

  Here, the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8.

  FIG. 5A is a layout view of the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 in the game board.

As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the game board 2 has an inner opening of the decorative member 7 in which the image display device 31 and the decorative member 33a are attached substantially at the center.
The first light guide plate display device 60 has substantially the same shape as the inner opening of the decorative member 7, and is fitted to the inner opening of the decorative member 7 so as to be closer to the player than the image display device 31 and the decorative member 33a. . 5B, the first light guide plate display apparatus 60 has a single-layer structure area including the first light guide plate 62a, the first light guide plate 62a, the second light guide plate 62b, and the third light guide plate 62b. There is a region of multilayer structure consisting of the light guide plate 62c.

  Further, the second light guide plate display device 61 is provided on the front surface (player side) of the second large winning opening 17 with a single-layer structure consisting of the fourth light guiding plate 62d substantially in the same rectangular shape as the second large winning opening 17. It is done.

  FIG. 5 (b) is an exploded view of the image display device 31, the decoration member 33 a and the first light guide plate display device 60 in the game board 2.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the image display device 31 is disposed at the inner opening of the decorative member 7 from the back side (game board side), and then the image display device 31 of the inner opening of the decorative member 7 is A decorative member 33a is disposed in a region above the attached region so as to be closer to the player than the image display device 31, and the first light guide plate display device 60 is on the most front side (player's side) It is arranged to become.
In this case, by arranging the first light guide plate display device 60 closer to the player than the decoration member 33a, effects can be produced by the light guide plate interlocked with the movement of the decoration member 33a, and the effect of presentation can be further improved. be able to.

Further, the first light guide plate display device 60 has a first light guide plate 62a having substantially the same shape as the inner opening of the decorative member 7 and a substantially same shape as a region above the image display device 31 of the inner opening of the decorative member 7. The second light guide plate 62b and the third light guide plate 62c overlap each other.
As described above, in the structure of the first light guide plate display device 60, the front portion of the image display device 31 is a single layer structure of only the first light guide plate 62a, and in the region above the image display device 31, the first guiding With the multi-layered structure of the light plate 62a, the second light guide plate 62b, and the third light guide plate 62c, since the front surface of the image display device 31 is a single layer, the image display device 31 is not impaired in visibility. The region above the device 31 has a multi-layer structure, so that various effects can be performed.

FIG. 6 is a layout view of light emitting element groups in each light guide plate.
As shown in FIG. 6, on the left and right sides of each light guide plate, a plurality of light emitting elements are arranged at substantially equal intervals and alternately in the left and right. By alternately arranging the left and right sides in this manner, a wide range of characters and patterns can be emitted uniformly.
As shown in FIG. 6A, on the left and right sides of the first light guide plate 62a, a first light emitting element group 63a, a second light emitting element group 63b, and a third light emitting element group 63c are provided.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, fourth light emitting element groups 63d are provided on the left and right side surfaces of the second light guide plate 62b.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, fifth light emitting element groups 63e are provided on the left and right side surfaces of the third light guide plate 62c.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6D, sixth light emitting element groups 63f are provided on the left and right side surfaces of the fourth light guide plate 62d.
Note that, for example, a full-color LED is applied to these light-emitting elements, which can emit light in seven colors of red, green, blue, water, purple, yellow, and white.
Although not shown, the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 are connected to the lamp control unit 170.

  Fig.7 (a) is the sectional view on the AA line of the 1st light-guide plate display apparatus 60 of Fig.5 (a). As shown to Fig.7 (a), the 1st light guide plate 62a, the 2nd light guide plate 62b, and the 3rd light guide plate 62c are accumulated, it distribute | arranges, the light emitting element is distribute | arranged to the right and left side of each light guide plate, and these The periphery is surrounded by a frame 64a (for example, a resin frame). The light emitting elements are disposed on the left and right sides of each light guide plate so as to be covered by the frame 64a. As described above, the light is prevented from leaking to the outside by the structure covered by the frame 64a.

  FIG.7 (b) is a BB sectional drawing of the 1st light-guide plate display apparatus 60 of Fig.5 (a). As shown in FIG. 7B, even in the single-layer structure portion, the light emitting elements are disposed on the left and right side surfaces of the first light guide plate 62a as in the multi-layer structure portion shown in FIG. Is surrounded by a frame 64a (for example, a resin frame). The light emitting elements are disposed on the left and right sides of each light guide plate so as to be covered by the frame 64a. As described above, the light is prevented from leaking to the outside by the structure covered by the frame 64a.

  Further, although not shown, the second light guide plate display device 61 also has substantially the same structure, and the second light guide plate display device 61 plays the game through the frame surrounding the light emitting elements provided on the left and right side surfaces. The game ball can pass between the second large winning opening 17 and the second light guide plate display device 61 when attached to the board 2 and the second large winning opening door 17b is not in operation, and When the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b is activated, the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b and the second light guide plate display device 61 do not interfere with each other, like the winning gate 10 It is approximately U-shaped.

In each light guide plate, a dot pattern indicating display information such as characters and patterns is formed by fine asperity processing. The dot pattern is a processed groove for displaying a predetermined character, a pattern or the like by the light from the light emitting element being incident on the light guide plate.
When light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a by the first light emitting element group 63a, as shown in FIG. 8A, the effect pattern 38 is emphasized in the peripheral portion of the image display device 31 excluding the central portion. The first dot pattern 65a which is displayed is displayed.
When light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a by the second light emitting element group 63b, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the second dots having a radial shape in the central portion of the image display device 31. The pattern 65b is displayed.
When light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a by the third light emitting element group 63c, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the decoration member 33a moves downward, as shown in FIG. 8C, above the image display device 31. A third dot pattern 65c is displayed, which is like a trace of the
When light is incident on the second light guide plate 62b by the fourth light emitting element group 63d, the fourth dot pattern 65d of the character "big hit" as shown in FIG. 8D above the image display device 31. Is displayed.
When light is incident on the third light guide plate 62c by the fifth light emitting element group 63e, the fifth dot pattern 65e of the character "probable" as shown in FIG. 8 (e) above the image display device 31. Is displayed.
When light is incident on the fourth light guide plate 62d by the sixth light emitting element group 63f, as shown in FIG. 8 (f) on the front surface (player side) of the second large winning opening 17, The sixth dot pattern 65f of the character is displayed.
Although details will be described later, light emission display by the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 is performed at various timings according to the progress of the game.
The central portion of the image display device 31 corresponds to the central region. The peripheral portion of the image display device 31 excluding the central portion corresponds to the peripheral area.

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

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game, and inputs various detection signals such as the first start opening detection switch 14a to drive the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning opening open / close solenoid 16c etc. Let them control the game.

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

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

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

  In this input port for main control, it is detected that the game ball has passed through the payout control board 130, the general winning opening detection switch 12a for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 12, and the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a, first start opening detection switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has entered the first start opening 14, second start opening for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start opening 15 Detection switch 15a, the first large winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the first large winning opening 16, the second large for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the second large winning opening 17 The winning opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 by the main control input port.

  In addition, the output port for main control, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, the start opening opening and closing solenoid 15c for opening and closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15 and the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b The first large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 16c to operate, the second large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 17c to operate the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 for displaying a special symbol and the second special symbol display device 21, Normal symbol display 22 to display the normal symbol display, the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 to display the number of balls reserved for special symbols, ordinary to display the number of balls reserved for the normal symbol A symbol hold display 25 and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 110b based on input signals from the detection switches and timers to perform arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a program for game control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
Specifically, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10) used in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 11) for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, a special electric role for determining the opening / closing condition of the big winning opening door Object operation mode determination table (see FIG. 12), large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 13), variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol (see FIG. 14), pre-judgment table for the jackpot lottery 15), a hit determination table (see FIG. 16) or the like referred to in the normal symbol lottery, etc. are stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the above-described tables merely list characteristic tables as an example of the tables in the present embodiment, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided in advance of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a, and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 110c has a special drawing special power processing data storage area, a general drawing generality processing data storage area, a normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, a normal symbol holding storage area, a stop general drawing data storage area, a first special Number of symbol holding (U1) storage area, number of second special symbol holding (U2) storage area, first special symbol random number storage area, second special symbol random number storage area, number of round games played (R) storage area, number of opening (K) storage area, large winning a prize entrance ball number (C) storage area, start opening frequency counter, gaming state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and time saving game flag storage area), high probability game frequency (X) counter , Time saving (J) counter, gaming state buffer, stop special view data storage area, stop common drawing data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, start Open timer counter, start closing timer counter, a variety of timer counter such as start-up interval timer counter, winning balls counter, and the like are provided.
The above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as in a game or in standby, and controls image display in the image display device 31 and a effect control unit 120m that integrates and manages the contents of the effect of the game Drive control unit 160 for controlling the drive of the solenoid, motor, etc. in the drive unit 33 for panel, the illumination device 34a for panel, and the LEDs in the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 And a lamp control unit 170 that performs light emission control of the
The board illumination device 34a corresponds to a light emitting device.

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

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

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

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

For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of a special symbol from the main control board 110, it analyzes the contents of the received variation pattern designation command, and the image display device 31, voice output device 32, board Effect data for causing the driver 33 for display, the illumination device 34a for the board, the first light guide plate display device 60, the illumination device 34b for the frame, and the presentation button drive motor 35b to execute a predetermined effect To determine). Then, the determined effect data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180.
The sub CPU 120a corresponds to effect control means.

The sub ROM 120 b stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
Specifically, a fluctuation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 34) for determining a fluctuation effect pattern, a light guide plate display device light emission pattern table (FIG. 35) showing a list of light guide plate display device light emission patterns, A light guide plate display apparatus light emission pattern determination table (FIG. 36) or the like for determining the light emission pattern of the sub ROM 120 b is stored in the sub ROM 120 b.
Note that the above-described tables merely list characteristic tables as an example of the tables in the present embodiment, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided in advance of the game. ing.

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

  The image control unit 150 is connected to the image display device 31, and performs display control of an image in the image display device 31 based on various effect data sent from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a).

  At this time, between the image control unit 150 and the image display device 31, there is provided a general-purpose substrate 39 having a bridge function of converting the image data into a predetermined image format and outputting the image data when displaying the image data.

  The general-purpose substrate 39 has a bridge function of converting it into an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31 that displays image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) Of the XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17 inch liquid crystal display device as the image display device 31 and the difference in resolution etc. is absorbed.

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

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

  In addition, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs interrupt processing when receiving the V blank interrupt signal and the drawing end signal from the VDP 159.

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

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

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

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

  Furthermore, the CGROM 151 stores, without compressing, palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying a color are associated. The CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. Also, various known compression methods such as MPEG 4 can be used as the compression method of the movie.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 159, and frequency division of the pulse signal generates a system clock for the VDP 159 to perform control, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the image display device 31, and the like. .

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

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

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

  The drive control unit 160 is connected to the panel drive device 33, and drives the solenoid, motor, etc. in the panel drive device 33 based on various effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Take control. Then, by driving and controlling the board driving device 33, the decoration member 33a provided on the game board 2 is driven.

The lamp control unit 170 is connected to the panel lighting device 34a, the first light guide plate display device 60, and the second light guide plate display device 61, and various effects transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a) Based on the data for light emission control of the LEDs in the panel illumination device 34a, the first light guide plate display device 60, and the second light guide plate display device 61 is performed.
Then, by controlling the light emission of the board illumination device 34a, the first light guide plate display device 60, and the second light guide plate display device 61, the board illumination device 34a provided on the game board 2 and the first The light plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 are turned on / off / off.
The blinking interval of the light emission control in the board illumination device 34a is, for example, an interval of 0.1 seconds to 0.3 seconds. In addition, the blinking interval (emission color switching interval) of light emission control in the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 is, for example, 0.4 seconds, and Control is performed such that the blinking intervals of the light emission control in the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 are longer than the blinking intervals.
In addition, when the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 are performing light emission control, the light emission control is also performed by the panel illumination device 34a in most cases, and the light emission control blinks Even in the case of display, the blinking interval in the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 is longer than that in the board illumination device 34a so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. ing.

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

The frame control board 180 performs control to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on various effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and emits light such as an LED in the frame illumination device 34b. Control is performed, and drive control of the effect button drive motor 35b is performed. Under the control of the frame control board 180, the audio output device 32 provided in the glass frame 50 outputs a sound, and the frame illumination device 34b is turned on / off / off and the effect button 35 moves in the vertical direction. become. In addition, the blinking interval of the light emission control in the frame lighting device 34b is also set to the same blinking interval (0.1 seconds to 0.3 seconds) as the panel lighting device 34a described above. In short, the blinking interval (emission color switching interval) of the light emission control in the first light guide plate display apparatus 60 and the second light guide plate display apparatus 61 is longer than the blinking interval of the light emission control in the frame illumination device 34b. Control.
In addition, when the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 perform light emission control, light emission control is also performed by the frame illumination device 34b in most cases, and the light emission control blinks. Even in the case of display, the blinking interval in the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 is longer than that in the frame illumination device 34b so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. ing.

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

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

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

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

  The payout CPU 131a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 131b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 135, the door opening switch 133, and the timer to detect whether the gaming ball has been paid out and performs arithmetic processing At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding payout data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

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

  The emission control unit 132 is connected to the touch sensor 3a and the emission volume 3b on the input side, and connected to the emission solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b on the output side. The emission control unit 132 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control of energizing the emission solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the emission volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3 a is provided inside the operation handle 3, and is configured of a capacitance type proximity switch using a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3 a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 a outputs a touch signal for permitting the firing control unit 132 to energize the firing solenoid 4 a. The firing control unit 132 is configured not to launch the gaming ball 200 in the gaming area 6 unless there is an input of a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a, as a major premise.

  The discharge volume 3 b is provided directly connected to a pivoting portion at which the operation handle 3 pivots, and is constituted by a variable resistor. The discharge volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the discharge volume 3b by a variable resistor and supplies the divided voltage to the emission control unit 132 (a voltage supplied to the emission control unit 132). Make it variable). The launch control unit 132 activates the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b to rotate the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200. Launch into area 6.

  The launch solenoid 4a is formed of a rotary solenoid, and the launch member 4c is directly coupled to the launch solenoid 4a, and the launch solenoid 4a is rotated to rotate the launch member 4c.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4 a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 132. As a result, the number of fired games per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired for each rotation of the firing solenoid. That is, one gaming ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a straight-ahead solenoid, and sends out the game balls on the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

  The power supply substrate 140 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1. A power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal goes high, the main CPU 110a becomes operable, and when the power failure detection signal goes low, the main CPU 110a becomes inactive. The backup power supply is not limited to the capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, and the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

(Description of gaming conditions)
Next, the game conditions which become the conditions when the game proceeds will be described. In the present embodiment, the game proceeds under the "low probability" state or the "high probability" state for the jackpot winning probability, and "time saving" for the easiness of winning the second starting opening 7 of the game ball. The game proceeds under the state or "non-short time" state. The initial (when the power is turned on) gaming conditions are set to the "low probability" state and the "non-short time" state, and this "low probability" state and the "non-short time" state are referred to as the "normal gaming state" .

  In the present embodiment, “low probability gaming state” means that the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15. It means gaming state set as low as / 399. On the other hand, "high probability gaming state" refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot probability of jackpot is improved compared to the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot probability of jackpot is set to, for example, 1 / 53.2 as high. . Therefore, in the "high probability gaming state", it is easier to win a jackpot than in the "low probability gaming state". Note that the change from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state is after the end of the jackpot game described later.

  Note that the “high probability” state occurs when the jackpot game ends by the game balls effectively passing through the specific area 18 in the jackpot game. That is, when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 17 while passing through the second large winning opening 17 while the second large winning opening 17 is open during the large hitting game, the large hitting game After the end of, the "high probability" state is reached, and if the specific area 18 can not be passed during the jackpot game, the "high probability" state does not occur, and the "low probability" state is obtained.

  In the present embodiment, “non-time-saving gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the gaming ball passes the normal symbol gate 13”. The game state is set to be longer than the "time-saving game state", and the opening time of the second starting opening 15 when winning is hit is likely to be set short. For example, when the game ball passes the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol lottery is performed, and the variable display of the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol display device 22, but for example, 30 after the variable display of the normal symbol is started. Stop display after 2 seconds. And when a lottery result is a hit, after the stop display of a normal symbol, the 2nd starting opening 15 is controlled by the open mode for 0.2 second.

  On the other hand, "time saving gaming state" means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "non-normal" in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the gaming ball passes the normal symbol gate 13. The game state is set shorter than the "time-saving gaming state", and the opening time of the second starting opening 15 when winning is hit is set to, for example, 3 seconds, longer than the "non-time-saving gaming state". Furthermore, in "non-time-saving gaming state", the probability of winning in a normal symbol lottery is set low, for example, 1/16, and in "time-saving gaming state", the probability of winning in an ordinary symbol lottery is, for example 15/16 And set high. Therefore, in the "time saving gaming state", when the gaming ball passes the normal symbol gate 13 more easily than in the "non-time saving gaming state", the second starting opening 15 is more easily controlled to the open mode. Thereby, in the "time-saving game state", the player can proceed with the game without consuming the game balls.

  In the embodiment, the "time saving game state" is set so that the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting opening 15 and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery become advantageous as compared with the "non-time saving game state". It is done. However, the "time saving gaming state" may be set such that only one of the normal symbol fluctuation time, the opening time of the second starting opening 15, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is advantageous.

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

(The jackpot judgment table of the jackpot lottery)
FIG. 10 (a) is a jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 14, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball. In the tables of FIG. 10 (a) and FIG. 10 (b), the jackpot probability is the same although the win probability of the small jack is different.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the jackpot determination table, the probability gaming state, the special symbol determination random number value, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), and based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired special symbol judgment random number value, It is determined whether "small hit" or "missing".

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 10A, when in the low probability gaming state, two special symbol determination random number values of “7” and “8” are determined to be a jackpot . On the other hand, when in the high probability gaming state, 15 special symbol determination random number values from "7" to "21" are determined to be a big hit. Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 10A, the random number value for special symbol determination is “50” in either the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of three special symbol determination random number values of “100” and “150”, it is determined as “small hit”. In addition, when it is a random value other than the above, it is determined as "loss".

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 797, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/399, and is determined to be a big hitting in the high probability gaming state The probability is increased by 7.5 times to 1 / 53.2. Further, in the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1/266 even in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state.

(Symbol determination table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.
Fig.11 (a) is a symbol determination table referred to determine the stop symbol of a special symbol at the time of losing, and FIG.11 (b) is for determining the stop symbol of a special symbol at the time of big hit. It is a symbol determination table to be referred to.

As shown in FIG. 11A, in the symbol determination table at the end of the game, the type of the special symbol display device is associated with the special symbol (stop special view data).
In addition, it may be provided with a random number value for lost symbol so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in a loss, and a plurality of special symbols and random number values for lost symbol may be associated with each other.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the symbol determination table in the big hit, the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the starting opening for which the gaming ball has won) and the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 The jackpot symbol random number value acquired when the game ball enters the ball is associated with the special symbol (stop special view data).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 11 and determines the type (stop special view data) of the special symbol based on the type of the special symbol display device and the jackpot symbol random number value and the like.

  And at the time of the fluctuation start of a special symbol, based on the type (stop special figure data) of the determined special symbol, the effect symbol designation command as information of a special symbol is determined. Here, as for the effect design specification command, 1 command consists of 2-byte data, 1-byte MODE data to identify the classification of control command, and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Composed of data and The same applies to fluctuation pattern designation commands and the like described later.

(Specially operated electric part operation mode determination table)
FIG. 12 is a special electric powered accessory operation mode determination table for determining the special winning opening open mode determination table. As will be described later, since the big hit game or the small hit game is executed based on the big winning hole open mode determination table, the big winning port open mode determination table indicates the type of the big hit game or the small hit game. It can be said. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the special symbol stop special view data and the special winning opening open mode determination table are associated with each other in the special electric combination product operation mode determination table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special motorized service product operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 12 and determines the special winning opening open mode determination table based on the stop special view data of the special symbol.

(Big winning opening opening mode decision table)
13 (a) to 13 (c) are diagrams showing an example of a big hit opening and closing control table for a big hit game used when controlling the opening and closing of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17. is there. 13 (a) is a table referred to in the first jackpot game constituting the jackpot game, FIG. 13 (b) is a table referred to in the second jackpot game constituting the jackpot game, FIG. 13 (c) is the jackpot game It is a table referred in the 3rd jackpot game which constitutes.

  The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit are stored in the big winning opening and closing control table for the big hit game. As a condition for controlling the opening and closing of the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17, the round number (R) which is the number of the round game, the operation of the large winning opening control device in each round game (first large Special power operation number (K) which is the winning opening 16, opening of the second large winning opening 17, and the type of large winning opening to be opened and closed, opening time · closing time (operating time · inactive time) is set There is.

(Description of the type of jackpot game)
The jackpot game will be described. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game with the opening of the first big prize port 16 and the second big prize port 17 is executed when the "big hit" is won, and the first big prize port 16, the second big prize It is comprised by the "big hit game" which the opening and closing 17 opens and closes.
In the big hit game, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (c), the "first big hit game" and the "second big hit" are mainly due to the difference in the opening and closing modes of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17. It is divided into "game" and "third big hit game". Hereinafter, the "big hit" with the "first big hit game", the "big hit" with the "first big hit", the "big hit" with the "second big hit game" and the "big hit" with the "third big hit game""The third jackpot".

