JP7227945B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine in which a big win lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball enters a start hole, and when a big win is won by this big win lottery, the big win game of opening the big win hole can be executed. there is In such a gaming machine, a variable effect for notifying the result of the big role lottery is executed, and by diversifying the execution pattern of the variable effect, the effect of the effect and the interest of the game are improved.

In addition, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there has been proposed a gaming machine that allows so-called custom setting, in which the appearance frequency of each effect can be set according to the preferences of the player. According to the gaming machine equipped with such custom setting, the appearance frequency of the performance can be changed according to the taste of the player, so that the performance effect can be improved and the player's willingness to play can be improved.

Patent No. 5883176

As described above, in a gaming machine in which a player can set preferences, a new player may start playing without realizing that the settings have been changed by the previous player, causing discomfort. There is a problem that you may have.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the possibility of a player feeling uncomfortable.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention comprises: determining means for determining whether a win is successful; effect executing means for executing a variable effect indicating the result of the winning determination; a change means capable of changing a setting, capable of notifying a first mode regarding initialization of the predetermined setting when a first condition is satisfied, and when a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied a notification means that is at least partially different from the first mode and can notify a second mode related to the initialization of the predetermined setting, and a first specific condition is established during the notification of the first mode and initialization means for initializing the predetermined setting when a second specific condition is satisfied during the notification of the second mode, and the notifying means is, during the notification of the first mode, when the variable effect is newly started, the notification of the first mode is terminated, and the variable effect is newly started during the notification of the second mode Then, the notification of the second mode ends.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will feel discomfort.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine showing a state in which a door according to a first reference example is opened; FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a kind of reference example; FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a game machine according to a kind of reference example; FIG. 1 is an address map of a memory area used by a main CPU according to a kind of reference example; It is a diagram for explaining a low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table according to a kind of reference example. It is a diagram for explaining a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table according to a kind of reference example. It is a diagram for explaining a winning symbol random number determination table according to a kind of reference example. It is a figure explaining the reach group determination random number determination table based on a kind reference example. It is a figure explaining the reach mode determination random number determination table based on a kind reference example. It is a figure explaining the variation pattern random number determination table based on a kind reference example. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation|variation time determination table based on a kind reference example. It is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessary product operating ramset table according to a kind of reference example. It is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of the big win game according to a kind of reference example. It is a figure explaining the hit determination random number determination table based on a kind reference example. (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table according to a first reference example, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an opening/closing control pattern table according to a first reference example. It is a figure explaining the gaming machine state flag which concerns on a kind reference example. It is the 1st flowchart explaining the CPU initialization processing in the main control board which concerns on a kind reference example. It is the 2nd flowchart explaining the CPU initialization processing in the main control board which concerns on a kind reference example. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining subcommand group set processing in a main control board according to a kind of reference example; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart for explaining saving processing at power-off in a main control board according to a kind of reference example; FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing in the main control board which concerns on a kind reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the setting related processing in the main control board which concerns on a kind reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in the main control board which concerns on a kind reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passage process in the main-control board|substrate based on a kind reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st starting opening passage processing in the main control board which concerns on a kind reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in the main control board which concerns on a kind reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol random number acquisition process in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining effect determination processing at the time of acquisition in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a diagram for explaining a special game management phase according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a special game management process in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol hit determination process in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a process during special symbol variation in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board according to the first reference example. It is a flow chart explaining the fluctuation state update processing in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening pre-opening processing in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening open/close switching process in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening opening control process in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening end wait process in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a diagram for explaining a normal game management phase according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining normal game management processing in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining the process during normal symbol fluctuation in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board according to the first reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining a normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening opening and closing switching processing in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening control processing in the main control board according to the first reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process in the main control board according to a kind of reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation production|presentation of the no reach variation pattern based on the production|presentation reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production|presentation of the normal reach fluctuation pattern based on the production|presentation reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation production|presentation of the developed reach variation pattern at the time of loss based on the production|presentation reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation production|presentation of the development reach variation pattern at the time of a big hit based on the production|presentation reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of a variable production|presentation in case the ready-to-reach development production|presentation based on a production|presentation reference example is performed twice. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation|variation production|presentation of the pseudo continuous ready-to-reach fluctuation pattern based on the production|presentation reference example. It is a figure explaining the variable production|presentation determination table based on the production|presentation reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of the pending|holding display production|presentation based on the production|presentation reference example. (a) is a diagram for explaining a final pending display pattern determination table according to a reference example of production, and (b) is a diagram for explaining a immediately previous pending display pattern determination table according to a reference example of production. It is a flowchart explaining the sub CPU initialization process in the sub control board which concerns on the production|presentation reference example. It is a flow chart explaining the sub-timer interrupt processing in the sub-control board according to the effect reference example. It is a flow chart explaining the look-ahead designation command reception processing in the sub-control board according to the effect reference example. It is a flow chart explaining the variation command reception processing in the sub-control board according to the effect reference example. It is an explanatory view showing a conceptual configuration of a gaming system according to a gaming system reference example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game system based on the game system reference example. It is a sequence diagram of a gaming system according to a gaming system reference example. It is a sequence diagram of a gaming system according to a gaming system reference example. It is a sequence diagram of a gaming system according to a gaming system reference example. It is a sequence diagram of a gaming system according to a gaming system reference example. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image displayed on the information terminal which concerns on a gaming system reference example. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image displayed on the information terminal which concerns on a gaming system reference example. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image displayed on the gaming machine concerning a gaming system reference example. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image displayed on the gaming machine concerning a gaming system reference example. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the item which can be set in the production|presentation custom function which concerns on an Example. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an interface image according to the example; FIG. 10 is a first diagram for explaining the operation mode of the custom window according to the embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating items displayed in a custom window according to the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 10 is a second diagram for explaining the operation mode of the custom window according to the embodiment; FIG. 13 is a third diagram for explaining the operation mode of the custom window according to the embodiment; FIG. 14 is a fourth diagram for explaining the operation mode of the custom window according to the embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a shortcut function according to the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a custom initialization function according to the embodiment; FIG. It is a figure explaining the last pending|holding display pattern determination table which concerns on an Example. It is a figure explaining the announcement effect determination table which concerns on an Example. 9 is a flowchart for explaining sub timer interrupt processing in the sub control board according to the embodiment; It is a flowchart explaining the prefetch designation|designated command reception process in the sub control board which concerns on an Example. 9 is a flow chart for explaining variation command reception processing in the sub-control board according to the embodiment; 9 is a flowchart for explaining opening designation command reception processing in the sub-control board according to the embodiment; It is a flowchart explaining the customer waiting designation|designated command reception process in the sub control board which concerns on an Example. 9 is a flowchart for explaining touch sensor detection generation designation command reception processing in the sub control board according to the embodiment. 9 is a flowchart for explaining touch sensor detection cancellation designation command reception processing in the sub control board according to the embodiment. 9 is a flowchart for explaining power saving mode management processing in the sub control board according to the embodiment; It is a flow chart explaining time schedule management processing in a sub control board concerning an example. It is a flowchart explaining the production|presentation custom control processing in the sub-control board which concerns on an Example. 10 is a flowchart for explaining processing during shortcut window display in the sub-control board according to the embodiment; FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining custom window displaying processing in the sub control board according to the embodiment; FIG. It is a flow chart explaining sound volume and light amount setting processing in the sub-control board according to the embodiment. It is a figure explaining the item displayed on the custom window which concerns on a modification.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in these examples are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention, and do not limit the invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are given the same reference numerals to omit redundant description, and elements that are not directly related to the present invention are omitted from the drawings. do.

In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, first, as a kind of reference example, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of a so-called kind of game machine, and specific processing in each substrate will be described. Next, as a reference example of effects, specific effects that can be executed in a type game machine and specific processes related to the effects will be described. Next, a site-linked service will be described as a reference example of a gaming system. After that, as an example of the present invention, a configuration different from the first reference example will be specifically described.

<A kind of reference example>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a game machine 100 according to a first reference example, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown, the game machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which a space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, and the A front frame 106 attached to the middle frame 104 by a hinge mechanism so as to be openable and closable is provided.

Similarly to the outer frame 102, the middle frame 104 has a surrounding space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 108 is held in this surrounding space. Further, the front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. 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 transmission plate 110 face each other substantially parallel to each other while maintaining a predetermined distance. , the game board 108 becomes visible through the transparent plate 110 .

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 according to a kind of reference example. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 112 projecting toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided at the lower portion of the front frame 106 . The operating handle 112 is provided so that the player can rotate it, and when the player rotates the operating handle 112 to perform a shooting operation, the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operating handle 112 is applied (not shown). A game ball is shot by the shooting mechanism. The game ball shot in this manner rises between rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108 and is guided to the game area 116 .

