JP6513511B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which an operation request effect in which an effect stage is shifted in response to an operation of an effect operation unit is executed.

  BACKGROUND Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine in which a major winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not a major winning game provided in a gaming area is open when a starting condition is satisfied. In such a gaming machine, although the result of the main character lottery is informed to the player by the fluctuation effect, the interest of the game is improved by diversifying the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect.

  In recent years, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, gaming machines in which an operation request effect requiring an operation of a player is executed as a variation effect execution pattern are widely spread. In such an operation request presentation, for example, a plurality of presentation stages are divided into a plurality of gauges, respectively, and the gauges are sequentially lit and displayed according to the operation of the presentation operation unit during the operation effective period, and one presentation stage The production stage shifts when all the gauges to be configured are lit and displayed. Then, an effect corresponding to the effect stage finally transferred in the operation request effect is performed.

JP, 2011-255040, A

  In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, one or more gauges of the plurality of gauges constituting one stage of rendering are finally lit and all the gauges are lit in the operation request rendering. When it is not displayed, the player can not clearly determine which rendering stage is being shifted, and there is a problem that the rendering stage being finally shifted is erroneously recognized.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing misrecognition of a rendering stage by an operation request rendering.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a rendering operation unit operable by a player, and a plurality of determinable rendering stages that indicate gaming benefits to be awarded to the player or a rendering to be executed thereafter. And an operation request to shift a plurality of effect stages including a non-confirmed effect stage provided between the determinable effect stage in a predetermined order according to the operation of the effect operating unit during the operation valid period An operation request effect determining means for determining any one of a plurality of the determinable effect steps as a confirmed effect step to be determined after the end of the operation effective period when executing the effect; and executing the operation request effect And operation request presentation execution means for shifting the presentation stage according to the operation of the presentation operation unit, the operation request presentation execution means, in order after the end of the operation effective period, the order after the finalization stage of If you have the program proceeds to step out and return the production stage until the finalized production stage.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of a rendering stage due to an operation request rendering.

It is a perspective view of a game machine showing the state where the door was opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a block diagram of a game machine. It is a figure explaining a jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group decision random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random-number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special motorized prize product ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. It is a flowchart explaining CPU initialization processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the power-off save processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passage processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st starting opening passage processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol random number acquisition processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the acquisition judgment process in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol variation number decision processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining processing during special symbol variation in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening opening and closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining big winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining processing during the normal symbol change in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the processing in the main control board of the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening opening pretreatment. It is a flowchart explaining the normal motor winning combination prize winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal motor winning combination winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a no reach fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a normal reach change pattern. It is a figure explaining a false continuous reach change pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of weak reach development production. It is a figure explaining an example of strong reach development effect. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation production determination table. It is a figure explaining an example of operation demand production. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation request | requirement presentation of a gasse pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of operation demand production of a weak development pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of operation demand production of a strong development pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of operation demand production of a false pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation request | requirement presentation of a jackpot pattern. It is a figure explaining an operation demand production determination table. It is a flowchart explaining sub CPU initialization processing in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the sub timer interrupt processing in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the fluctuation | variation command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the time schedule management process in a sub control board. It is a flow chart explaining operation demand production execution processing in a sub control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values and the like shown in this embodiment are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the specification and the drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations will be denoted by the same reference numerals to omit repeated description, and elements not directly related to the present invention will not be illustrated. Do.

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

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown, the gaming machine 100 has an outer frame 102 in which a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 in an openable / closable manner by a hinge mechanism, The middle frame 104 is provided with a front frame 106 attached so as to be able to open and close by a hinge mechanism.

  Similar to the outer frame 102, in the middle frame 104, a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the surrounding space. The front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. Then, when the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transparent plate 110 face substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined interval, and from the front side of the gaming machine 100 The game board 108 can be viewed through the transparent plate 110.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, at the lower part of the front frame 106, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided. The operation handle 112 is provided so as to allow the player to rotate, and when the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a firing operation, the operation handle 112 is not shown at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112. The game ball is fired by the firing mechanism. The game balls fired in this manner are guided to the game area 116 by rising between the rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108.

  The game area 116 is a space formed at an interval between the game board 108 and the transparent plate 110, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. The gaming board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and a windmill, and the gaming balls guided to the gaming area 116 collide with the nails and the windmill so as to flow down and roll in irregular directions.

  The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of approach of the game balls is different according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is viewed as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100. Located on the right side of the Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls launched with a launch intensity less than the predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enter the first game area 116a and are launched with the launch intensity equal to or greater than the predetermined intensity. The game ball that has been sent will enter the second game area 116b.

  In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, and a second starting opening 122 through which game balls can enter. These general winning openings 118, first starting opening 120, 2 When the game ball enters the start opening 122, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player. The number of winning balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of winning balls to be paid out at each of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the second starting opening 122 may be different. The same number of balls may be set. At this time, it is possible to set the number of award balls to be paid out by entering the game ball into the first start opening 120 and to set the number of award balls to be paid out into the second start opening 122 by entering the game ball. is there.

  Although described later in detail, a first start area is provided in the first start port 120, and a second start area is provided in the second start port 122. Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and the gaming ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, any of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery is performed to determine 1 special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits, such as whether or not the player can perform a major game, which is advantageous for the player, and what type of game state the subsequent game state should be. Therefore, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, the player acquires an opportunity to acquire a right to receive various gaming profits at the same time as acquiring a predetermined winning ball. It becomes.

  Also, a movable piece 122b is provided so as to be openable and closable in the second start opening 122, and according to the state of the movable piece 122b, the entry ease of the gaming ball to the second start opening 122 is changed It has become. Specifically, when the movable piece 122 b is in the closed state, the game ball can not enter the second starting opening 122. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the entry area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery of normal symbols to be described later is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is for a predetermined time, It is controlled to be open. As described above, when the movable piece 122 b is in the open state, the movable piece 122 b functions as a receptacle for guiding the gaming ball to the second starting opening 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting opening 122. In this case, when the second start opening 122 is in the closed state, it is determined that the game ball can not enter the second start opening 122, but the second start opening 122 is in the closed state. The game ball may be configured to be able to enter the ball at a certain frequency even in a certain case.

  Further, the game area 116 is provided with a large winning opening 128 through which game balls can enter. The large winning opening 128 is provided with an opening and closing door 128b so that the opening and closing door 128b normally closes the large winning opening 128, making it impossible to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 128. It has become. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned main character game is executed, the open / close door 128b is opened, and it becomes possible to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 128. Then, when the game ball enters the special winning opening 128, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player.

  In the lowermost part of the game area 116, a game ball which has not entered any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122 and the large winning opening 128 is played from the gaming area 116 A discharge port 130 is provided on the back side of the board 108 for discharging.

  Then, in the gaming machine 100, the effect display device 200 comprising a liquid crystal display device, the effect role device 202 comprising a movable device, and various lighting modes and light emission colors are controlled as a rendering device performing rendering in progress of a game and the like. A presentation lighting device 204 consisting of a lamp, a voice output device 206 consisting of a speaker, a presentation operation device 208 for receiving the operation of the player, and a setting operation device 209 are provided.

  The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit for displaying an image, and the effect display unit 200a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. In this effect display portion 200a, effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are variably displayed as shown, and a variation effect in which the main character lottery result is notified to the player by the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c. Will be executed.

  The effect role device 202 is disposed on the front side of the effect display unit 200a and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108, but effects are displayed during variation display of the above-mentioned effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. It moves to the front of the display unit 200a to give the player a feeling of jackpot expectation.

  The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect role device 202, the game board 108, etc., and is controlled to light variously in accordance with the image etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  The voice output device 206 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 106 or at the lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and various voices toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 according to the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Output

  The effect operating device 208 is formed of a button for receiving the pressing operation of the player, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a lower position than the transmitting plate 110. The effect operating device 208 is activated according to the image etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation effective period, various effects are performed according to the operation. Is executed.

  The setting operation device 209 is configured by a cross key button including an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button, which accepts a player's pressing operation, and is configured to be able to perform pressing operations in each of four directions It is done. The setting operation device 209 is mainly provided to set the volume of the output sound output from the sound output device 206, the brightness of the effect display unit 200a, and the like. However, the setting operation device 209 is also activated during a predetermined effect as in the effect operation device 208, and when the player's operation is received within the operation valid period, various effects are executed according to the operation. In some cases.

  In the figure, reference numeral 132 is an upper plate to which a winning ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 and a gaming ball lent out from the gaming ball lending device are guided, and when the upper plate 132 is full of gaming balls, the gaming ball is It will be guided to the lower plate 134. Further, on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134, a ball removing hole (not shown) for discharging the gaming balls from the lower plate 134 is formed. This ball removal hole is normally closed by an opening and closing plate (not shown), but sliding the ball releasing knob 134a in the left and right direction in the figure makes the opening and closing plate slide integrally with the ball removing knob 134a. It is possible to discharge the game balls from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 134.

  In addition, on the game board 108, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold at a position outside the gaming area 116 and at which the player can visually recognize. A display 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, a normal symbol hold indicator 170, and a right-handed notice indicator 172 are provided. Each of the displays 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 300b based on the input signal from each detection switch or timer and performs 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 RAM 300c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

  In the main control board 300, a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting opening for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120 A detection switch 120s, a second start opening detection switch 122s that detects that the gaming ball has entered the second start opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s that detects that the gaming ball has passed through the gate 124, a large winning opening 128 A special winning opening detection switch 128s for detecting that the game ball has entered the ball is connected, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of the detection switches.

  In addition, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric combination solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second start opening 122, and a big winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the open / close door 128b that opens and closes the big winning opening 128. The main control board 300 is connected, and opening / closing control of the second start opening 122 and the big winning opening 128 is performed.

  In addition, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and an ordinary symbol A symbol hold display 170 and a right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the display control of each display is performed by the main control board 300.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is started by the game ball passing through the gate 124 and the special game mainly started by the game ball entering the first start port 120 or the second start port 122. It is roughly divided into the regular game played. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

  Further, a payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300.

  The payout control board 310 performs control for firing the gaming balls and control for paying out the winning balls. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is communicably connected to the main control board 300 bi-directionally. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress outputted from the main control board 300 is via the payout control board 310 and the game information output board 312. , And a hall computer of a game arcade.

  Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out the gaming balls stored in the storage section as a winning ball to the player. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to control to pay the predetermined winning balls to the player. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316 s, and it is grasped whether the prize balls to be paid out are paid out to the player.

  Further, the dispensing control substrate 310 is connected to a fullness detection switch 318 s for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 134. The disc filling detection switch 318 s is provided in a passage for guiding the gaming balls to be paid out as the winning balls to the lower tray 134, and a gaming ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and the tank is full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134, and from the plate full detection switch 318s toward the payout control board 310 , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the gaming ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower tray 134 is full, and transmits a full bowl command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish filling command, it is judged that the filling condition is released, and the dish filling cancellation command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

  In addition, the payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 which performs launch control of the gaming balls. On the payout control substrate 310, a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 and detecting that the player has touched the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a detecting the operation angle of the operation handle 112 are connected. ing. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the firing control circuit 320 controls the firing solenoid 112c provided in the gaming ball launching device so as to fire the gaming ball.

  The sub control board 330 mainly controls various effects such as playing and waiting. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330 a, a sub ROM 330 b, and a sub RAM 330 c, and is communicably connected to the main control board 300 in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. . The sub CPU 330a reads a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and controls execution of effects. At this time, the sub RAM 330 c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330 a.

  Specifically, the sub control board 330 performs image display control to display an image on the effect display unit 200a. The sub ROM 330 b stores a large number of image data such as symbols and background displayed on the effect display unit 200 a, and the sub CPU 330 a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330 b to the VRAM (not shown). Control image display.

  In addition, the sub control board 330 performs sound output control to output sound from the sound output device 206, moves the performance part device 202, and controls lighting of the effect lighting device 204. Furthermore, when the operation detection signal is input from the rendering operation device detection switch 208 s that detects that the rendering operation device 208 has been pressed, a predetermined rendering is performed.