In the big hit game, a round game in which the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 are opened one or more times is executed a predetermined number of times.
In each round game, the sum of the number of times that can be opened (hereinafter referred to as “maximum open number”. In the present embodiment, the maximum open number is 1) and the time that can be opened (hereinafter, “maximum open” "Time" is set in advance.
"Can be opened" is because the number of gaming balls that can be won in the first large winning opening 16 during one round game is limited, and in the present embodiment, the number is There are nine.
Therefore, even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 may be closed by the winning of nine game balls, and the round game may be ended.
The maximum opening frequency and the maximum opening time of the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 in each round game may or may not be unified in each big hit game.

Here, in the first jackpot game, in the eighth round game and the twelfth round game, the second large winning opening 17 is once, for 29.5 seconds (maximum opening time) or nine game balls, respectively. In order to open until winning, it is easy to make the game ball pass the specific area 18 during the jackpot game. Therefore, the first jackpot can be said to be a jackpot that is likely to cause the "high probability" state.
In the second and third jackpot games, the second big winning opening 17 is opened once in the eighth round game and the twelfth round game, respectively. However, it is difficult for the game ball to pass the specific area 18 during the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game because the maximum open time is short at 0.1 seconds. Therefore, it can be said that the 2nd jackpot game and the 3rd jackpot game are jackpots which are hard to generate a "high probability" state.

(Variation pattern determination table of special symbol)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol as described later.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the variation pattern determination table, a special symbol display device (type of starting opening), a lottery result of a big hit lottery, a special symbol (stop special view data), a random value for reach determination, and a special symbol The number of holding balls (U1 or U2), the special figure variation random number value, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

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

  Also, in the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 14, if the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the average variation time of the special symbol decreases, so that the variation pattern 1 (normal variation) The fluctuation time T2 of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortened fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time T1. For example, the fluctuation time T1 of the fluctuation pattern 1 (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time T2 of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortened fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 14, and displays the special symbol display device (type of starting opening), the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the number of special symbol holding balls (U1 or U2 The variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined based on the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value. In addition, although "4" of the maximum number of balls may be stored as the number of holding balls of special symbols, the variation pattern of the special symbols is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of holding balls of special symbols. From the fact that “4” is not referred to as the number of holding balls.

  Then, based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, a variation pattern specification command of the special symbol is generated, and information of the variation pattern of the special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, the variation pattern designating command of the special symbol is composed of 1 byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command, and 1 byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In this embodiment, when “E6H” is MODE data, a variation pattern designating command of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the game ball having won in the first starting opening 14 is shown as MODE data When it is "E7H", the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the game ball having won in the second starting opening 15 is shown.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as described later, the effect contents such as the effect pattern 38 are determined based on the change pattern (the change pattern specification command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 14, the contents of effects such as the effect pattern 38 etc. are described as a reference.

  Here, as the effect contents, "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" mean that the plurality of effect symbols 38 fluctuate at high speed separately and stop without reaching. The normal fluctuation and the shortening fluctuation are different in that the shortening fluctuation ends in a fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation.

  In addition, “reach” is a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of a jackpot such that a part of the combination of the production symbols 38 notifying a big hit is temporarily stopped, and the other production symbols 38 perform a fluctuation. Means For example, when the combination of the three-figure effect pattern 38 of "777" is set as the combination of the effect pattern 38 notifying a big hit, the two effect patterns 38 temporarily stop at "7", and the remaining effects are generated. This refers to an aspect in which the pattern 38 is changing. The “temporary stop” refers to a mode in which the effect pattern 38 swings small or the effect pattern 38 is deformed small to make the player appear as if the effect pattern 38 is stopped.

In addition, “normal reach” means a reach with a low expectation of the jackpot in which the two rendering symbols 38 temporarily stop and the remaining one rendering symbol 38 fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although it does not make a big hit by "normal reach", it may be made to make a big hit by "normal reach".
Also, "SP reach" means super reach with a higher expectation of jackpot than normal reach.
In addition, "SPSP reach" is a special reach after the super reach that has a higher jackpot expectation than the super reach. For example, the SP reach and the SPSP reach are reach in which the characters are confronted with each other, and the win / loss results in an improvement in the staging effect different from the normal reach such as displaying the jackpot result of the jackpot.
In addition, “all rotation reach” means a mode that changes at low speed in a state where all combinations of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for reporting a big hit are aligned, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in big hit lottery It means the reach to be performed.

Also, "the number of times of pseudo run" means "the number of times of execution of pseudo continuous advance notice".
In addition, with “pseudo continuous advance notice”, during temporary fluctuation of the special symbol corresponding to the lottery of one big hit, the temporary pattern 38 is temporarily stopped and then fluctuated again, and the fluctuation of temporary pattern 38 and temporary stop And means a notice by a variation mode in which the

(Special symbol pre-judgment table)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery referred to in the low probability gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the prior determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of starting opening), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and special figure fluctuation randomness The numerical value is associated with the start winning information.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is "big hit" or "loss" by the random number for special symbol determination acquired at the time of entering the starting opening of the game ball, and the type of special game and high by the random number for big hit symbol The presence or absence of the transition to the probability gaming state can also be determined in advance.
Furthermore, since the contents of the presentation (whether or not reach is generated, the type of reach), etc. can be determined in advance by the random number for reach determination and the random number for special figure variation, it is possible to determine start winning information (DATA of start winning designation command). Can determine information on the type of jackpot and the contents of the presentation (predicted fluctuation pattern).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 15, and displays a special symbol display device (type of starting opening), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value and a special figure fluctuation random Based on the numerical value, "start winning combination information" is determined. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

  This start winning combination designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when “E8H” is MODE data, a start winning designation command corresponding to the game ball having won in the first starting opening 14 is indicated, and when “E9H” is MODE data, the second starting opening 14 is A start prize designation command corresponding to that the gaming ball has won is shown in FIG.

In addition, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 15 is similar to the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. However, while the prior determination table shown in FIG. 15 is used at the time of entering the starting opening of the game ball, the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 14 is used at the start of variation of the special symbol. Judgment time of is different. In addition, it is different even if it refers to "the number of holding balls" or not.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 15, although the types of jackpots and reach can be determined, only the determination between “normal variation” and “shortened variation” is impossible (see “FIG. 15 Start winning information 1)).

Further, although the prior determination table shown in FIG. 15 is a prior determination table of the jackpot lottery referred to in the low probability gaming state, although illustration is omitted, the prior determination table of the jackpot lottery referred to in the high probability gaming state is also It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
In addition, in the prior determination table of the big hit lottery which is referred to in high probability game state, it is constituted similarly to the prior decision table which is shown in Figure 15, but it is the special in order to decide beforehand whether it is “big hit” or “lost”. The values of the symbol determination random numbers are different.

  FIG. 16 is a view showing a table related to the start movable piece 15 b of the normal symbol and the second start opening 15.

  FIG. 16 (a) is a view showing a hit determination table used for the normal symbol lottery, and FIG. 16 (b) is a stop symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery FIG. Further, FIG. 16 (c) is a fluctuation time determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 16 (d) is for determining the opening mode of the start movable piece 15b when the normal symbol lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting opening open mode determination table of.

(Normal judgment table of winning determination of lottery)
As shown in FIG. 16A, in the hit determination table, the presence / absence of the time saving game state, the random value for normal symbol determination, and the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 16 (a) and determines "hit" or "loss" based on the current short time gaming state and the acquired random number for ordinary symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 16 (a), when in the non-time saving game state, it is determined that one specific regular symbol determination random number value of "0" is a hit. On the other hand, when it is in the time saving game state, it is determined that 15 specific random symbol determination random numbers from "0" to "14" are successful. In addition, when it is a random value other than the above, it is determined as "loss". Therefore, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-time-short game state is 1/16, and the probability to be determined to be in the time-short game state is It is 15/16.

(Stop symbol determination table for normal symbols)
As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the stop symbol determination table corresponds to the presence / absence of the time reduction gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random value for the common drawing stop, and the normal symbol (stop common drawing data) It is attached.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 16 (b), and displays a stop based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for common drawing stop. Determine the normal symbol (stop common data) to be

  Then, at the start of variation of the normal symbol, the main CPU 110a determines a common drawing designation command as information of the normal symbol based on the determined type (stop common drawing data) of the determined normal symbol, and the determined common drawing designation command Will be sent to the effect control board 120.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), since the opening mode of the start movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop common drawing data), the type of the normal symbol is the open mode of the start movable piece 15 b. It can be said to decide.

(Normal pattern variation time determination table)
As shown in FIG. 16 (c), the fluctuation time determination table correlates the presence or absence of the time saving game state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random value for the common drawing time, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. There is.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the fluctuation time determination table shown in FIG. 16C, and based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number value for the common drawing time, the ordinary symbol Determine the time of change of

  Then, at the start of normal symbol fluctuation, the main CPU 110a determines a common drawing fluctuation specification command as information on a normal symbol fluctuation time based on the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol and determines the common drawing fluctuation specification command Will be sent to the effect control board 120.

  As a feature of the fluctuation time determination table shown in FIG. 16 (c), the fluctuation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short time gaming state is shorter than the fluctuation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non time short gaming state It is configured.

(Starting opening opening mode determination table of starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 16 (d), the start opening opening mode determination table includes stop common drawing data (normal symbol), the maximum number of times of opening (S) of the start movable piece 15b, and the open time of the start movable piece 15b It is associated with the closing time of the start movable piece 15b.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 16 (d), and based on the stop spread data, the maximum open number (S), open time, close time, interval time of the start movable piece 15b. decide.

  In this embodiment, in the starting opening open mode determination table shown in FIG. 16 (d), the starting opening opening mode based on the stop common drawing data = 02 is more advantageous than the starting opening opening based on the stop common drawing data = 01. In the open mode, the start-up opening mode based on the stop pressure chart data = 03 is more advantageous than the start-up opening mode based on the stop pressure chart data = 02.

Then, as shown in the random number for the common drawing stop of the stop symbol determination table of FIG. 16 (b), when it becomes a hit in the short time game state, the stop common drawing data = 03 which becomes the most advantageous opening mode is selected It will be done.
As a result, in the time saving game state, the start movable piece 15b is operated more advantageously to the player than in the non-time short 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 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply substrate 140, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

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

  In step S11, the main CPU 110a determines whether the RAM clear switch is on, and if it is determined that the RAM clear switch is on, the process proceeds to step S17 to perform the RAM clear. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the RAM clear switch is on, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the main CPU 110a generates a checksum of the main RAM 110c at the time of power on.

  In step S13, the main CPU 110a compares the checksum of the main RAM 110c generated at power-on with the checksum of the main RAM 110c generated at power-off. Here, if the two match, it is determined that the process is normal, and the process proceeds to step S14;

  At step S14, the main CPU 110a loads information on the gaming state from the gaming state storage area of the main RAM 110c which has been backed up.

  In step S15, the main CPU 110a determines a power failure recovery designation command based on the loaded gaming state information, and sets the determined power failure recovery designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S16, the main CPU 110a sets an initial value in a work area of the main RAM 110c that requires an initial value at the time of power failure, and performs a setting process of the RAM when backup is effective.

Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table (not shown) stored in the main ROM 110b is set as a pointer, and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the main RAM 110c). .
In this work area, data is held by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. Also, for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized, the saved content remains as it is. The parts that should not be initialized are at least the data according to the gaming state, that is, the control state of the main CPU 110a (big hit gaming flag, round number (R), big winning opening open flag, high probability state designation flag, high probability flag ( Certain variation flag), special symbol judgment result (big hit or lose, big hit type), short time flag, short time remaining count (time short count counter), special drawing special power processing data, general drawing general processing data etc), and unpaid prize Data indicating the number of balls, an area (output port buffer) where the output state of the output port is stored, a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are set, and the like.

  In step S17, the main CPU 110a clears the use area of the main RAM 110c in order to clear the power-off state.

  In step S18, the main CPU 110a sets an initial value in the work area of the main RAM 110c which requires an initial value at the time of initialization, and performs setting processing of the main RAM 110c when backup is not effective.

  In step S19, the main CPU 110a determines a power-on specification command, and sets the determined power-on specification command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer to the effect control board 120. That is, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  In step S21, the main CPU 110a waits until the RAM clear switch is pressed again, and shifts the process to step S22 when the RAM clear switch is pressed again.

  In step S22, the main CPU 110a determines a RAM clear designation command, and sets the determined RAM clear designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S23, the main CPU 110a performs initial setting of devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 ms) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

  In step S24, the main CPU 110a performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120. That is, one of the power failure recovery designation command and the RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S40, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination initial random number value, the big hit symbol initial random number value, the normal symbol determination initial random number value, and the common pattern stop initial random number value.

  In step S50, the main CPU 110a determines whether the power-off flag is ON. If it is determined that the power shutoff flag is ON, the process moves to step S41 to prepare for power interruption, and if it is determined that the power shutoff flag is not ON, the process returns to step S20.

  Here, when a power failure (voltage drop) is detected, the power supply substrate 140 outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control substrate 110. Then, the main CPU 110a, which has received the power failure detection signal, turns on the power shutoff flag. Thus, the "power cut-off flag" is turned on when the power supply substrate 140 detects a power failure (voltage drop).

  Then, as long as the power is not shut off, in the normal game, the processing of step S30 and step S40 is repeated until the predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

In step S51, the main CPU 110a performs backup storage processing for storing various data in the non-volatile main RAM 110c in preparation for power shutdown.
Thereby, when the power of the gaming machine 1 is shut off, various data can be held even at the time of power shutoff.

  In step S52, the main CPU 110a creates a checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is shut off.

  In step S53, the main CPU 110a prohibits access to the main RAM 110c, and protects the contents of the main RAM 110c. After that, an infinite loop is performed to prepare for power down.

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

  The clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 ms), whereby timer interrupt processing described below is executed.

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric symbol, updates the normal symbol time counter, opens and closes the movable start member 15b. A time control process is performed to update various timer counters such as the update process. Specifically, the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start open timer counter, and the start close timer counter are decremented by one.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs random number update processing of a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a normal symbol determination random number value, a common pattern stop random number value, and a common pattern time random number value.
Specifically, each random number value and the random number counter are incremented by one and updated. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and the respective random number values are newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number for special symbol determination, the initial random number for big hit symbol, the initial random number for normal symbol determination, and the initial random number for stopping common drawing, as in step S30. Perform update processing.

At step S200, the main CPU 110a performs an input control process.
In this process, the main CPU 110a is a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a, and when there is an input, an input control process is performed to set predetermined data. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs special jack special power control processing for controlling a jackpot lottery, display control of special symbols, opening / closing control of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, and control of the gaming state. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol lottery, normal symbol display control, open / close control of the start movable piece 15b in response to the game ball passing through the normal symbol gate 13 as a general-purpose power control control process. I do. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to the winning ball counter of the main RAM 110c, generates a payout number designation command corresponding to the payout number, and transmits the generated payout number designation command to the payout control board 130.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a selects external information data, starting opening opening / closing solenoid data, first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, ordinary symbol display device data, number of memories Perform data creation processing of specified command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this processing, port output processing is performed to output the signals of the external information data, starting opening opening / closing solenoid data, first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.

  Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a produces the special symbol display device data created in the above S600 in order to light the respective LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. And a display device output process for outputting normal symbol display device data. Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120. In addition, about the classification of the command transmitted to the production control board 120, it mentions later using FIG.32 and FIG.33.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first starting opening detection switch input process.
In this first start opening detection switch input processing, it is determined whether a detection signal from the first start opening detection switch 14a has been input, that is, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won in the first start opening 14 Set the data The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second starting opening detection switch input process. In the second starting opening detection switch input processing, processing similar to the first starting opening detection switch input processing shown in FIG. 20 described later is performed.
However, compared with the first start opening detection switch input processing and the second start opening detection switch input processing, the area for storing data is different. That is, the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area in the first starting opening detection switch input processing, the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area in the second starting opening detection switch input processing, the first starting The first special symbol random number storage area in the mouth detection switch input processing is configured instead of the second special symbol random number storage area in the second start opening detection switch input processing.

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

  In this gate detection switch input processing, it is first determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 13a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, it is determined whether or not the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4 and the normal symbol holding number (G) storage If the area is less than 4, 1 is added to the number (G) of storage areas for normal symbols. Also, if the number of normal symbol holding (G) storage area is not less than 4, the processing is directly transferred to the next step.

  After 1 is added to the number of normal symbol holding areas (G) storage area, the random number for normal symbol judgment, the random number for common drawing stop, and the random number for common drawing time are acquired respectively, and the acquired various random numbers are ordinary It is stored in a predetermined storage unit (a zeroth storage unit to a fourth storage unit) in the symbol storage area.

  In step S260, the main CPU 110a determines whether a detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 18a has been input, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has won in the specific area 18. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first starting opening detection switch 14a has been input.
If the detection signal from the first start opening detection switch 14a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and if the detection signal from the first start opening detection switch 14a is not input, the first process of this time is performed. The start opening detection switch input processing is ended.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs processing for updating the payout ball counter by adding the number of payouts corresponding to the first start port 14 to the prize ball counter.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is less than four. If the number of data set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4 and is set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area If it is determined that the current data is not less than 4, the current first start port detection switch input process is ended.

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

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires a special symbol determination random number value, and sequentially searches for an available storage unit from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random number storage area, The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a acquires a jackpot symbol random number value, searches for a vacant storage unit sequentially from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random number storage area, and is vacant. The obtained jackpot symbol random number values are stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a obtains a random number for reach determination and a random number for special figure variation, and searches for an available storage in order from the first storage in the first special symbol random number storage area. Then, the acquired random number for reach determination and the random number for special figure variation are stored in the vacant storage unit.

  From the above, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation random number value are stored in the predetermined storage portion of the first special symbol random number value storage area. Become.

At step S230-8, the main CPU 110a performs predetermination processing.
In this predetermination process, the type of special symbol display device, the special symbol determination random number value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol display device shown in FIG. Starting winning combination information for indicating in advance the determination information of the starting opening is determined based on the drawing variation random number value.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a sets a start winning combination designation command based on the start winning combination information determined in the prior determination process of step S230-9 in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Thus, the start winning combination information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a start winning choice command, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that receives the start winning choice command analyzes the start winning choice command, A predetermined effect can be executed in advance before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the starting opening is started.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area, and corresponds to the first special symbol holding number (U1) updated in step S230-4. The first special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the present first start port detection switch input processing is ended.

  In the second starting opening detection switch input process, as in the present steps S230-9 to S230-10, the winning information is generated with reference to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 15, and the starting winning combination based on the winning information A special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the designated command and the second special symbol holding number (U2) is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

(Specific area detection signal input processing)
Next, the specific area detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S261, it is determined whether there is a valid detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 18a. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends, and if there is a valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S262 to check whether the specific area validity period setting flag is set to ON in the main ROM 110b described later. By doing this, it is determined whether or not the specific region is currently valid.

If the main CPU 110a determines that it is not currently in the specific area effective period, it shifts the process to step S265, and if it determines that it is currently in the specific area effective period, it specifies the high probability state in the high probability state designation flag of the main RAM 110c in step S263. The flag is set to ON, and in step S264, a special area prize designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c during the effective period, and the specific area detection signal input process is ended.
In the present embodiment, the high probability state specification flag is set to ON when the specific area detection sensor 18a first detects the gaming ball in the specific area valid period, and the high probability state specification flag is set to ON. After that, when the game ball is detected, the high probability state designation flag is not reset.

  Setting the high probability state designation flag ON means that the gaming ball has passed the specific area 18 during the specific area valid period. Based on the high probability state designation flag being set to ON, the main CPU 110a displays a special display result in which the variation display result of the identification information becomes a big win compared to the normal gaming state after the big hit game. It sets to the high probability state (specific game state) which becomes easy to become special figure stop symbol data 1 to 7).

  In step S265, the main RAM 110c sets a special area outside winning period prize designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the specific area detection signal input process.

(Special drawing special power control processing of main control board)
The special figure charge control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special power processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special power processing data loaded in step S302, and if special figure special power processing data = 0, special symbol storage determination processing (step Move the process to S310), and if the special figure special power process data = 1, move the process to the special symbol variation process (step S320), and if the special figure special power process data = 2, process the special symbol stop process (step S330) If the special figure special power process data = 3, the process is transferred to the jackpot game process (step S340), and if the special figure special power process data = 4, the process is transferred to the jackpot game end process (step S350).
The "special figure special power process data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the special figure special power control process as described later, so that the necessary subroutines in the game will be properly processed. .

  In the special symbol storage determination process of step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a big hit determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, and a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol. The special symbol storage determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs processing to determine whether or not the variation period of the special symbol has elapsed, and when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol stop of step S330 Perform processing to shift to processing. The special symbol variation process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol stop process of step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) stopped and displayed, as well as the number of time saving (J), time saving game flag, high The probability game count (X), high probability game flag setting processing is performed. The special symbol stopping process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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

  In the jackpot game end processing of step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the gaming state of either the time saving gaming state or the non time saving gaming state. Perform processing to determine. The jackpot game end processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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

In step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation display of the special symbol is in progress.
The main CPU 110a terminates the special symbol storage determination processing this time if it is during the variation display of the special symbol (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), and does not during the variation display of the special symbol (special symbol time counter = 0) , And moves the process to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area is one or more when the special symbol is not changing.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area is one or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3, and the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area is not one or more In the case, the process moves to step S310-4.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area to update it.