The game area 116 is a space formed between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area in which game balls can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and the windmills 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 entry of game balls differs from each other according to the firing intensity of the shooting mechanism. The first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100, and the second game area 116b is located on the left side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100. located on the right side of the Since the rails 114a and 114b are located on the left side of the game area 116, the game ball fired by the shooting mechanism with a shooting intensity lower than a predetermined intensity enters the first game area 116a and is shot with a shooting intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters 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 into which game balls can enter. When a game ball enters the second start hole 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. The number of prize balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of prize balls to be paid out may be different for each of the general prize winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the second starting opening 122. , may be set to the same number of prize balls. At this time, it is also possible to set the number of winning balls to be put out by entering the first starting port 120 to be smaller than the number of winning balls to be put out by entering the second starting port 122.例文帳に追加be.

Although details will be described later, a first starting region is provided within the first starting port 120 and a second starting region is provided within the second starting port 122 . Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and enters the first start area or the second start area, one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery is held to determine 1 special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits such as whether or not a big winning game or a small win game that is advantageous to the player can be executed, and what kind of game state the subsequent game state should be. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start hole 120 or the second start hole 122, the player can obtain a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtain an opportunity to obtain rights to receive various game benefits. becomes.

The first starting port 120 is the lower part of the game area 116, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 116a can be entered, or the game balls that have entered the first game area 116a are better. , is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the second game area 116b.

In addition, the second starting port 122 is located in the second game area 116b, and only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can be entered, or the game that has entered the second game area 116b The ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the first game area 116a. The second starting port 122 is configured by a variable starting port (starting variable winning device) having a movable piece 122b, and the ease with which a game ball enters the second starting port 122 is variable.

Specifically, the second starting port 122 is provided with a movable piece 122b that can be opened and closed. It is difficult. Although the specific configuration of the second starting port 122 is not particularly limited, here, the movable piece 122b is retracted into the back side of the game board 108 in the closed state, and the front side of the game board 108 in the open state. shall protrude to In the closed state in which the movable piece 122b is retracted, the second starting port 122 is closed, and the game ball flows down the front side of the second starting port 122.例文帳に追加

On the other hand, the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the first game area 116a and the second game area 116b, or the game ball passes through the normal figure operation opening 125 provided in the second game area 116b. When the ball is entered, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 122 is executed, and when the execution of the auxiliary game is determined, the auxiliary game for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 122 is executed. More specifically, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 124 or that the game ball has entered the normal pattern operation port 125, a normal pattern lottery to be described later is performed, and winning is won by this lottery. Then, the movable piece 122b is controlled to be open for a predetermined time.

In the open state in which the movable piece 122b protrudes, the game ball flowing down the front side of the second starting port 122 falls onto the movable piece 122b. The game ball dropped onto the movable piece 122b is guided to the second starting port 122 by the movable piece 122b. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second starting hole 122, making it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 122.

Further, a first big prize winning port 126 and a second big winning prize port 128 are provided in the lower part of the game area 116 . The first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128 are arranged at positions where game balls flowing down at least the second game area 116b can enter. An opening/closing door 126b is provided in the first big winning hole 126 so that it can be opened and closed. Ball is not possible. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned small winning game is executed, the opening/closing door 126b is opened, the opening/closing door 126b functions as a tray, and the entry of the game ball into the first big winning hole 126 becomes possible. . When a game ball enters the first big winning hole 126, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

In addition, the opening and closing door 128b is provided in the second big winning opening 128 so that it can be opened and closed. It is impossible to enter the ball. On the other hand, when the aforementioned big win game is executed, the opening/closing door 128b is opened, the opening/closing door 128b functions as a tray, and the game ball can enter the second big winning hole 128.例文帳に追加Then, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. Incidentally, the first big prize opening 126 and the second big prize opening 128 are collectively referred to simply as the big prize opening.

In addition, at the bottom of the game area 116, the ball did not enter any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first big winning opening 126, and the second big winning opening 128. A discharge port 130 for discharging game balls from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108 is provided.

The game machine 100 includes a performance display device 200 made of a liquid crystal display device, a performance accessory device 202 made of a movable device, and various lighting modes and light emission colors as performance devices for performing performance during the progress of the game. A production lighting device 204 consisting of a lamp, a sound output device 206 consisting of a speaker, and a production button 208 for receiving the player's operation are provided.

The effect display device 200 includes a main effect display section 200a and a sub-effect display section 201a each having an image display section for displaying an image. The main effect display section 200 a is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game board 108 so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 100 . On the main effect display section 200a, effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed as shown, and the player is notified of the result of the large role lottery by the stop display mode of each of these effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. The performance will be executed. Also, the sub-effect display portion 201a is provided above the main effect display portion 200a, and an auxiliary effect image is displayed during the variable effect.

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the main effect display section 200a and normally retreats to the back side of the game board 108. It is movable up to the front of the main effect display part 200a to give the player a feeling of anticipation of a big win.

The effect lighting device 204 is provided in the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, etc., and is variously controlled to be lit according to the image displayed on the main effect display section 200a.

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

The effect button 208 is configured by a button that receives a player's pressing operation, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a position lower than the transparent plate 110 . This effect button 208 is activated according to the image displayed on the main effect display section 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation valid time, various effects are produced in accordance with the operation. is executed.

The cross key 209 is composed of four buttons, ie, an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button, and is provided near the performance button 208 for receiving the pressing operation of the player. The effect button 208 and cross key 209 may be used for various settings.

In the figure, reference numeral 132 denotes an upper plate into which prize balls paid out from the gaming machine 100 and game balls rented from the game ball lending device are guided. It will be guided to the lower plate 134 . Also, the bottom surface of the lower tray 134 is formed with a ball removal hole (not shown) for ejecting game balls from the lower tray 134 . This ball extraction hole is normally closed by an opening/closing plate (not shown), but when the ball removal knob 134a is pushed in, the opening/closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 134a to open the ball removal hole. It is possible to discharge the game ball from the lower tray 134 from the bottom.

In addition, on the game board 108, a first special symbol display device 160, a second special symbol display device 162, a first special symbol holding device, and a first special symbol display device 160, a second special symbol display device 162, and a first special symbol reserve are provided outside the game area 116 and at positions visible to the player. A display device 164, a second special symbol reservation display device 166, a normal symbol display device 168, a normal symbol reservation display device 170, and a right-handed information display device 172 are provided. Each of these displays 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of control means for controlling the progress of a game according to a first reference example.

The main control board 300 controls the basic operations 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 the program stored in the main ROM 300b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers and performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display, or the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

A game machine 100 of a kind reference example mainly includes a special game that is started by entering a game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, and a game ball that passes through the gate 124 (normal pattern operation port 125 It is roughly divided into ordinary games that are started by entering a game ball into the ball). The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for progressing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

The main control board 300 includes a general winning hole detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning hole 118, and a first starting hole for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting hole 120. Detection switch 120s, second start opening detection switch 122s for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start opening 122, gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, normal figure operation opening 125 A normal figure operation opening detection switch 125s that detects that a game ball has entered the first large winning opening 126, a first large winning opening detection switch 126s that detects that a game ball has entered the first large winning opening 126, and a second large winning opening 128 is connected to a second big winning hole detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered, and an out ball detection switch 130s for detecting a game ball discharged from the game area 116, and from these detection switches the main A detection signal is input to the control board 300 .

In addition, a confluence passage is provided on the back of the game board 108, and the player can enter the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first big winning opening 126, and the second big winning opening 128, respectively. It is configured such that the played game ball and the game ball guided to the rear side from the discharge port 130 are merged in a confluence passage and guided to the equipment of the game hall. The out ball detection switch 130s is provided in the confluence passage, and all game balls discharged from the game area 116, in other words, all game balls shot into the game area 116 are detected by the out ball detection switch 130s. detected.

In addition, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, and a first big prize winning port solenoid that operates the opening/closing door 126b that opens and closes the first big prize winning port 126. 126c is connected to a second big winning opening solenoid 128c that operates an open/close door 128b that opens and closes the second big winning opening 128. 126, the opening and closing control of the second big prize opening 128 is performed.

Furthermore, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol reservation display 164, a second special symbol reservation display 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol display. A symbol holding indicator 170 and a right-handed information indicator 172 are connected, and the main control board 300 controls the display of each of these indicators.

Also, in the game machine 100, a radio wave detection sensor that detects radio waves, a magnetism detection sensor that detects magnetism, a door open sensor that detects the open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106, etc. may be abnormal or fraudulent. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 are provided to detect this, and an abnormality detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each abnormality detection sensor 174 .

Furthermore, on the back surface of the game board 108, a setting change switch 180s is provided. The setting change switch 180s is configured to be accessible with a dedicated key. Under the condition that the setting change switch 180s is turned on, the setting value can be changed and confirmed. Although details will be described later, in the gaming machine 100 of a kind of reference example, one of six levels of setting values with different degrees of advantage is stored as a registered setting value in a setting value buffer, and a game is played according to the stored registered setting value. progresses.

Further, a RAM clear button is provided on the back surface of the game board 108 so that it can be pressed, and the RAM clear switch 182s detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button. The RAM clear switch 182s is connected to the main control board 300, and a RAM clear operation signal is input to the main control board 300 from the RAM clear switch 182s. If a RAM clear operation signal is input from the RAM clear switch 182s when power is turned on, the main CPU 300a clears the main RAM 300c.