  Also, when a setting operation detection signal is input from the setting operation device detection switch 209 s that detects that the setting operation device 209 has been pressed, the setting change of the sound volume etc. is performed or a predetermined effect is executed. . The setting operation device detection switch 209 s is provided for each of the four buttons of the upper button, the lower button, the left button, and the right button, and detects which button has been pressed in an identifiable manner.

  A power supply substrate (not shown) is connected to each substrate, and power is supplied from a commercial power supply to each substrate via the power supply substrate. In addition, a backup power supply comprising a capacitor is provided on the power supply substrate.

  Next, the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, special game and normal game, progress in parallel, and a low probability game state is used as a game state when these two games are progressed. Or, the game proceeds in any of the gaming states in which the gaming state in any of the high probability gaming state and the gaming state in any of the non-time-short gaming state or the time-short gaming state are combined.

  Although the details of each gaming state will be described later, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute the major role game in which the large winning opening 128 is opened is set low, and the high probability gaming state The reason is that the gaming state is such that the probability of acquiring the right to carry out a major game is set high.

  In addition, the non-time-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be in the open state, and the game ball does not easily enter the second start port 122, and the time-short game state is more than the non-time-short game state Also, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in the open state, and the gaming ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in this embodiment.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to cause the game area 116 to fire the game ball, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the game is sent to the player A lottery to determine whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "main character lottery") is performed. In this major role lottery, when the jackpot is won, a major role game is executed in which the major prize port 128 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the major prize port 128, and after the major role game is over. The gaming state is set to any of the above gaming states. Below, the major player lottery method will be described.

  In addition, although the details will be described later, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach) The mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number) are acquired, and these random number values are stored in the special image storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, the game ball enters the first start opening 120 and various random numbers stored in the special view storage area are collectively referred to as the special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start opening 122 The various random numbers stored in the special map reservation storage area are collectively referred to as special reservation 2.

  The special view reserve storage area of the main RAM 300 c includes a first special view reserve storage area and a second special view reserve storage area. Each of the first special view reservation storage area and the second special view reservation storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120, the special storage is sequentially stored from the first storage section of the first special view reservation storage area, and when the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 122, the special opening 2 Hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special view hold storage area.

  For example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if no hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special view hold storage area, the first storage unit The special 1 hold is memorized. Also, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state where the special storage is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special storage is stored in the fourth storage unit Remember. Also, even when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, in the same manner as described above, the special reserve is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view reserve storage area. The special hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special view reservation storage area and the second special view reservation storage area are set to four. Therefore, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special view holding storage area, to the first starting opening 120, for example, Special ball on hold is not newly stored by entering the game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, if four special 2 holdings are already stored in the second special view holding storage area, the game to the second starting opening 122 is performed. A special entry is not newly stored by the entry of the ball.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one jackpot decision random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the large winning lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the determination of the jackpot is performed, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A major role lottery will be held.

  In the low probability gaming state, when a large winning lottery is started for special 1 holding and special 2 holding, as shown in FIG. 4A, the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low certainty jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined that the jackpot is determined, and if it is any other jackpot determined random number, it is determined that the loss occurs. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6.

  In addition, in the high probability gaming state, when starting the large winning lottery for special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the high probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred. According to this high certainty jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11640, it is determined that the jackpot is a large hit, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined that it is a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 39.96. As described above, in the case of the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of the low probability gaming state. In the low probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10164) which become "big hit" become "big hit" also in the high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the per symbol random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one hit symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned lottery winning character, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when winning a "big hit" by special 1 suspension, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), a special symbol random number judgment table is selected, and a special win is selected as a "big hit". As shown in FIG. 5B, the special symbol random number determination table is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called the lost design.

  According to the special symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 5 (a) and the special symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 5 (b), according to the value of the acquired symbol random number, the illustration is made As a result, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the main character lottery result is "loss", when the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as a lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the major character lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the major character lottery result is “loss”.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and one table is selected according to the type of holding, the number of holdings, and the fluctuation state set in association with the gaming state. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-1006. As described above, when the main character lottery result is derived, a process of determining a fluctuation presentation pattern for reporting the main character lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the main character lottery result is “loss”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variation effect pattern.

  For example, when the gaming state is set to the non-short time gaming state, and the fluctuation state is set to the normal 1 fluctuation state, in the case where the winning combination lottery result of “loss” is derived based on the special 1 suspension If the special number 1 hold number (hereinafter simply referred to as the "number hold") when performing a major winning lottery, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 6A. Similarly, if the number of reservations is one, as shown in FIG. 6B, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected, and if the number of reservations is two or three, as shown in FIG. As shown, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In FIG. 6, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a table for determining the fluctuation effect pattern is determined based on the fluctuation state in addition to the set gaming state. In other words, the fluctuation state is defined with reference to which table the fluctuation presentation pattern is determined, and is a concept that is set separately from the gaming state.

  In addition, when a major player lottery result is a "big hit", the group type is not determined in determining the fluctuation presentation pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the major player lottery result is “loss”, and is not referred to when the major player lottery result is “big hit”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the reach mode determination random number determination table. The reach mode determination random number determination table is a lose mode reach random number determination table selected when the main character lottery result is “lost”, and the jackpot selected when the major character lottery result is “big hit” It is roughly divided into the time reach mode decision random number judgment table. In addition, the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of big hit is provided for each game state and symbol type. Each reach mode determination random number determination table may be provided for each hold type. Here, an example of a lost mode determination random number determination table for group x to be referred to in a predetermined gaming state and a symbol type is shown in FIG. 7A, and an example of a large hit reach mode determination random number determination table is shown in FIG. shown in b).

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 250. Then, if the result of the above main character lottery is "loss", as shown in FIG. 7A, the lost time reach mode determination random number corresponding to the group type determined by the above group type lottery The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number selected. Further, when the result of the above main character lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read gaming state and the type of the symbol Is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

  Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a change pattern random number determination table described later together with the change mode number, and the change pattern is determined simultaneously with the change mode number being determined. A random number determination table is determined. In FIG. 7, the table x described in the column of the variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach mode determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, “H” is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but the description “○ H” in FIGS. 7 to 9 indicates an arbitrary value represented by a hexadecimal number.

  As described above, when the main character lottery result is “loss”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type and the game state, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach mode determination random number determination table and reach mode determination random number shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the large winning lottery result is "big hit", according to the determined big hit symbol (special symbol type), the gaming state at the time of the big hit, etc., a big hit reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table are decided by the reach mode decision random number.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, a variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are also provided for each table number.

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one fluctuation pattern random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined as illustrated based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined simultaneously with the above variation mode number and the acquired variation pattern random number.

  As described above, when the main character lottery is performed, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined in accordance with the main character lottery result, the determined symbol type, the gaming state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number specify a fluctuation effect pattern, and the mode and time of the fluctuation effect are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the fluctuation mode number is determined, the fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the fluctuation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 9A. According to the fluctuation time 1 determination table, fluctuation time 1 is associated with each fluctuation mode number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the determined fluctuation mode number.

  Further, as described above, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 9B. According to the fluctuation time 2 determination table, fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern number. The total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 determined in this manner is the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying of the winning combination lottery result, that is, the fluctuation time.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation is determined. The variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In sub-control board 330, the first half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. It becomes. Hereinafter, the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation command, and the details thereof will be described later.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the special motorized product operating ram set table. The special electric combination product operation ram set table stores various data for controlling the main character game. During the large combination game, the special electric combination product operation ram set table is referred to, and a special winning opening is made. The energization of the solenoid 128c is controlled. In addition, in fact, a plurality of special electric combination product operation ram set tables are provided for each big hit symbol type, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the big hit game according to the determined big hit symbol type. Here, for the convenience of description, control data of all the jackpot symbols is shown in one table.

  When the special symbols A, B and C, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, as shown in FIG. 10, the main character game is executed with reference to the special motorized product operation ram set table. The main character game is configured by a plurality of round games in which the special winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to the special electric bonus game ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the special electric bonus game maximum number of operations (round game run during one major game Number of times of special function combination opening / closing switching number (number of opening of big winning opening 128 in one round), time of energization of solenoid energizing time (number of opening of big winning opening solenoid 128c for each number of opening of big winning opening 128, ie 1) The opening time of the special winning opening 128 times, the prescribed number (the maximum number of possible winnings to the special winning opening 128 in one round game), the effective opening closing time effective time (closing time of the special winning opening 128 between round games) That is, interval time), ending time (after the last round game is over, until the special game (the change display of the special symbol which will be mentioned later) is resumed Waiting time), as control data for major role game, for each type of bonus game symbol, it is stored in advance as shown.

  FIG. 11 is a view for explaining a gaming state setting table for setting the gaming state after the end of the major player game. As shown in FIG. 11, when the special symbol A is determined, the low probability gaming state is set after the end of the major player game, and when the special symbols B and C are determined, the high probability after the major player game ends. The gaming state is set, and the number of continuations of the high probability gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as “high probability number”) is set to 10000 times. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the major player lottery result is determined 10000 times. However, the high probability number mentioned above indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before the above number of continuations is reached, the setting of the gaming state is again performed. It will be done. Therefore, when the lottery result of the loss is derived 10000 times without deriving the jackpot result of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the major role game, the low probability gaming The gaming state is changed to the state.

  In addition, when the special symbols A, B and C are determined, the short time gaming state is set after the end of the major role game. Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the short time gaming state after the end of the major role game, and at this time, the number of continuations of the short time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "time reduction number") is 50. Set to times. This means that the time saving game state continues until the major player lottery result is determined 50 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time-savings indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving gaming state of 1, and setting of the gaming state is performed again when winning a big hit before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations. It will be. Further, when the special symbols B and C are determined, the time saving game state is set after the end of the major role game, and the time saving number is set to 10000 times.

  In this case, according to the type of the jackpot symbol, it is decided to set the gaming state and the number of time reductions after the end of the big game, but according to both the type of jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning The gaming state or the number of times may be set.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, the normal symbol determination process associated with whether or not the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be energized (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery" ) Is done.

  Although details will be described later, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the common drawing reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the common drawing reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the hit determination random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes the gate 124 in a state where the hit random numbers are stored in all the four storage units of the common drawing reservation storage area, the hit decision random numbers are stored based on the passage of the game balls There is nothing to do. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 124 will be referred to as a common drawing reservation.

  In the case of starting the regular drawing lottery in the non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 12A, the non-time saving gaming state winning random number determination table is referred to. According to the non-time-short game state winning determination random number determination table, when the winning determination random number is 0, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 1 to 99, The lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. Although the details will be described later, when the winning symbol is determined in this popular drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be in the open state, and if the lost symbol is determined, the second starting opening 122 The movable piece 122b is maintained in the closed state.

  Further, when starting the drawing diagram lottery in the time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 12B, the winning random number determination table for the time saving gaming state is referred to. At this time, according to the winning random number determination table for short game state, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 98, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 99, the normal A lost symbol is determined as the symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the short time gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

  Fig.13 (a) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG.13 (b) is a figure explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. As described above, when the common drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery. According to this normal symbol fluctuation time data table, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-short time gaming state, and fluctuates when the gaming state is set to the time shortening gaming state The time is determined to one second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 168 is variably displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. Then, when the hit symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

  Then, when the hit symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery and the symbol is determined and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is an open / close control pattern as shown in FIG. 13 (b) Energization control is performed with reference to the table. In actuality, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each gaming state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the ordinary electric role solenoid 122c in accordance with the gaming state when the normal symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, control data corresponding to each gaming state is shown in one table.