In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is one or more, the process proceeds to step S310-5, and the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is not one or more In the case, the process moves to step S319-1.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area to update it.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the special symbol hold storage area corresponding to the special symbol hold number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol random number value storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted by overwriting the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit), and therefore the data already written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) is special. It will be deleted from the design reserve storage area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value used in the previous game, the jackpot symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special image variation random number value are erased.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted in preference to the first special symbol random number storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6, but in the order of winning in the starting opening The first special symbol random number storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol random number storage area may be shifted prior to the second special symbol storage area.

  If it is determined in step S310-4 that the first special symbol holding number (U1) is not one or more, the process proceeds to the customer waiting state setting process of steps S319-1 to S319-3. In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a first determines whether the demo determination flag "01H" is set in the demo determination flag storage area. If the demonstration determination flag "01H" is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, the special symbol storage determination process is ended, and if the demonstration determination flag "01H" is not set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, The process moves to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets the demonstration determination flag "01H" in the demonstration determination flag storage area so that the demonstration designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

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

  In step S310-7, main CPU 110a is based on the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area subtracted in step S310-2 or step S310-4. , The special symbol storage specification command is determined, and the determined special symbol storage specification command is set in the transmission data storage area for effect.

  In step S311, main CPU 110a is based on the data (random symbol determination random number, jackpot symbol random number) written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S310-6. And perform the jackpot determination process. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process of determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device (type of starting opening), the type of special symbol to be stopped as a result of the jackpot lottery, the number of special symbol reservations (U), The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the acquired reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value.

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

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

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

  In step S316, the flag "00H" is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, that is, the demonstration determination flag storage area is cleared.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform variable symbol display (flashing of the LED) of the special symbol. . Thereby, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data of lighting or extinguishing of the LED is appropriately created in the above-mentioned step S600, and the created data is outputted in the step S700. Variable display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S318, the main CPU 110a sets special figure special power process data = 1, prepares to shift to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 25, and ends the current special symbol storage determination process.

(Jumping judgment processing of main control board)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol determination random number value written to the determination storage area (the zero storage unit) in step S310-6 is a "big hit" random number value. .

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol random number storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 10A is referred to. If the special symbol retention storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 10 (b) for the special symbol determination. It is determined whether or not the random number value is "big hit". As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-2, and if it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-5.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol suspension storage area in step S310-6 above, and selects the type of special symbol ( The jackpot symbol determination processing of determining the stop special view data) and setting the determined stop special view data in the stop special view data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, with reference to the symbol determination table in the jackpot shown in FIG. 11 (b), the type of special symbol to be stopped based on the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (0 storage unit) The stop special chart data to be shown is determined, and the determined stop special chart data is set in the stop special chart data storage area.

  In addition, the special symbol determined is used to determine the "big hit" in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 26 as described later, and determines the operation mode of the big winning opening in the big hit game processing of FIG. It is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end processing of FIG.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a determines a rendering symbol designation command based on the stop special figure data of the jackpot determined in the above step S311-2, and sets the determined rendering symbol designation command in the transmission data storage area for effect. set.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of big hit from the information set in the gaming state storage area (time saving game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and the gaming state at the time of big hit Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, 00H is set if both the time-short game flag and the high probability game flag are not set, and 01H is set if the time-short game flag is not set but the high probability game flag is set. If the short time game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set, 02H is set, and if both the short time game flag and the high probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  Thus, apart from the gaming state storage area (time saving gaming flag storage area, high probability gaming flag storage area), it is decided to set the gaming state at the time of big hit in the gaming state buffer during the big hit game. Since the high probability game flag and the time saving game flag in the state storage area (time saving game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the big hit ends, based on the playing state at the time of big hit winning This is because the gaming state storage area can not be referred to when determining the gaming state at the end of the big hit. For this reason, by providing a gaming state buffer for storing gaming information indicating the gaming state at the time of the big hit separately from the gaming state storage area, by referring to the gaming information in the gaming state buffer after the big hit ends, Based on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning, it is possible to newly set the gaming state after the jackpot end (time saving gaming state, the number of times of time saving, etc.).

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 11A to determine a special symbol for losing, and sets the determined special data for losing in the special data storage region for stopping. Do.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines a rendering symbol designating command based on the stop special view data of the loss determined in step S311-5, and sets the determined rendering symbol designating command in the effect transmission data storage area. It sets and ends this jackpot judging processing.

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

In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol set in step S315 has passed (special symbol time counter = 0?).
When the main CPU 110a determines that the variation time of the special symbol has passed, it shifts the process to step S320-2, and when it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not passed, the current special symbol variation process finish.

  In step S320-2, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, it clears the variable display data set in step S316, and sets it in steps S311-2 and S311-5. The stop special figure data is set in a predetermined display processing area in order to stop and display the selected special symbol on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the determination result of the jackpot is notified to the player.

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

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

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift to the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 26, and ends the current special symbol variation process.

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

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

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the short game flag is set in the short game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the short game flag storage area, the number of time reductions (J 1) The time reduction number (J) stored in the storage area is updated by subtracting 1 from the time reduction number (J), and it is determined whether the new time reduction number (J) is "0" or not. As a result, if the time saving number (J) is "0", the time saving game flag set in the time saving game flag storage area is cleared, and if the time saving number (J) is not "0", the time saving is performed. The process proceeds to step S330-3 while keeping the time saving game flag stored in the game flag storage area set. On the other hand, when the time saving game flag is not set in the time saving game flag storage area, the process directly moves to step S330-3.

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

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

  At step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether the stop special view data stored in the stop special view data storage area is that of the big hit symbol (stop special view data = 01 to 07?). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-6, and when it is not determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time saving. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the time saving game flag storage area, and the time reduction count (J) storage area is cleared.

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

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

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special motorized service item operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 12, based on the stop special view data, from the large winning opening open mode determination table group for jackpot shown in FIG. A big winning opening open mode determination table is determined which is one of “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, and “third jackpot”.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (first big game to third big game) based on the big winning opening open mode determination table determined in step S330-8, and the special game is special. An opening designating command corresponding to the type of game is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

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

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift the process to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 23, and ends the current special symbol stop process.

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

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether an opening is currently in progress. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the number of round game play (R) storage area, it is currently opening, so it is determined whether it is currently opening by referring to the number of round game play (R) storage areas Do. If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is determined that the opening is not currently in progress, the process proceeds to S340-7.

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

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

  In the jackpot start setting process, “1” is added to the current number of round games (R) stored and stored in the number of round games (R) storage area. Here, since a round game has not been performed even once, "1" is stored in the number-of-round-games (R) storage area.

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

  The special winning opening opening process is updated by adding “1” to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area first. Also, in order to open the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b, set the energization data for energizing the first large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 17c. Also, referring to the big winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 13) determined in step S330-8, the first big winning based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K). The opening time of the mouth 16 or the second large winning opening 17 is set to the special game timer counter.

In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening open designation command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 110a is the first big game in the big hit round of the big hit game based on the big winning opening open mode decision table (refer to FIG. 13 (a) to (c)) according to the type of the big win winning. When opening the winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, a special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.
Specifically, when the main CPU 110a opens the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b, the special winning opening opening designation command according to the number of times of opening is used for producing the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the special winning opening open designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area is sent to the effect control board 120 immediately.
For example, in the first round of the first jackpot game (FIG. 13A) (the first opening of the large winning opening), the first large winning opening 16 is opened. At this time, the main CPU 110 a transmits a “first big hit opening first time first large winning opening opening specification command” (see FIG. 33) to the effect control board 120.
In the eighth round of the first jackpot game (the eighth opening of the big winning opening) and the twelfth round (the twelfth opening of the big winning opening), the second big winning opening 17 is opened. At this time, the main CPU 110a produces the "first big hit opening 8 second large winning opening opening specification command", "first big hit opening 12th second large winning opening opening specification command" (see FIG. 33) It transmits to the control board 120.

  The sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 counts the number of receptions in a counter (not shown) every time the special winning opening opening designation command is received. The sub CPU 120 grasps how many times the opening of the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17) is based on the count value.

At step S340-6, the main CPU 110a performs round designation command transmission determination processing. Specifically, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the special power operating number (K) is K = 1 (see FIG. 13), and if K = 1, the round designation command is Set in the transmission data storage area for effects. This is for transmitting information to the effect that the round game starts to the effect control board 120. For example, at the first opening of the first round game of the first jackpot game, “1” is set in the number-of-round games storage area and “1” is set in the special power operation number storage area, A round designation command indicating a first round game is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, when "1" is not set in the special power operation number storage area, the jackpot game processing is ended without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.
That is, since the case of K = 1 means the start of the round game, the main CPU 110a transmits a round designation command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 120 receives the round designation command, for example, “ROUND 1” is displayed on the image display device 31 for effect.

  At step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. The term "ending" as used herein refers to the processing after all the preset round games have ended. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-24. If it is determined that the current ending is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-8.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is closing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first large winning opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9, and when it is determined that the special winning opening is not closing, the process proceeds to step S340-10.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether the closing time set in step S340-15 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S340-15 described later, and it is determined whether the special game timer counter = 0 or not. As a result, when the closing time has not passed, the jackpot game processing is ended to maintain the closing of the big winning opening, and when the closing time has passed, the big winning opening is opened in step S340. Transfer the process to 4.

  At step S340-10, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start condition of the specific area validity period is satisfied. Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines the specified time (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of the round where the second large winning opening 17 opens based on the large winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 13) according to the type of the big hit. It is determined whether or not has passed. If the main CPU 110a determines that the start condition of the specific area validity period is satisfied, that is, the specified time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the round where the second large winning opening 17 opens, step S340- The process proceeds to 11, and it is determined that the specified area (for example, 3 seconds) has not elapsed from the start of the round in which the second large winning opening 17 is opened. Then, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a performs a process of starting a specific area valid period. Specifically, in the specific area effective period, the main CPU 110a slides the slide member 180A, which has been on the specific area 18 so far, in the backward direction to open the specific area 18. Further, when the specific area effective period is started, the main CPU 110a sets a specific area effective period setting flag indicating that the specific area effective period is currently in progress in the predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. The main CPU 110a may output a specific area activation signal indicating that the specific area 18 has been activated from the game information output terminal board 30 to the hall computer at the start of the specific area effective period.

  In step S340-12, main CPU 110a determines whether a specific valid period has elapsed, that is, whether a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the specific area valid period, If it is determined that the specific area valid period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-13. If it is determined that the specific area valid period has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  At step S340-13, the main CPU 110a performs processing to end the specific area validity period. Specifically, the main CPU 110a slides the slide member 180A in the forward direction to bring the specific area 18 opened in the specific area effective period into a closed state. Further, when the specific area effective period ends, the main CPU 110a sets the specific area effective period setting flag to OFF to indicate that the specific area effective period is not currently in the predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the "opening completion condition" for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

This "opening completion condition" is that the value of the special winning a prize entry counter (C) has reached a specified number (9), or that the opening time per number of times of opening (K) has elapsed (special That the game timer counter has become 0) corresponds.
Then, when it is determined that the "opening end condition" is established, the process proceeds to step S340-15, and when it is determined that the "opening end condition" is not established, the current big hit gaming process is ended.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.

  The special winning opening closing process energizes the first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c in order to close the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b. Stop the energization data. Next, with reference to the special winning opening opening mode determination table (FIG. 13) determined in step S330-8, the first big winning based on the current number of rounds played (R) and the number of opening (K) The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the mouth 16 or the second large winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. This will close the special winning opening.

In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening close designation command transmission process. Specifically, the main CPU 110a selects one of the big hit opening rounds based on the big winning opening open mode determination table (one of FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (c)) according to the winning jackpot type. When closing the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, a special winning opening closing designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.
Specifically, when the main CPU 110a closes the first large winning opening door 16b or the second large winning opening door 17b, the special winning opening closing designation command according to the number of times of closing is used for effecting the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the special winning opening closing designation command set in the transmission data storage area for effect is sent to the effect control board 120.
For example, in the first round (the first closing of the large winning opening) of the first jackpot game (FIG. 13A), the first large winning opening 16 is closed. At this time, the main CPU 110 a transmits a “first big hit closing first large winning opening closing specification command for first time” (see FIG. 33) to the effect control board 120.
In the seventh round of the first jackpot game (the seventh opening of the big winning opening) and the eleventh round (the eleventh closing of the big winning opening), the first big winning opening 16 is closed. At this time, the main CPU 110a produces the "first big hit closing 7th first large winning opening closing specification command", and the "first big hit closing 11th first large winning opening closing specification command" (see FIG. 33). It transmits to the control board 120.

  The sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 counts the number of receptions in a counter (not shown) each time the special winning opening closing designation command is received. The sub CPU 120 grasps how many times the closing of the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17) is performed by the count value.

In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has ended. Specifically, in one round, the condition that the value of the special winning entrance ball counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or the number of times of opening (K) becomes the maximum number of times of opening Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.
If it is determined that one round has ended, the process proceeds to step S340-18, and if it is determined that one round has not ended, the current jackpot gaming process is ended.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a performs round data initialization processing of setting 0 in the number of times of release (K) storage area and setting 0 in the number-of-big-money-enter-balls (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number-of-big-prize-opening ball entry (C) storage area are cleared. However, the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area is not cleared.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area is the largest. If the number of round games (R) is maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-21, and if the number of round games (R) is not maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-20.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current number of round games stored (R) in the number of round games stored (R) storage area, stores it, and performs the current jackpot gaming process. finish.

  In step S340-21, the main CPU 110a resets the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area.

  In step S340-22, the main CPU 110a selects the type of special game (No. 13) based on the large winning opening opening determination table (one of FIGS. 13A to 13C) determined in step S330-8. In order to determine 1 big hit game, 2nd big hit game, 3rd big hit game) and send an ending specification command according to the type of special game to the effect control board 120, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-23, the main CPU 110a responds to the type of jackpot based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table (one of (a) to (c) in FIG. 13) determined in step S330-8. The end interval time is set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-24, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed, and when it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S340-25, main CPU 110a performs a special drawing. The special power processing data is set to 4, and preparation for transfer to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. 28 is made. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the present jackpot game processing is ended.

(The jackpot game end processing of the main control board)
The jackpot game end processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  At step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads gaming condition data.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the high probability state designation flag is set to ON in the high probability state designation flag storage area of the main RAM 110c. If the main CPU 110a determines that the high probability state designation flag is not set to ON, it transfers the process to step S350-5, and if it determines that the high probability state designation flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S350-3. Move.

  In step S350-3, the high probability flag is set to ON in the high probability flag storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the number of executable times (for example, 84) is set in the high probability state remaining number counter. Turn the high probability state specification flag OFF.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a turns on the short time flag in the short time flag storage area of the main RAM 110c and sets the number of executable times in the short time state remaining number counter. In step S350-5, if YES in step S350-2, the main CPU 110a sets, for example, 84 times as an executable count in the time saving state remaining number counter, and NO in step S350-2. For example, 0 is set as the executable number of times in the state remaining number counter.
Note that the number of executable times is not limited to these.

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

  In step S350-7, 0 is set to the special figure special power process data, and the process shifts to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG.

(General control control processing of main control board)
The general-purpose power control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, the value of the data processing data is loaded, and in step S402, the branch address is referenced from the data processing data loaded. If the data processing data is 0, the symbol fluctuation processing is normal. The process moves to (step S410), and if the general drawing general processing process data = 1, the process moves to the ordinary motor-operated combination control process (step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31.

(Normal pattern change processing of main control board)
Normal symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  At step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation display of the normal symbol is in progress. If the normal symbol variation display is in progress, the process moves to step S410-9, and if the normal symbol variation display is not in progress, the process moves to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the number of reserved normal symbols (G) stored in the normal symbol storage number (G) storage area is 1 or more, when the variable symbols of the normal symbol are not being displayed. Do. When the number of reservations (G) is “0”, the variation display of the normal symbol is not performed, so the current normal symbol variation processing is ended.

  In step S410-3, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S410-2 that the holding number (G) of the normal symbol is “1” or more, it is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area A new number of reservations (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a performs shift processing of the random value for normal symbol determination stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, the random number values stored in the first to fourth storage units are shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit. At this time, the random value for normal symbol determination stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol storage area is written to the determination storage area (the zeroth storage unit) of the normal symbol storage area, and the determination storage area is already stored. The random number value written in the (0th storage unit) is normally erased from the symbol storage area.

In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the determination storage unit (the zero storage unit) of the normal symbol storage area is a "hit".
Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 16A, it is determined whether or not the obtained random symbol determination random value is compared with the above table to determine whether or not it is a hit. For example, according to the above-mentioned table, if it is non-time saving game state, it is determined that one random symbol value for normal symbol determination of “0” out of the random numbers “0” to “15” is a hit. If it exists, among the random numbers from "0" to "15", the 15 random symbol determination random numbers "0" to "14" are determined to be successful, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol determination processing with reference to the determination result of the collision determination processing in step S410-5.

  This normal symbol determination processing refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 16 (b), and is based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for stopping the common drawing. Then, a normal symbol (stop common drawing data) to be stopped and displayed is determined, and the determined stop common drawing data is set in the stop common drawing data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets a common drawing designation command based on the determined stop common drawing data in the effect transmission data storage area, and transmits the information of the stop common drawing data to the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol fluctuation time determination processing.

  This normal symbol variation time determination process refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 16C, and the current time-short game state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number value for the common drawing time Based on, determine the variation time of the normal symbol. Then, the counter corresponding to the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts the variation display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22. The variation display of the normal symbol is to blink the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22. The variation display of the normal symbol is continuously performed only for the time set in step S410-7. When this process ends, the current normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-9, when determining that the normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter = 0. As a result, when it is determined that the set fluctuation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the fluctuation display as it is, and the current normal symbol fluctuation processing is ended.

  In step S410-10, when determining that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 22. At this time, the normal symbol (performing symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the data of the normal symbol set in the stop common figure data storage area in step S410-6 is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. Thereby, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-11, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data of the normal symbol set in the stop common figure data storage area is a hit symbol, and if the normal symbol is a hit symbol, step S410 The processing is shifted to -12, and when the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the current normal symbol variation processing is ended.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the general-purpose power processing data = 1, and shifts the processing to the normal electric power-related object control processing.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 110a performs an open mode determination process for determining the open mode of the start movable piece 15b of the second start port 15.

  This open time setting process refers to the start port open mode determination table shown in FIG. 16 (d), and the maximum open number (S) of open start movable piece 15b, open time, close time, based on stop spread data. Determine the interval time.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the open time of the movable start piece 15b determined in step S410-13 in the start open timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 110a starts energization of the starting opening opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the current normal symbol variation process. As a result, the start movable piece 15b operates to open the second start port 15.

(Normal motor role control processing of main control board)
The normal motorized prize control process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a maximum number of winning prizes (for example, 10) set in advance in the second starting port 15 has been won during the ordinary electric service combination control process.
If it is determined that the maximum winning number (for example, 10) has been won, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is not determined that the maximum winning number (for example, 10) has been achieved, the step The processing moves to S420-2.

In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the opening time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start open timer counter = 0.
If it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3, and if it is not determined that the opening time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric role control control process ends.

In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether the second starting port 15 is closed. That is, it is determined whether the energization start data is set in the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c.
If it is determined that the second start port 15 is closing, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If it is determined that the second start port 15 is not closing, the process proceeds to step S420-4. .

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a stops the energization of the start opening opening / closing solenoid 15c. As a result, the second starting opening 15 returns to the closed mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a sets the closing time of the start movable piece 15b determined in the above step S410-13 in the start closing timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start closing timer counter = 0.
If it is determined that the closing time of the second start port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-7, and if it is not determined that the closing time of the second start port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric role control control process ends.

In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number stored in the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c has reached the maximum opening number of the start movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13. .
If it is determined that the maximum number of times of release has been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is determined that the number of times of maximum release has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-8.

In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether the interval time has been started (clocked). That is, it is determined in step S420-10 whether an interval start completion flag described later is set.
If it is determined that the interval time is started, the process proceeds to step S420-11. If it is determined that the interval time is not started, the process proceeds to step S420-9.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a performs an open process updating process of adding 1 to the start open circuit number counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-10, main CPU 110a sets the interval time of movable start movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the startup interval timer counter of main RAM 110c, and indicates that the interval time is started. The interval start completion flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the current normal motor-operated prize control process is ended.

In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether an interval time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start interval timer counter = 0.
If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-12, and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the current control processing of ordinary electric utility products ends.

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the movable start piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the start opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c and clears the interval start completion flag.

  In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a starts energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the current control control of ordinary electric utility products. As a result, the start movable piece 15b operates again, and the second start port 15 opens again.

  In step S420-14, the main CPU 110a performs an opening process to initialize various data stored in the start open number counter, the start open timer counter, the start close timer counter, etc. of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-15, the main CPU 110a sets the program general processing process data = 0 and prepares to shift to the normal symbol variation process of FIG. 30, and ends the current normal motorized product control process.