A performance display monitor 184 is provided on the back of the game board 108 . The main control board 300 displays the registered set values and the base ratio on the performance display monitor 184 .

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 shooting game balls and payout prize balls. This payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, ROM, and RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310 , and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 300 is transmitted via the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312 . , is output to a hall computer or the like of the amusement arcade.

The payout control board 310 is also connected with a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage portion to the player as prize balls. 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 pay out predetermined prize balls to the player. At this time, the number of put-out game balls is detected by the put-out ball counting switch 316s, and it is grasped whether the prize balls to be put out have been put out to the player.

Further, the payout control board 310 is connected with a full-dish detection switch 318 s for detecting the full state of the lower tray 134 . This full-dish detection switch 318s is provided in a passage leading game balls paid out as prize balls to the lower tray 134, and every time a game ball passes through the passage, a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310. It is designed to be entered.

Then, when the lower tray 134 is filled with a predetermined amount or more of game balls, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 134, and are directed toward the payout control board 310 from the tray full detection switch 318s. , the game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 310 determines that the lower tray 134 is full when the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined period of time, and transmits a full tray command to the main control board 300 . On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the full-dish command is transmitted, it is determined that the full-drained state is canceled, and the full-dish full-drain release command is transmitted to the main control board 300 .

A launch control circuit 320 is connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. This firing control circuit 320 permits firing when receiving the firing control data from the payout control board 310 . The shooting control circuit 320 is connected with a touch sensor 112s provided on the operating handle 112 for detecting that the player touches the operating handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operating angle of the operating handle 112. It is Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the shooting control circuit 320 controls the shooting solenoid 112c provided in the game ball shooting device to energize and shoot the game ball.

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The sub-control board 330 includes a sub-CPU 330a, a sub-ROM 330b, a sub-RAM 330c, and an RTC 330d. ing. The sub CPU 330a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300, the input signal from the timer, etc., performs arithmetic processing, and executes and controls the performance. At this time, the sub-RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub-CPU 330a.

Specifically, the sub-control board 330 performs image display control for displaying images on the main effect display section 200a and the sub-effect display section 201a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large amount of various image data to be displayed on the main effect display section 200a and the sub effect display section 201a. It controls the image display of the effect display section 200a and the sub-effect display section 201a.

In addition, the sub control board 330 actuates the performance accessory device 202 and controls the lighting of the performance lighting device 204, and performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 206. FIG. Furthermore, when an operation detection signal is input from the effect button detection switch 208s that detects that the effect button 208 is pressed and the cross key detection switch 209s that detects that the cross key 209 is pressed , a predetermined process is performed.

A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power supply via the power supply board. Also, the power supply board is provided with a backup power supply comprising a capacitor. The RTC 330d provided on the sub-control board 330 receives power supply from this backup power supply and measures the current time.

FIG. 4 is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU 300a according to a first reference example. In FIG. 4, addresses are shown in hexadecimal numbers, and "H" indicates hexadecimal numbers. As shown in FIG. 4, the memory area used by the main CPU 300a includes a memory area (0000H to 2FFFH) allocated to the main ROM 300b and a memory area (F000H to F3FFH) allocated to the main RAM 300c.

The memory area of the main ROM 300b consists of a use area (0000H to 1A7AH) for storing programs and data for controlling the progress of the game, and an area other than the use area, which is used for processing tests defined by gaming machine regulations. and an unused area (2000H to 2BFFH) for storing programs and data for executing processing for displaying the performance display monitor 184 (including processing for calculating the base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 184) and are provided.

The area used in the main ROM 300b includes a program area (0000H to 0A89H) that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, an unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH), a data area (1000H that stores data other than the program). ~ 1A7AH) are provided. Note that the used area may not include the unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH).

The non-use area of the main ROM 300b is a program area (2000H to 27FFH) for storing programs for executing processes for performing tests stipulated by game machine regulations and processes for displaying the performance display monitor 184, A data area (2800H to 2BFFH) is provided for storing data other than these programs.

In addition to the used area and the unused area, the memory area of the main ROM 300b also includes an unused area (1A7BH to 1DFFH), a ROM comment area (1E00H to 1EFFH) in which arbitrary data such as program titles and versions are stored. ), an unused area (1F00H to 1FFFH), an unused area (2C00H to 2FBFH), and a program management area (2FC0H to 2FFFH) in which information necessary for main CPU 300a to execute a program is stored.

The memory area of the main RAM 300c is a use area (F000H to F1FFH) that is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of a game is being executed, and an area other than the use area. A non-use area (F210H to F228H) that is temporarily used when a program for performing a predetermined test or processing for displaying the performance display monitor 184 is executed is provided.

The area used in the main RAM 300c includes a work area (F000H to F12AH) that is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of the game is executed, an unused area (F12BH to F1D7H), A stack area (F1D8H to F1FFH) is provided for temporarily saving data during execution of a control program. Note that the used area may not include the unused area (F12BH to F1D7H).

In the non-use area of the main RAM 300c, there is a work area (F210H to F21FH), and a stack area (F220H to F228H) for temporarily saving data while these programs are being executed.

The memory area of the main RAM 300c also has unused areas (F200H to F20FH) and unused areas (F229H to F3FFH) in addition to the used area and the unused area.

In this way, the main ROM 300b and the main RAM 300c have a usable area for controlling the progress of the game, a processing for performing a test stipulated by gaming machine regulations, and a processing for controlling the display of the performance display monitor 184. are provided separately from the non-use area used for executing the

In the main RAM 300c, a 16-byte unused area (F200H to F20FH) is provided between the used area and the unused area. This unused area (F200H to F20FH) is set as a boundary area separating the used area and the unused area, and the boundary between the used area and the unused area becomes clear, and the program for controlling the progress of the game When the non-use area is used during execution, and when the program of the processing for performing the test stipulated by the gaming machine regulations and the processing for controlling the display of the performance display monitor 184 is being executed It prevents the used area from being used.

The unused area provided between the used area and the unused area should be at least 1 byte or more, preferably 4 bytes or more from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, and is set to 16 bytes or more. is more desirable. Also, although the unused area is prohibited from writing and reading data, it may be cleared at a predetermined timing from the viewpoint of fraud prevention.

Next, a game in the gaming machine 100 of a kind of reference example will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the first reference example, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, progress in parallel. Alternatively, the game progresses in one of the game states in which one of the high-probability game states and one of the non-time-saving game state and one of the time-saving game states are combined.

The details of each game state will be described later, but the low probability game state means that the probability of winning the right to execute the big win game in which the first big winning port 126 and the second big winning port 128 are opened is set low. It is a game state, and the high-probability game state is a game state in which the probability of winning the right to execute the big win game is set high.

In addition, the non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 122b is less likely to open and the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port 122, and the time-saving gaming state is more than the non-time-saving gaming state. Also, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in a kind of reference example.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to shoot the game ball into the game area 116, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start hole 120 or the second start hole 122, the player is asked to play the game. A lottery (hereinafter referred to as a "big role lottery") is held to decide whether or not to give a profit. In this big win lottery, when a big win or a small win is won, the first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128 are opened and the game balls flow into the first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128. A big winning game or a small winning game in which a ball can be entered is executed. In addition, one of the game states described above is set as the game state after the end of the big win game. Below, the major role lottery method will be described.

Although details will be described later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, various random numbers related to the big role lottery (jackpot determination random number, winning pattern random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) are acquired, and each random value is stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area after the game ball enters the first start port 120 are collectively referred to as special 1 reservation, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. Various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. The first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area each have four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, the special 1 reservation is stored in order from the first storage part of the first special figure reservation storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 122, special 2 reservation is stored in order from the first storage part of the second special figure reservation storage area.

For example, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, if the reservation is not stored in any of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure reservation storage area, the first storage Store special 1 pending in part. Also, for example, in a state where special 1 suspension is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, special 1 suspension is stored in the fourth storage unit Remember. Also, when the game ball enters the second start port 122, in the same manner as above, the special 2 reservation is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area. The special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number) that is not available.

However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are set to four respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120, if four special 1 reservations are already stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, to the first start port 120 A special 1 suspension is not newly stored by the entry of a game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second start port 122, if four special 2 reservations are already stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, the game to the second start port 122 A special 2 hold is not newly memorized by the entry of a ball.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a low probability jackpot determination random number determination table according to a kind of reference example. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, according to the game state when judging the big win, the big win determination random number determination table is selected, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number are used. A lottery will be held.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension, the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. Here, in a kind of reference example, six levels of setting values with different degrees of advantage are provided, and the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is provided for each setting value. During the game, the set value is set to one of six levels, and the low-probability jackpot decision random number judgment corresponding to the currently set set value (registered set value stored in the set value buffer) A lottery for major roles is conducted with reference to the table.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value is set to 1 (registered set value = 1), the large role lottery with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 5(a) is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10218, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 21310, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/300.6, and the small win probability is about 1/50.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value is set to 2 (registered set value = 2), the large role lottery with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in Fig. 5(b) is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10225, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 21310, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/291.2, and the small win probability is about 1/50.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value is set to 3 (registered set value = 3), the large role lottery with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table c shown in Fig. 5(c) is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table c, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10232, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 21310, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/282.4, and the small win probability is about 1/50.