  When the hit symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 13B, the second start port 122 is controlled to open and close with reference to the open and close control pattern table. According to the opening / closing control pattern table, the time before public power release (the waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the number of times of opening / closing switching of the ordinary electric combination (the number of times of opening the second start port 122) , Solenoid energization time (Energization time of the ordinary electric utility solenoid 122c for every opening number of the second start port 122, that is, opening time of one second start port 122), a prescribed number (all of the second start port 122) The maximum number of possible winnings to the second starting port 122 during opening), the public power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, ie, the rest time), the general power active state time (second starting) The standby time from the last opening end of the mouth 122), the normal power end wait time (the standby time until the fluctuation display of the normal symbol to be described later is resumed after the normal power valid state time has elapsed), the second starting opening 122 control data To, for each gaming state, is stored in advance as shown.

  As described above, the opening / closing control conditions for opening / closing the second starting opening 122 are associated with the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state as game progress conditions, respectively, and in the time saving game state It becomes easier for the gaming ball to enter the second starting opening 122 than the gaming state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, the regular drawing lottery is made one after another and the second start opening 122 is frequently opened, so the player consumes the game ball It is possible to perform a major role lottery while reducing the

  The opening and closing conditions of the second start opening 122 define three factors of the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time of variation display of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second start opening 122. And in this embodiment, in two elements of these three elements, by setting the time saving game state more advantageously than the non time saving game state, the time saving game state is better than the non time saving game state. The game ball is set to be easy to enter the second starting opening 122. However, for one or three of the above three elements, the time game state may be set more advantageously than the non-time game state. In any case, the time saving game state is advantageous over at least one element compared to the non time saving game state, so the time saving game state is comprehensively the second starting opening than the non time saving game state. The game ball may easily enter at 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state, according to the first condition. Also, the movable piece 122b may be controlled to open and close in accordance with the second condition that is likely to be in the open state.

  Next, the main processing of the main control board 300 accompanying the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining CPU initialization processing (S100) in the main control board 300.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 300a, and the main CPU 300a performs the following CPU initialization processing (S100).

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a reads a boot program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process in response to power-on, and performs setting processes necessary to execute various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power cut detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes lower than a predetermined value, the power cut detection signal is output from the power detection circuit. If the power-off advance notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3. If the power-off advance notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-9, and when it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a executes processing necessary to permit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear flag is on. Note that a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the game board 108, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button, and the main control is performed. A RAM clear signal is output to the substrate 300. When the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear signal is input and the RAM clear flag is turned on. If it is determined that the RAM clear flag is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13. If it is determined that the RAM clear flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process to clear data to be cleared that should be cleared when the power is turned on (when resetting to clear the main RAM 300c) among the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing (stores a command in the transmission buffer) of a sub command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the main RAM 300c is cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing (stores a command in the transmission buffer) of a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process necessary to calculate a checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 does not match the checksum stored at the time of power-off. As a result, when it is determined that the two do not match, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the two do not match (coincident), the process proceeds to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process to clear data to be cleared, which should be cleared at the time of power recovery (when maintaining data before power-off without clearing the main RAM 300c), of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing (stores the command in the transmission buffer) of a sub-command (power restoration specification command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the power is restored.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing (stores the command in the transmission buffer) of a payout command (power recovery specification command) for transmitting the recovery from the power-off to the payout control board 310.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a is a power-on special figure symbol type designation command showing the type of special symbol, a special 1 hold designation command showing the special 1 hold number (X1), a special 2 hold designation command showing the special 2 hold number (X2), Power-on sub-commands for transmitting to the secondary control board 330 the commands necessary to produce the initial state at power-on, such as the special symbol winning order commands indicating the special 1-hold and special 2-hold winning order stored. Execute set processing (store command in send buffer).

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets a timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs processing to inhibit an interrupt.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for per symbol random number. The per symbol random number initial value updating random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the per symbol random number. In other words, the symbol random number is updated by the symbol random number update process described later, and the symbol random number is hit when the symbol random number initial value update random number is rotated from the initial symbol update random number to the corresponding symbol random number initial value update random number -1. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for winning symbol random number.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310, and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300 a performs processing for transmitting the sub-command stored in the transmission buffer to the sub control board 330.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-33. In the following, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as a variation effect random number.

  Next, interrupt processing in the main control board 300 will be described. Here, power-off save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and timer interrupt processing will be described.

(Power-off save processing of main control board 300 (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 15 is a flow chart for explaining the power-off save process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power failure detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it interrupts during an interrupt permitting period of the CPU initialization processing (between the processing of steps S100-41 and S100-33). Execute power saving save processing.

(Step S300-1)
When the power-off notice signal is input, the main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-11, and when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-7. .

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 300a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the power-off save process.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clear process to stop the output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a executes checksum setting processing for calculating and storing a checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a RAM protect setting process necessary to prohibit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a predetermined number of times of detection of the power failure detection signal to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power failure occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-17, and when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-23. .

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a subtracts one from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the count value of the loop counter is not zero. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and when it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to the above-described CPU initialization process (step S100).

  When the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped while looping steps S300-17 to S300-25.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generating circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (in the present embodiment, 4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as "4 ms"). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization processing (step S100) is interrupted and the following timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S400-1)
The main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold display 164, the second special symbol hold Dynamic port output processing for lighting and controlling the display 166, the normal symbol display 168, the normal symbol hold display 170, and the right-handed notification display 172 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various input port information, and executes port input processing for accurately acquiring the latest switch state.

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed, except when the timer counter is not specified.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the process of updating the winning symbol random number initial value updating random number, as in the above-described steps S100-35.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by one and updated, and when the result of addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one revolution, Update the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the per symbol random number.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, as the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number, hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300 are used. The hardware random number generation unit updates the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number both according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every round of the random number sequence, and starts the start value at each system reset. It has changed.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes switch management processing to determine whether or not there is an input of a signal from the first start opening detection switch 120s, the second start opening detection switch 122s, and the gate detection switch 124s. The details of the switch management process will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes special game management processing to control the progress of the above special game. The details of the special game management process will be described later.

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes normal game management processing for controlling the above-described normal game. The details of the normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for performing various error determinations and settings according to the error determination results.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the special winning opening detection switch 128s, and adds the corresponding counter for winning ball control etc. Execute the winning opening switch processing for.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout command based on the counter value or the like of the counter for prize ball control set in step S400-17.

(Step S400-21)
Main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information to be output from game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a has a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and a normal symbol hold indicator 170. The LED display setting process is performed to set common data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notice indicator 172 in the common output buffer.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes solenoid output images of the normal motorized product solenoid 122c and the big winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes solenoid output image synthesis processing for storing in the output port buffer.

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes port output processing for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

  Hereinafter, among the timer interrupt processing described above, the switch management processing of step S500, the special game management processing of step S600, and the normal game management processing of step S700 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process (step S500) in the main control board 300.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch has been detected, that is, whether the gaming ball has passed through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s has been turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the gate detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S510. When it is determined that the gate detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes gate passage processing based on passage of the gaming ball to the gate 124. The details of this gate passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start opening detection switch is detected, that is, the gaming ball enters the first start opening 120 and a detection signal is input from the first start opening detection switch 120s. As a result, when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S520, and when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is not detected, the process is performed to step S500-5. Transfer.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300 a executes the first starting hole passing process based on the game ball entering the first starting hole 120. In addition, the detail of this 1st starting opening passage process is mentioned later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second start opening detection switch has been detected, that is, whether the gaming ball has entered the second start opening 122 and a detection signal has been input from the second start opening detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second start opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S530. If it is determined that the second start opening detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-7. Transfer.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300 a executes the second start opening passage processing based on the game ball entering the second start opening 122. In addition, the detail of this 2nd starting opening passage process is mentioned later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special winning opening detection switch is being detected, that is, whether the gaming ball has entered the special winning opening 128 and a detection signal has been input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-9. When it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is not detected, the switch management process is ended. Do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a major game is currently being played, and determines whether or not entering of the game ball into the large winning opening 128 has been properly made. Here, when it is determined that the major role game is not in progress, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and it is determined that the major role game is in progress and it is determined that the game ball is properly entered into the major winning opening 128. The value of the special winning opening winning ball number counter is incremented by 1, and the switch management process (step S500) is ended.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining gate passage processing (step S510) in the main control substrate 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S510-3)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the gate passing process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal symbol holding ball number counter is not greater than or equal to the maximum value. The process moves to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit to be saved for the acquired hit determination random number among the four storage units of the common drawing reserve storage area.

(Step S510-9)
Main CPU 300a saves the hit determination random number acquired in step S510-1 in the target storage unit calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing reservation designation command indicating the common drawing reservation number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area, and ends the gate passage processing.

  FIG. 19 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting opening passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
Main CPU 300a sets "00H" as a special symbol identification value. In addition, a special symbol identification value is for identifying whether it is any one of a special 1 hold and a special 2 hold as a hold type, a special symbol identification value (00H) indicates a special 1 hold, and a special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates a special 2 pending.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process, and ends the first starting opening passage process. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a module common to the second starting opening passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second starting opening passage process.

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart for explaining the second starting opening passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as a special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol random number acquisition processing described later.

(Step S530-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase. Although details will be described later, the normal game management phase indicates the stage of execution processing of the normal game, that is, indicates the progress of the normal game, and is updated according to the stage of execution processing of the normal game.

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the ordinary game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is not “04H”. It should be noted that "04H" of the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control process is in progress. In the normal electric winning combination winning opening opening control process, since the normal electric combination solenoid 122c is energized and the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be open, here, the second starting opening 122 Is determined to be properly released. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second start port passing process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. Transfer the process to

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal motor-operated product winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the second starting opening passage processing.

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting opening passing process (step S520) and the second starting opening passing process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
Main CPU 300a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the target special symbol holding ball number. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 1 holding number is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot decision random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of target special symbol holding balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or more than the upper limit. As a result, when it is determined that the upper limit value is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S535-23, and when it is determined that the upper limit value is not exceeded, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
Main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit to be a target for saving the acquired jackpot determination random number among the storage units of the special map reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a determines the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the hit symbol random number updated in step S400-13, the reach group determination random number updated in step S100-43, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern A random number is acquired and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
Main CPU 300a performs a special symbol holding ball winning order setting process of updating and storing the special 1 holding and special 2 holding winning sequences stored in the special figure holding storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a executes the acquisition effect determination process based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. The acquisition effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535-19)
Main CPU 300a sets the special-image hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-17. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter The special figure 2 hold specification command is set. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number will be transmitted to the secondary control board 330.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol winning order command corresponding to the special 1 holding and special 2 holding winning order stored in step S535-15 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the ordinary game management phase loaded in the above step S535-23, and determines whether it is less than the ordinary electric role thing winning opening open control state described later (ordinary game management phase <04H). As a result, when it is determined that it is less than the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control state, the processing is transferred to step S535-27, and when it is determined that it is not less than the normal electric combination winning opening open control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process ends.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is an abnormal winning, and when it is determined that there is an abnormal winning, executes a starting opening abnormal winning error process that performs a predetermined process, and the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). Finish).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the effect determination process (step S536) at the time of acquisition in the main control board 300.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a resets (to 0) the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter that identifies whether it is in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. Note that the counter value (j) = 0 of the probability state identification counter indicates the low probability gaming state, and the counter value (j) = 1 indicates the high probability gaming state.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter. Specifically, if the counter value (j) is "0", the low probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 4A) is selected, and if the counter value (j) is "1". The high probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 4B) is selected. Then, based on the selected table and the jackpot determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, a special symbol per cast temporary judgment process is performed to provisionally judge either a jackpot or a loss.

(Step S536-5)
Main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol temporary determination process for temporarily determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the temporary main character lottery in step S536-3 (the result derived from the special symbol temporary determination processing) is a big hit, the winning symbol stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. The random number and the hold type are loaded, the corresponding symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected, the special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (classification of the jackpot symbol) is saved. In addition, when the result of the temporary main character lottery in step S536-3 is a loss, the special symbol determination data (the type of lost symbol) for the loss corresponding to the hold type is saved.