(Explanation of command)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 whose explanation has been partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 described above will be described using FIG. 32 and FIG.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 has one command consisting of two bytes of data, and one byte of MODE information and a control command to be executed to identify the classification of the control command. And the 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

The "description symbol designation command" indicates the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, "MODE" is set to "E0H", and the information of DATA is set according to the type of the special symbol. In addition, since the type of the special symbol ultimately determines the type of the jackpot and the high probability gaming state, the rendering symbol designation command can also be said to indicate the type of the jackpot and the gaming state.
In this effect symbol specification command, when various special symbols are determined and variable display of special symbols is started, an effect symbol specification command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variable display of the special symbol is started in the above steps S311-3 and S311-6, an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the determined special symbol is in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Is set. Thereafter, the effect symbol designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “first special symbol storage designation command” indicates the number of pending storages stored in the first special symbol retention number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of pending storages The information of DATA is set according to.
In this first special symbol storage specification command, when the number of pending storages stored in the first special symbol storage number (U1) storage area is switched, the first special symbol storage specification command corresponding to the number of storage retentions is effect control It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in step S230-10 or step S310-7, the number corresponds to the number of pending storages after the increase or decrease (1) A special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol storage designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "second special symbol storage designation command" indicates the number of pending storages stored in the second special symbol pending number (U2) storage area, and "MODE" is set to "E2H", and the number of pending storages The information of DATA is set according to.
In this second special symbol storage specification command, when the number of pending storages stored in the second special symbol storage number (U2) storage area switches, the second special symbol storage specification command corresponding to the number of storage limits is effect control It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area increases or decreases in the step S240 or the step S310-7, the second special corresponding to the number of pending storages after the increase or decrease A symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol storage designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the "first special symbol storage designation command" and the "second special symbol storage designation command" are collectively referred to as "special symbol storage designation command".

The “design confirmation command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320-3, the symbol determination command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Is set. Thereafter, the symbol determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “power-on designation command” indicates that the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
The power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game machine 1 is powered on. Specifically, when the gaming machine 1 is powered on in step S19, a power-on time designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the power-on designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “RAM clear designation command” indicates that the information stored in the main RAM 110 c is cleared, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.
Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c in step S17 is It is cleared.
Then, the RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button. Specifically, when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button in step S22, the RAM clear designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the RAM clear designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “power failure recovery designation command” indicates that the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the recovery is normal, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is “02H to 06H”. It is set to. The power failure recovery designation command also indicates the gaming state at the time of power failure recovery, and if the gaming state at the time of power failure recovery is “low probability status and non-time-short status”, “DATA” is set to “02H”, If "low probability state and time saving state", "DATA" is set to "03H", and if "high probability state and non time saving state", "DATA" is set to "04 H", "high probability state and If the time saving state is "DATA" is set to "05H". In addition, if the gaming state at the time of power failure recovery is the "big hit gaming state", "DATA" is set to "06H".

  The power failure recovery designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on and recovered normally. Specifically, when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the checksum of the main RAM 110c is created when the power is turned on, and the checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is turned on and the checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is turned off. Compare Here, if the checksums match, it is determined that the recovery is normal, and a power failure recovery designation command is generated according to the gaming state, and the generated power failure recovery designation command stores the effect transmission data of the main RAM 110c. It is set to the area. Thereafter, the power-on designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "first special symbol variation pattern specification command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, "MODE" is set to "E6H", and various variations are set. DATA information is set according to the pattern.
This first special symbol variation pattern specification command corresponds to the first special symbol variation pattern determined when the variation display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designated command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern specification command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is transmission data storage for effect of the main RAM 110c. It is set to the area. After that, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 immediately.

The "second special symbol variation pattern specification command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, "MODE" is set to "E7H", and various variations are set. DATA information is set according to the pattern.
This second special symbol variation pattern specification command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol when the variation display of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designated command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern specification command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is transmission data storage for effect of the main RAM 110c. It is set to the area. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as “variation pattern designation command”.

The "start winning combination designation command" is information for determining the result of the big hit lottery in advance, and "MODE" is set to "E8H" or "E9H" according to the special symbol display device, and is used for various winning information. In addition, the information of DATA is set.
The start winning designation command corresponding to the determined start winning information is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming ball has won in the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15. Specifically, when the game ball is won in the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 in the step S230-9 or S240, the start winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information is the effect of the main RAM 110c. It is set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the start winning combination designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "demo designation command" indicates that the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not operating, "MODE" is set by "EAH", and "DATA" is " It is set to "00H".
The demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when there is no storage of special symbols of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Specifically, in the above steps S310-2 and S310-4, one or more data are stored in any of the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area. When it is not set, the demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the demonstration designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set to “EBH”, and information of DATA is set according to the type of jackpot.
The opening designation command corresponding to the type of the jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the various jackpots start. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot gaming process of step S330-9, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the opening designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

“Ending specification command” indicates that various jackpots have been completed, “MODE” is set to “ECH”, and information of DATA is set according to the type of jackpot.
The ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when various jackpots are finished. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game end processing of the step S340-22, an ending designation command corresponding to the type of big hit is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “common figure designation command” indicates the type of a normal symbol that is displayed in a stopped state on the normal symbol display device 22. “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and the information of DATA is matched to the type of the normal symbol. It is set.
As the common drawing designation command, various common symbols are determined, and when the variable display of the normal symbols is started, the common drawing designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when variable display of a normal symbol is started in step S410-6, a common drawing designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the general drawing designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "common figure variation specification command" indicates the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 22, "MODE" is set to "EEH", and the information of DATA is adjusted according to the variation time of various ordinary symbols. Is set.
As for this common drawing fluctuation specification command, when the fluctuation display of the normal design of normal design display 22 is started, the common drawing fluctuation specification command which corresponds to the fluctuation time of the decided normal design is transmitted to production control baseplate 120 Ru. Specifically, when the variable display of the normal symbol is started in the step S410-7, a common drawing change designation command corresponding to the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Is set. After that, the general drawing fluctuation designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "game state specification command" indicates whether the game mode is the short game mode or the non-short game mode, and if "MODE" is set to "EFH", and if the non-short game mode, "DATA" is ""00H" is set, and "DATA" is set to "01H" if it is a time saving game state.
The game state designation command corresponding to the game state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of the change of the special symbol, the end of the change of the special symbol, the start of the big hit game and the end of the big hit. . Specifically, when the variable display of the special symbol is started in the step S314, the possibility that the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the time reduction game flag and the time reduction number (J) are changed in the step S330-4. When the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the time reduction game flag and the time reduction number (J) are set in the above step S350-6, the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is main It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. After that, the game state designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, the “first jackpot round designation command” designates the round number R (R = 1 to 16) of each round in the jackpot game of the first jackpot, “MODE”. Is set by "F0H", and the information of DATA is set according to the round number.
In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game of the first jackpot, open / close control of the jackpot is performed based on the “first jackpot game jackpot determination mode determination table for first jackpot game” shown in FIG.
For example, in the first round (R = 1), when the first opening of the first big winning opening 16 is started, the "first jackpot one round designation command" is the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set to Thereafter, the “first jackpot one round designation command” set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 immediately.
In addition, in the second round, at the start of the closing time (s) (interval) before the second opening of the first large winning opening 16 starts, the "first jackpot 2-round designated command" is the main RAM 110c It is set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the “first jackpot 2-round designation command” set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 immediately.
Also in the 3 to 16 rounds, similarly, at the start of the closing time (s) before the opening of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 starts, “first jackpot 3-round designated command” A command corresponding to the round number in the "first jackpot-specifying command for 16 rounds" is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

In addition, the “second jackpot round designation command” is to designate the round number R (R = 1 to 16) of each round in the jackpot game of the second jackpot, and “MODE” is set to “F1H”. The DATA information is set according to the round number.
In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game of the second jackpot, the opening / closing control of the jackpot is performed based on the “second jackpot gaming jackpot opening mode determination table for the second jackpot game” shown in FIG.
Therefore, for example, in the first round (R = 1), when the first opening of the first large winning opening 16 is started, the “second jackpot one round designation command” is transmission data for effect of the main RAM 110 c. It is set in the storage area. Thereafter, the “second jackpot one round designation command” set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 immediately.
In addition, in the second round, at the start of the closing time (s) (interval) before the second opening of the first large winning opening 16 starts, the "second jackpot 2-round designated command" is the effect of the main RAM 110c It is set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the “second jackpot 2-round designation command” set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 immediately.
Similarly, in the third to sixteenth rounds, at the start of the closing time before the opening of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 starts, the “second jackpot 3-round designated command” to “second A command corresponding to the round number in the “16-round designation command for jackpot” is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110 c. Thereafter, the command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

In addition, the “third jackpot round designation command” is to designate the round number R (R = 1 to 16) of each round in the jackpot game of the third jackpot, and “MODE” is set to “F2H”. The DATA information is set according to the round number.
In the present embodiment, in the third jackpot game, the opening / closing control of the winning opening is performed based on the “third jackpot gaming winning opening opening determination table” shown in FIG. 13C.
Therefore, for example, in the first round (R = 1), when the first opening of the first big winning opening 16 is started, the "third jackpot one round designation command" is transmitted for effect of the main RAM 110c. It is set in the data storage area. Thereafter, the “third jackpot one round designation command” set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 immediately.
In addition, in the second round, at the start of the closing time (s) (interval) before the second opening of the first big winning opening 16 starts, the "third jackpot 2-round designated command" is of main RAM 110c It is set in the transmission data storage area for effect. Thereafter, the “third jackpot 2-round designation command” set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 immediately.
Similarly, in the third to sixteenth rounds, at the start of the closing time before the opening of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 starts, the “third jackpot 3-round designated command” to “third A command corresponding to the round number in the “16-round designation command for jackpot” is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110 c. Thereafter, the command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "large winning opening closing specification command" designates that the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 opened in each round is closed, and the type of the jackpot (first big hit, the first “MODE” is set to “F3H” to “F5H” according to the 2 jackpots and the 3rd jackpot), and the information of DATA is set according to each round.
When closing the opened first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the special winning opening closing designation command transmits a special winning opening closing designation command corresponding to each closing to the effect control board 120. Be done.
Specifically, when closing the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b (or the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b) in the step S340-16, the special winning opening closing specification corresponding to the number of rounds before the closing A command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the special winning opening closing designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "large winning opening opening specification command" is a command corresponding to the number of rounds of the jackpot according to the type of various jackpots, that the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 is opened in each round “MODE” is set with “F6H” to “F8H” according to the type of the big hit (1st big hit, 2nd big hit, 3rd big hit), and the information of DATA is set according to each round ing.
When the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 is opened, the special winning opening opening specifying command corresponding to each opening is transmitted to the effect control board 120.
Specifically, when the first big winning opening opening and closing door 16b (or the second big winning opening opening and closing door 17b) is opened in the step S340-5, the special winning opening opening specification corresponding to the number of rounds at the time of opening the same. A command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the special winning opening opening designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 34 is a view showing an example of a fluctuation presentation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation presentation pattern.

  FIG. 34 shows a variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the effect symbol on the image display device 31 or the like based on the variation pattern specification command in the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. FIG.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, a random value (0 to 99) for fluctuation effect pattern determination, which will be described later, is acquired, and the acquired random effect value for fluctuation effect pattern judgment One variation presentation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern.

The “variation effect pattern” is identification information representing an aspect (specific content) of the fluctuation effect, and the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the panel drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the first The aspect of the fluctuation effect performed by the light guide plate display device 60, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button 35 is associated with each other.
For example, in the image display device 31, the display mode of the background displayed by the variation effect pattern, the display mode of the character, and the variation mode of the effect pattern are determined.
In detail, an example of the effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Note that even when the same variation pattern specification command is received by the sub CPU 120a, different variation effect patterns can be determined based on random value values for variation effect pattern determination, so storage is performed in the effect control board 120. The number of variation pattern designation commands of the special symbol stored in the main control board 110 is reduced as compared to the variation effect pattern. As a result, the storage capacity of the main control substrate 110 can be reduced, and a variety of effects can be produced.

(Light guide plate display device light emission pattern table)
FIG. 35 is a view showing an example of light emission patterns of the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 35, a light emitting element group, a light emission mode, and a light emission timing are associated with the light guide plate display device light emission pattern table.

PA1 to PA12 are prepared in advance as light emission patterns at the time of pseudo continuous advance notice effect. In this "simulated continuous advance notice effect", for example, during the fluctuation effect, the left and right effect design symbols 38 are stopped and displayed with different symbols, and the inside effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed with the "NEXT" symbol which is a pseudo run symbol. And the variable display is started again at the start of the fluctuation.
Moreover, if it is the fluctuation | variation in which pseudo | simulation continuous advance notice production is performed only once, it will be selected from PA1-PA3, and if it is the fluctuation | variation in which pseudo continuous notice production is performed 2 times, it will be selected from PA4-PA8 If the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is a change that is performed three times, it is selected from PA9 to PA12.
In addition, in detail, it mentions later using FIGS. 57-60.
The light emission modes of the PA1 to PA12 correspond to the first display mode.

When light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a from the first light emitting element group 63a, the PA 1 emphasizes the effect pattern 38 in the peripheral portion of the image display device 31, as shown in FIG. 8A. The first dot pattern 65a is displayed in blue, PA2 is displayed in green, and PA3 is displayed in red.
Note that this luminescent color indicates the degree of expectation after the pseudo continuous notice, and PA3 has the highest degree of expectation, followed by PA2 and then PA1.

When light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a from the first light emitting element group 63a, the PA 4 emphasizes the effect pattern 38 in the peripheral portion of the image display device 31, as shown in FIG. 8A. The first dot pattern 65a is displayed in blue at the first pseudo continuous notice, and is displayed in blue at the second pseudo continuous notice.
In addition, the PA 5 is displayed in blue light at the first pseudo continuous notice, and is displayed in green at the second pseudo continuous notice.
Further, PA6 is displayed in green at the first pseudo continuous notice, and is displayed in green at the second pseudo continuous notice.
Further, PA7 is displayed in green at the first pseudo continuous notice, and in red at the second pseudo continuous notice.
The PA 8 is displayed in red at the first pseudo continuous notice, and in red at the second pseudo continuous notice.
The degree of expectation after the pseudo continuous notice is highest for PA8, and then PA7, then PA6, then PA5, and then PA4.

When light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a from the first light emitting element group 63a, the PA 9 emphasizes the effect pattern 38 in the peripheral portion of the image display device 31, as shown in FIG. 8A. The first dot pattern 65a is displayed in blue light at the first pseudo continuous notice, in green at the second pseudo continuous notice, and in red at the third pseudo continuous notice.
The PA 10 is displayed in green at the first pseudo continuous notice, in green at the second pseudo continuous notice, and in red at the third pseudo continuous notice.
The PA 11 is displayed in green at the first pseudo continuous notice, in red at the second pseudo continuous notice, and in red at the third pseudo continuous notice.
In addition, the PA 12 is displayed in red at the first pseudo continuous notice, in red at the second pseudo continuous notice, and in red at the third pseudo continuous notice.
The degree of expectation after the pseudo continuous notice is the highest in PA12, then in the order of PA11, then PA10, and then PA9.

The PA 13 is prepared in advance as a light emission pattern at the time of the jackpot effect design temporary stop. This "big hit effect pattern temporary stop time" is when the left middle right effect pattern 38 which is a big hit game is temporarily stopped and displayed after the change.
In addition, when light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a from the first light emitting element group 63a, the PA 13 emphasizes the effect pattern 38 in the peripheral portion of the image display device 31, as shown in FIG. 8A. The first dot pattern 65a like this is displayed in red-green flickering.
In addition, in detail, it mentions later using FIGS. 57-60.
In addition, the blinking interval of the light emission control by the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 is controlled to be longer than the blinking interval of the light emission control by the panel illumination device 34a and the frame illumination device 34b. doing.
In short, the blinking interval of the light emission control by the first light guide plate display device 60 and the second light guide plate display device 61 is made longer than the blinking interval of the light emission control by the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b. Not to be uncomfortable.
Further, the red-green blinking is not the blinking display that repeats lighting and extinguishing, but the first light emitting element group 63a provided on the left and right side surfaces of the first light guide plate 62a performs blinking display by switching of two emission colors. , To prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.
Further, although the flashing colors of PA14, PA16, PA17, and PA18 to be described later are also different from each other in the light emission color, they are flickering displays due to the switching of colors as in the case of PA13.
The light emission mode of the PA 13 corresponds to the second display mode.

The PA 14 is prepared in advance as a light emission pattern when the jackpot effect design symbol is completely stopped. This "at the jackpot effect design symbol complete stop" is the time when the effect pattern 38 is completely stopped after the temporary stop display of the left middle right effect pattern 38 which becomes the jackpot game after the change, and in that case This is the case where the effect pattern 38 is a pattern other than "777" (e.g. "111" or "666").
In addition, when light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a from the first light emitting element group 63a, the PA 14 causes the peripheral pattern of the image display device 31 to emphasize the effect pattern 38, as shown in FIG. 8A. The first dot pattern 65a is displayed blinking red and yellow.

The PA 15 is prepared in advance as a light emission pattern when the first jackpot effect design symbol is completely stopped. In this "first jackpot effect design symbol complete stop", after the said change, after the left middle right effect pattern 38 which becomes a jackpot game is temporarily stopped and displayed, it is as if it is performing a lottery again. 38 is displayed, and it is changed to "777" which is the effect pattern 38 for informing the first jackpot, and it is when it has completely stopped.
Further, when light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a from the first light emitting element group 63a, the PA 15 causes the peripheral portion of the image display device 31 to emphasize the effect pattern 38 as shown in FIG. 8A. The first dot pattern 65a is displayed in an iridescent manner.
In addition, the iridescent flickering is not the flickering display that repeats lighting and extinguishing, but the first light emitting element group 63a provided on the left side surface of the first light guide plate 62a switches between red lighting and blue lighting and turns on; The first light emitting element group 63a provided is a flashing display that is displayed as a rainbow by switching between green lighting and yellow lighting and lighting up, and the player is also able to switch the light emission color by the flashing method. Not to be uncomfortable.
In addition, rainbow-colored flashing of PA19, PA20, PA21, PA23, and PA24 described later is also a flashing display that is shown in the same manner as rainbow-colored.
In addition, the method of a rainbow-colored blink display should just be what looks like a rainbow, and it is not limited to this method.
The light emission mode of the PA 14 corresponds to the second display mode.

PA16 to PA18 are prepared in advance as a light emission pattern at the time of determined effect (before the decorative member is moved).
The determined effect is an effect for predicting whether or not the change is a big hit. For example, as shown in FIG. 59 (P), a display prompting the user to press the effect button 35 is performed, and the effect button is pressed, and if it is a big hit, the decorative member 33a is shown in FIG. 59 (Q). It is a series of effects such as notifying that the jack is movable and having a big hit, and if it is a loss, the decoration member 33a is not moved and it is reported that it is a miss.
In other words, "at the time of the determined effect (before the decoration member is moved)" is displayed until the effect button 35 is pressed after the display prompting the user to press the effect button 35 or until the effect button pressing effective period ends. It is before the member 33a moves. The details will be described later with reference to FIGS.
In addition, when light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a by the second light emitting element group 63b, the PA 16 has a radial shape like the radial direction at the central portion of the image display device 31, as shown in FIG. The two-dot pattern 65b is displayed in blue and white blinks, PA17 is blinked in green and white, and PA18 is blinked in red and white.
Note that this luminescent color indicates the degree of expectation for the jackpot, and the PA 18 has the highest degree of expectation, followed by PA 17 and then PA 16 in this order.
In addition, red and white blinking, green and white blinking, and blue and white blinking are not flickering display that repeats lighting and extinguishing, but the light emitting element group 63b provided on the left and right sides of the first light guide plate 62a blinks by switching of two light emission colors. Since the display is made, the player is not made to feel uncomfortable.
In addition, the light emission aspect of this PA16-PA18 corresponds to a 2nd display aspect.

PA19 and PA23 are prepared in advance as a light emission pattern at the time of determined effect (after the decorative member is moved). The term "at the time of the determined effect (after the decoration member is moved)" means, for example, during stopping after the movement of the decorative member 33a which is moved at the time of the determined effect.
In addition, when light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a by the second light emitting element group 63b, the PA 19 has a radial shape like the radial direction at the central portion of the image display device 31, as shown in FIG. The two-dot pattern 65b is displayed flashing in rainbow colors.
In the case where light is incident on the PA 23 by the fourth light emitting element group 63d, the fourth dot pattern 65d of the "big hit" character is red as shown in FIG. 8D above the image display device 31. It blinks in white.
In addition, in detail, it mentions later using FIGS. 57-60.
In addition, the light emission aspect of this PA19 and PA23 corresponds to a 2nd display aspect.

The PA 20 is prepared in advance as a light emission pattern at the time of the first jackpot notification effect. The “first jackpot notification effect time” is during stoppage after movement of the decorative member 33 a that is movable at the time of the first jackpot notification.
In addition, when light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a by the second light emitting element group 63b, the PA 20 has a radial shape like the one shown in FIG. 8B in the central part of the image display device 31. The two-dot pattern 65b is displayed flashing in rainbow colors.
In addition, in detail, it mentions later using FIGS. 57-60.
The light emission mode of the PA 20 corresponds to the second display mode.

PA21 and PA24 are prepared in advance as a light emission pattern when winning a specific area. The "specified area winning" is when the gaming ball has won a specific area during the specific area effective period during the jackpot game.
In addition, when light is made incident on the first light guide plate 62a by the second light emitting element group 63b, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the PA 21 has a radial shape at the center of the image display device 31. The two-dot pattern 65b is displayed flashing in rainbow colors.
In the case where light is incident on the third light guide plate 62c by the fifth light emitting element group 63e, the PA 24 has a character of “probable variation” as shown in FIG. The fifth dot pattern 65 e is displayed flashing in rainbow colors.
The details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53.
The light emission modes of the PA 21 and the PA 24 correspond to the second display mode.