In the low-probability gaming state, when set value = 4 (registered set value = 4), with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table d shown in FIG. is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table d, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10239, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 21310, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/274.2, and the small win probability is about 1/50.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value is set to 5 (registered set value = 5), the large role lottery with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table e shown in Fig. 5 (e) is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table e, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10246, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 21310, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/266.4, and the small win probability is about 1/50.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value is set to 6 (registered set value = 6), the big role lottery with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table f shown in FIG. 5(f) is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10253, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 21310, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/259.0, and the small win probability is about 1/50.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table according to a kind of reference example. In the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension, the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. The high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is also provided for each set value in the same manner as the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table.

In the high-probability gaming state, when the setting value is set to 1 (registered setting value=1), the large role lottery is performed with reference to the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 6(a). is done. According to this high probability jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10620, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 21310, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/105.7, and the small win probability is about 1/50.

Similarly, in the high probability gaming state, if the setting value = 2 ~ 6 is set (registration setting value = 2 ~ 6), the high probability jackpot shown in Figure 6 (b) ~ (f) A major winning lottery is performed with reference to the decision random number determination tables b to f. According to these high-probability jackpot determination random number determination tables b to f, when the jackpot determination random number is the value shown in the drawing, it is determined as a jackpot. Therefore, when the set value is 2 to 6, the big win probability is about 1/102.4 to 1/91.0, and the small win probability is about 1/50.

As described above, the major role lottery is performed according to the registered setting values. At this time, the probability of winning a big win differs depending on the registered set value, and it is easier to win a big win when the registered set value is larger than when the registered set value is small. Here, even if the registered set values are different, the odds of winning the small win are not changed, but the odds of winning the small win may be changed for each registered set value. Also, the small win is not essential, and only one of the big win and the loss may be determined in the big win lottery.

Also, here, the probability of winning the jackpot in both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state is different according to the registered set value. Only the probability of winning may differ according to the registered set value.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a winning symbol random number determination table according to a kind of reference example. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one winning symbol random number is obtained from within the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of "big win" or "small win" is derived by the big win lottery, the type of special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when a "big hit" is won by the special 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. 7A, the special 1 winning symbol random number determination table a is selected, and a "small win" is won by the special 1 reservation. If so, as shown in FIG. 7(b), the special 1 winning symbol random number determination table b is selected. Also, when a "big hit" is won by the special 2 reservation, as shown in FIG. 7(c), the special 2 winning symbol random number determination table a is selected, and a "small win" is won by the special 2 reservation. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7(d), the special 2 winning symbol random number determination table b is selected. In the following, the special pattern determined by the winning pattern random number, that is, the special pattern determined when the judgment result of the big hit is obtained is called the jackpot pattern, and it is decided when the judgment result of the small hit is obtained. A special symbol is called a small winning symbol, and a special symbol determined when a loss determination result is obtained is called a losing symbol.

According to the special 1 per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7(a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7(c), according to the value of the acquired per symbol random number, As illustrated, the type of special symbol (jackpot symbol) is determined. Also, according to the special 1 per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 7(b) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. First, as shown in the figure, the type of special symbol (small winning symbol) is determined as the special symbol a.

On the other hand, when the lottery result of the major role is "losing", when the lottery result is derived by the special 1 reservation, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery. In addition, when the result of the lottery for major role is "losing", when the lottery result is derived by the special 2 reservation, the special symbol Y is determined as the losing symbol without conducting the lottery.

That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the big win lottery result is "big win" or "small win", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "losing". Here, the same jackpot symbols are determined in the special 1 winning symbol random number determination table and the special 2 winning symbol random number determination table. However, different jackpot patterns may be determined in both tables, or the type of special pattern (jackpot pattern) may be determined by referring to a single hit pattern random number determination table regardless of the type of reservation. .

Here, although the selection ratio of the big winning design and the small winning design is the same for all set values, one or both of the big winning design and the small winning design may differ for each set value.

FIG. 8 is a diagram explaining a reach group determination random number determination table according to a kind of reference example. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and a preset table is selected according to the type of hold, the number of holds, the game state, the variation state associated with the game state, and the like. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach group determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the key role lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variable effect pattern for reporting the key role lottery result is performed. In one kind of reference example, when the big role lottery result is "losing", the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variable effect pattern. It should be noted that the variable state defines which table is referred to to determine the variable effect pattern, and is a concept that is set separately from the game state.

For example, when the gaming state is set to a non-time-saving gaming state, if the big role lottery result of "losing" is derived based on the special 1 hold, the number of special 1 holds held when performing the big lottery lottery ( Hereinafter, simply referred to as "holding number") is 0, reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 8(a). Similarly, when the normal game state is set, if the "losing" major role lottery result is derived based on the special 1 reservation, if the number of reservations when performing the major role lottery is 1 to 2 , as shown in FIG. 8(b), the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected, and if the number of reservations is 3, as shown in FIG. 8(c), the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected be done. In FIG. 8, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as group types according to the reach group determination random number obtained and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

It should be noted that here, in the non-time-saving gaming state, based on the special 1 hold, the reach group determination random number determination table referred to when the large winning lottery result of "losing" is derived was described, but the main ROM 300b stores this In addition, many reach group determination random number determination tables are stored.

In addition, when the big role lottery result is "big win" or "small win", the group type is not determined when determining the variation production pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred only when the big win lottery result is "losing", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "big hit" or "minor win".

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table according to a kind of reference example. This reach mode determination random number determination table is the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing selected when the big role lottery result is "losing", and the big win selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit" It is roughly divided into a time reach mode determination random number determination table and a small win time reach mode determination random number determination table selected when the big winning lottery result is "small win". In addition, the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of the big hit and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of the small hit are the pending type provided for each.

In addition, each ready-to-win mode decision random number determination table is provided for each game state and type of symbol. Here, FIG. 9A shows an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing for group x referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type, and an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of jackpot for special 1 is shown in FIG. Shown in FIG. 9 (b), an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of special 2 jackpot is shown in FIG. 9 (c), an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of special 1 hit is FIG. , and an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for small hits for special 2 is shown in FIG. 9(e).

When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach mode determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-250. Then, when the result of the big role lottery is "losing", as shown in FIG. 9A, the reach mode determination random number corresponding to the group type determined by the group type lottery A determination table is selected, and a variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table at loss and the reach mode determination random number. Also, when the result of the big win lottery is "jackpot", as shown in FIGS. is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of jackpot and the reach mode determination random number.

Furthermore, when the result of the big role lottery is "small hit", as shown in FIGS. A determination table is selected, and a variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and reach mode determination random number at the time of small hit.

Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a variation mode number and a variation pattern random number determination table described later. A random number decision table is determined. In FIG. 9, the table x described in the column of fluctuation 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 group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. In addition, in one reference example, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number, which will be described later, are set in hexadecimal. In the following description, hexadecimal numbers are denoted by "H", but ◯◯H in FIGS. 9 to 11 indicates an arbitrary hexadecimal value.

As described above, when the winning lottery result is "lost", first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 8 and the reach group determination random number. Then, according to the determined group type and gaming 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 the reach mode determination random number at the time of losing shown in FIG. 9(a).

On the other hand, if the big win lottery result is "big win" or "small win", the determined big win pattern or small win pattern (type of special pattern), the game state at the time of winning the big win or small win, etc. With reference to the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 9, the reach mode determination random number is used to determine the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table.

FIG. 10 is a diagram explaining a variation pattern random number determination table according to a kind of reference example. Here, a fluctuation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but many other fluctuation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one variation pattern random number is obtained from within the range of 0-238. Then, based on the fluctuation pattern random number determination table determined at the same time as the fluctuation mode number and the obtained fluctuation pattern random number, the fluctuation pattern number is determined as shown in the figure.

Thus, when the big role lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the big role lottery result, the determined symbol type, the game state, the number of reservations, the type of reservation, and the like. These variable mode number and variable pattern number specify the variable effect pattern, and each of them is associated with the mode and time of the variable effect.

FIG. 11 is a diagram explaining a variable time determination table according to a kind of reference example. As described above, when the variable mode number is determined, variable time 1 is determined according to the variable time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 11(a). According to this variable time 1 determination table, variable time 1 is associated with each variable mode number, and the corresponding variable time 1 is determined according to the determined variable mode number.

Further, as described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 11(b). According to this variation time 2 determination table, variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variable times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the variable effect for informing the result of the big role lottery, that is, the variable time.

When the variation mode number is determined as described above, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation A variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330 . In the sub control board 330, mainly the first half of the variable performance is determined based on the received variable mode command, and the second half of the variable performance is mainly determined based on the received variable pattern command. However, the details will be described later. In the following description, the variation mode number and variation pattern number may be collectively referred to as variation information, and the variation mode command and variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as variation command.