(Step S536-7)
Main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a prefetch symbol type designation command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the special symbol determination data saved in step S536-5.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result derived by the temporary symbol determination processing of the special symbol in the step S536-3 is the jackpot. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is moved to step S536-11, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process is moved to step S536-13.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7B), and moves the process to step S536-21.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more). Here, the group type is determined with reference to the reach group determination random number determination table, and the reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the stored number of reservations. At this time, the reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 1006, and if the reach group determination random number value is 8500 or more, the same reach group determination random number determination table is selected regardless of the number of reservations, and the reach is reached If the value of the group determination random number is less than 8500, a different reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the number of reservations. In the following, among reach group determination random numbers, values in the range of 0 to 8499 for which different reach group determination random number determination tables are selected according to the number of reservations are defined as undefined values, and the same reach group determination random numbers determination regardless of the number of reservations Values in the range of 850-1006 for which the table is selected are called fixed values. If it is determined that the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more), the process proceeds to step S536-17, and the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is fixed. If it is determined that the value is not 8500 or more, the process proceeds to step S536-29.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) based on the count value of the probability state identification counter and the hold type. Note that although a plurality of types of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of reservations, here, a table used when the number of reservations is 0 is selected. Then, a reach group (group type) is tentatively determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a lost time reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7A) corresponding to the group type temporarily determined in step S536-17, and shifts the process to step S536-21.

(Step S536-21)
Based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-11 or step S536-19 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, the main CPU 300a changes the mode number. Tentatively determine Also, here, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table is temporarily determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the prefetch designation variation mode command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the variation mode number temporarily determined in step S536-21.

(Step S536-25)
Main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table temporarily determined in step S536-21 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a sets the prefetch designation variation pattern command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern number temporarily determined in step S536-25 in the transmission buffer, and shifts the processing to step S536-35.

(Step S536-29)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is within the first range (less than 8000). As a result, if it is determined that the reach group determination random number is in the first range (less than 8000), the process proceeds to step S536-31, and if it is determined that the reach group determination random number is not in the first range (less than 8000) The process moves to step S536-33.

(Step S536-31)
The main CPU 300a causes the group type, that is, the first undefined value command to indicate that the change effect pattern changes, according to the number of reservations when the suspension is read, regarding the suspension newly stored in the target storage unit. (Prefetch designation command = 7EH) is set in the transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to step S536-35.

(Step S536-33)
The main CPU 300a is a command indicating that the group type, that is, the variation effect pattern changes according to the number of reservations when the suspension is read out, regarding the suspension newly stored in the target storage unit, A second undefined value command (prefetch designation command = 7FH) different from the first undefined value command is set in the transmission buffer, and the process moves to step S536-35.

(Steps S536-35)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the count value (j) of the probability state identification counter is the maximum (1), and when it is determined to be the maximum, ends the acquisition determination process at the time of acquisition and determines that it is not the maximum. If yes, the process moves to step S536-37.

(Step S536-37)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value (j), and repeats the process from step S536-3. Thereby, when the newly stored hold is read when the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined when being read when in the low probability gaming state and when the high probability gaming state is The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined in the above will be derived when storing the hold.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball into the gate 124 And progress in parallel. The processing relating to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, each processing relating to such special game is managed by the special game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling execution of special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each of the special game control modules. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", When the module for executing "special symbol variation processing" is called and the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "special symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and the special symbol When the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "pre-game winning opening open processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", "big winning opening open" When a module for executing "control processing" is called and the special game management phase is "05H", a module for executing "big winning opening closing effective processing" Le is called, when the special game management phase is "06H", the modules for performing the "big winning opening ends wait process" is called.

  FIG. 24 is a flow chart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) on the main control board 300.

(Step S600-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects a special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 and starts processing.

(Step S600-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a special game timer that manages control time of the special game, and ends the special game management process.

  FIG. 25 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 2 holding number (X2) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 2 hold count (X2) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special hold count (X2) is not “1” or more The process moves to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 1 holding number (X1) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special number 1 reserved number (X1) is "1" or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special number 1 reserved number (X1) is not "1" or more. The process moves to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer and executes a customer waiting setting process for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting process.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a is configured to use the second storage unit stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view storage area or the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view storage area. Block transfer of the stored special 1 hold to a small ordinal storage unit. Specifically, if it is determined in step S610-1 that the number of special symbol 2 suspension balls is "1" or more, the second to fourth storage portions of the second special view suspension storage area The stored special 2 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit. When it is determined in step S610-3 that the number of special symbol 1 holding balls is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view storage area. The special first hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special first hold stored in the first storage unit is block transferred to the zeroth storage unit. In the special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter corresponding to the holding type transferred to the 0 storage unit is decremented by "1", and the special 1 holding or the special 2 holding is Sets a hold reduction designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that “1” has been subtracted.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0 storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag identifying whether it is the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determination random number A determination table is selected to perform a major character lottery, and a special symbol hitting determination process is executed to store the lottery result.

(Step S610-11)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol design determination processing for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the hit symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding hit symbol random number judgment table is selected. The special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (classification of the jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a loss, the special symbol determination data (type of lost symbol) for loss corresponding to the hold type is saved. Thus, when the special symbol determination data is saved, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
Main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and numbers (counter values) are associated with the respective segments constituting the 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment to be finally lit.

(Step S611)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol variation number determination processing of determining a variation mode number and a variation pattern number. The details of the special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611 and determines fluctuation time 1 and fluctuation time 2 with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set to the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-11, Confirm the type of jackpot design. Then, with reference to the gaming state setting table, the gaming state and the high probability number which are set after the main character game end are determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability number cutting preliminary counter. Also, here, the gaming state set at the time of jackpot winning is stored.

(Step S610-19)
Main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of special symbols in first special symbol display 160 or second special symbol display 162. A counter value is associated with each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting control is performed. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. In addition, the special symbol display symbol counter is separately provided with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. In this case, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, and sets a special image holding designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter The special figure 2 hold specification command is set. Here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the special 1 pending and special 2 pending winning orders stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is digested, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each of these holds will be transmitted to the secondary control board 330.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “01H”, and ends the special symbol change waiting process.

  FIG. 26 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process moves to step S611-3, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process moves to step S611-5.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current fluctuation state, the jackpot symbol type, and the hold type.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a checks the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter when the read hold type of the hold is special 2 hold, and when the read hold type of the read hold is special 1 hold, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current fluctuation state, the number of reservations confirmed in step S611-5, and the reservation type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the zero storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a lost time reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the group type determined in step S611-7.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a changes the variation mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S611-3 or step S611-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the zeroth storage unit in step S610-7. Determine the number. Also, here, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number determined in step S611-11.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S611-1 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the zeroth storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation in progress processing on the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of updating the special symbol variation base counter. In the special symbol variation base counter, the counter value is set so as to make one revolution in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, The counter value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is “0”. As a result, if the counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-5. If the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs special symbol variation timer update processing for subtracting the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15 by a predetermined value.

(Step S620-7)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15. If the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates a special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of 7 segments that constitutes the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S620-11)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0" Special symbol during the process is ended.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. As a result, each of the segments constituting 7 segments is sequentially lit at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “02H”.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special view stop designation command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol fluctuation processing.

  FIG. 28 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop symbol display process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the main character lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery is a jackpot. As a result, when it is determined that it is a jackpot, the process moves to step S630-17, and when it is determined that it is not a jackpot, the process moves to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes number cut management processing. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to check whether the current gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. When the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the counter value of the high probability number cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the high probability number cut counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high probability gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

  Also, here, a normal symbol time short state flag is loaded to identify whether the gaming state is the non short time gaming state or the short time gaming state, and the current gaming state is the non time short gaming state Check if it is in state. When the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the count value of the time reduction counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the time saving number counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the normal symbol time reduction state flag corresponding to the non-time reduction gaming state is set. Thereby, in the time saving game state, the gaming state shifts to the non-time saving game state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning a big hit.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a fluctuation state update process. Here, it is determined whether the fluctuation state is a special fluctuation state at present. Then, when it is determined that the special fluctuation state is present, the counter value of the special fluctuation number counter is confirmed, and it is determined whether to switch from the special fluctuation state to the normal fluctuation state. As a result, when it is determined to switch to the normal fluctuation state, that is, when it is determined that the fluctuation display of the last special symbol in the special fluctuation state is finished, the fluctuation state identification flag is updated to the flag for the normal fluctuation state .

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a special-pattern-confirmed gaming state confirmation designation command indicating the gaming state when the special symbol is determined in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a count command for transmitting the number of times of high probability and the number of time reductions updated in step S630-7 to the sub control board 330.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. Thereby, when the special game management processing based on the one hold is ended and the special one hold or the special two hold is stored, the processing for starting the variation display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. It will be

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a sets data of the special motor operated product operating ram set table according to the type of the determined special symbol.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of times of operating the special electric combination. Specifically, with reference to the data set in step S630-17, a predetermined number (counter value = number of rounds corresponding to the type of special symbol) is set as the counter value in the special motorized product maximum number of operations counter. . The special electric combination product maximum number-of-operations counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game starting from now. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric combination product continuous operation number counter, and the counter value of the special electric combination product continuous operation number counter is incremented by "1" at the start of each round game. The number of round games is managed. Here, along with the start of the main character game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric combination product operation frequency counter is also executed.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-17, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the main character game to the sub control board 330.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the major role game is started.

  FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-21 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the large winning opening opening pre-processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric service product continuous operation frequency counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the special winning opening open designation command for transmitting the opening start (the start of the round game) of the special winning opening 128 to the secondary control board 330.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening opening / closing switching process. The special winning opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "04H", and ends the large winning opening opening pre-processing.

  FIG. 30 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric combination detection switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the special rotation combination switching count (the number of opening and closing of the special winning opening 128 during one round game). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening / closing switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special motor combination product operation ram set table, and solenoid control data for performing energization control of the special winning opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special motor combination switching frequency counter. The timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, or turns on the special winning opening solenoid for stopping energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c. Execute control processing. By the execution of the special winning opening solenoid energization control processing, control of the energization start or the energization stopping of the special winning opening solenoid 128 c is performed in the step S400-25 and the step S400-27.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the special game timer is one maximum opening time of the special winning opening 128.

(Step S641-9)
Main CPU 300a determines whether or not energization start state of special winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, whether or not control processing for starting energization of special winning opening solenoid 128c has been performed in step S641-5. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process proceeds to step S641-11. When it is determined that the energization start state is not determined, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special motorized product opening / closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

  FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. The special winning opening open control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650. Transfer the processing to -3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
When it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. Do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the counter value of the special winning opening winning ball number counter updated in the above-mentioned step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the maximum winning number in one round in the special winning opening 128. It is determined whether the same number of game balls have entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the special winning opening open control process is ended, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the special winning opening closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c and closing the special winning opening 128. As a result, the special winning opening 128 is closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the special winning opening closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening closing designation command indicating that the special winning opening 128 is closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control processing.

  FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing effective processing is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the big winning opening closing effective processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step is performed. The processing moves to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric service continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric service maximum action frequency counter, that is, determines whether or not the round game of the preset number of times has ended. . As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric symbol continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric symbol maximum action frequency counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match The process moves to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”.

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective processing. Thereby, the next round game will be started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes ending time setting processing for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “06H”.

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective processing.