The PA 22 is prepared in advance as a light emission pattern at the time of SPSP reach development effect. The “SPSP reach development effect time” is when the decoration member 33 a moves to the front of the image display device 31 after the SPSP reach development effect (during the decoration member being moved) is completed.
When light is incident on the first light guide plate 62a by the third light emitting element group 63c, the PA 22 has the decorative member 33a above the image display device 31 as shown in FIG. 8C. When moving downward, the third dot pattern 65c, like a trace, is displayed in yellow.
In addition, in detail, it mentions later using FIGS. 57-60.
The light emission mode of the PA 23 corresponds to the first display mode.

The PA 25 is prepared in advance as a light emission pattern after winning in a specific area. This "after a specific area winning" is from the closing of the second big winning opening 17 of the round in which the gaming ball has won a specific area during the specific area effective period during the jackpot game and the next round is started It is
Further, when light is incident on the fourth light guide plate 62d by the sixth light emitting element group 63f, the PA 25 is displayed on the front surface (player side) of the second large winning opening 17 in FIG. As shown, the sixth dot pattern 65f of the "V" character is displayed in red.
The details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 45 and 49.
The light emission mode of the PA 25 corresponds to the first display mode.

  In addition, although various light emission timings of the 1st light guide plate display 60 and the 2nd light guide plate display 61 were illustrated in this light guide plate display light emission pattern table, the light emission timing is not limited to these, For example, it may be performed at the time of so-called step-up notice effect or cut-in effect, or may be performed at the time of pre-reading effect such as continuous notice effect.

  FIG. 36 is a view showing a table regarding determination of light emission pattern of the first light guide plate display device.

(The first light guide plate display device light emission pattern determination table at the time of pseudo continuous notice effect)
FIG. 36A is a table referred to in order to determine the first light guide plate display light emission pattern at the time of pseudo continuous advance notice effect.

  The sub CPU 120a is configured to perform the pseudo continuous advance presentation time based on the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the random number value (0 to 99) for light emission pattern determination of the first light guide plate display device (1) Determine the light emission pattern of the light guide plate display device.

  As shown in FIG. 36A, the light emitting pattern determination table of the first light guide plate display apparatus light emitting pattern determination table at the time of pseudo continuous notice effect differs in the ratio of determining the light emitting pattern at the pseudo continuous notice effect.

In the variation pattern 4, one pseudo continuous advance notice effect is performed, and after the normal reach, it is an effect that causes a loss. Therefore, as described above, among the patterns PA1 to PA3 for which the pseudo continuous advance effect is for one time It is to be selected from.
Moreover, since it is a fluctuation pattern that causes a loss, PA1 is most easily selected, then PA2 and then PA3.

In the variation pattern 6, one pseudo continuous advance notice effect is performed, and it is an effect that causes a loss after the SP reach development, so as described above, the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is a pattern for one time PA1 to PA3 Is to be selected from among
Further, as in the case of the variation pattern 4, the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed once, and since it is a variation pattern that causes a loss, PA1 is most likely to be selected, then PA2 and then PA3. Since it develops into SP reach, the selection ratio of PA2 and PA3 is higher than that of fluctuation pattern 4 which is normal reach.

In the variation pattern 7, the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is implemented twice, and since it is an effect that becomes a loss after the SP reach development, as described above, the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is a pattern for 2 times PA4 to PA8 Is to be selected from among
Further, since the fluctuation pattern is a loss, PA4 is most likely to be selected, then PA5, then PA6, then PA7, then PA8.

In the variation pattern 9, one pseudo continuous advance notice effect is performed, and the SPSP reach is developed as a loss effect. Therefore, as described above, the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is a pattern for one time PA1 to PA3 Is to be selected from among
Also, as in the case of the fluctuation pattern 4 and the fluctuation pattern 6, the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is performed once, and since it is a fluctuation pattern that causes a loss, PA1 is most easily selected, then PA2 and then PA3. Since fluctuation pattern 9 develops into SPSP reach, the selection ratio of PA2 is higher than that of fluctuation pattern 4 which is normal reach.

In the fluctuation pattern 10, the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is implemented twice, and since it is an effect that becomes a loss after SPSP reach development, as described above, the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is a pattern for 2 times PA4 to PA8 Is to be selected from among
Also, as in the case of the variation pattern 7, the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed twice, and since it is a variation pattern that causes a loss, PA4 is most likely to be selected, then PA5, then PA6, then PA7, then PA8. However, since fluctuation pattern 10 develops into SPSP reach, the selection ratio of PA5, PA6, and PA7 is higher than fluctuation pattern 7 which is SP reach.

In the fluctuation pattern 12, one pseudo continuous advance notice effect is implemented, and since the SP reach is developed as a jackpot effect, as described above, PA1 to PA3 in which the pseudo continuous advance effect is a pattern for one time Is to be selected from among
Moreover, since it is a fluctuation pattern used as a big hit, PA3 is most easily selected, then PA2 and then PA1.

In the fluctuation pattern 13, the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is carried out twice, and since it is the effect that becomes a big hit after the SP reach development, as described above, PA4 to PA8 in which the pseudo continuous notice effect is a pattern for 2 times Is to be selected from among
Also, since the fluctuation pattern is a jackpot, PA 8 is most likely to be selected, then PA 7, then PA 6, then PA 5, then PA 4.

In the variation pattern 15, one pseudo continuous advance notice effect is performed, and the SPSP reach is developed as a jackpot after the SPSP reach development. Therefore, as described above, the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is a pattern for one time PA1 to PA3 Is to be selected from among
Also, as in the case of the variation pattern 12, the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed once, and since it is a variation pattern that becomes a big hit, PA3 is most easily selected, then PA2 and then PA1, but the variation pattern 15 is Since the SPSP reach is developed, the selection ratio of PA2 and PA3 is higher than the variation pattern 12 which is the SP reach.

In the fluctuation pattern 16, the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is implemented twice, and since it is the effect that becomes a big hit after SPSP reach development, as described above, the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is a pattern for 2 times PA4 to PA8 Is to be selected from among
Also, as in the case of the fluctuation pattern 13, the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed twice, and since it is a fluctuation pattern that becomes a big hit, PA8 is most easily selected, then PA7, then PA6, then PA5, then PA4. However, since the fluctuation pattern 16 develops into SPSP reach, the selection ratio of PA5, PA6, PA7, and PA8 is higher than that of the fluctuation pattern 13 which is the SP reach.

  In the fluctuation pattern 17, pseudo continuous advance notice effects are carried out three times, and since it is an effect that becomes a big hit after all rotation reach, as described above, PA9 to PA12 in which the pseudo continuous advance notice effects are patterns for 3 times Is to be selected from among In addition, since the fluctuation pattern is a jackpot, PA12 is most likely to be selected, then PA11, then PA10, and then PA9.

  In addition, even if the special drawing determination results are the same, the determination ratio is different depending on the normal reach, the SP reach, and the SPSP reach. In short, the degree of expectation after the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is indicated by the luminescent color.

(Determination effect (before the decoration member is moved) 1st light guide plate display device light emission pattern determination table)
FIG. 36B is a table referred to in order to determine the first light guide plate display light emission pattern at the time of determination effect (before the decorative member is moved).

  The sub CPU 120a is pseudo continuous based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control substrate 110 and the random number value (0 to 99) for determining the first light guide plate display device light emission pattern at the time of determined effect (before the decoration member is moved) described later. The first light guide plate display apparatus light emission pattern is determined at the time of the notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (b), the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission pattern determination table at the time of determined effect (before the decorative member is movable) is determined according to the fluctuation pattern, the determination of the light emission pattern at the time of effect (the decorative member is movable) The proportions are different.

Since the fluctuation patterns 8 to 10 are fluctuations that cause a loss, the PA 14 is most likely to be selected, then the PA 15 and then the PA 16.
In addition, among the fluctuations that cause loss, the number of pseudo continuous announcements is different, so the selection ratio of PA15 increases as the number of pseudo continuous announcement effects increases, but it is a fluctuation that causes loss, so selection of PA16 The rate remains low.

Since the fluctuation patterns 14 to 16 are fluctuations that make a big hit, PA 16 is most easily selected, then PA 15 and then PA 14.
In addition, among the fluctuation which becomes the big hit, because the number of times of pseudo continuous announcement differs, the selection ratio of PA16 is high, so that the frequency of pseudo continuous advance production is large.

If the fluctuation is a jackpot, the PA 16 is easily selected and the PA 14 is hard to be selected. On the other hand, if the fluctuation is a loss, the PA 14 is easily selected and the PA 16 is difficult to be selected.
In short, the degree of expectation for the jackpot is determined and indicated by the emission color at the time of presentation (before the decorative member is moved).

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

  First, the main processing of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. When power is supplied from the power supply substrate 140 to the sub CPU 120a, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 120a, and the sub CPU 120a performs the following processing.

  First, in step S1001, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 120b, and the sub RAM 120c in which a flag, a command, and the like are stored is initialized.

  In step S1002, the sub CPU 120a performs effect random number updating processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a stores a random number for effect stored in the sub RAM 120c (a random number for variation effect pattern determination, a random number for the first light guide plate display device light emission pattern determination at the time of pseudo continuous notice effect, a determined effect time (decorative member movable Front) Perform processing to update the first light guide plate display device light emission pattern determination random number etc.). The sub CPU 120a waits for a predetermined interrupt process while repeating the process of step S1002.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board)
The clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms), whereby the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 38 is executed.

  First, in step S1100, sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of sub CPU 120a in the stack area.

  In step S1200, the sub CPU 120a performs time control processing to update each timer counter for performing time management related to various effects.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, the effect control board 120 performs a reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, a process of analyzing the command received in step S1300 is performed.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs effect button effect control processing according to an effect (effect button effect) based on the operation of the effect button 35. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs a first light guide plate display device effect control process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of controlling the first light guide plate display device corresponding to each effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56.

  In step S1600, sub CPU 120a performs special view hold effect control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a performs a special view hold effect control process for controlling the special view hold effect.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a performs a demonstration effect control process of controlling a demonstration effect corresponding to the customer waiting state.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various effect control commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control unit 170 and the image control unit 150.

  In step S1900, sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1100 to the register of sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of effect control board)
The command analysis process by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40.

  In step S1301, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command newly transmitted to the reception buffer is stored. If there is no command, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S1302.

  In step S1302, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening winning combination designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening winning combination designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the processing to step S1303, and if not, the processing moves to step S1304.

  In step S1303, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the starting opening winning combination designation command, confirms the type of starting opening according to the starting opening winning combination designation command, and stores it in the effect information storage area provided for each type. At the same time, a pending number addition process is performed to add 1 to the count value of the pending number counter, and the command analysis process is ended. The effect information storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit for each type of starting opening, and the starting opening winning combination designation command is a number among the storage units in which the starting opening winning combination designation command is not stored. Are stored in order from the smallest storage unit.

  In step S1304, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special effect symbol designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special rendering symbol designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1305 and step S1306, and shifts the processing to step S1307 if it is not a special rendering symbol designation command.

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 120a confirms the type of starting opening related to the special effect design designation command, performs shift processing of the data stored in the effect information storage area corresponding to the starting opening, and for each type The number-of-holds reduction processing is performed to decrease the counter value of the number-of-holds counter provided in the number one. In the data shift process, each data stored in the first to fourth storage units is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the first effect information storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first effect information storage area. In addition, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first effect information storage area is shifted to the variable storage unit (0th storage unit) common to the first effect information storage area and the second effect information storage area. The data stored in the zeroth storage unit is erased.

  Next, in step S1306, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special rendering symbol designation command, and causes the image display device 31 to stop display based on the information possessed by the received special rendering symbol designation command, that is, the decoration An effect pattern pattern determination process of determining a combination of symbols is performed, and the command analysis process is ended.

  In step S1307, sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1308, and if it is not a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S1310.

In step S1308, the sub CPU 120a determines one variation presentation pattern from among a plurality of variation presentation patterns prepared for each of the various gaming states based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main CPU 110a. Perform pattern determination processing.
Thereafter, based on the effect pattern, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the panel drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the first light guide plate display device 60, and the frame illumination device 34b are controlled. Become. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect of the production | presentation pattern 38 will be determined based on the fluctuation production pattern determined here. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S1309, the sub CPU 120a performs a first light guide plate display device light emission pattern determination process of determining a first light guide plate display device light emission pattern based on the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main CPU 110a. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1310, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1311, and if not, it transfers the process to step S1312.

  In step S1311, the sub CPU 120a sets, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, a symbol determination command indicating that the rendering symbol 38 is to be stopped and displayed. The symbol determination command is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 and the image control unit 150 by data output processing. By receiving the symbol determination command, the lamp control unit 170 and the image control unit 150 recognize that the variation effect is ended, and while the variation effect is ended, the stop display of the effect pattern 38 is performed.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1313, and if the command is not a gaming state designation command, it shifts the processing to step S1314.

  In step S1313, sub CPU 120a sets data indicating a gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in sub RAM 120c, and ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1314, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the processing to step S1315, and if not, the processing moves to step S1316.

  In step S1315, the sub CPU 120a performs special game effect pattern processing for determining a special game effect pattern that is an aspect of a special game effect (big hit game effect) that is an effect related to a special game (big hit game), and the command analysis process Finish. The special game effect pattern also includes a notification pattern of a notification ("notification A" described later) for making the player recognize that the game ball should be made to flow down aiming at the first big winning opening 16.

  In step S1316, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, the sub CPU 120a transfers the process to step S1317, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1318.

  In step S1317, the sub CPU 120a performs a round effect pattern determination process of determining a round effect pattern that is an aspect of a round effect, and ends the command analysis process. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a determines a round effect pattern based on the round designation command, sets round effect data indicating the determined round effect pattern in the round effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined round effect pattern. The round effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1318, sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening closing designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening closing designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1319, and if not, it shifts the processing to step S1320.

  In step S1319, the sub CPU 120a performs notification pattern determination processing 1 for determining a notification pattern of notification regarding a launch operation to cause the game ball to flow down, and ends the command analysis processing. Details of the process of step S1319 will be described later using FIG.

  In step S1320, sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening specification command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1321 and, if not, it shifts the processing to step S1322.

  In step S1321, the sub CPU 120a performs notification pattern determination processing 2 for determining a notification pattern of notification regarding a launch operation to cause the game ball to flow down, and ends the command analysis processing. Details of the process of step S1321 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1322, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a power failure recovery designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a power failure recovery designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the processing to step S1323, and if not, the processing shifts to step S1324.

  Here, the power failure recovery notification processing in step S1323 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1323-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the power failure recovery time designation command stored in the reception buffer is a power failure recovery time 5 designation command (designates power failure recovery time in the jackpot gaming state). If it is determined that it is a power failure recovery 5 designation command, the process proceeds to step S1323-2.
On the other hand, in step S1323-1, the sub CPU 120a causes the power failure recovery time designation command stored in the reception buffer to specify the power failure recovery time in the other gaming state instead of the power failure recovery 5 designation command. If it is determined that the command is a disconnection recovery time designation command, the process advances to step S1323-4.

  In step S1323-2, the sub CPU 120a is a jackpot game corresponding to the notification pattern of the power failure recovery notification for causing the player to recognize the power failure recovery in the jackpot gaming state based on the power failure recovery 5 designation command. The power failure recovery notification data is set in the jackpot recovery power notification data storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Then, in step S1323-3, the sub CPU 120a sub-reports the jackpot game power-off recovery notification control command corresponding to the notification pattern of power-off recovery notification for causing the player to recognize restoration of power failure in the big hit gaming state. It sets to the transmission buffer of RAM120c. The jackpot game interruption recovery notification control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 and the image control unit 150 by the data output process of step S1800.
Then, upon receiving the jackpot recovery notification control command for the large hitting game, the image control unit 150 displays a notification image based on the notification pattern of the disconnection restoration notification in the jackpot game indicated by the command.
That is, the image control unit 150 causes the player to recognize that the game ball should be made to flow toward the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 when the power failure is restored during execution of the big hit game. For example, as shown in FIG. 44, under the display of “under power failure recovery” displayed on the normal power failure recovery screen as shown in FIG. A notification image having an illustration that causes the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 to be recognized by arrows is displayed on the image display device 31.

  By displaying such a notification image on the image display device 31 at the time of the power failure recovery in the big hit game, even if the power failure occurs in the big hit game, the player receives the power failure displayed at the time of the subsequent power failure recovery. By looking at the recovery screen, it is possible to perform so-called “right-handed” as an operation of flowing the gaming ball aiming at the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 by the operation handle 3.

  On the other hand, in step S1323-4, the sub CPU 120a is notified of a power failure recovery notification to make the player recognize the power failure recovery in each gaming state based on any of the power failure recovery 1 to 4 designation commands. The power failure recovery notification data corresponding to the notification pattern is set in the power failure recovery notification data storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Then, in step S1323-5, the sub CPU 120a sends a power failure recovery notification command corresponding to the notification pattern of power loss recovery notification for making the player recognize the power loss recovery in each gaming state in the sub RAM 120c. Set in the send buffer. The power failure recovery notification control command in each gaming state set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 and the image control unit 150 by the data output process of step S1800.
When the image control unit 150 receives the power failure recovery notification control command in each gaming state, the notification image based on the notification pattern of the power failure recovery notification in the gaming state indicated by the command (“power failure recovery in progress”) Display
Furthermore, the image control unit 150 has a display for making the player recognize that the user performs an appropriate operation according to the game state when the power failure is restored, for example, together with the display of “power failure recovery”. The power failure recovery screen may be displayed on the image display device 31. For example, if the gaming state is a low probability and non-short time state, a character message of "Please hit left" is displayed on the image display device 31 together with a display of "under power failure recovery". Good.

  Referring back to FIG. 40, in step S1324, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a specific area prize designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a specific area prize designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1325, and if not the specific area prize designation command, shifts the process to step S1326.

  In step S1325, the sub CPU 120a performs informing processing at the time of specific area winning, further turns on the specific area winning specifying command in the specific area winning specifying command storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the command analysis processing. The details of the process of step S1325 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1326, sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the ending designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1327 and shifts the processing to step S1328 if the command is not the ending designation command.

  In step S1327, the sub CPU 120a performs ending effect pattern determination processing of determining an ending effect pattern that is an aspect of ending effect, and ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1328, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo specification command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1329, and if not a demo designation command, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1329, the sub CPU 120a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process of determining a specific demonstration effect pattern, and ends the command analysis process.

(Change production pattern determination process)
The fluctuation effect pattern determination process by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1308-1, the sub CPU 120a confirms the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol received from the main control board 110.

  Next, in step S1308-2, the sub CPU 120a extracts and acquires the variation effect pattern determination random number updated in step S1002.

In step S1308-3, the sub CPU 120a determines the variation pattern designation command confirmed in step S1308-1 and the random value for variation effect pattern determination acquired in step S1308-2 based on the table shown in FIG. A variation presentation pattern is determined, and presentation control data corresponding to the variation presentation pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.
Further, in order to transmit the effect control data of the determined change effect pattern to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160 and the lamp control unit 170, the effect control data corresponding to the change effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(First light guide plate display device emission pattern determination processing)
The first light guide plate display device light emission pattern determination process by the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG.

In step S1309-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the DATA of the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is 04H, 06H, 07H, 09H, 0AH, 0CH, 0DH, 0FH, 10H, 11H. Do.
In short, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation is to execute the pseudo continuous advance notice effect. If it is a change to execute the pseudo continuous advance notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1309-2, and if it is a change not to execute the pseudo continuous advance notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1309-4.

  In step S1309-2, the sub CPU 120a extracts and acquires the random number for light emission pattern determination of the first light guide plate display device at the time of pseudo continuous advance presentation effect updated in the above step S1002.

  In step S1309-3, the sub CPU 120a determines the first light guide plate display device random number value for light emission pattern determination at the time of pseudo continuous advance presentation effect acquired in step S1309-2 based on the table shown in FIG. 36 (a). Then, the first light guide plate display light emission pattern is determined at the time of pseudo continuous advance notice effect corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern designation command.

In step S1309-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the DATA of the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is 08H to 0AH and 0EH to 10H.
In short, it is determined whether or not the change is to execute the determined effect. If it is a change to execute the determined effect, the process proceeds to step S1309-5. If it is a change to not execute the determined effect, the process of determining the light emission pattern of the first light guide plate display device ends.

  In step S1309-5, the sub CPU 120a extracts and acquires the first light guide plate display device light emission pattern determination random number at the time of the determined effect (before the decorative member is movable) updated in the step S1002.

  In step S1309-6, the sub CPU 120a determines the first light guide plate display device random number value for determining the light emission pattern based on the table shown in FIG. 36 (b) during the determined effect (before the decorative member is movable) acquired in step S1309-5. Thus, the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission pattern is determined at the time of the determined effect (before the decorative member is moved) corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern designation command.

(Notification pattern determination process 1)
The notification pattern determination process 1 by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1319-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special winning opening closing designation command stored in the reception buffer is the first large winning opening closing first designation command for the first big hit closing seventh time, If it is determined that it is the 1st big hit closing 7th first large winning opening closing specification command, the process proceeds to step S1319-3, and it is determined that it is not the 1st big winning closing 7th large winning opening closing specification command If it does, the process proceeds to step S1319-2.