FIG. 12 is a diagram explaining a special electric accessary product operating ramset table according to a kind of reference example. This special electric accessory operating ram set table stores various data for controlling the big win game or the small winning game. By referring to the table, the energization of the first big winning opening solenoid 126c and the second big winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled. In fact, a plurality of special electric accessory actuating ramset tables are provided for each type of special symbols (both jackpot symbols and small winning symbols), and depending on the type of special symbol determined, the corresponding table plays a major role. Although it is set at the start of a game or a small winning game, here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows control data of all special symbols.

When the special symbols A, B, and C, which are jackpot symbols, or the special symbol a, which is a small winning symbol, are determined, as shown in FIG. An opening/closing process is executed to control the opening/closing of the big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128 in a predetermined opening/closing pattern. The big winning game consists of a plurality of round games in which the second big winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small winning game consists of only one round game in which the first big winning opening 126 opens and closes a predetermined number of times. be.

According to this special electric role product operation ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of times of special electric role product operation (during one big role game or small winning game number of round games to be executed), open big winning mouth (first big winning mouth 126 and second big winning mouth 128 opened in each round game), number of special electric accessary opening/closing switching times (first Number of times the 1st and 2nd major winning openings 126 and 128 are opened), solenoid energization time (1st and 2nd major winning opening solenoids 126c and 126c for each number of openings of the 1st and 2nd major winning openings 126 and 128) The energization time of the winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, the opening time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 once), the specified number (the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening in one round game maximum number of possible wins to the winning opening 128), closing effective time of the closing of the big winning opening (closure time of the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 between round games, that is, interval time between rounds), ending time ( The waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game) is stored in advance as shown in the figure for each type of big win pattern and small win pattern as control data for the big win game. ing.

In a kind of reference example, when the special symbols A and B, which are jackpot symbols, are determined, a big win game consisting of five round games is executed, and when the special symbol C is determined, A big win game consisting of 15 round games is executed. In each round game, a specified number (8) of game balls enters the second big winning hole 128, or a predetermined time (here, 29.0 seconds) after the second big winning hole 128 is opened. When the time elapses, it ends.

Further, when the special symbol a, which is a small winning symbol, is determined, a small winning game composed of one round game is executed. In the small winning game executed after the special symbol a is determined, in the first round game, the opening of the first big winning opening 126 for 0.9 seconds is performed twice with a predetermined rest time interposed.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of a big win game according to a kind of reference example. In one kind of reference example, when the big win game is executed, the game state after the big win game is finished is set according to the type of the special symbol determined when the big win is won.

According to this game state setting table, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A, the low probability game state is set after the end of the big win game. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbols are the special symbols B and C, the high probability game state is set after the end of the big win game, and the number of continuations of the high probability game state (hereinafter referred to as "high probability number") is It is set to 10000 times. This means that the high-probability game state continues until the 10,000 winning lottery results are determined. However, the above-mentioned high probability number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability game state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the high probability number is set again will be performed. Therefore, when the high probability game state is set after the end of the big win game, the lottery result of losing is derived 10000 times without deriving the lottery result of the jackpot in the high probability game state, and the low probability game The game state is changed to the state.

In addition, after the end of the big role game, the time saving game state is set, and the number of times the time saving game state continues (hereinafter referred to as "time saving number of times") is set. At this time, if the jackpot pattern is the special pattern A, the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times, and if the special patterns B and C, the number of times of time saving is set to 10000 times. This means that the time-saving gaming state continues until the winning lottery result is determined 100 times or 10000 times. However, the number of times of time saving described above indicates the maximum number of continuous times in the time saving game state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before the number of times of continuation is reached, the number of times of time saving is set again. It will happen.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a winning determination random number determination table according to a kind of reference example. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124 (the game ball enters the normal figure operation port 125), the normal state associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 is controlled. Design determination processing (hereinafter referred to as "normal drawing lottery") is performed.

In addition, although it will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 (the game ball enters the normal figure operation port 125), one hit determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 99, and this random Numerical values are stored up to four in the general map reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. That is, the general pattern reservation storage area has four storage units for saving the hit determination random numbers. Therefore, in the state in which the determined random number is stored in all four storage units of the normal pattern reservation storage area, the game ball passes through the gate 124 (the game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125), the game No hit decision random numbers are stored based on ball passage. Below, the game ball passes through the gate 124 (the game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125), and the hit determination random number stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area is called normal pattern reservation.

When starting the normal drawing lottery in the non-time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 14(a), the non-time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table is referenced. According to this non-time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit design is determined as the type of normal design, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, A lost pattern is determined as the type of the normal pattern. Therefore, the probability that winning symbols are determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. Although details will be described later, when the winning pattern is determined in this normal drawing lottery, the second starting port 122 is controlled to be opened, and when the losing pattern is determined, the second starting port 122 is closed. maintained.

In addition, when starting the normal figure lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. According to this time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit design is determined as the type of normal design, and when the hit determination random number is 99, normal A lost pattern is determined as the type of the pattern. Therefore, the probability that winning symbols are determined in the time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 15(a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table according to a first reference example, and FIG. 15(b) is a diagram for explaining an opening/closing control pattern table according to a first reference example. As described above, when the general pattern lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is determined. The normal symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the normal symbol variation time when a winning symbol or a losing symbol is determined by a normal symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol fluctuation time data table, when the game state is set to the non-time-saving game state, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and when the game state is set to the time-saving game state, it fluctuates. Time is determined to be 1 second. When the variable time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is variable-displayed (blinking-displayed) over the determined time. Then, when a winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is lit, and when a losing symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is extinguished.

Then, when the winning pattern is determined by the normal drawing lottery and the normal pattern display 168 is lit, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is changed to the opening and closing control pattern as shown in FIG. 15(b). Power supply is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the opening/closing control pattern table is provided for each game state, and according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined, the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. However, here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows control data corresponding to each game state.

When the winning pattern is determined, as shown in FIG. 15(b), the opening/closing control of the second starting port 122 is performed with reference to the opening/closing control pattern table. According to this opening/closing control pattern table, the normal electric opening pre-opening time (waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the normal electric accessory maximum opening/closing switching frequency (the number of times the second start port 122 is opened) , Solenoid energization time (energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c for each opening of the second start port 122, that is, opening time of the second start port 122 once), specified number (all the second start ports 122 The maximum number of winnings to the second starting port 122 during opening), the normal power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the rest time), the normal power valid state time (second starting The waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), the normal electricity end wait time (after the normal electricity effective state time has elapsed, the waiting time until the fluctuation display of the normal pattern, which will be described later) is resumed, is the second start port 122 control data is stored in advance for each game state as shown.

Thus, in the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, the opening/closing control conditions for opening and closing the second starting port 122 are respectively associated as game progress conditions, and in the time-saving game state, the non-time-saving A game ball enters the second starting port 122 more easily than in the game state. That is, in the time-saving gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124 (the game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125), the normal pattern lottery is performed one after another, and the second start port 122 is frequently opened. Since it is in the open state, the player can perform the big role lottery while reducing the consumption of game balls.

The open/close condition of the second starting port 122 defines three elements: winning probability of normal symbols, variable display time of normal symbols, and opening time of the second starting port 122 . And, in a kind of reference example, in two of these elements, by setting the time-saving gaming state more advantageously than the non-time-saving gaming state, the time-saving gaming state is the second start than the non-time-saving gaming state It is set so that a game ball can easily enter the opening 122.例文帳に追加However, one or three of the above three elements may be set more advantageously in the time-saving gaming state than in the non-time-saving gaming state. In any case, the time-saving gaming state is advantageous for at least one element compared to the non-time-saving gaming state, so the overall time-saving gaming state is the second start port than the non-time-saving gaming state. A game ball should be made to easily enter 122 . That is, when the game state is set to the non-time-saving game state, the opening and closing of the movable piece 122b is controlled according to the first condition, and when the game state is set to the time-saving game state, from the first condition The opening and closing of the movable piece 122b may be controlled in accordance with the second condition that makes it easy to open the movable piece 122b.

In addition, in a kind of reference example, the normal pattern operation port 125 is provided in the second game area 116b, and almost all the game balls that flow down to the bottom of the second game area 116b enter the normal pattern operation port 125. When a game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125, one prize ball is paid out. Therefore, here, even if the game ball is shot to the second game area 116b in the non-time-saving game state, the game ball hardly decreases. However, the general pattern operation port 125 is not an essential configuration, and the board surface configuration is only an example. Therefore, when the game ball is shot to the second game area 116b in the non-time-saving game state, the number of game balls may be reduced.

Next, the main processing of the main control board 300 accompanying the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100 according to the first reference example will be described.

FIG. 16 is a diagram explaining a gaming machine state flag according to a kind of reference example. In the main control board 300, whether or not the game is ready to progress is managed by a gaming machine state flag. One of six types of flag values from 00H to 05H is set in the gaming machine state flag. The flag value of the gaming machine state flag=00H indicates a playable state. When the gaming machine state flag is 00H, the progress of the game is controlled. be stopped.