  FIG. 33 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening end wait processing on the main control board 300. The special winning opening end wait processing is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening end wait processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the gaming state after the end of the major game. Here, the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the high probability number cut preliminary counter saved in step S610-17 are loaded, and the state data is saved. Also, in this case, according to the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), predetermined state data is saved in the normal symbol time short state flag and the time reduction number counter. Furthermore, here, the fluctuation state after the end of the big game is set based on the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the big game and the gaming state before the execution of the big game (game state at the time of jackpot win). In addition, when the fluctuation state is set to the special fluctuation state, thereafter, information relating to how the special fluctuation state is switched is simultaneously stored, and thereafter, based on the information stored here, the fluctuation state is Switching processing will be performed.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state set after the end of the high-prize game.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a number command corresponding to the number of times of high probability and the number of time reductions saved in step S670-3.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special winning opening end wait processing. Thereby, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variation display of the special symbol is resumed.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing relating to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but with the main control board 300, such a normal game The respective game related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of the normal game, and the normal game management phase is associated with each of the normal game control modules. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "normal symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", If the module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called and the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and it is normal. If the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "normal electric role thing winning opening opening processing" is called, and if the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" If the module for executing the motorized winning combination opening opening control process is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", "normally rotated combination winning opening closed" Modularized call for executing processing ", when ordinary game management phase is" 06H ", the modules for performing the" normal electric won game winning opening ends wait process "is called.

  FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary game management process (step S700) on the main control board 300.

(Step S700-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S700-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the normal game control module corresponding to the normal game management phase loaded in step S700-1.

(Step S700-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the normal game control module selected in step S700-3 and starts processing.

(Step S700-7)
The main CPU 300a loads an ordinary game timer that manages control time of the ordinary game.

  FIG. 36 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300. This normal symbol change waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300 a loads the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter, and determines whether the counter value is “0”, that is, whether the general drawing hold is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is “0”, the normal symbol variation waiting process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a transfers the common drawing reserve (hit determination random number) stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the common view reservation storage area to a small storage unit with one ordinal number. Specifically, the general drawing reserve stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300 c is provided with a zeroth storage unit to be processed, and transfers the general drawing reserve stored in the first storage unit to the zeroth storage unit. In addition, in this normal symbol storage area shift processing, while reducing the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter by “1”, a common drawing hold reduction designated command indicating that the common drawing hold is subtracted by “1” is transmitted Set in buffer.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the hit determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, performs the common drawing lottery, and stores the lottery result. Execute determination processing.

(Step S710-7)
Main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the common drawing lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display 168 is configured by one LED lamp, and in the case of a hit, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and in the case of a loss, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off. . The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not to turn on the normal symbol display 168 in the end, and, for example, when the winning is won, "0" as the normal symbol stop symbol number Is determined, and in the case of a loss, "1" is normally determined as the symbol stop symbol number.

(Step S710-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms the current gaming state, and selects and sets the corresponding normal symbol fluctuation time data table.

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol fluctuation time based on the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the normal symbol fluctuation time data table set in step S710-9.

(Step S710-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol variation time determined in step S710-11 in the normal game timer.

(Step S710-15)
Main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of the normal symbol in normal symbol display device 168. If, for example, “0” is set as the counter value to this normal symbol display symbol counter, the normal symbol display 168 is controlled to light, and if “1” is set as the counter value, the normal symbol display Controller 168 is turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set to the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing reservation designation command indicating the common drawing reservation number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area.

(Step S710-19)
Main CPU 300a transmits the normal symbol designation command based on the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in step S710-7, that is, the symbol type (per symbol or lost symbol) determined by the normal symbol hitting determination process. Set to

(Step S710-21)
Main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “01H”, and ends the normal symbol change waiting process.

  FIG. 37 is a flow chart for explaining the processing during normal symbol variation in the main control board 300. The normal symbol change process is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

(Step S720-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S710-13 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S720-9. If the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S720-3.

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer that counts the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display 168. Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S720-5)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", the process proceeds to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0". Normal symbol during the process ends.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is extinguished, it is updated to a counter value indicating that it is lit, and a counter value that indicates that the ordinary symbol display 168 is lit. When it is, it updates to the counter value which shows light extinction, and the said normal symbol fluctuation processing is complete | finished. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeatedly lights (turns off) (is blinked) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol variation time.

(Step S720-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S710-7 in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 is finally turned on or off and the result of the common drawing lottery is notified.

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets an ordinary symbol fluctuation stop time, which is a time for which an ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed, to the ordinary game timer.

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing stop designation command indicating that stop display of a normal symbol has been started.

(Step S720-15)
Main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “02H”, and ends the normal symbol change processing.

  FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining a normal symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. The normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

(Step S730-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S720-11 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol stop symbol display processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". The process moves to step S730-3.

(Step S730-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the common drawing lottery.

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the common drawing lottery is a hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a hit, the process moves to step S730-9, and when it is determined that it is not a hit (it is lost), the process moves to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H”, and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. Thereby, the normal game management processing based on the common drawing reservation of 1 is ended, and when the common drawing reservation is stored, processing for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol based on the next holding is performed. It becomes.

(Step S730-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the open / close control pattern table, and saves the time before the public opening as the timer value in the normal game timer.

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “03H”, and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. Thus, the opening and closing control of the second start port 122 is started.

  FIG. 39 is a flow chart for explaining the processing for opening the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening on the main control board 300. The normal electric winning combination winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S730-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the processing for opening the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" In the case, the process moves to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process. The normal electric winning combination winning opening opening and closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the ordinary game management phase to “04H”, and ends the ordinary electric jackpot winning opening opening pre-processing.

  FIG. 40 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal motor combination switch switching number counter is the upper limit value of the normal motor combination switch switching number (number of opening and closing of the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 during one opening and closing control) Determine if As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is performed in step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening / closing control pattern table, and solenoid control data (energization control data or energization) for controlling the energization of the ordinary motorized combination solenoid 122c based on the counter value of the ordinary motor combination switching frequency counter. The timer data which is the stop control data) and the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time (general power closing effective time = rest time) of the ordinary electric power combination solenoid 122c is extracted.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts the energization of the ordinary motor combination solenoid 122c or stops the energization of the common motor combination solenoid 122c. Execute object solenoid energization control processing. By the execution of the normal motor-operated product solenoid energization control process, control of the energization start or the energization stop of the ordinary motor-operated accessory solenoid 122c is performed in the steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S741-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S741-3 in the normal game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the normal game timer is one maximum opening time of the second start opening 122.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the control of starting the energization of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c has been performed or not, in step S741-5. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process proceeds to step S741-11. When it is determined that the energization start state is not determined, the normal electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process is ended.

(Step S74-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal motor winning combination switching frequency counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the common motor winning combination winning opening switching process.

  FIG. 41 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open control process in the main control board 300. The ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "04H".

(Step S750-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S741-7 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S750-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0", step S750. Transfer the processing to -3.

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is the upper limit value of the number of times of switching the normal motor-operated object. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S750-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is not the upper limit value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. Do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the counter value of the normal motorized product winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the second start port 122 is under one opening / closing control. It is determined whether the same number of gaming balls as the maximum possible winning number has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the control unit for ordinary electric winning combination winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the normal motor-operated service closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the normal motor-operated service solenoid 122c and closing the second starting port 122. As a result, the second start port 122 is closed.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the routine power enable state time to the normal game timer.

(Step S750-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “05H”, and ends the normal electric jackpot winning opening open control process.

  FIG. 42 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary electric winning combination prize hole closing effective processing in the main control board 300. The normal electric winning combination prize hole closing effective processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening closing effective processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" In the case, the process moves to step S760-3.

(Step S760-3)
The main CPU 300a saves the routine power end wait time in the normal game timer.

(Step S760-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “06H”, and ends the normal electric jackpot winning hole closing effective processing.

  FIG. 43 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary electric winning combination winning hole end wait process in the main control board 300. The ordinary electric winning combination winning opening end wait processing is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening end wait processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" In the case, the process moves to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H”, and ends the ordinary electric jackpot winning hole end wait process. As a result, when the common drawing reserve is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is resumed.

  As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 300, the special game and the normal game will be advanced, but the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is in progress of such a game. Based on the above, in the sub control substrate 330, control for performing various effects is performed. Below, the fluctuation production which reports the lottery result of a major player lottery is explained.

(Example of production)
FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining an example of fluctuation presentation of the no-reach fluctuation pattern. As described above, when the main character lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the fluctuation effect of notifying the result of the main character lottery is executed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, that is, over the fluctuation time of the special symbol. In this variation effect, various background images are displayed in the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed (scroll display) while being superimposed on the background image. Then, the result of the main character lottery is notified to the player by the combination display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c finally displayed on the effect display unit 200a in the stop state. During the fluctuation effect, the sound output device 206 outputs a sound along with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect lighting device 204 is controlled to light, and the effect role device 202 is movable. It is controlled.

  The fluctuation effects of the present embodiment are roughly classified into non-reach fluctuation patterns and reach fluctuation patterns. Further, the reach fluctuation patterns are roughly classified into normal reach fluctuation patterns and pseudo continuous reach fluctuation patterns. In the fluctuation effect of the no reach fluctuation pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed on the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 44A, it is assumed that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the main character lottery result is a loss. In this state, when the variation display of the special symbol is newly performed, as the variation display of the special symbol is started, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the three effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are changed and displayed. Start (scroll display). The downward arrow in the drawing indicates that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are scrolled in the vertical direction.

  And as shown in FIG.44 (c), the production | presentation pattern 210a is first stop-displayed, Then, as shown in FIG.44 (d), the production | presentation pattern 210c is stop-displayed by the pattern (mode) different from the production | presentation pattern 210a Be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), at substantially the same timing that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 after the variation display of the special symbol is finished. The effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed, and the combination of the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c being stopped and displayed at this time notifies the player of the winning combination lottery result.

  In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won, all three effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect), and then a big-prize game is executed. On the other hand, when the main character lottery result is a loss, all three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect).

  FIG. 45 is a view for explaining an example of the fluctuation effect of the normal reach fluctuation pattern. As for the fluctuation effect of the normal reach fluctuation pattern, similarly to the fluctuation effect of the no reach fluctuation pattern, with the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, the fluctuation display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started, and it is shown in FIG. As shown, the effect pattern 210a is first stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the effect pattern 210c is stopped and displayed with the same pattern (embodiment) as the effect pattern 210a.

  Thus, in the effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), when the effect display portions 200a are displayed in the "reach mode" in which the effect symbols 210a and 210c are the same symbol (aspect), as shown in FIG. It superimposes on production design 210a and 210c, and is displayed as "reach". After that, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), after-reach advance notice effects such as bubbles are displayed on the effect display unit 200a while the effect pattern 210b continues the change display. Then, after that, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), on the effect display unit 200a, a predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed, and finally, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed. As a result, the major player lottery result is notified to the player.

  The after-reach notice effect is an effect to be performed until the reach development effect is executed after the effect patterns 210a and 210c in the effect display unit 200a become the reach mode, and a plurality of execution patterns are provided. It is done. However, such post-reach advance notice effects are not always performed, and the reach development effects may be performed without the post-reach advance notice effects being performed.

  Next, fluctuation presentation of the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern will be described. The pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is one in which the main variation effect images (variation display images of the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c) are repeatedly displayed a plurality of times on the effect display unit 200a, and depending on the number of times the main variation effect image is repeatedly displayed. The suggestion of the degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as “reliability”) in which the winning of the jackpot is finally notified by the change presentation is made.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram for explaining the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern. In this pseudo continuous reach change pattern, the change display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is started along with the start of the change display of the special symbol, similarly to the change effect of the normal reach change pattern described above. And as shown to Fig.46 (a), while being displayed in reach mode, production | presentation pattern 210a, 210c is superimposed on production | presentation pattern 210a, 210c, and "reach" is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the after-reach notice effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the special symbol 210d is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as a temporary stop display instead of the effect pattern 210b. Simulated continuous rendition is executed. The special symbol 210d is a symbol not included in any of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c that is normally scrolled and displayed, and the character "continuation" indicating a re-variation display is written.