  In step S 1319-2, sub CPU 120 a determines whether the special winning opening closing designation command stored in the reception buffer is the first special winning opening closing designation command for the first big hit closing 11th time, If it is determined that it is the 1st big hit closing 11th first big winning opening closing specification command, the process proceeds to step S1319-3, and it is determined that it is not the 1st big winning opening closing specification command for the 1st big closing closing 11th If yes, the process proceeds to step S1319-5.

  In step S 1319-3, the sub CPU 120 a sends notification A data corresponding to a notification pattern of notification (notification A) for making the player recognize that the game ball should be made to flow down aiming at the second big winning opening 17 as sub RAM 120 c. Set in the notification A data storage area of

In step S1319-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a notification A control command corresponding to the notification pattern of notification A in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The notification A control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.
Then, when the image control unit 150 receives the notification A control command, a text message of “Let's aim for a chance attacker!” As a notification image based on the notification pattern of notification A indicated by the command, for example, as shown in FIG. At the same time, a notification image of notification A having an illustration that causes the second big winning opening 17 (chance attacker) to be recognized by the arrow is displayed on the image display device 31. In this way, the player is made to recognize that the game ball should be made to flow down aiming at the second big winning opening 17.
Furthermore, a large number of lamps are alternately blinked by the control of the lamp control unit 170, for example, light is emitted in such a manner that light appears to flow from the left to the right, and the game ball is aimed at the second big winning opening 17 Informing the player to recognize that the fluid should flow down.

  In step S1319-5, the sub CPU 120a causes the notification B data corresponding to the notification pattern of the notification (notification B) for causing the player to recognize that the game ball should be made to flow down aiming at the first big winning opening 16 sub RAM 120c. Is set in the notification B data storage area.

In step S1319-6, the sub CPU 120a sets a notification B control command corresponding to the notification pattern of the notification B in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The notification B control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.
When the image control unit 150 receives the notification B control command, the image control unit 150 generates a notification image based on the notification pattern of the notification B indicated by the command, for example, as shown in FIG. The notification image of notification B having an illustration that causes the first big winning opening 16 to be recognized by the arrow is displayed on the image display device 31. Thus, the player is made to recognize that the game ball should be made to flow by aiming at the first big winning opening 16.
Furthermore, a large number of lamps are alternately blinked by the control of the lamp control unit 170, for example, light is emitted in a manner that light appears to flow from the left side to the right side, and the game ball is aimed at the first big winning opening 16 Informing the player to recognize that the fluid should flow down.

The notification image of the notification B is not limited to the image shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 48, the notification image of the notification B has an illustration that makes the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 be recognized by the arrows, together with the characters "Aim for the right!" It may be Also by the notification image of FIG. 48, it is possible to make the player recognize that the game ball is made to flow down aiming at the first large winning opening 16.
Also in this case, a plurality of lamps provided on the game board are alternately blinked by the control of the lamp control unit 170, for example, light is emitted in such a manner that light appears to flow from the left side to the right side. It may be made to inform the player to recognize that the game ball should flow down aiming at the one large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17.

  Also, the text message of the notification image of notification A may be the same as the text message of the notification image of notification B. That is, the text message of the notification image of the notification A shown in FIG. 46 may be replaced with “Let's aim a chance attacker!” And be “Let's aim here!” Or “Let's aim the right!”.

  In step S 1319-7, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the special winning opening closing designation command stored in the reception buffer is the first large hitting closing eighth special opening winning command for the second large winning opening, and If it is determined that it is the 1st big hit closing 8th 2nd big winning opening closing specification command, the process proceeds to step S1319-9, and it is determined that it is not the 1st big closing closing 8th big winning opening closing specification command If yes, the process proceeds to step S1319-8.

  In step S 1319-8, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the special winning opening closing designation command stored in the reception buffer is the first big hit closing second special winning opening closing designation command for the 12th, and If it is determined that it is the 1st big hit closing 12th 2nd big winning opening closing specification command, the process proceeds to step S1319-9, and it is determined that it is not the 1st big closing closing 12th big winning opening closing specification command If it has, the notification pattern determination process 1 ends.

  In step S 1319-9, sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the specific area prize designation flag is set to ON during the effective period in the specific area prize designation flag storage area of the sub RAM 120 c during the effective period, and is set to ON. If it is determined that it has been set, the process proceeds to step S1319-10, and if it is determined that it has not been set to ON, the notification pattern determination process 1 ends.

  In step S1319-10, the sub CPU 120a sets the second light guide plate display light emission pattern data for notifying the player that the specific area is won during the effective period in the storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1319-11, the sub CPU 120a sets a second light guide plate display device light emission control command corresponding to the second light guide plate display device light emission pattern data in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The second light guide plate display apparatus light emission control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.
Then, the lamp control unit 170 controls the second light guide plate display device 61 by receiving the second light guide plate display device light emission control command, and the second large of the round in which the specific area winning is performed during the effective period. When the winning opening 17 is closed, the sixth dot pattern 65f of the "V" character is lit and displayed in red on the front surface (player side) of the second large winning opening 17, as shown in FIG.

(Notification pattern determination process 2)
The notification pattern determination process 2 by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1321-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the special winning opening open designation command stored in the reception buffer is the first big hit opening eighth second heavy winning opening opening designation command or not. If it is determined that it is the 1st jackpot opening 8th second large winning opening opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1321-3, and it is determined that it is not the 1st jackpot opening 8th second winning prize opening opening specification command In the case, the process proceeds to step S1321-2.

  In step S1321-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the special winning opening open designation command stored in the reception buffer is the first big hit opening 12th second large winning opening opening designation command or not. If it is determined that it is the 1st jackpot opening 12th second large winning opening opening specification command, the process proceeds to step S1321-3, and it is determined that it is not the 1st jackpot opening 12th second opening winning command for the 2nd winning opening In the case, the process proceeds to step S1321-5.

  In step S1321-3, the sub CPU 120a notifies the notification A data corresponding to the notification pattern of the notification (notification A) for making the player recognize that the game ball should be made to flow down aiming at the second big winning opening 17 sub RAM 120c. Set in the notification A data storage area of

In step S1321-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a notification A control command corresponding to the notification pattern of notification A in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The notification A control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.
Then, when the notification A control command is received, the image control unit 150 displays, for example, the notification image of notification A shown in FIG. 46 described above on the image display device 31 as a notification image based on the notification pattern of notification A indicated by the command. Let In this way, the player is made to recognize that the game ball should be made to flow down aiming at the second big winning opening 17.

  In step S1321-5, the sub CPU 120a sends notification B data corresponding to a notification pattern of notification (notification B) for making the player recognize that the game ball should be made to flow down aiming at the first big winning opening 16 sub RAM 120c. Is set in the notification B data storage area.

In step S1321-6, the sub CPU 120a sets a notification B control command corresponding to the notification pattern of the notification B in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The notification B control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.
Then, when receiving the notification B control command, the image control unit 150 displays, for example, the notification image of the notification B of FIG. 47 or 48 described above as a notification image based on the notification pattern of the notification B indicated by the command. Display on. Thus, the player is made to recognize that the game ball should be made to flow by aiming at the first big winning opening 16.

Note that the sub CPU 120 a continuously performs the effect performed based on the command received from the main control board 110 until the next command is received from the main control board 110.
For example, when the sub CPU 120a starts the first notification A (prior notification) by receiving the first big hit closing seventh large first winning opening closing designation command from the main control board 110, the first notification A An effect is performed until a second big winning opening opening designation command for the first big hit opening eighth is received from the main control board 110. The sub CPU 120a also starts the effect of the second notification A (opening notification) by receiving the first big hit opening 8th second large winning opening opening specification command. Therefore, the effect of notification A consisting of the first notification A (prior notification) and the second notification A (opening notification) is in the eighth round from the time when the first large winning opening 16 in the seventh round is closed. It is continuously performed until the opening of the second big winning opening 17 ends.

  By the way, the contents of the effects of the first notification A (prior notification) and the second notification A (opening notification) may be different. In that case, after the first notification A (prior notification) is performed in the closing time of the first large winning opening 16 in the seventh round (the interval between the seventh round and the eighth round), in the eighth round During the opening time of the second big winning opening 17, a second notification A (opening notification) having a content different from the content of the advance notification is performed.

  FIG. 51 shows temporally the open / closed state of the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 in the jackpot game, and the state of validity and invalidity of the specific area 18 provided in the second large winning opening 17. 51 (a) is a timing chart in the first jackpot game, FIG. 51 (b) is a timing chart in the second jackpot game, and FIG. 51 (c) is a third jackpot game It is a timing chart in.

In the first big hit game, the second large winning opening 17 in the eighth round and the twelfth round in which the specific area 18 provided in the second large winning opening 17 is activated (opened) in the specific area valid period. Is 29.5 seconds or until nine game balls are won (see FIG. 13A).
In this first jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 51 (a), timing T1 at which the first big winning opening 16 is closed after the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 in the seventh round (7R) passes, that is, At the start of the closing time of the seventh round (the interval between the seventh round and the eighth round) immediately before the eighth round when the specific region 18 is activated, the main CPU 110a is the first large closing seventh for the first big hit closing. A winning opening closing designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.
As described above, the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the first big hit closing seventh time first large winning opening closing specification command, as described above, performs the processing of step S1319-3 and step S1319-4, the first The informing image (see FIG. 46) of informing A (pre-informing) is displayed on the image display device 31.

And timing T2 when the closing time of the 1st big winning opening 16 in the 7th round (7R) of this 1st big hit game passes and the 2nd big winning opening 17 opens, namely, the specific territory 18 becomes effective At the start of the eight rounds, the main CPU 110a transmits, to the effect control board 120, a second big winning opening open designation command for the first big hit opening eighth time.
As described above, the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the first big hit open eighth-time second large winning opening open designation command performs the process of step S1321-3 and step S1321-4 as described above. A notification image (see FIG. 46) of the notification A of 2 (opening notification) is displayed on the image display device 31.

  Then, the above-mentioned specific area effective period starts at timing T3 when a prescribed time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the eighth round (8R), and the specific area 18 is activated for 6 seconds from the start (open state ).

  That is, in the first jackpot game, a notification image of notification B (see FIG. 47 or FIG. 48) is displayed from the start of the opening to the opening time of the first large winning opening 16 of the seventh round, and the second large winning opening A notification image of notification A from the start (T1) of the interval immediately before the start of the eighth round when the specific area 18 in 17 is activated to the end of the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 of the eighth round (See FIG. 46) is displayed.

Similarly, timing T4 at which the first large winning opening 16 is closed after the opening time of the first large winning opening 16 in the eleventh round (11R) of the first jackpot game has elapsed, that is, the specific area 18 is activated. At the start of the interval immediately before the 12th round (the closing time of the first big winning opening 16 in the 11th round), the main CPU 110a produces the first big winning opening closing specification command for the 11th big hit closing effect control board 120 Send to
As described above, the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the first big hit closing 11th first big winning opening closing specification command performs the processing of step S1319-3 and step S1319-4 as described above. The notification image (see FIG. 46) of the notification A of 1 (prior notification) is displayed on the image display device 31.

And timing T5 when the closing time of the 1st big winning opening 16 in the 11th round (11R) of this 1st big hit game passes and the 2nd big winning opening 17 opens, namely, the specific territory 18 becomes effective At the start of the 12th round, the main CPU 110a transmits, to the effect control board 120, a second big winning opening open designation command for the first big hit opening 12th.
As described above, the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that receives the first big hit opening 12th second large winning opening opening specification command performs the processing of step S1321-3 and step S1321-4 as described above. A notification image (see FIG. 46) of the notification A of 2 (opening notification) is displayed on the image display device 31.

  Then, the above-mentioned specific area valid period starts at timing T6 when a prescribed time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the twelfth round (12R), and the specific period is valid for 6 seconds from the start.

That is, in the first jackpot game, at the start (T1) of the interval immediately before the eighth round (the closing time of the first big winning opening 16 in the seventh round) in which the specific area 18 in the second large winning opening 17 is activated. ) Until the end of the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 in the eighth round, the notification image of notification A (see FIG. 46) is displayed. And notice of notice B until the opening time of the 1st big winning opening 16 of the 11th round ends from the start time of the interval (the closing time of the 2nd big winning opening 17 in the 8th round) just before the 9th round An image (see FIG. 47 or FIG. 48) is displayed.
Furthermore, the twelfth round from the start (T4) of the interval (the closing time of the first big winning opening 16 in the eleventh round) immediately before the twelfth round when the specific area 18 in the second large winning opening 17 is reactivated. A notification image of notification A (see FIG. 46) is displayed until the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 ends. And notice of notice B until the closing time of the 1st big winning opening 16 of the 16th round is over from the start of the interval (closing time of the 1st big winning opening 16 in the 12th round) just before the 13th round An image (see FIG. 47 or FIG. 48) is displayed.

  In this manner, the gaming machine 1 is opened until the second large winning opening 17 is 29.5 seconds in the eighth and twelfth rounds in which the specific area 18 is activated or until nine gaming balls are won. In the game, it is possible to make the player appropriately recognize that the second big winning opening 17 is aimed and the game ball is made to flow down.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), in the second jackpot game, the timing (T8, T10) when a specified time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the start time (T7, T9) of the eighth round and the twelfth round, respectively. ), The specific area 18 is validated. Also, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), also in the third jackpot game, timing (T12, T2) when a prescribed time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the start time (T11, T13) of the eighth round and the twelfth round, respectively. At T14), the specific area 18 is validated (opened). However, in the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game, the opening time of the second large winning opening 17 is as short as 0.1 second (see FIGS. 13B and 13C).
Therefore, in any of the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game, it is difficult for the player to make the second big winning opening 17 enter the game ball. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 displays the notification image of the notification B (see FIG. 47 or FIG. 48) from the start of the opening to the end of the round game in any of the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game.

(Informing process at the time of specific area winning)
Next, with reference to FIG. 52, the notification processing (step S1325 in FIG. 40) of the specific area at the time of winning by the effect control board 120 will be described.

  In step S1325-1, the sub CPU 120a detects that the specific area detection sensor 18a has detected that the gaming ball has passed the specific area provided in the second large winning opening 17 during the specific area effective period in the jackpot game. Then, the specific area prize designation flag during the effective period is set to ON in the specific area prize designation flag storage area during the effective period of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1325-2, in place of the effect of notification A, the sub CPU 120a performs effects of probability change notification for causing the player to recognize that the high probability state (probability change state) is controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state Let's do it.
That is, the sub CPU 120a receives the specific area prize designation command during the effective period from the main control board 110 by the game ball passing through the specific area 18 in the second large winning opening 17 during the specific area effective period. Then, based on the specific area prize designation command during this effective period, the sub CPU 120a notifies the player of a notification pattern of a probability change notification for allowing the player to be controlled to the high probability state (probability change state) after the end of the big hit gaming state. Are set in the probability variation notification data storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1325-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect by the first light guide plate display device 60 in addition to the effect of the definite variation notification set in the step S1325-2.
That is, as in the step S1325-2, the sub CPU 120a specifies the specific area prize during the effective period from the main control board 110 by the game ball passing through the specific area 18 in the second large winning opening 17 during the specific area effective period. Receive a command Then, based on the specific area prize designation command during the effective period, the sub CPU 120a firstly causes the player to recognize that the player is to be controlled to the high probability state (probable change state) after the end of the big hit game state. The light guide pattern light emission pattern data of the light guide plate display is set in the probability variation notification data storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1325-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a probability variation notification control command corresponding to the notification pattern of probability variation notification and the first light guide plate display device light emission pattern for probability variation in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The probability variation notification control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, and the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.

As shown in FIG. 53, for example, when the image control unit 150 receives a probability variation notification control command, the image display device 31 displays color as a probability variation notification effect based on the notification pattern of the probability variation notification indicated by the command. The image being displayed is switched to an image in gray scale display to make the screen of the image display device 31 appear dark.
Then, when the drive control unit 160 receives the probable change notification control command, the decoration member 33 a falls and moves to the front of the image display device 31 as a probable change notification effect based on the notification pattern of the positive variation notification indicated by the command. It will be kept for a while.
Then, when the lamp control unit 170 and the frame control board 180 receive the probable change notification control command, the lamp control unit 170 and the frame control substrate 180 overlap the decoration member 33a on the first light guide plate 62a as a probable change notification effect based on the notification pattern of the probable change notification indicated by the command. Similarly, the second dot pattern 65b like a radial is blinked in rainbow colors, and the third light guide plate 62c is blinked in fifth colors a fifth dot pattern 65e of "probable" character, and the panel lighting device 34a and The frame illumination device 34 b is displayed in a blinking manner. Thereby, the player is made to recognize that the gaming state is controlled to the high probability gaming state (probable change state) after the end of the jackpot gaming state.
The gray scale display makes it easy to visually recognize the blinking display of the second dot pattern 65b and the fifth dot pattern 65e, which can make the effect more noticeable.
Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the brightness of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the image display color may be displayed in color. The screen of the image display device 31 may be darkened by switching to an image to be displayed and lowering the luminance of a backlight or the like.
In addition, although the blinking display of the panel illumination device 34a and the frame illumination device 34b and the first light guide plate display device 60 is performed at the same time, the blink interval by the first light guide plate display device 60 is longer. Since the blinking display of the first light guide plate display device 60 is blinking due to the switching of the light emission color, the player is not made to feel uncomfortable.

In addition, although the second dot pattern 65b and the fifth dot pattern 65e are displayed as light emission patterns for the first light guide plate display device for probability change notification, the present invention is not limited to this, the first dot pattern 65a is also together. A light emitting display may be made. By doing this, it becomes a flashy effect and can be further enhanced.
When a plurality of types of dot patterns are displayed on and off at the same time as described above, the dot patterns may be alternately emitted to change the light emission location. For example, the first dot pattern 65a, the second dot pattern 65b, and the fifth dot pattern 65e are sequentially turned on and off repeatedly.

  If the jackpot game is to be executed by winning the jackpot when the gaming state is controlled to the high probability state (probability state), neither of the above notification A and notification B is performed. . That is, for the player who has already performed so-called "right-handed", by not giving a notification for performing "right-handed" again, the player is made not to feel bothersome. be able to.

(Effect button production control process)
The effect button effect control processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1400-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether there is a valid effect button detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a. Here, if it is determined that the signal is not present, the sub CPU 120a ends the process, and if it is determined that the signal is present, the process proceeds to step S1400-2.

In step S1400-2, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect button command in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for notifying the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, and the lamp control unit 170 that the operation of the effect button 35 has been detected. The command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, and the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.
The process of step S1400-2 corresponds to operation signal transmitting means.

(First light guide plate display device effect control process)
The first light guide plate display device effect control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56.

In step S1500-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether it is the first pseudo continuous announcement first light guide plate display device presentation time. If it is determined that it is the first pseudo continuous notice first light guide plate display device production time, the process proceeds to step S1500-2 and if it is determined that it is not the first pseudo continuous notice first light guide plate display device production time Move to step S1500-3.
As shown in FIG. 57 (E) and FIG. 58 (H), “the pseudo continuous notice first light guide plate display device presentation time” indicates that the left and right presentation symbols 38 are stopped and the inside representation graphic 38 is displayed. It is at the time of re-variation start after it changes to a pseudo run symbol and is stopped and displayed.

  In step S1500-2, the sub CPU 120a refers to the pattern data determined in step S1309-3 for performing the first pseudo continuous announcement effect, and emits the first light guide display device for the first pseudo continuous announcement effect. A first light guide plate display device light emission control command corresponding to the pattern data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Note that the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.

  In step S1500-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether it is the second pseudo continuous announcement first light guide plate display device presentation time. If it is determined that it is the second pseudo continuous notice first light guide display effect time, the process proceeds to step S1500-4, and if it is determined that it is not the second pseudo continuous notice first light guide display effect time Move to step S1500-5.

  In step S1500-4, the sub CPU 120a refers to the pattern data determined in step S1309-3 for performing the second pseudo continuous announcement effect, and emits the first light guide display device for the second pseudo continuous announcement effect. A first light guide plate display device light emission control command corresponding to the pattern data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Note that the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.

  In step S1500-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether it is the third pseudo continuous announcement first light guide plate display device presentation time. If it is determined that it is the third pseudo continuous notice first light guide display effect time, the process proceeds to step S1500-6, and if it is determined that it is not the third pseudo continuous notice first light guide display performance time Move to step S1500-7.

  In step S1500-6, the sub CPU 120a refers to the pattern data determined in step S1309-3 for performing the third pseudo continuous notice effect, and emits light for the first light guide plate display device for the third pseudo continuous notice effect. A first light guide plate display device light emission control command corresponding to the pattern data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Note that the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.

In step S1500-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether it is SPSP reach development first light guide plate display device presentation time. If it is determined that the SPSP reach development first light guide plate display device presentation time is determined, the process proceeds to step S1500-8, and if it is determined that the SPSP reach development first light guide plate display device presentation time is not, the process proceeds to step S1500-9 .
"SPSP reach development first light guide plate display device presentation time" is a period during stop after movement of the decorative member 33a which moves when developing from SP reach to SPSP reach as shown in FIG. 59 (M). .

  In step S1500-8, the sub CPU 120a transmits the first light guide plate display device light emission control command corresponding to SPSP reach development effect first light guide plate display device light emission pattern data for performing SPSP reach development effect to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120 c. Set to Note that the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.

In step S1500-9, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined effect (before the decorative member is movable) first light guide plate display device effect time. If it is determined that it is determined that the first light guide plate display device production time is determined effect (before the decoration member is movable), the process proceeds to step S1500-10, and it is not the first light guide plate display device effect period determined before (the decoration member is moved) If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1500-11.
As shown in FIG. 59 (P), the “decision effect (before the decorative member is movable) first light guide plate display device presentation time” is a display that prompts pressing of the presentation button 35 and then the presentation button is pressed. Until it is done, or until the effect button pressing effective period ends.