The flag value of the game machine state flag=01H indicates a setting change state, and when the game machine state flag is 01H, the change operation of the registered setting value is possible. The flag value of the gaming machine state flag=02H indicates the setting confirmation state, and when the gaming machine state flag is 02H, the registered set value is displayed on the performance display monitor 184, and the registered set value is confirmed. It is possible to confirm. The flag value of the gaming machine state flag=03H indicates a setting abnormality state, and when the gaming machine state flag is 03H, the game is stopped as the registered setting value is abnormal. A flag value of the gaming machine state flag=04H indicates an RWM (read write memory) abnormal state, and when the gaming machine state flag is 04H, the game is stopped. The flag value of the gaming machine status flag=05H indicates an abnormal checksum status, and if the gaming machine status flag is 05H, the game is stopped. When the power is turned on, the game machine state flag is set to any flag value, and processing corresponding to the game machine state flag is performed.

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 17 is a first flowchart for explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example, and FIG. 18 is a first flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization processing in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example 2 is a flowchart.

When power is supplied from the power 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)
When the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a reads a startup program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process, and performs setting processes necessary for executing 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 warning signal is detected. A power interruption detection circuit is provided in the main control board 300, and a power interruption warning signal is output from the power interruption detection circuit when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3, and if the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not 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 necessary processing to permit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a loads the flag value of the gaming machine state flag before power-off to the D register.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a calculates the checksum and determines whether the calculated checksum matches (is normal) the checksum saved at the time of power failure and whether the backup flag is normal. As a result, if it is determined that the backup flag and checksum are normal, the process moves to step S100-15, and if either or both are determined to be abnormal, the process moves to step S100-25. .

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a sets an address that does not include the setting value and the gaming machine status flag as the top address to be cleared in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a RAM clear operation signal has been input from the RAM clear switch 182s (whether the RAM clear button has been pressed). As a result, if it is determined that the RAM clear operation signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S100-31, and if it is determined that the RAM clear operation signal has not been input, the process proceeds to step S100-19. .

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the value of the gaming machine status flag loaded in step S100-11 is 00H (game ready status), whether the setting change switch 180s is on, and whether the middle frame 104 is open. judge. As a result, when it is determined that all three conditions are satisfied, the process moves to step S100-21, and when it is determined that even one of the three conditions is not satisfied, the process moves to step S100-23.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to 02H (setting confirmation state). That is, when the power is normally turned on in a state in which the middle frame 104 is open, the setting change switch 180s is on, and the RAM clear button is not pressed, the setting confirmation state is entered.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a executes an initialization process of clearing the areas to be cleared at the time of power return, which are the areas after the head address set in step S100-15 in the main RAM 300c, and shifts the process to step S100-49.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a sets 05H (checksum abnormal state) in the D register.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs out-of-area read/write check processing for checking and clearing the read/write memory in the out-of-use area.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a sets an address including a set value and a gaming machine state flag to the leading address to be cleared in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a checks and clears the read/write memory of the used area.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the check result of the read/write memory in step S100-31 is normal. As a result, if it is determined to be normal, the process moves to step S100-37, and if it is determined to be not normal, the process moves to step S100-35.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a sets 04H (RWM abnormal state) in the D register, and shifts the process to step S100-45.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a determines whether 02H (setting confirmation state) is set in the D register. As a result, when it is determined that 02H is set, the process moves to step S100-39, and when it is determined that 02H is not set, the process moves to step S100-41.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a sets 00H (game ready state) in the D register.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the setting change condition is satisfied. As a result, when it is determined that the setting change condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S100-43, and when it is determined that the setting change condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S100-45. Here, at least the setting change conditions include that the setting change switch 180s is turned on, that the middle frame 104 is open, and that the RAM clear operation signal is input from the RAM clear switch 182s. included.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a sets 01H (setting change state) in the D register.

(Step S100-45)
The main CPU 300a saves the value set in the D register in the gaming machine state flag.

(Step S100-47)
The main CPU 300a executes an initialization process of clearing the clear target of the main RAM 300c when clearing the RAM, and shifts the process to step S100-49.

(Step S100-49)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of transmitting a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared (stores the RAM clear designation command in a transmission buffer).

(Step S100-51)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine state flag.

(Step S100-53)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the gaming machine state flag loaded in step S100-51 is 00H (playable state). As a result, if it is determined to be 00H, the process moves to step S110, and if it is determined not to be 00H, the process moves to step S100-55.

(Step S110)
The main CPU 300a performs subcommand group set processing. This subcommand group set process will be described later.

(Step S100-55)
The main CPU 300 a performs sub-command set processing for transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-control board 330 . Here, a command corresponding to the gaming machine state flag is set. For example, if the gaming machine status flag is 01H, the setting change status designation command is set, and if the gaming machine status flag is 02H, the setting confirmation status designation command is set. In this way, the sub control board 330 can grasp the internal state of the main control board 300 by transmitting the command corresponding to the gaming machine state flag to the sub control board 330 .

(Step S100-57)
The main CPU 300a sets the cycle of the timer interrupt.

(Step S100-59)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S100-61)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the winning symbol random number. In other words, when the winning design random number is updated from the winning design random number initial value update random number to the winning design random number initial value update random number -1, the winning design random number is at that time. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for the winning design random number.

(Step S100-63)
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 S100-65)
The main CPU 300 a performs processing for transmitting the sub-commands stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 330 .

(Step S100-67)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting interrupts.

(Step S100-69)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-59. In the following description, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variable effect pattern are collectively referred to as variable effect random numbers.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining subcommand group set processing (S110) in the main control board 300 according to a first reference example.

(Step S110-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the flag value of the gaming machine state flag.

(Step S110-3)
The main CPU 300 a performs sub-command set processing for transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-control board 330 . Here, for example, when the initialization process is executed in step S100-47, the RAM clear designation command is set.

(Step S110-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a model command setting process of setting a model command indicating model information of the gaming machine 100 in a transmission buffer.

(Step S110-7)
The main CPU 300a performs setting value designation command setting processing for setting a setting value designation command indicating a registered setting value in a transmission buffer.

(Step S110-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure 1 reservation designation command setting process for setting a special figure 1 reservation designation command indicating the number of special 1 reservations in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-11)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure 2 reservation designation command setting process for setting a special figure 2 reservation designation command indicating the number of special 2 reservations in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a number command setting process of setting a number command indicating the remaining number of times of the time saving game state in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a variation pattern selection state designation command setting process for setting a variation pattern selection state designation command indicating a variation pattern selection state in a transmission buffer.

(Step S110-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure phase specification command setting process for setting a special figure phase specification command indicating a special game management phase in a transmission buffer. Incidentally, the special game management phase will be described later.

(Step S110-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is waiting for a special symbol variation. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the special symbol variation waiting state, the processing is moved to step S110-21, and when it is determined that it is not in the special symbol variation waiting state, the subcommand group set processing is terminated.

(Step S110-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the customer waiting designation command in the transmission buffer, and terminates the subcommand group set process.

Next, interrupt processing in the main control board 300 according to a kind of reference example will be described. Here, save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and timer interrupt processing at power failure will be described.

(Evacuation processing (XINT interrupt processing) when main control board 300 is powered off)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining save processing (XINT interrupt processing) at the time of power failure in the main control board 300 according to a kind of reference example. The main CPU 300a monitors the power failure detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value, it interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the save process at power failure.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes output port clear processing to stop output from 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 RAM protection setting processing necessary to prohibit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the counter value of the loop counter to the predetermined number of power failure detection signal detections 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 warning signal is detected. As a result, when it is determined that the power cut warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S300-17, and when it is determined that the power cut warning signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S300-23. .

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

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

It should be noted that when the power is actually cut off, the operation of the game machine 100 is stopped while the steps S300-17 to S300-25 are being looped.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300 according to a kind of reference example. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in one reference example, hereinafter referred to as "4 ms"). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted, and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

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

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

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, the first special symbol indicator 160, the second special symbol indicator 162, the first special symbol reserve indicator 164, the second special symbol reserve. A dynamic port output process for controlling lighting of the display 166, the normal symbol display 168, the normal symbol reservation display 170, the right-handed information display 172, and the performance display monitor 184 is executed.

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

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the flag value of the gaming machine state flag.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value loaded in step S400-9 is 00H (playable state). As a result, when it is determined to be 00H, the process moves to step S400-15, and when it is determined not to be 00H, the process moves to step S400-13.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value loaded in step S400-9 is 03H (set abnormal state) or higher. As a result, if it is determined that it is 03H or more, the process moves to step S400-27, and if it is determined that it is not 03H or more, the process moves to step S450.

(Step S450)
The main CPU 300a executes setting-related processing, and shifts the processing to step S400-27. Note that the setting-related processing will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
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 executed, and the decrementation is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a executes the process of updating the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number in the same manner as in step S100-61.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding 1, and if the result of the addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. The random number is updated from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning design random number.