  In this manner, when the special symbol 210d is temporarily stopped and displayed, that is, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are variably displayed again as shown in FIG. 46 (d). After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), the rendering symbols 210a and 210c are displayed again in the reach mode, and superimposed on the rendering symbols 210a and 210c to be displayed as "reach". Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), a notice effect after reaching is displayed in which a predetermined character image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and as shown in FIG. 46 (g), the special symbol 210d is displayed again A temporary stop is displayed on the unit 200a.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (h), the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are variably displayed again, and as shown in FIG. 46 (i), the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in reach mode, It is superimposed on the symbols 210a and 210c and displayed as "reach". Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (j), after the after-the-early notice effect in which a predetermined character image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a is executed, the moving image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as in the above normal reach variation pattern. Is displayed and reach development presentation is performed (see FIG. 45 (e)).

  Here, although the case where fluctuation display of production design 210a, 210b and 210c is performed 3 times was explained, the frequency of fluctuation display of production design 210a, 210b and 210c is set to either of 2-4 times. In the following, the number of variation displays is two, that is, the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern with one pseudo continuous effect is “pseudo 2”, and the number of variation displays is three, that is, the pseudo continuous effect is two pseudo continuouss The reach variation pattern may be referred to as “pseudo-3”, and the number of variation displays is four, that is, the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern having three pseudo continuous effects may be referred to as “the pseudo-4”. In addition, as for fluctuation production of pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern of pseudo 2 and pseudo 4, only the number of times of fluctuation indication of production design 210a, 210b and 210c differs from the case of the above-mentioned pseudo 3, there is no difference in the flow of other production .

  Moreover, in the fluctuation representation of the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation display of the rendering patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c is performed a plurality of times. At this time, the fluctuation from the start of the fluctuation patterns of the effect patterns 210a, 210b and 210c to the temporary display in the false display mode is called a false fluctuation, and the fluctuation patterns of the effect patterns 210a, 210b and 210c are started. The change from the point to the reach mode is called this change.

(An example of reach development directing)
The reach development presentation in this embodiment is roughly classified into weak reach development presentation and strong reach development presentation. The weak reach development presentation and the strong reach development presentation are provided with a jackpot pattern for reporting that a jackpot has been won and a lost pattern for reporting a lost.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining an example of the weak reach development effect. A plurality of types of weak reach development effects according to this embodiment are provided, the first weak reach development effect shown in FIGS. 47 (a) to (c), the second weak reach development effect shown in FIG. 47 (d), and The third weak reach development rendition shown in 47 (e) is included.

  In the first weak reach development effect, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), an image in which the character A destroys a symbol different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c temporarily stopped in the reach mode is displayed on the effect display unit 200a . And in the jackpot pattern, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), a symbol different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c temporarily stopped in the reach mode is destroyed, and finally, the effect symbols temporarily stopped in the reach mode The same symbol as 210a and 210c is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as the effect symbol 210b, and the jackpot is notified to the player. On the other hand, in the lost pattern, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), a symbol different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c temporarily stopped in the reach mode is not temporarily destroyed but finally temporarily stopped in the reach mode A symbol different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as the effect symbol 210b, and the player is notified that the game is lost.

  In the second weak reach development effect, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), an image in which the character B destroys a symbol different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c temporarily stopped in the reach mode is displayed on the effect display portion 200a Be done. In the third weak reach development effect, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), an image in which the character C destroys a symbol different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c temporarily stopped in the reach mode is displayed on the effect display portion 200a Be done. In addition, in the 2nd weak reach development production and the 3rd weak reach development production, in the case of the jackpot pattern similarly to the 1st weak reach development production, in the case of the jackpot pattern, the production design temporarily stopped in the reach mode is finally finally The same symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as the effect symbol 210b. Further, in the case of the lost pattern, finally, a symbol different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c temporarily stopped in the reach mode is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as the effect symbol 210b.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining an example of the strong reach development effect. In the reach development rendition of this embodiment, the first strong reach development rendition shown in FIGS. 48 (a) to (c), the second strong reach development rendition shown in FIG. 48 (d), and FIG. 48 (e). The third strong reach development effect shown is included.

  In the first strong reach development effect, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), an image in which character D fights against the enemy is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Then, in the jackpot pattern, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), an image in which the character D wins the enemy is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and is superimposed on the variation effect image to be the same. The effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed, and the jackpot is notified to the player.

  On the other hand, in the lost pattern, finally, as shown in FIG. 48C, an image in which character D loses to the enemy is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, superimposed on this image, and effect symbols 210a, 210b, The stop display is made in a mode in which 210c notifies "losing", and the player is informed that there is a losing.

  In the second strong reach development effect, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), an image in which the character E fights against the enemy is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. In the third strong reach development effect, as shown in FIG. 48E, an image in which the character F fights against the enemy is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. In the second strong reach development effect and the third strong reach effect, as in the first strong reach effect, in the case of the jackpot pattern, an image in which character E or character F wins the enemy is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. At the same time, the same effect pattern 210a, 210b, 210c is stopped and displayed superimposed on the variation effect image. Further, in the case of the lost pattern, an image in which the character E or the character F loses to the enemy is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, superimposed on this image, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c notify "losing". Stop display.

  Next, a method of determining an execution mode of the variable performance will be described.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining a change effect determination table, FIG. 49 (a) shows a first half change effect determination table, and FIG. 49 (b) shows a second half change effect determination table. As described above, when the main character lottery on the main control board 300 is performed, the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are determined based on the result of the main character lottery, and the determined commands are transmitted to the sub control board 330 . In the sub control board 330, when the variation mode command is received, the effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the effect random number acquired with reference to the first half variation effect determination table and the received variation mode command And determine the execution mode of the first half of the variable performance. Also, when the variation pattern command is received, one effect random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the second half variation effect determination table is referred to based on the obtained effect random number and the received variation pattern command. The execution mode of the second half of the variable performance is determined. In FIG. 49, only a part of the former half variation production determination table and the latter half variation production determination table is extracted and shown.

  As shown in FIG. 49, according to the first half fluctuation effect determination table, the selection ratio for the execution mode of the first half fluctuation effect is set for each fluctuation mode number (variation mode command), and the second half fluctuation effect determination table For example, for each variation pattern number (variation pattern command), the selection ratio for the execution mode of the variation presentation in the second half is set. And one fluctuation production will be performed by combining and performing the execution mode of the fluctuation production of the first half and the second half which were determined.

  For the fluctuation effect of the no-reach fluctuation pattern, "None" indicating that the fluctuation presentation of the first half is not performed is determined as the execution mode of the first half, and "normal loss 1" corresponding to the fluctuation pattern without reach as the execution mode of the second half. , “Normal loss 2” is determined. For example, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number “01H” indicating that the fluctuation presentation of the first half is not performed is received, the secondary control board 330 always determines “none” as the execution mode of the first half. In addition, at this time, the selection ratio is set in the second half fluctuation effect determination table so that only one of “normal loss 1” and “normal loss 2” is determined as fluctuation pattern commands that can be received simultaneously. There is. Therefore, “None” is determined as the execution mode of the first half, and “normal loss 1” and “normal loss 2” are determined as the execution mode of the second half, so that the execution mode of the fluctuation effect is the above-mentioned no reach fluctuation pattern Will be determined.

  On the other hand, for the fluctuation effect of the reach fluctuation pattern, other than "none" was determined as the execution mode in the first half, and any reach development effect (shown by developments 1 to 12 in the figure) was determined as the execution mode in the second half. If it is executed. In other words, when the fluctuation display of the reach fluctuation pattern is executed in the effect display unit 200a, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number other than the fluctuation mode number = 01H is always received, and the development 1 It means that the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number for which any one of to 12 is determined is received.

  Here, in FIG. 49 (a), “normal reach 1” and “normal reach 2” etc. in the execution mode of the first half are the reach modes with the production symbols 210a, 210b and 210c among the fluctuation effects of the normal reach fluctuation pattern, respectively. More specifically, the variation display patterns of the background image and the effect designs 210a, 210b, and 210c displayed on the effect display unit 200a until the reach development effect starts are shown. These image patterns are designed in advance so as to coincide with the time of the fluctuation display of the special symbol associated with the fluctuation mode number. For example, when “normal reach 1” is determined, FIGS. The image shown in (d) (except for the after-reach advance notice effect) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  Further, in FIG. 49 (a), “pseudo 2a” and the like in the execution mode in the first half are displayed on the effect display unit 200a until the reach development effect is started among the fluctuation effects of the pseudo continuous reach change pattern. The display pattern of the main fluctuation presentation image is shown. For example, "pseudo 2a" is a pseudo continuous reach variation pattern of "pseudo 2" in which the number of times of variation display of the rendering symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is two, and the main variation effect image is the display pattern a It shows. In addition, "pseudo 3b" is the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern of "pseudo 3" in which the number of times of the variation display of the rendering symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is three, and the main variation effect image is the display pattern b It shows.

  Further, in FIG. 49 (b), “Development 1” to “Development 3” in the execution mode of the second half are the first weak reach development effect (“weak 1”) to the third weak reach development effect (“weak 1”) of the lost pattern, respectively. "Weak 3" shows the execution pattern to be executed, and "Development 4" to "Development 6" respectively indicate the first strong reach development rendition ("strong 1") to the third strong reach development of the lost pattern An execution pattern in which the effect (“strong 3”) is executed is shown. In addition, “Development 7” to “Development 9” in the second half execution mode are executed by the first weak reach development presentation (“weak 1”) to the third weak reach development presentation (“weak 3”) of the jackpot pattern respectively “Development 10” to “Development 12” indicate the first strong reach development presentation (“strong 1”) to the third strong reach development presentation (“strong 3”) of the jackpot pattern, respectively. Shows the execution pattern to be executed.

  Then, the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number other than the variation mode number = 01H is received, and, for example, the variation pattern numbers “A0H” to “A5H determined only when the result of the main character lottery is a loss. In the case where the variation pattern command corresponding to “1” is received, “development 1” to “provision 6” are always determined. Also, for example, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern numbers “B0H” to “B5H” determined only when the result of the major player lottery is the big hit, “Evolution 7”, respectively. ~ "Development 12" will always be determined.

  In the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table shown in FIG. 49, the variation effect of the no-reach variation pattern is executed only when the result of the major player lottery is a loss, in the selection ratio The settings have been made. Also, although the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern are determined at both the lost time and the big hit, the normal reach fluctuation pattern has a higher selection ratio at the time of loss than the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern, and the big reach time. The selection ratio is set low. As described above, the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern is set to have higher reliability than the normal reach fluctuation pattern by setting the selection ratio between the lost time and the big hit time.

  Further, among the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation patterns, the selection ratio at the time of big hit is high and the selection ratio at the time of losing is set to be low as the number of simulations increases, and the reliability is set to increase as the number of simulations increases. Is being done.

  In addition, the strong reach development direction is set so that the selection ratio at the big hit is higher than the weak reach development direction, and the selection ratio at the time of losing is low, and the reliability is higher than the weak reach development direction. ing.

  As described above, in the sub control board 330, when the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are received, the execution mode of the fluctuation effect is determined with reference to the fluctuation effect determination table. In addition, during the variable rendition, the advance notice effect is executed at various timings, but for each of the advance notice effects executed at each timing, its execution availability or execution pattern is determined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, while the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed, an operation request effect for requesting a pressing operation of the effect operation device 208 by the player is executed. The operation request presentation effect is an effect that causes a plurality of effect stages to be shifted in a predetermined order according to the operation of the effect operation device 208 during the operation effective period. Below, after demonstrating an example of the operation request | requirement presentation, the specific process for making a presentation stage shift is demonstrated.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation request effect. When the change effect is started and the operation request effect is started, as shown in FIG. 50A, first, an image for explaining the contents of the effect is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the effect display unit 200a displays the meter image 220 and also displays a button image 222 for prompting the player to continuously hit the effect operating device 208.