  In step S1500-10, the sub CPU 120a refers to the pattern data determined in step S1309-6 for performing fixed effect (before the decorative member is moved), and displays the first light guide plate for fixed effect (before the decorative member is moved) The first light guide plate display device light emission control command corresponding to the device light emission pattern data for performing fixed effect (decorative member movement) is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Note that the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.

In step S1500-11, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined effect (after the decoration member is moved) is the first light guide plate display device effect time. If it is determined that it is determined that the first light guide plate display device effect time (after the decoration member is moved), the process proceeds to step S1500-12, and it is not determined that the first light guide plate display device effect time is determined (after the decoration member is moved) If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1500-13.
As shown in FIG. 59 (Q), the “decision effect (after the decoration member is moved) first light guide plate display device presentation time” is a period during stop after movement of the decoration member 33a that is movable at the time of the decision effect.

  In step S1500-12, the sub CPU 120a determines the first light guide plate display device light emission corresponding to the first light guide plate display device light emission pattern data for the fixed effect (after the decoration member is moved) for performing the fixed effect (after the decoration member is moved) The control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Note that the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.

In step S1500-13, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a jackpot effect design temporary stop first light guide plate display device presentation time. If it is determined that it is determined that the jackpot production symbol temporary stop first light guide plate display device production time, the process proceeds to step S1500-14, if it is determined that it is not the jackpot display pattern temporary stop first light guide plate display device presentation time Move to step S1500-15.
As shown in FIG. 59 (R), “the jackpot effect design symbol temporary stop first light guide plate display device presentation time” is the temporary stop display of the jackpot symbol.

  In step S1500-14, the sub CPU 120a sub-selects the first light guide plate display device light emission control command corresponding to the first light guide plate display device light emission pattern data for the big hit effect symbol temporary stop effect for performing the large hit effect symbol temporary stop effect It sets to the transmission buffer of RAM120c. Note that the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.

In step S1500-15, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot effect design symbol perfect stop time of the first light guide plate display device effect time. If it is determined that it is determined that it is the first light guide display device production time at the jackpot production design perfect stop, the process proceeds to step S1500-16, and if it is determined that it is not the first light guide display apparatus presentation time at the jackpot production design complete stop Move to step S1500-17.
"The jackpot effect design symbol complete stop first light guide plate display device presentation time" is the time of complete stop display of jackpot symbols other than the first jackpot.

  In step S1500-16, the sub CPU 120a sub-selects the first light guide plate display device light emission control command corresponding to the first light guide plate display device light emission pattern data for the jackpot effect symbol perfect stop effect for performing the jackpot effect design perfect stop effect It sets to the transmission buffer of RAM120c. Note that the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.

In step S1500-17, the sub CPU 120a determines whether it is the first jackpot informing first light guide plate display device presentation time. If it is determined that the first jackpot notification first light guide plate display device production time is determined, the process proceeds to step S1500-18, and if it is determined that the first jackpot notification first light guide plate display device presentation time is not determined, step S1500. Move to -19.
As shown in FIG. 60 (S), the “first jackpot notification first light guide plate display device presentation time” is a period during stop after movement of the decorative member 33a that is movable at the first jackpot notification.

  In step S1500-18, the sub CPU 120a performs the first light guide plate display device light emission control command corresponding to the first light guide plate display device light emission pattern data for the first big hit notification effect for performing the first big hit notification effect to the sub RAM 120c. Set in the send buffer. Note that the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.

In step S1500-19, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first jackpot effect design perfect stop first light guide plate display device presentation time. If it is determined that it is determined that it is the first light guide plate display device production time at the first jackpot effect design perfect stop, the process proceeds to step S1500-22, and it is not the first light guide plate display device production time at the first jackpot effect design complete stop If it is determined, the first light guide plate display device effect control process ends.
As shown in FIG. 60 (T), "the first jackpot effect design symbol full stop first light guide plate display device presentation time" is a temporary stop display of the jackpot symbol.

  In step S1500-20, the sub CPU 120a emits the first light guide plate display device corresponding to the first light guide plate display device light emission pattern data for the first big hit effect symbol perfect stop effect for performing the first big hit effect symbol perfect stop effect The control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Note that the first light guide plate display apparatus light emission control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control unit 170 by the data output process of step S1800.

(Example production)
Hereinafter, as an example of effect of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the process of the step S1308, when the fluctuation effect pattern 16-1 is selected from the fluctuation effect pattern determination table of FIG. 34, using FIGS. Explain.
The fluctuation presentation pattern 16-1 is a presentation that becomes a jackpot after the pseudo continuous announcement is carried out twice and the SPSP reach is developed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 57A, an image of a background is displayed on the screen of the image display device 31 for a predetermined time after the game ball enters the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15 as shown in FIG. In addition to the above, the left, middle, and right effect pattern 38 is stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, the image control unit 150 executes effects corresponding to the change effect pattern based on the change effect pattern command received from the sub CPU 120a, and the left middle right effect pattern 38 starts to change, and the image display device 31 In each of the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area of the screen, as shown in FIG. 57 (B), the left, middle, and right rendering symbols 38 move vertically (for example, from top to bottom) at a predetermined speed Move (fluctuate) continuously.

  Further, the lamp control unit 170 and the frame control board 180 execute effects corresponding to the change effect pattern based on the change effect pattern command received from the sub CPU 120 a, and the panel illumination is performed in accordance with the effects in the image display device 31. The device 34a and the frame illumination device 34b are controlled to emit light.

  Then, after fluctuating for a certain period of time, on the screen of the image display device 31, first, the left effect pattern 38 is stopped, and then the right effect pattern 38 is stopped, as shown in FIG. 57 (C). The effect pattern 38 is stopped and displayed with a different pattern, and only the effect pattern 38 in the middle is in a state of performing variable display.

  After this, as shown in FIG. 57 (D), the effect pattern 38 displayed on the screen of the image display device 31 changes to “NEXT” which is a pseudo continuous symbol, and is stopped and displayed. Whenever this pseudo run symbol "NEXT" is stopped and displayed on the middle production symbol 38, it is a pseudo run continuation determination play in which the variable display continues.

After this, the left, middle, and right effect pattern 38 displayed on the screen of the image display device 31 resumes its change, but at the start of re-change of the effect pattern 38, as shown in FIG. 57 (E), the first light guide plate A first dot pattern 65a for highlighting the effect pattern 38 is displayed on the periphery of 62a. The effect of lighting and displaying on the first light guide plate 62a indicates the degree of expectation for the subsequent fluctuation effect by the lighting color. For example, in the present embodiment, red lighting has the highest expectation, and then green lighting , And then in the order of blue lighting (see FIG. 36 (a)).
Specifically, when the sub CPU 120a receives the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a performs the processing of the steps S1309-1 to S1309-3, and performs the first guidance at the time of pseudo continuous notice effect of FIG. A light emission pattern is determined from the light plate display device light emission pattern determination table.
Then, if it is determined in the process of step S1500 that it is the first pseudo continuous notice effect time, light emission control is performed by the first light guide plate display device 60 based on the light emission pattern determined in step S1309-3. Is executed. In this example of the effect, it is assumed that PA 8 (red light → red light) is selected most easily in the fluctuation pattern 16.
In this pseudo continuous notice effect, the light emission timing of the first light guide plate display light emission pattern may be the timing at which the “NEXT” symbol in FIG. 57 (D) stops, or the “NEXT” symbol in FIG. It may be made to emit light continuously to the re-variation start time of the production | presentation pattern 38 of FIG. 57 (E).

Further, in the image display device 31, during the lighting display period of the first dot pattern 65a, the image displayed in color is switched to the image of gray scale display to make the screen of the image display device 31 appear dark. By doing this, the lighting display of the first dot pattern 65a can be easily visually recognized, and the effect can be made more noticeable.
Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the brightness of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the image display color may be displayed in color. The screen of the image display device 31 may be darkened by switching to an image to be displayed and lowering the luminance of a backlight or the like.

  Then, after fluctuating for a certain period of time, on the screen of the image display device 31, first, the left effect pattern 38 is stopped, and then the right effect pattern 38 is stopped, as shown in FIG. 57 (F). The effect pattern 38 is stopped and displayed with a different pattern, and only the effect pattern 38 in the middle is in a state of performing variable display.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58 (G), the effect pattern 38 displayed on the screen of the image display device 31 changes to "NEXT" which is a pseudo-connected symbol and is stopped and displayed. Whenever this pseudo run symbol "NEXT" is stopped and displayed on the middle production symbol 38, it is a pseudo run continuation determination play in which the variable display continues.

After this, the left middle graphic symbol 38 displayed on the screen of the image display device 31 resumes fluctuation, but at the start of re-variation of the graphic symbol 38, as shown in FIG. 58 (H), the first light guide plate A first dot pattern 65a for emphasizing the effect pattern 38 is displayed in red on the periphery of 62a. The effect of lighting and displaying on the first light guide plate 62a indicates the degree of expectation for the subsequent fluctuation effect as in FIG. 57 (E).
Specifically, if it is determined in the process of step S1500 that it is the second pseudo continuous announcement staging time, the first light guide plate display device 60 based on the light emission pattern determined in the step S1309-3. , Light emission control is executed.
The light emission timing of the first light guide plate display light emission pattern may be the timing at which the “NEXT” symbol of FIG. 58 (G) stops during this pseudo continuous notice effect, or the “NEXT” symbol of FIG. 58 (G) may stop It may be made to emit light continuously to the re-variation start time of the production | presentation pattern 38 of FIG. 57 (H).

  Further, in the image display device 31, as in the case of FIG. 57E, during the lighting display period of the first dot pattern 65a, the image displayed in color is switched to the gray scale display image so that the screen of the image display device 31 appears dark. Make it Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the brightness of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the image display color may be displayed in color. The screen of the image display device 31 may be darkened by switching to an image to be displayed and lowering the luminance of a backlight or the like.

  Then, after fluctuating for a fixed time, on the screen of the image display device 31, first, the left effect pattern 38 is stopped, and then the right effect pattern 38 is stopped, as shown in FIG. The effect pattern 38 is stopped and displayed with the same left and right symbols, and only the effect pattern 38 in the middle is in the normal reach state in which the variable display is performed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58 (J), a character image is displayed at the center of the screen of the image display device 31, and it is informed that the SP reach will be developed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58 (K), the image display device 31 displays an image in which different characters (aeroplanes and skeletons) are pushed from the left and right to the two central effect patterns 38, SP Reach production is performed.

  After this, as shown in FIG. 58L, the decorative member 33a swings for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) above the image display device 31 by the panel driving device 33.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 59 (M), the decorative member 33a is moved from above the image display device 31 to the central portion of the display area of the image display device 31 by the panel drive device 33 for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) ) Is held on the front of the image display device 31. The decorative member 33a moves downward to the first light guide plate 62a in the space formed by the decorative member 33a moving from above the image display device 31 to the center of the display area of the image display device 31. The third dot pattern 65c is drawn yellow as it draws the locus of the occasion.
Specifically, when it is determined in the process of step S1500 that SPSP reach development effect time has come, the first light guide plate display device 60 executes light emission control for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).
In short, when the decorative member 33a moves to the central part of the display area of the image display device 31 and is stopped, the lighting is started and the light is turned off in a time shorter than the holding time of the decorative member 33a. While the decorative member 33a is moving, the first light guide plate 62a does not perform lighting display.
In addition, the effect by the first light guide plate display device 60 is an effect that boosts SPSP reach development notification in cooperation with the decoration member 33a, and in the effect, the light emission pattern of the first light guide plate 62a is only one type of yellow light. However, for example, the degree of expectation for the fluctuation effect after SPSP reach development is indicated by the light emission color, and a plurality of types (red light, green light are displayed like the first light guide plate display light emission pattern during pseudo continuous notice effect) , It does not matter as (blue light).

  Further, in the image display device 31, in the lighting display period of the third dot pattern 65c, the image displayed in color is switched to the image of gray scale display to make the screen of the image display device 31 appear dark. Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the brightness of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the image display color may be displayed in color. The screen of the image display device 31 may be darkened by switching to an image to be displayed and lowering the luminance of a backlight or the like.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (N), the image display device 31 displays an image indicating the title of the content of the SPSP reach effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 59O, the image display device 31 displays an image in which the enemy character and the friend character appear. Then, an image in which the enemy character and the friend character fight is displayed as an animation over a predetermined time.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 59 (P), for example, an image such as “press a button” and a central portion of the first light guide plate 62a are urged to press the effect button 35 in a scene where the determination is decided upon confrontation A radial second dot pattern 65b is displayed blinking. The effect that the second dot pattern 65b blinks indicates the win / loss result of the confrontation, that is, the expectation for the big hit by the blinking color, and in the present embodiment, for example, the red / white blink has the highest expectation. Next, green and white blink, and then blue and white blink (see FIG. 36 (b)).
Specifically, when the sub CPU 120a receives the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, it performs the processing of the above steps S1309-4 to S1309-6, and at the time of the determined effect shown in FIG. 36 (b) (before the decoration member is moved) A light emission pattern is determined from the first light guide plate display device light emission pattern determination table.
When it is determined in the process of step S1500 that the determined effect time (before the decorative member is moved) is determined, the first light guide plate display device 60 emits light based on the light emission pattern determined in the step S1309-6. Control is performed. In this example of the effect, it is assumed that the PA 16 (red and white blinks) which is most likely to be selected is determined by the fluctuation pattern 16.

Further, in the image display device 31, during the lighting display period of the second dot pattern 65b, while the display color of the character and the character of “press a button” and the effect button image remain unchanged, the display color such as the background is a color The image being displayed is switched to the image of gray scale display to make the screen of the image display device 31 appear dark.
By doing this, it is possible to easily recognize both the image prompting to press the character and the effect button and the second dot pattern 65b.
Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the luminance of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the display color of the entire screen of the image display device 31 may be displayed in color. It is also possible to switch from an existing image to an image in gray scale display and display in dark. At that time, the brightness of the backlight or the like may be lowered.

The panel illumination device 34 a and the frame illumination device 34 b also perform blinking display, and perform blinking display at the same time as the first light guide plate display device 60.
However, as described above, the blinking interval is different between the panel illumination device 34 a and the frame illumination device 34 b and the first light guide plate display device 60, and the blink interval in the first light guide plate display device 60 is longer. Since the flickering display of the first light guide plate display device 60 is flickering due to the switching of the light emission color, the player is prevented from feeling uncomfortable.

Then, when the effect button 35 is pressed or when the effect button effective period elapses, the blinking display by the first light guide plate display device 60 is ended, and as shown in FIG. 59 (Q), the panel The decorative member 33a is moved from above the image display device 31 to the central portion of the display area of the image display device 31 by the driving device 33 and held on the front surface of the image display device 31 for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). Become. Then, in the space formed by the decorative member 33a moving from the upper side of the image display device 31 to the central part of the display area of the image display device 31, the second light guide plate 62b The pattern 65d is displayed in an iridescent manner. In addition, a second dot pattern 65b which is radially emitted to the central portion of the first light guide plate 62a is displayed in a rainbow-like manner.
Specifically, in the process of step S1500, the first light guide plate display device 60 executes light emission control for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) by being determined to be the determined effect time (after the decorative member is moved). Ru.

  In short, the second dot pattern 65b and the fourth dot pattern 65d start to blink when the decorative member 33a moves to the central part of the display area of the image display device 31 and is stopped, and from the holding time of the decorative member 33a The second dot pattern 65b and the fourth dot pattern 65d do not blink while the decorative member 33a is moving because the light is turned off in a short time.

  Further, in the image display device 31, during the blinking display period of the second dot pattern 65b and the fourth dot pattern 65d, the image displayed in color is switched to the image of gray scale display so that the screen of the image display device 31 appears dark. Do. Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the brightness of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the image display color may be displayed in color. The screen of the image display device 31 may be darkened by switching to an image to be displayed and lowering the luminance of a backlight or the like.

  The panel illumination device 34 a and the frame illumination device 34 b also perform blinking display, and perform blinking display at the same time as the first light guide plate display device 60.

In addition, although the second dot pattern 65b and the fourth dot pattern 65d are made to emit light and displayed as the first light guide plate display light emission pattern as the determined presentation time (after the decoration member is moved), the present invention is not limited thereto. The dot pattern 65a may also be displayed with light emission together. By doing this, it becomes a flashy effect and can be further enhanced.
When a plurality of types of dot patterns are displayed on and off at the same time, the dot patterns may be alternately emitted to change the light emission location. For example, the first dot pattern 65a, the second dot pattern 65b, and the fourth dot pattern 65d are sequentially turned on and off repeatedly.

  After this, as shown in FIG. 59 (R), in the image display device 31, the same kind of "6" symbol is temporarily displayed by the left effect pattern 38, the right effect pattern 38 and the effect pattern 38 in the inside. At the same time, the first dot pattern 65a for emphasizing the effect pattern 38 is displayed in red and green flickering around the first light guide plate 62a. Specifically, light emission control is executed by the first light guide plate display device 60 by determining that it is a big hit effect symbol temporary stop effect time in the process of step S1500.

Further, in the image display device 31, during the blinking display period of the first dot pattern 65a, the display color of the rendering pattern 38 remains unchanged, and the display color such as the background is switched to the gray scale display image The screen of the image display device 31 looks dark.
By doing this, both of the effect pattern 38 and the first dot pattern 65a can be easily viewed.
Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the luminance of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the display color of the entire screen of the image display device 31 may be displayed in color. It is also possible to switch from an existing image to an image in gray scale display and display in dark. At that time, the brightness of the backlight or the like may be lowered.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 60 (S), the decorative member 33a is moved from above the image display device 31 to the central portion of the display area of the image display device 31 by the panel drive device 33 for a predetermined time (for example 4 seconds). ) Is held on the front of the image display device 31. Then, a second dot pattern 65b like a radial pattern is displayed in a flashing manner at the central portion of the first light guide plate 62a.
Specifically, by determining that it is the first jackpot notification effect time in the process of step S1500, light emission control is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) by the first light guide plate display device 60.

  That is, since the decorative member 33a moves to the central part of the display area of the image display device 31 and is stopped, it is turned on and turned off in a time shorter than the holding time of the decorative member 33a. While the decorative member 33a is moving, the second dot pattern 65b does not blink.

  Further, in the image display device 31, during the blinking display period of the second dot pattern 65b, the image displayed in color is switched to the image of gray scale display to make the screen of the image display device 31 appear dark. Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the brightness of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the image display color may be displayed in color. The screen of the image display device 31 may be darkened by switching to an image to be displayed and lowering the luminance of a backlight or the like.

  The panel illumination device 34 a and the frame illumination device 34 b also perform blinking display, and perform blinking display at the same time as the first light guide plate display device 60.

  After this, as shown in FIG. 60 (T), the effect pattern 38 "6" is changed to "7" and the effect pattern 38 is highlighted on the periphery of the first light guide plate 62a. The dot pattern 65a is displayed in an iridescent manner. Specifically, light emission control is performed by the first light guide plate display device 60 by determining that it is the first jackpot effect design complete stop effect time in the process of step S1500.

  It should be noted that, at the time of the first big hit perfect stop effect, a notification may be made to perform an audio output such as “I did it!” By the audio output device 32 or the image display device 31 or a notification to display a text message.

Further, in the image display device 31, during the blinking display period of the first dot pattern 65a, the display color of the rendering pattern 38 remains unchanged, and the display color such as the background is switched to the gray scale display image The screen of the image display device 31 looks dark.
By doing this, both of the effect pattern 38 and the first dot pattern 65a can be easily viewed.
Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the luminance of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the display color of the entire screen of the image display device 31 may be displayed in color. It is also possible to switch from an existing image to an image in gray scale display and display in dark. At that time, the brightness of the backlight or the like may be lowered.

  The panel illumination device 34 a and the frame illumination device 34 b also perform blinking display, and perform blinking display at the same time as the first light guide plate display device 60.

In addition, as another example of the effect, the case where the change effect pattern 10-1 is selected from the change effect pattern determination table of FIG. 34 in the process of step S1308 will be described using FIGS.
The fluctuation presentation pattern 10-1 is a presentation in which the pseudo continuous announcement is carried out twice and the game is developed into an SPSP reach and then lost.

  Although the effects shown in FIG. 57A to FIG. 59P are the same effect contents as the variation pattern 16-1, the first light guide plate shown in FIGS. 57E, 58H, and 59P. The light emission pattern selection ratio of the display device is different.

  Since the effects by the first light guide plate display device shown in FIGS. 57E and 58H indicate the degree of expectation for the subsequent change effects, the red pattern with the highest degree of expectation is selected in the change pattern 16 Although the ratio is easy, in the variation pattern 10, the least likely blue light is a ratio that can be easily selected (see FIG. 36A).

  Since the effect by the first light guide plate display device 60 of FIG. 59 (P) indicates the expectation for the big hit, in the variation pattern 16, the red-and-white blink with the highest expectation is more likely to be selected. In pattern 10, blue-white flickering with the lowest expectation is likely to be selected (see FIG. 36 (b)).

  Then, after the display of FIG. 59 (P), the decorative member 33a does not move, and the image display device 31 displays an image in which the character of the ally is defeated by the enemy character, and notifies the result of SPSP reach effect There is. At this time, the left middle right production pattern 38 is stopped and displayed in combination with a loss, and it is displayed that the jackpot result of the big hit has been decided with a loss.