Although detailed description is omitted, in one reference example, the jackpot determination random number and the winning determination random number are hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300 . The hardware random number generator updates both the jackpot determined random numbers and the winning determined random numbers according to a fixed rule, automatically changes the random number sequence each time the random number sequence completes a cycle, and resets the start value each time the system is reset. are changing.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a includes a first start opening detection switch 120s, a second start opening detection switch 122s, a gate detection switch 124s, a normal drawing operation opening detection switch 125s, a first big winning opening detection switch 126s, and a second big winning opening detection switch 128s. Execute switch management processing for determining whether or not a signal has been input from. The details of this switch management processing will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes a special game management process for controlling the progress of the special game. The details of this special game management process will be described later.

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

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination results. When determining that an error has occurred, the main CPU 300a sets an error designation command corresponding to the type of error.

(Step S400-23)
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, the first big winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second big winning opening detection switch 128s. Execute winning opening switch processing for adding a counter or the like for controlling winning balls.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-23.

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information to be output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a has a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol reservation display 164, a second special symbol reservation display 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol reservation display 170. , LED display setting processing for setting common data for controlling the lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed information indicator 172 to the common output buffer.

(Step S400-31)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c, the first big prize opening solenoid 126c, the second big prize opening solenoid 128c and the movable member driving solenoid 142c, and outputs the solenoid output for storing in the output port buffer. Execute image composition processing.

(Step S400-33)
The main CPU 300a executes port output processing for outputting the common output buffer value stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

(Step S400-35)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S400-37)
The main CPU 300a uses the non-use area of the main RAM 300c to perform processing for calculating the base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 184, and common data for displaying the calculated base ratio on the performance display monitor 184. Executes performance display monitor control processing to be set in the output buffer. Note that in the performance display monitor control process, the base ratio is calculated for each predetermined period. Here, the performance display monitor 184 may alternately display the base ratio for the current period and the base ratio for the previous period at predetermined time intervals. Also, the base ratio displayed on the performance display monitor 184 may be switched according to a predetermined operation. Further, here, the main CPU 300a displays the registered set values set in the set value buffer on the performance display monitor 184 when the gaming machine state flag is 01H or 02H.

(Step S400-39)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and terminates the timer interrupt processing.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the setting-related processing (S450) according to a first reference example.

(Step S450-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value of the gaming machine state flag is 01H (setting change state). As a result, if it is determined to be 01H, the process moves to step S450-3, and if it is determined not to be 01H, the process moves to step S450-15.

(Step S450-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the registered set values stored in the set value buffer into a predetermined processing area.

(Step S450-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear switch 182s is on (whether a RAM clear operation signal is input). As a result, if it is determined that the RAM clear switch 182s is on, the process proceeds to step S450-7, and if it is determined that the RAM clear switch 182s is not on, the process proceeds to step S450-9. .

(Step S450-7)
The main CPU 300a adds 1 to the set value of the processing area.

(Step S450-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the set value of the processing area is in the range of 1-6. As a result, when it is determined that the set value is within the range of 1 to 6, the process proceeds to step S450-13, and when it is determined that the set value is not within the range of 1 to 6, the process proceeds to step S450-11. to move.

(Step S450-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the set value of the processing area to one.

(Step S450-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the set value of the processing area in the set value buffer.

(Step S450-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the setting change switch 180s is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the setting change switch 180s is turned on, the setting-related processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the setting change switch 180s is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S450-17.

(Step S450-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a setting-related end designation command indicating the end of the setting-related processing in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110)
The main CPU 300a executes the subcommand group set process of FIG. That is, if the setting related process is executed, at the end, model command, setting value designation command, special figure 1 reserve designation command, special figure 2 reserve designation command, number of times command, variation pattern selection state designation command, special figure phase A designation command and a customer waiting designation command are transmitted to the sub control board 330 .

(Step S450-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to 00H (game ready state), and terminates the setting-related processing.

As described above, according to a kind of reference example, when the power is normally turned on with the middle frame 104 opened, the setting change switch 180s turned on, and the RAM clear button depressed, the CPU is initialized. In the processing (FIG. 17), 01H (setting change state) is set to the gaming machine state flag. After that, timer interrupt processing is executed, but since 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, all processing related to the progress of the game (steps S400-15 to S400-25 in FIG. 21) ) is stopped and configuration related processing is executed.

The setting-related processing is repeatedly executed while the setting change switch 180s is on, and during this setting-related processing, the operation of pressing the RAM clear button is accepted as the setting change operation of the registered set value. That is, during the setting change process (S450-1 to S450-13) for accepting the setting change operation, the registered setting value stored in the setting value buffer is one of the setting values provided in a plurality of stages according to the setting change operation. can be switched to

When the setting change switch 180s is turned off while the gaming machine state flag is set to 01H (setting change state), the setting change processing is terminated and the gaming machine state flag is set to 00H (playable state). set. As a result, from the next timer interrupt process, the process relating to the progress of the game can be executed.

Here, in the setting-related processing of a kind of reference example, after the operation of pressing the RAM clear button, that is, the acceptance of the setting change operation of the registered setting value is completed, in the subcommand group set processing, the setting value specifying command corresponding to the registered setting value is sent to the sub control board 330 . On the other hand, no setting value designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 while the setting change operation is being accepted. In this way, the setting value designation command is not transmitted while the setting change operation is being accepted, and the setting value designation command is transmitted when the acceptance of the setting change operation is completed and the state shifts to a state in which the game can be progressed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk of unauthorized acquisition of registered setting values.

Also, in one reference example, a plurality of flag values including at least 01H (setting change state) are switched. Then, when 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, the setting-related processing can be executed and the progress of the game is stopped. In this way, since the setting-related processing is not executed while the game is in progress, the setting value designation command is not transmitted while the game is in progress, and the risk of illegally acquiring the registered setting values is reduced. be done.

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

FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing (step S500) in the main control board 300 according to a first reference example.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a detects when the gate detection switch is turned on, or when the normal pattern operation opening detection switch is turned on, that is, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s is turned on. Alternatively, it is determined whether the game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125 and the detection signal from the normal pattern operation port detection switch 125s is turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the gate detection switch is ON or the normal pattern operation opening detection switch is ON, the process proceeds to step S510, and the gate detection switch is detected or the normal pattern operation opening detection switch is ON. If it is determined that it is not the time of detection, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes gate passage processing based on passage of the game ball to the gate 124 (entering of the game ball to the normal pattern operation port 125). 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 hole detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the first start hole 120 and a detection signal is input from the first start hole detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that the first starting port detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S520, and if it is determined that the first starting port detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-5. to move.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300 a executes the first starting opening passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 120 . The details of the first starting opening passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second starting hole detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the second starting hole 122 and a detection signal is input from the second starting hole detection switch 122s. As a result, when it is determined that the second starting port detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S530, and when it is determined that the second starting port detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-7. to move.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300 a executes the second starting hole passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting hole 122 . The details of the second starting opening passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-7)
When the main CPU 300a detects that the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, that is, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, the first large winning opening detection switch 126s and the second large winning opening detection switch 126s It is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, when it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-9, and when it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-11. transfer processing.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a big winning game is currently being played or a small winning game is being played, and the game ball has been properly entered into the first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128. Determine if there is Here, when it is determined that it is not during the big win game or the small winning game, it executes a predetermined fraud detection process, it is during the big win game or the small winning game, the first big winning port 126 and the second big winning port 126 When it is determined that the game ball has been properly entered into the winning opening 128, 1 is added to the large winning opening winning ball number counter, and a large winning opening winning designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S500-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal winning hole detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the normal winning hole 118 and a detection signal is input from the normal winning hole detection switch 118s. As a result, when it is determined that the normal winning hole detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-13, and when it is determined that the normal winning hole detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-15. to move.

(Step S500-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the general winning opening winning designation command in the transmission buffer.

(Step S500-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether it is detected that the out-ball detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a detection signal is input from the out-ball detection switch 130s. As a result, if it is determined that the out-ball detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-17, and if it is determined that the out-ball detection switch is not turned on, the switch management process is terminated. .

(Step S500-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the out-ball detection designation command in the transmission buffer, and terminates the switch management process.

FIG. 24 is a flow chart for explaining the gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300 according to a first reference example.

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

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is equal to or higher than the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is not equal to or higher than 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 reserved 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 for saving the acquired winning determination random number, among the four storage units of the normal-pattern reservation storage area.

(Step S510-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the winning determination random number obtained in step S510-1 in the target storage section calculated in step S510-7.

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

FIG. 25 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting opening passing process (step S520) in the main control board 300 according to a first reference example.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the special symbol identification value. In addition, the special symbol identification value is for identifying whether the reservation type is special 1 reservation or special 2 reservation, special symbol identification value (00H) indicates special 1 reservation, special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 reservation.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved 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. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a module common to the second start 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 start opening passage process.

FIG. 26 is a flow chart for explaining the second start opening passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300 according to a first reference example.

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

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

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol random number acquisition processing, which will be described later.

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

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is "04H". Incidentally, "04H" in the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric accessory winning opening control process is in progress. In this ordinary electric accessory winning opening control process, since the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is energized and the movable piece 122b is controlled to be in an open state, the second start opening 122 can be properly opened. It determines whether the state is As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second start opening passage processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. to process.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the second start opening passage processing.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting opening passing process (step S520) and second starting opening passing process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
The 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 number of target special symbol reserved balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number is loaded. Also, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number is loaded.