  The meter image 220 is an image in which the first meter unit 220a to the twentieth meter unit 220t are arranged in order from the lower part to the upper part of the effect display unit 200a. The fifth meter section 220e has the word "weak development" indicating weak reach development staging, and the tenth meter section 220j has the letter "strong development" indicating strong reach development staging In the fifteenth meter portion 220o, the characters “pseudo” indicating a pseudo continuous effect are written, and in the twentieth meter portion 220t, the characters “the same” indicating a jackpot are written. In addition, the first meter unit 220a to the fourth meter unit 220d, the sixth meter unit 220f to the ninth meter unit 220i, the eleventh meter unit 220k to the fourteenth meter unit 220n, the sixteenth meter unit 220p to the nineteenth meter unit 220s Is not marked with any letter.

  The operation request presentation of the present embodiment is provided with 21 stages of presentation stages from the initial stage (0th stage) to the final stage (20th stage), and the first meter section 220a to the 20th meter section 220t The player can grasp which one of the present rendering stages corresponds to the first to twentieth stages, respectively. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the fifth meter portion 220e, the tenth meter portion 220j, the fifteenth meter portion 220o, and the twentieth meter portion 220t can be determined after the end of the operation effective period (determinable effect stage Corresponding to the first meter section 220a to the fourth meter section 220d, the sixth meter section 220f to the ninth meter section 220i, the eleventh meter section 220k to the fourteenth meter section 220n, the sixteenth meter section 220p to the 19th meter The section 220s corresponds to an undecidable rendering stage (non-decisive rendering stage) after the end of the operation effective period. That is, it can be said that, in the operation request presentation, four non-confirmation presentation stages are provided between the definite presentation stages.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (b), when the meter image 220 and the button image 222 are displayed on the effect display unit 200a, the operation of the effect operating device 208 is not effective, and the player operates the effect operating device 208. There is no progress in rendering even if the user presses the key. Then, when the meter image 220 and the button image 222 are displayed, “3”, “2”, “1”, “start” are displayed in order on the effect display unit 200 a to count down, and the countdown ends. Accordingly, an operation effective period in which the operation of the rendering operation device 208 is effective is set. During the execution of the operation request effect, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed on the upper right of the effect display unit 200a.

  Thus, when the player depresses the rendering operation device 208 after the operation of the rendering operation device 208 becomes effective, the predetermined determination probability (for example, 1/2) from the initial stage (0th stage) The stage of production shifts one step at a time to the final stage (stage 20). At this time, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), the meter section corresponding to the present rendering stage is obtained from the first meter section 220a corresponding to the first stage so that it can be grasped how far the rendering stage has shifted to now. Up to is identified and displayed. For example, if the current rendering stage is the second stage, as shown in FIG. 50C, only the first meter section 220a and the second meter section 220b are identified and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the stage of production shifts one stage at a time from stage 0 to stage 20, and a plurality of stages are made at once, or the stage of production shifts from stage 20 to stage 0. There is nothing to do.

  When the effect operating device 208 continues to be pressed (long press operation), a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift the effect stage at predetermined intervals. That is, when the rendering operation device 208 continues to be pressed, a lottery is performed as in the case where the rendering operation device 208 is pressed at predetermined intervals.

  FIG. 51 is a view for explaining an example of the operation request effect of the cassette pattern. The operation request effect of this gusset pattern is started when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c is started, and as shown in FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (b), the effect by the player In response to the pressing operation of the operation device 208, identification display is gradually made toward the first meter part 220a to the fourth meter part 220d. At this time, in the operation request effect of the cassette pattern, even if the player continues the pressing operation during the operation effective period, the effect is transferred only up to the fourth step (the fourth meter portion 220d) at the most, and the fifth It does not reach after the stage (fifth meter section 220e). In addition, when the stage of production is in the initial stage (stage 0), all of the first meter section 220a to the twentieth meter section 220t are in the initial display state (display state not identified and displayed). When the stage of rendering shifts from the 0th stage to the 1st stage, the first meter section 220a corresponding to the 1st stage will be identified and displayed for the first time.

  Then, when the operation valid period ends, as shown in FIG. 51C, after the button image 222 is erased from the effect display unit 200a, all of the first meter unit 220a to the twentieth meter unit 220t are initially displayed. While being returned to the state (retracted), the notification image 224 described as "sorry" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. As a result, the rendering step is not transferred to any of the fifth meter 220e, the tenth meter 220j, the fifteenth meter 220o, and the twenty meter 220t, that is, weak reach development effect, strong reach development effect , It is informed that the pseudo continuous rendition is not executed and that the jackpot has not been won.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining an example of an operation request presentation of a weak development pattern. The operation request effect of this weak development pattern is started when a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c or the main fluctuation is started, and like the operation request effect of the gasse pattern, FIG. 52 (a) As shown in (b), identification display is gradually made from the first meter portion 220a to the twentieth meter portion 220t by the player's continuous hitting operation. At this time, in the operation demand effect of the weak development pattern, even if the player continues the pressing operation during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), the effect stage is at most the ninth step (the ninth meter) Only the section 220i) is shifted, and it does not reach the tenth stage (the tenth meter section 220j) and thereafter.

  Then, when the operation valid period ends, as shown in FIG. 52C, after the button image 222 is erased from the effect display unit 200a, the sixth meter unit 220f to the ninth meter unit 220i are in the initial display state. The first meter unit 220a to the fifth meter unit 220e are identified and displayed, and the notification image 224 described as "weakly developed" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. After that, as shown in FIG. 52 (d), a weak reach development effect is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  As described above, in the operation demand effect of the weak development pattern, the first meter unit 220a to the fifth meter unit 200e are finally identified and displayed, and it is informed that the effect stage has been decided in the fifth step, It will be informed that the weak reach development effect corresponding to the fifth stage is to be executed later.

  It should be noted that in the operation demand effect of the weak development pattern, for example, all of the first meter portion 220a to the twentieth meter portion 220t are initially displayed during the operation effective period without the player pressing the rendering operation device 208. Even when continuing the operation, after the end of the operation effective period, the first meter unit 220a to the fifth meter unit 220e are identified and displayed, and the notification image 224 described as "weakly developed" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. It is displayed that the weak reach development effect corresponding to the fifth stage is to be performed later.

  FIG. 53 is a diagram for explaining an example of an operation request presentation of a strong development pattern. The operation request effect of this strong development pattern is started when a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuation display of the effect patterns 210a, 210b and 210c or the main fluctuation is started, and the figure is similar to the operation request effect of the gasse pattern and the weak development pattern. As shown in 53 (a) and 53 (b), identification display is gradually made from the first meter portion 220a to the twentieth meter portion 220t by the player's continuous hitting operation. At this time, in the operation request production of the strong development pattern, even if the player continues the pressing operation during the operation effective period, as shown in FIG. Only the section 220n) is shifted, and it does not reach the fifteenth stage (fifteenth meter section 220o) or later.

  Then, when the operation effective period ends, as shown in FIG. 53C, after the button image 222 is erased from the effect display unit 200a, the eleventh meter unit 220k to the fourteenth meter unit 220n are in the initial display state. Then, the first meter unit 220a to the tenth meter unit 220j are identified and displayed, and the notification image 224 described as "strong development" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. After that, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), a strong reach development effect is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  As described above, in the operation demand effect of the strong development pattern, the first meter unit 220a to the tenth meter unit 200j are finally identified and displayed, and it is notified that the effect stage has been determined in the tenth step. It will be informed that the strong reach development effect corresponding to the 10 stages will be executed later.

  It should be noted that in the operation demand effect of the strong development pattern, for example, all of the first meter portion 220a to the twentieth meter portion 220t are initially displayed during the operation effective period without the player pressing the rendering operation device 208. Even when continuing the operation, after the end of the operation effective period, the first meter section 220a to the tenth meter section 220j are identified and displayed, and the notification image 224 described as "strong development" is displayed on the effect display section 200a. Displayed, it will be informed that the strong reach development effect corresponding to the tenth stage is to be performed later.

  FIG. 54 is a view for explaining an example of the operation request presentation of the pseudo pattern. The operation request effect of this pseudo pattern is started when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the pseudo fluctuation, and similar to the operation request effect of the cassette pattern, weak development pattern and strong development pattern, FIGS. 54 (a) and 54 (b) As shown in the figure, identification display is gradually made from the first meter portion 220a to the twentieth meter portion 220t by the player's continuous hitting operation. At this time, in the operation request effect of the pseudo pattern, even if the player continues the pressing operation during the operation effective period, as shown in FIG. Only the transition to 220 s) is made, and the twentieth step (the 20th meter section 220t) is not reached.

  Then, when the operation valid period ends, as shown in FIG. 54C, after the button image 222 is erased from the effect display unit 200a, the sixteenth meter unit 220p to the nineteenth meter unit 220s are in the initial display state. Then, the first meter unit 220a to the fifteenth meter unit 220o are identified and displayed, and the notification image 224 described as "simulated" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 54 (d), after the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in reach mode on the effect display unit 200a, the pseudo symbol continuous effect in which the special symbol 210d is temporarily stopped on the effect display unit 200a Is executed.

  As described above, in the operation request effect of the pseudo pattern, the first meter unit 220a to the fifteenth meter unit 200o are finally identified and displayed, and the fact that the effect step is determined at the fifteenth step is notified, It will be informed that the pseudo continuous rendition corresponding to the stage will be performed later.

  In the pseudo pattern operation request presentation, for example, all of the first meter portion 220a to the twentieth meter portion 220t continue to be initially displayed during the operation effective period without the player pressing the presentation operation device 208. Even in this case, the first meter section 220a to the fifteenth meter section 220o are identified and displayed after the end of the operation effective period, and the notification image 224 described as "pseudo" is largely displayed on the effect display section 200a. The pseudo continuous effect corresponding to the fifteenth stage is to be informed that it will be executed thereafter.

  FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation request effect of the jackpot pattern. The operation request effect of this jackpot pattern is started when a predetermined time has elapsed after the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started, and the operation request effect of the cassette pattern, weak development pattern, strong development pattern, pseudo pattern and Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 55A and 55B, identification display is gradually performed from the first meter portion 220a to the twentieth meter portion 220t by the player's continuous hitting operation. At this time, in the operation request presentation of the jackpot pattern, the presentation stage shifts to the final stage (twentieth stage) during the operation effective period, and all of the first meter unit 220a to the 20th meter unit 220t are displayed in an identified manner.

  Then, when the operation valid period ends, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), after the button image 222 is erased from the effect display unit 200a, the first meter unit 220a to the twentieth meter unit 220t are identified and displayed. , And the notification image 224 described as "OK" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. After that, as shown in FIG. 55 (d), all the three rendering symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect).

  As described above, in the operation request effect of the jackpot pattern, all of the first meter portion 220a to the twentieth meter portion 200t are finally identified and displayed, and it is informed that the effect step has been decided in the twentieth step. It will be notified that the jackpot has been won, corresponding to the 20 levels.

  In the operation request effect of the jackpot pattern, for example, all of the first meter portion 220a to the twentieth meter portion 220t continue to be initially displayed during the operation valid period without the player pressing the rendering operation device 208. Even in this case, after the end of the operation effective period, the first meter section 220a to the twentieth meter section 220t are identified and displayed, and the notification image 224 described as "OK" is displayed on the effect display section 200a. It will be informed that the jackpot has been won.

  Moreover, when the operation request production of the jackpot pattern is executed, the weak reach development production and the strong reach development production may be executed, but in the end, all of the three production design patterns 210a, 210b, 210c must be finally performed. It is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect), and it is informed that the jackpot has been won.

  FIG. 56 is a diagram for explaining an operation request presentation determination table. In sub-control board 330, when the execution pattern of the second half of the fluctuation production is determined in the above-mentioned second half fluctuation production determination table, 1 production random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the operation request production shown in FIG. With reference to the table, based on the acquired effect random number and the received variation pattern command, whether or not the operation request effect can be executed, and when the operation request effect is executed, the operation request effect execution pattern (finally To determine the stage of rendering).

  According to the operation request presentation determination table, whether or not the operation request presentation is executable, and the selection ratio of the execution pattern of the operation request presentation are respectively set for each variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Here, in the operation request presentation determination table, "non-execution" indicates that the operation request presentation is not performed, "Gasse" indicates a gasse pattern, and "weak development" indicates a weak development pattern, "Strong development" indicates a strong development pattern, and "O" indicates a jackpot pattern.