In addition, as another example of the effect, the case where the fluctuation effect pattern 12-1 is selected from the fluctuation effect pattern determination table of FIG. 34 in the process of step S1308 will be described using FIGS.
The fluctuation effect pattern 12-1 is a jackpot effect after one pseudo continuous notice has been given and developed into an SP reach.

  First, as shown in FIG. 57A, an image of a background is displayed on the screen of the image display device 31 for a predetermined time after the game ball enters the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15 as shown in FIG. In addition to the above, the left, middle, and right effect pattern 38 is stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, the image control unit 150 executes effects corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern based on the command received from the sub CPU 120a, and the left, middle, and right effect symbols 38 start to change, and the screen of the image display device 31 is displayed. In each of the left side display area, the center display area, and the right side display area, as shown in FIG. 57 (B), the left middle middle right rendering pattern 38 is continuously in the vertical direction (for example, top to bottom) at a predetermined speed Move (fluctuate).

  Further, the lamp control unit 170 and the frame control board 180 execute effects corresponding to the change effect pattern based on the change effect pattern command received from the sub CPU 120 a, and the panel illumination is performed in accordance with the effects in the image display device 31. The device 34a and the frame illumination device 34b are controlled to emit light.

  Then, after fluctuating for a certain period of time, on the screen of the image display device 31, first, the left effect pattern 38 is stopped, and then the right effect pattern 38 is stopped, as shown in FIG. 57 (C). The effect pattern 38 is stopped and displayed with a different pattern, and only the effect pattern 38 in the middle is in a state of performing variable display.

  After this, as shown in FIG. 57 (D), the effect pattern 38 displayed on the screen of the image display device 31 changes to “NEXT” which is a pseudo continuous symbol, and is stopped and displayed. Whenever this pseudo run symbol "NEXT" is stopped and displayed on the middle production symbol 38, it is a pseudo run continuation determination play in which the variable display continues.

After this, the left, middle, and right effect pattern 38 displayed on the screen of the image display device 31 resumes its change, but at the start of re-change of the effect pattern 38, as shown in FIG. 57 (E), the first light guide plate A first dot pattern 65a for highlighting the effect pattern 38 is displayed on the periphery of 62a. The effect of lighting and displaying on the first light guide plate 62a indicates the degree of expectation for the subsequent fluctuation effect by the lighting color. For example, in the present embodiment, red lighting has the highest expectation, and then green lighting Then, it is in the order of blue lighting.
Specifically, when the sub CPU 120a receives the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a performs the processing of the steps S1309-1 to S1309-3, and performs the first guidance at the time of pseudo continuous notice effect of FIG. A light emission pattern is determined from the light plate display device light emission pattern determination table. Since the fluctuation is fluctuation pattern 12, it is set to be selected from PA1 to PA3, and PA3 (red lighted) having the highest degree of expectation is easily selected, and then PA2 (green lighted), Next, it is PA1 (blue light).
Then, if it is determined in the process of step S1500 that it is the first pseudo continuous announcement effect presentation time, light emission control of the first light guide plate display device 60 is executed.
In this pseudo continuous notice effect, the light emission timing of the first light guide plate display light emission pattern may be the timing at which the “NEXT” symbol in FIG. 57 (D) stops, or the “NEXT” symbol in FIG. It may be made to emit light continuously to the re-variation start time of the production | presentation pattern 38 of FIG. 57 (E).

Further, in the image display device 31, during the lighting display period of the first dot pattern 65a, the image displayed in color is switched to the image of gray scale display to make the screen of the image display device 31 appear dark. By doing this, the lighting display of the first dot pattern 65a can be easily visually recognized, and the effect can be made more noticeable.
Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the brightness of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the image display color may be displayed in color. The screen of the image display device 31 may be darkened by switching to an image to be displayed and lowering the luminance of a backlight or the like.

  Then, after fluctuating for a fixed time, on the screen of the image display device 31, first, the left effect pattern 38 is stopped, and then the right effect pattern 38 is stopped, as shown in FIG. The effect pattern 38 is stopped and displayed with the same left and right symbols, and only the effect pattern 38 in the middle is in the normal reach state in which the variable display is performed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58 (J), a character image is displayed at the center of the screen of the image display device 31, and it is informed that the SP reach will be developed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58 (K), the image display device 31 displays an image in which different characters (aeroplanes and skeletons) are pushed from the left and right to the two central effect patterns 38, SP Reach production is performed.

  Thereafter, although not shown, the image display device 31 displays an image won by the character who has pressed the same design symbol 38 as the left and right presentation symbols 38, and notifies the result of the SP reach production. At this time, the "6" symbol of the same type is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left effect pattern 38, the right effect pattern 38 and the effect pattern 38 in the right, and the effect pattern 38 is displayed on the periphery of the first light guide plate 62a. The first dot pattern 65a is displayed in red-green flickering so as to emphasize. Specifically, light emission control is executed by the first light guide plate display device 60 by determining that it is a big hit effect symbol temporary stop effect time in the process of step S1500.

Further, in the image display device 31, during the blinking display period of the first dot pattern 65a, the display color of the rendering pattern 38 remains unchanged, and the display color such as the background is switched to the gray scale display image The screen of the image display device 31 looks dark.
By doing this, both of the effect pattern 38 and the first dot pattern 65a can be easily viewed.
Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the luminance of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the display color of the entire screen of the image display device 31 may be displayed in color. It is also possible to switch from an existing image to an image in gray scale display and display in dark. At that time, the brightness of the backlight or the like may be lowered.

  After that, although not shown, the image display device 31 again displays the effect pattern 38 “6” and also causes the peripheral portion of the first light guide plate 62 a to emphasize the effect pattern 38. Flashes red and yellow. Specifically, light emission control is executed by the first light guide plate display device 60 by determining that it is a jackpot effect design complete stop effect time in the process of step S1500.

  In addition, at the time of this jackpot effect design complete stop production, notification to perform voice output such as "sorry" by the voice output device 32 or the image display device 31 or notification to display a character message may be performed.

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, the light guide plate is used to produce effects at the time of the jackpot production symbol temporary stop and at the subsequent jackpot production symbol perfect stop or the first jackpot effect symbol perfect stop, but at the jackpot production symbol temporary stop It is possible not to perform the effect by.

Further, in the image display device 31, during the blinking display period of the first dot pattern 65a, the display color of the rendering pattern 38 remains unchanged, and the display color such as the background is switched to the gray scale display image The screen of the image display device 31 looks dark.
By doing this, both of the effect pattern 38 and the first dot pattern 65a can be easily viewed.
Further, the display color of the image may be a color display, or the luminance of a backlight or the like may be lowered to darken the screen of the image display device 31, or the display color of the entire screen of the image display device 31 may be displayed in color. It is also possible to switch from an existing image to an image in gray scale display and display in dark. At that time, the brightness of the backlight or the like may be lowered.

The panel illumination device 34 a and the frame illumination device 34 b also perform blinking display, and perform blinking display at the same time as the first light guide plate display device 60.
However, as described above, the blinking interval is different between the panel illumination device 34 a and the frame illumination device 34 b and the first light guide plate display device 60, and the blink interval in the first light guide plate display device 60 is longer. Since the flickering display of the first light guide plate display device 60 is flickering due to the switching of the light emission color, the player is prevented from feeling uncomfortable.

  The image display described using FIG. 53, FIG. 57 (E), FIG. 58 (H), FIG. 59 (M) (P) (Q) (R), FIG. 60 (S) (T) etc. The display that makes the screen of the device 31 dark corresponds to the dark display.

  In the present embodiment, the first light guide plate display device 60 corresponds to the second display area, but is not limited thereto. For example, in at least the non-display state such as transmissive organic EL, transmissive liquid crystal, or the like, it is sufficient that the image display device 31 has a transparency that allows the player to visually recognize.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the blinking display of the first light guide plate display device 60 is blinked by switching the light emission color, but for example, switching by lighting and extinguishing or the above-mentioned FIG. 53 or FIG. As shown in (Q), by switching the dot pattern to be lit, it may be displayed as blinking display.

In addition, when performing the effect with the light guide plate, the screen of the image display device 31 is made to look darker than when the effect of the light guide plate is not displayed on the display of the image display device 31, but the invention is not limited thereto. .
For example, when the second dot pattern 65b like a radial is flickeringly displayed at the central portion of the first light guide plate 62a in a scene where it is decided that the confrontation of FIG. 59 (P) is decided, the opposing character and the “button The display color of the character of “press” and the image of the effect button is switched to a display color with increased lightness and saturation compared to when the second dot pattern 65 b is not blinked, and the screen of the image display device 31 is brightened. Make it visible.
By doing this, it is possible to easily recognize both the image prompting to press the character and the effect button and the second dot pattern 65b.
In addition, the display color of the image may be a color display, and the brightness of a backlight or the like may be increased to brighten the screen of the image display device 31. The display color of the entire screen of the image display device 31 may be It may be displayed in bright color by switching to a display color with an increased degree. At that time, the brightness of the backlight or the like may be increased.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 59 (L), when the decorative member 33a is swinging above the image display device 31, the effect is not performed by the light guide plate. As shown in M), the third dot pattern may be displayed by light emission.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 59 (M), the decorative member 33a is moved to the central part of the display area of the image display device 31, and then the third dot pattern 65c is lit and displayed. However, the third dot pattern 65 c is gradually lowered in accordance with the movement of the decorative member 33 a when the decorative member 33 a moves from above the image display device 31 to the central part of the display area of the image display device 31. It may be made to emit light so as to extend to By doing this, the light emitting display by the decorative member 33a and the light guide plate is linked more effectively, and the effects of the rendering are improved.

  In the present embodiment, the second large winning opening 17 has a structure in which the specific area 18 is opened or closed by sliding the slide member 180A by driving the specific area opening / closing solenoid 180B. The structure of the mouth 17 is not limited to this.

  For example, the second large winning opening 17 is provided with a movable valve instead of the slide member 180A as a distribution device, and the movable valve performs a movable operation to switch to the specific region 18 side and the opening 180C (nonspecific region) side. Then, the game balls may be distributed to the specific area 18 side and the opening 180C (non-specific area) side. In this case, the movable valve is switched to the specific area 18 side only during the above-mentioned "specific area effective period" (for example, 6 seconds).

In addition, the structure of the second large winning opening 17 may be a structure not provided with any of the above-described distribution device and the opening 180C (that is, non-specific area). In this structure, the main CPU 110a starts the "specific area effective period" by, for example, turning on the specific area detection sensor 18a (activating the specific area 18) in step S340-11, and in S340-12. When a predetermined period (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed as the specific area effective period (YES in S340-12), the specific area detection sensor 18a is turned OFF in step S340-13 to end the specific area effective period You may
Alternatively, in this structure, the game ball entering the ball is effectively detected when the second big winning opening 17 is open, thereby surely controlling the gaming state to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. You may

Further, the present embodiment is also applicable to the case where a jackpot game different from the above-described jackpot game is executed.
For example, it may be a gaming machine provided with a continuous jackpot for acquiring a jackpot right of a plurality of (for example, 5) sets by winning in a low probability / non-short time state (normal game state) (a so-called first hit). In this case, the gaming machine sets a specific area effective period in the predetermined round of the first to fourth jackpot games, for example, and the probability is high that the game ball passes the specific area 18 during the specific area effective period. The jackpot game is executed by setting the time saving state and winning the next jackpot. Then, the gaming machine does not allow the game ball to pass through the specific area 18 during the specific area valid period of the predetermined round of the fifth jackpot game, for example, or does not turn on the high probability state designation flag even if it passes through. After the end of the jackpot game control to low probability / hour-short (for example limited to 100 times) gaming state.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in any of the notification A and the notification B, the plurality of lamps provided on the game board emits light in such a manner that light appears to flow, and the first winning opening 16 Or, it was informed that the game ball should be fired in the direction of the second big winning opening 17. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case where the player is made to recognize that the game ball should be made to flow down aiming at the second large winning opening 17, a second large winning opening 17 itself is further provided with a lamp or Using the second light guide plate display device 61 provided on the front face (player side) of the second large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 17 itself in addition to the light emission of the plurality of lamps provided on this game board Or, the second light guide plate display device 61 is made to emit light, and light is emitted in a mode in which light appears to flow as a whole, and it is informed that the game ball should be fired in the direction of the second big winning opening 17 Good.

In addition, the effects of the notification A and the notification B are not limited to those described in the above-described embodiment, and may be performed using other means such as a speaker or a character.
In addition, the effect of the notification A may be a effect that can draw the player's attention more strongly than the effect of the notification B (that is, a more flashy effect). As a result, the player aims the first large winning opening 16 to flow the gaming ball when the effect of the notification A for flowing the gaming ball aiming at the second large winning opening 17 is performed. Can be intuitively recognized as being different from the effect of the notification B, and it is more important than the effect of the notification B that the effect is an informing effect (informing effect relating to passing the game ball to the specific area 18) Can be intuitively recognized.

Further, in the above-described present embodiment, in the first big hit game, immediately before the eighth round when the second big winning opening 17 opens the notification A for making the game ball flow down aiming at the second big winning opening 17. It started from the start of the interval (the closing time of the first big winning opening 16 in the seventh round). However, prior to the interval immediately before the eighth round, the eighth round may be notified of a notice that the specific area 18 is to be activated. For example, the advance notice may be performed at the start of the seventh round or at the start of the sixth round.
For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives the first jackpot opening seventh command for the first large winning opening opening designation command from the main control board 110, based on this command, at the start of the seventh round of the first jackpot game, “eight rounds In this case, control may be performed to notify a notice image having a text message of “Let's aim a chance attacker!” On the image display device 31.

In addition, the gaming machine 1 may perform a suggestion effect that suggests that the specific area 18 is to be activated in the eighth round in any round before the eighth round.
For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives the first big hit open fifth large first winning opening opening specification command from the main control board 110, based on this command, at the start of the fifth round of the first big hit game, "eight rounds It may be possible to control the suggestion effect which causes the image display device 31 to display a suggestion image having a text message such as “if it wins a prize, is it a definite change?”.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, after the gaming ball entering the second large winning opening 17 passes the specific area 18, it is detected that the second large winning opening 17 has won. However, when the second large winning opening detection switch is disposed at the entrance of the second large winning opening 17, and the game ball enters the second large winning opening 17, it is detected that the second large winning opening 17 is won. It may be done.

In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is described as a structure including the first large winning opening 16 in which the specific area 18 is not provided and the second large winning opening 17 in which the specific area 18 is provided. did. However, the number of winning openings is not limited to this. For example, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine may have only the second large winning opening 17 provided with the specific area 18.
In this case, for example, a specific area effective period in which the specific area 18 is opened only in a specific round may be provided, and the specific area 18 may be closed in the other rounds.
Alternatively, in the specific round, the specific area 18 may be opened for a longer time than the other rounds, and the gaming ball may be allowed to enter the specific area 18 only in the specific round.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific region valid period is provided in a plurality of rounds such as the eighth round and the twelfth round. In this case, even if it is not determined that the gaming ball does not pass the specific area 18 in the eighth round to be in the high probability state (probable change state) after the end of the jackpot game, the player does not In the 12th round, it is possible to obtain an opportunity to pass the game ball to the specific area 18 again.
However, the specific area validity period is not limited to this. It is determined that the gaming machine 1 will be in a high probability state (probable change state) after the end of the jackpot game by, for example, passing the specific area 18 in the specific area effective period of the eighth round in the gaming machine 1, and a high probability state designation flag May be set to ON, the specific region effective period may not be set in the subsequent 12th round.
Alternatively, the gaming machine 1 may set the specific area validity period in advance in one round (for example, only the eighth round).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is configured such that the interval immediately before the start of the eighth round and the opening time of the second large winning opening 17 of the eighth round, and the interval immediately before the start of the twelfth round and the twelfth round. Notification A was performed in the opening time of the second big winning opening 17.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined that, for example, the gaming ball passes through the specific area in the specific area effective period of the eighth round and becomes a high probability state (probable change state) after the end of the jackpot game. When the high probability state designation flag is set to ON, notification B is performed instead of notification A in the interval immediately before the start of the twelfth round and the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 in the twelfth round. You may

Further, in the present embodiment, the type of jackpot game is not limited to the above. For example, from the first round to the eighth round, release control is performed for a long time (up to 29.5 seconds) similar to the first round to the eighth round shown in FIG. Up to sixteen rounds may be a jackpot game in which the same short time (0.1) second opening control as in the ninth to sixteenth rounds shown in FIG. 13C is performed.
In the case of this jackpot game, although the number of rounds per round is 16 rounds, it is eight rounds as the number of rounds capable of winning a prize ball. Therefore, in this jackpot game, it is possible to make the specific area 18 pass the game ball and determine the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game only in the eighth round of the rounds capable of winning the prize ball. It can be "real 8R probability variation jackpot".

Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment sets the specific area effective period in the eighth round and the twelfth round. However, the round for setting the specific area validity period is not limited to the eighth round and the twelfth round, and may be another round.
Alternatively, the specific region effective period may be provided in all the rounds, and the length of the specific region effective period may be set arbitrarily. In this case, the first notification A (prior notification) is issued at the start of the interval immediately before the round in which the longest specific region validity period is set, and the second notification at the start of the round in which the specific region validity period is set A (informing during opening) may be performed.

Further, based on the main CPU 110a setting the specific area effective period setting flag to ON, the specific area effective period setting command according to the specific area effective period setting flag is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the sub CPU 120a specifies this Notification A may be performed at the start of the specific region valid period based on the reception of the region valid period setting command.
Alternatively, when the sorting device (slide member 180A or movable valve) of the gaming ball inside the second big winning opening 17 is activated so that the gaming ball can enter the specific region 18 at the start of the specific region effective period. The distribution device operation command indicating the operation may be transmitted from the main control substrate 110 to the effect control substrate 120, and the sub CPU 120a may perform notification A based on the distribution device operation command.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, although the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 are both provided on the right side of the game area 6, the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning combination The mouths 17 may be provided at different positions where the game balls can be separately hit by the operation handle 3.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a so-called "ST (Special Time) machine" in which a high probability state is set until the predetermined number of times of fluctuation elapses after the end of the big hit game. is there. Note that the gaming machine 1 is not limited to the ST machine, but may be a gaming machine in which the high probability state continues (or 10000 times of variation) until the next jackpot is won.

Thus, when it is determined that the gaming machine in the present embodiment performs a big hit game, it performs a big hit game in which a round game of opening and closing at least one big winning opening provided in the game area is performed a plurality of times .
And, this gaming machine is advantageous to the player for the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, provided that the gaming ball which entered the big winning opening during the jackpot game is passing through the specific area. Control to a high probability state that is a gaming state.
And, when it is determined that this gaming machine is to play the first big hit game, the gaming ball having entered the big winning opening in the predetermined round performs the big hit game which performs opening / closing control to easily pass the specific area If it is determined to play a second big hit game different from this, the game ball that entered the big winning opening in the predetermined round game will perform a big hit game to perform opening and closing control that is hard to pass the specific area .
And this gaming machine aims at the big winning opening in at least the first round of the big hit game and gives a notification indicating that the game ball should be made to flow down, and also aiming at the big winning opening even in a predetermined round. A notification indicating that the game ball should be made to flow down is performed.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 51, the interval immediately before the predetermined round in the big hit game is 5.0 seconds, which is higher than that of other intervals (2.0 seconds). It is set long.

  In the first round, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment notifies the player that the game ball should be made to flow down in the first round, regardless of any jackpot game. And in the case of the predetermined round in the first big hit game, the notification indicating that the game ball should be flowed down aiming at the second big winning opening 17 is performed, and another predetermined second big hit game In the round, such notification is not performed.

  It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the scope of the present invention, even if each component provided in the above-described gaming machine is merely an example and another configuration.

  As mentioned above, although explained in detail using the embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned explanation is only an illustration to the last, and the range is not limited.

1 game machine 2 game board 14 1st starting opening 14a 1st starting opening detection switch 15 2nd starting opening 15a 2nd starting opening detection switch 20 1st special symbol display device 21 2nd special symbol display device 31 image display device 1 display area)
35 Effects button (operation means)
35a Effect button detection switch 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 effect control board 120a sub CPU (effect control means)
120b sub ROM
120c sub RAM
180 frame control board

Claims (1)

When a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to set the special game state advantageous to the player, and the effect control means is provided to perform the variable effect using the effect pattern according to the determination result by the effect device A gaming machine,
The effect device is
A first display area for performing a variable effect in a display mode in which the player can visually recognize the determination result;
The display area is closer to the player than the first display area, and
At least in the non-display state, the first display area has a transparency that allows the player to view the display area,
In the display state, a second display area that performs linked display linked to the fluctuation effect performed in the first display area;
In the operation range from the predetermined first position to the second position overlapping the first display area, provided on the player side rather than the first display area, the fluctuation representation of the first display area A movable member that performs a coordinated operation in conjunction with the
The effect control means is
First position the movable member is in the predetermined or, when in the second position is capable of performing a pre-Symbol coordinated display,
During the execution of the change production ,
Than said timing capable of performing a pre-Symbol linkage displayed when the movable member is in said second position, be performed before Symbol linkage displayed when the movable member is in the first position of the predetermined possible towards the timing is rather large,
The linkage display performed when the movable member is at the predetermined first position is
Depending on the type of display mode of the linked display, the result of the determination indicates an expectation that results in the special gaming state being obtained,
A game machine characterized by