  In the secondary control board 330, when the normal loss 1 or 2 is determined in the above-mentioned second half fluctuation effect determination table, that is, when the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number of "01H" to "02H" is received. In this case, “non-execution” is determined with a determination probability of 200/250, and “Gasse” is determined with a determination probability of 50/250. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number of “01H” to “02H” is received, “weak development”, “strong development” and “this” are not determined.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned second half fluctuation production determination table, when “develop 1” to “progress 3” for which weak reach development production of the miss pattern is executed is determined, that is, fluctuation pattern numbers of “A0H” to “A2H” When the variation pattern command corresponding to is received, “non-execution” is determined with a decision probability of 150/250, and “weak development” is determined with a decision probability of 100/250. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number of "A0H" to "A2H" is received, "Gasse", "strong development" and "Odd" are not determined.

  Further, in the above-mentioned second half fluctuation effect determination table, when “develop 4” to “develop 6” for which strong reach development effect of lost pattern is executed is determined, that is, fluctuation pattern numbers of “A3H” to “A5H” When the variation pattern command corresponding to is received, “non-execution” is determined with a decision probability of 150/250, and “strong development” is determined with a decision probability of 100/250. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number of "A3H" to "A5H" is received, "Gasse", "weak development" and "Hit" are not determined.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned second half fluctuation production determination table, when “develop 7” to “progress 9” in which weak reach development production of the jackpot pattern is executed is determined, that is, fluctuation pattern numbers of “B0H” to “B2H” When the variation pattern command corresponding to is received, “not executed” is determined with the 100/250 decision probability, “weak development” is determined with the 140/250 decision probability, and “this” is 10/250. It is decided by the decision probability of When the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number of "B0H" to "B2H" is received, "Gasse" and "strong development" are not determined.

  Further, in the above-mentioned second half fluctuation production determination table, when “develop 10” to “progress 12” for which the strong reach development production of the jackpot pattern is executed is determined, that is, the fluctuation pattern numbers of “B3H” to “B5H” When the variation pattern command corresponding to is received, “not executed” is determined with the 100/250 decision probability, “strong development” is determined with the 140/250 decision probability, and “this” is 10/250. It is decided by the decision probability of When the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number of "B3H" to "B5H" is received, "Gasse" and "weak development" are not determined.

  In the operation request effect determination table, no pseudo pattern is determined. In sub-control board 330, with reference to the operation request presentation determination table, “weak development”, “strong development”, “this” is determined other than “non-execution” and “gasse”, and the former half of the fluctuation When the pattern is a pseudo continuous reach development pattern, the execution of the operation request presentation of the pseudo pattern is always determined in the pseudo variation.

  As described above, in the operation request rendering, the player performs the rendering stage (meter section) subsequent to the final rendering stage (meter section) finally determined according to the execution pattern by the player's continuous hitting operation of the rendering operation device 208. In the case of transition, after the end of the operation effective period, the player can be prevented from making a false recognition in the finalized stage by setting back the stage (meter section) to the finalized stage (meter section). it can.

  Below, the control processing for performing said operation request | requirement presentation is demonstrated.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 57 is a flowchart for describing the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
The sub CPU 330 a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330 b in response to power on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 330 c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the sub CPU 330a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly performs the process of step S1000-3 until an interrupt process is performed. Note that a plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is asynchronously updated.

(Sub timer interrupt processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 58 is a flow chart for explaining the sub timer interrupt process (S1100) of the sub control board 330. The sub control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) for generating a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (30 times per second in the present embodiment). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S 1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330 a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented by one each time the sub timer interrupt processing of the relevant sub control board 330, and stop the subtraction when it reaches zero.

(Step S1200)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 330c, and performs various processing according to the received command. In the sub control board 330, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 300, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer is analyzed by the command reception interrupt process.

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of the fluctuation effect and refers to the time table set for each fluctuation effect, and performs time schedule management processing to execute processing corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table. . Here, various flags are turned ON / OFF according to a preset time table, and an execution instruction of each effect is output to each effect device, whereby an output setting value is set in each effect device. According to the output control is performed, the fluctuation effect is performed. The time schedule management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1400)
The sub CPU 330a performs an operation request effect execution process for executing the operation request effect described above. The operation request presentation execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt processing.

  FIG. 59 is a flow chart for explaining the fluctuation command reception process which is executed when the fluctuation command (the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command) is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the fluctuation mode command is set in step S611-13 in FIG. 26 in the main control board 300, and the fluctuation pattern command is set in step S611-17 in FIG. 26 in the main control board 300, It is transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 14) of step S100-39.

(Step S1210-1)
When receiving the fluctuation mode command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received fluctuation mode command.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the received fluctuation pattern command.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and sets the selection ratio of the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect for each of the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command. The execution pattern of the fluctuation effect is determined based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1210-1 and step S1210-3.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a acquires effect random numbers, and based on the analysis result of step S1210-3 and the acquired effect random numbers, refers to the operation request effect determination table shown in FIG. And when performing operation request | requirement presentation, the execution pattern is determined.

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the execution of the operation request effect is determined in step S1210-7. As a result, when it is determined that the execution of the operation request effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1210-11, and when it is determined that the execution of the operation request effect is not determined, the process proceeds to step S1210-15. .

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern is determined as the execution mode of the former half of the fluctuation effect in step S1210-3. As a result, when it is determined that the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern is determined, the process proceeds to step S1210-13, and when it is determined that the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern is not determined, the process proceeds to step S1210-15. .

(Step S1210-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines the execution of the operation request effect of the pseudo pattern for the pseudo number in the pseudo variation.

(Step S1210-15)
The sub CPU 330a sets time data of the time table based on the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect determined in step S1210-7 and the execution pattern of the operation request effect determined in step S1210-7 and step S1210-13. And end the variation command reception process. The display control of the effect display unit 200a is performed based on the time table set here, and the movable control of the effect role apparatus 202, the lighting control of the effect lighting device 204, and the audio output control of the audio output device 206. Is done.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart for explaining the time schedule management process (S1300).

(Step S 1300-1)
First, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not a change effect is currently being executed. As a result, when it is determined that the change effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step S1300-3, and when it is determined that the change effect is not being performed, the time schedule management process is ended.

(Step S1300-3)
The sub CPU 330a updates a fluctuation time timer that counts fluctuation time.

(Step S1300-5)
The sub CPU 330a performs an effect execution process of transmitting an effect execution command corresponding to the current fluctuation time to various effect devices based on the time data of the time table set in step S1210-15.

(Step S1300-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether it is the start timing of the operation valid period. As a result, when it is determined that it is the start timing of the operation effective period, the process moves to step S1300-9, and when it is determined that it is not the start timing of the operation effective period, the process moves to step S1300-11.

(Step S1300-9)
The sub CPU 330a turns on a valid flag indicating that the operation is in a valid period, and ends the time schedule management process.

(Step S1300-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether it is the end timing of the operation valid period. As a result, when it is determined that the end timing of the operation valid period is reached, the process proceeds to step S1300-13, and when it is determined that the end timing of the operation valid period is not reached, the time schedule management process is ended.

(Step S1300-13)
The sub CPU 330a resets various flags used in the process of executing the operation request effect.

(Step S1300-15)
The sub CPU 330a shifts the effect stage to the fixed effect stage based on the execution pattern of the operation request effect determined in step S1210-7 and step S1210-13. That is, the meter unit corresponding to the first stage to the finalized stage is identified and displayed, and when the meter unit corresponding to the stage subsequent to the finalized stage is identified, the display state is returned to the initial display state.

(Step S1300-17)
The sub CPU 330a executes a confirmed effect stage display process of displaying the notification image 224 corresponding to the confirmed effect stage on the effect display unit 200a, and ends the time schedule management process.

  FIG. 61 is a flow chart for explaining the above-mentioned operation request presentation execution processing (S1400).

(Step S1400-1)
The sub CPU 330a first determines whether the valid flag is on, that is, it is in the operation valid period. As a result, when it is determined that the valid flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1400-3, and when it is determined that the valid flag is not on, the operation request effect execution process is ended.

(Step S1400-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether a pressing operation signal is input from the rendering operation device detection switch 208s, that is, whether the rendering operation device 208 is pressing operation. As a result, when it is determined that the pressing operation signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1400-5, and when it is determined that the pressing operation signal is not input, the operation request effect execution process is ended.

(Step S1400-5)
The sub CPU 330a prohibits transition based on the execution pattern determined in the above step S1210-7 or the above step S1210-13, indicating that it has already been shifted to the last stage of the transferable rendering stage (last stage rendering stage). Determine if the flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the transition prohibition flag is on, the operation request effect execution process is ended, and when it is determined that the transition prohibition flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S1400-7.

(Step S1400-7)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number and determines, based on the acquired effect random number, whether or not to shift the effect stage, that is, whether or not to shift the meter part of the meter image 220 by one step. For example, it is decided by the lottery of 1/2). Here, when it is determined that the rendering stage is to be shifted, the meter part of the meter image 220 is identified and displayed in one stage.

(Step S1400-9)
The sub CPU 330a is determined to shift the rendering stage to one stage in step S1400-7, and determines whether the current rendering stage is the final stage rendering stage. As a result, when it is determined that the current rendering stage is the last-stage rendering stage, the process proceeds to step S1400-11, and when it is determined that the current rendering stage is not the last-stage rendering stage, the operation request rendering execution is performed. End the process.

(Step S1400-11)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the migration prohibition flag, and ends the operation request presentation execution process.

  Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can conceive of various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is naturally understood that they are also within the technical scope of the present invention. Be done.

  Further, it is needless to say that the game property in the above embodiment is merely an example, and the game property can be set as appropriate. Therefore, in the above embodiment, it is decided to determine whether or not the main character game is executable and the gaming state after the main character game is over when the main character game is executed, as the gaming profit to be provided to the player. Is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

  Although the said embodiment demonstrated the production | presentation which the identification display of the meter image 220 goes up according to a production | presentation stage as an operation request | requirement production | presentation, said presentation is only an example. In any case, if the content allows the player to grasp that the effect stage has shifted, the specific content of the operation request effect can be designed as appropriate, and for example, a plurality of lamps should be sequentially turned on. If the meter reaches its maximum value, meters of different colors may be displayed.

In the embodiment, the rendering operation device 208 corresponds to the rendering operation unit of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of step S1210-7 and step S1210-13 of FIG. 59 corresponds to the operation request effect determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of FIG. 60 and FIG. 61 corresponds to the operation request presentation execution means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of step S1210-1 to step S1210-5 of FIG. 59 corresponds to the fluctuation effect determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of step S1300-1 to step S1300-5 of FIG. 60 corresponds to the fluctuation effect executing means of the present invention.

100 ... gaming machine 208 ... effect operation device 300 ... main control board 300 a ... main CPU
300b ... main ROM
300c ... main RAM
330 ... secondary control board 330a ... secondary CPU
330b ... Sub ROM
330c ... sub RAM

Claims (1)

An effect operation unit operable by a player;
A plurality of effect stages including a plurality of playable effect stages indicating game profits to be given to a player or an effect to be executed thereafter, and a non-confirmation effect stage provided between the decision possible effect stages, According to the operation of the effect operation unit during the operation effective period, when performing the operation request effect to be shifted in a predetermined order, any one of the plurality of determinable effect stages can be performed during the operation effective period. Operation request presentation determining means to be determined as a fixed presentation stage to be decided after completion;
Operation request rendering execution means for shifting a rendering stage according to an operation of the rendering operation unit during execution of the operation request rendering;
Equipped with
The operation request presentation executing means is
A game machine characterized by returning the stage of production to the stage of finalized presentation when transitioning to a stage of presentation in order after the stage of finalization after the end of the effective period of operation.

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