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

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol reserved balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or greater than the upper limit. As a result, if it is determined that it is equal to or higher than the upper limit, the process moves to step S535-21, and if it is determined that it is not equal to or greater than the upper limit, the process moves to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol reserved 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 section for saving the acquired jackpot determination random number, among the eight storage sections of the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the winning pattern random number updated in step S400-19, the reach group determination random number updated in step S100-69, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern. A random number is obtained and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol reserved ball winning order setting process for updating and storing the winning order of special 1 reservation and special 2 reservation stored in the special symbol reservation storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a executes the effect determination process at the time of obtaining, which performs a major role provisional lottery, winning symbol provisional determination, and variation information provisional determination, based on various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. In the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, a prefetch designation command indicating variation information determined when the newly stored suspension is read is transmitted to the sub control board 330 . This effect determination process at the time of acquisition will be described later.

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

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

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a checks the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-21, and determines whether the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening control state described later. As a result, if it is determined that it is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening control state, the process is moved to step S535-25, and if it is determined that it is not less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state, the special End the pattern random number acquisition process.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there has been an abnormal winning, and when it is determined that there has been an abnormal winning, performs a starting opening abnormal winning error process that performs a predetermined process, and executes the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). ).

FIG. 28 is a flow chart for explaining effect determination processing (step S536) at the time of acquisition in the main control board 300 according to a kind of reference example.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a selects a corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the set value being set. Specifically, based on the current game state and the set value being set, the corresponding big hit determination random number determination table is selected. Then, based on the selected table and the big hit determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, a special symbol winning temporary determination process for temporarily determining any one of big win, small win, and loss is performed.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol temporary determination process for temporarily determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the temporary major role lottery in step S536-1 (the result derived by the special symbol per temporary determination process) is a big hit or a small hit, it is stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. Load the hit symbol random number, winning type (whether it is a big win or a small win), and hold type, select the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table, extract the special symbol determination data, and extract the special symbol determination data. Save (type of jackpot pattern or small hit pattern). In addition, when the result of the provisional key role lottery in step S536-1 is a loss, predetermined special symbol determination data for loss (type of losing symbol) is saved.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a look-ahead symbol type specification command (a look-ahead specification command) corresponding to the special symbol determination data saved in step S536-3 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result derived by the special symbol winning temporary determination process in step S536-1 is a big win or a small win. As a result, if it is determined to be a big win or a small win, the process moves to step S536-9, and if it is determined to be neither a big win or a small win (it is a loss), the process moves to step S536-11.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIGS. 9(b) and (c)) or the reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIGS. 9(d) and (e)) at the time of the small hit, and step The process moves to S536-19.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a loads the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-11 is a fixed value (8500 or more). Here, the group type is determined by referring to the reach group determination random number determination table, and this 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 obtained from the range of 0 to 10006, and if the value of the reach group determination random number is 8500 or more, the same reach group determination random number determination table is selected regardless of the number of reservations, and the reach If the value of the group determination random number is less than 8500, different reach group determination random number determination tables are selected according to the number of reservations. In the following, among the reach group determination random numbers, the value in the range of 0 to 8499 in which different reach group determination random number determination tables are selected according to the number of reservations is set to an indefinite value, and the same reach group determination random number determination is performed regardless of the number of reservations. A value in the range of 8500 to 10006 from which the table is selected is called a fixed value. If it is determined that the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-11 is a fixed value (8500 or more), the process moves to step S536-15, and the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-11 is fixed. If it is determined not to be the value (8500 or more), the process moves to step S536-27.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 8). Although a plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of reservations, here, the table used when the number of reservations is 0 is selected. Then, the 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 S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the losing reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 9A) corresponding to the group type tentatively determined in step S536-15, and shifts the process to step S536-19.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-9 or step S536-17 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. provisionally determined. Further, here, along with the variation mode number, a variation pattern random number determination table is tentatively determined.

(Step S536-21)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the prefetch designation variation mode command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the variation mode number tentatively determined in step S536-19.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a temporarily determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table provisionally determined in step S536-19 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-25)
The main CPU 300a sets the look-ahead specified variation pattern command (pre-read specification command) corresponding to the variation pattern number tentatively determined in step S536-23 in the transmission buffer, and ends the effect determination process at the time of acquisition.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a, regarding the suspension newly stored in the target storage unit, according to the number of suspensions when the suspension is read out, changes the group type, that is, the variable effect pattern (undefined value command (prefetch Specified variation mode command and look-ahead specified variation pattern command = 7FH) is set in the transmission buffer, and the effect determination process at the time of acquisition is terminated.

FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase according to the first reference example. As already explained, in a kind of reference example, a special game triggered by the entry of a game ball to the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, and the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 (normal figure operation port 125 A normal game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the game progresses in parallel. The special game-related processing is executed step by step and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each of these special game-related processing in a special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 29, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling the execution of a special game, and each special game control module is associated with a special game management phase. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", a module for executing the "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", A module for executing a "special symbol fluctuating process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H", a module for executing a "special symbol stop symbol display process" is called and a special symbol is displayed. When the game management phases are "03H" and "07H", a module for executing "pre-processing for opening the big winning opening" is called, and when the special game management phases are "04H" and "08H". , a module for executing the "large winning opening opening control process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "05H" or "09H", the "large winning opening closing effective process" is executed. is called, and when the special game management phase is "06H" or "0AH", a module for executing the "big winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 30 is a flow chart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

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

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the 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 the special game control time, and terminates the special game management process.

FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining special symbol variation waiting processing 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 reserved ball number counter, that is, the number of special 2 reserved balls (X2) is "1" or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations (X2) is "1" or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations (X2) is not "1" or more to step S610-3.

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

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

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a stores the special 2 reserve stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area, or the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area. The stored special 1 pending is block-transferred to a storage unit with a lower ordinal by one. Specifically, in the above step S610-1, if it is determined that the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls is "1" or more, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area The stored Special 2 hold is transferred to the first to third storage units. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the 1st storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. Also, in the above step S610-3, when it is determined that the number of special symbol 1 reserved balls is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area The special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is transferred to the first to third storage units, and the special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in this special symbol storage area shift process, "1" is subtracted from the counter value of the target special symbol retention ball number counter corresponding to the retention type transferred to the 0th storage unit, and special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension sets a pending decrement designation command in the transmission buffer, indicating that the has decremented by "1".

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol hit determination process for performing a big winning lottery. This special symbol hitting determination processing will be described later.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol determination processing for determining special symbols. Here, if the determination information (lottery result of the big role lottery) stored in step S611 is a big win or a small win, the winning type (whether it is a big win or a small win) and the pending type are loaded and the corresponding Set the winning pattern random number determination table. Then, referring to the set winning symbol random number determination table, extracting special symbol determination data using the winning symbol random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, extracted special symbol determination data (type of big winning symbol or small winning symbol ). On the other hand, when the lottery result of the major role lottery stored in step S611 is a loss, if the reservation type is special 1 reservation, the special symbol X is saved as a losing design, and if the reservation type is special 2 reservation, Save the special symbol Y as a lost symbol. In addition, here, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the saved special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

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

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining a variation mode number and a variation pattern number. The details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation mode number and variation pattern number determined in step S612, and determines variation time 1 and variation time 2 with reference to the variation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined variable times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol variable timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a performs spare area setting processing, such as storing the game state when the big win lottery is executed in the game state buffer. In addition, in this spare area setting process, when the result of the big win lottery is a big win, the spare area of the main RAM 300c stores the game state information set after the big win game, the type of big win symbol (special symbol determination data), and the like. .

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in order to start variable display of special symbols. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7 segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable display of the special symbols is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. As for the special symbol display symbol counter, a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display device 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display device 162 are separately provided. Here, 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 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, and sets a special symbol reserved designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter (special 1 reserved number), the special figure 1 reserved designation command is set, and based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter (special 2 reserved number) to set the special figure 2 hold designation command. Also, here, a special symbol winning prize order command corresponding to the winning order of special 1 reservation and special 2 reservation stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, the number of special 1 reservations and the number of special 2 reservations and the winning order of these reservations are transmitted to the sub control board 330 each time the special 1 reservation or the special 2 reservation is completed.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H" and terminates the special symbol variation waiting process.

FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol hit determination process (S611) according to the first reference example.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol probability state flag.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the registered setting values in the setting value buffer.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the registered set value loaded in step S611-3 is within the normal range. As a result, when it is determined that the value is within the normal range, the process proceeds to step S611-11, and when it is determined that the value is not within the normal range, the process proceeds to step S611-7.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to 03H (set abnormal state).

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the setting abnormal state command (subcommand) in the transmission buffer, and terminates the special symbol hit determination process. When this abnormal setting state command is transmitted to the sub control board 330, notification of the abnormal setting is made.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a refers to the big win determination random number determination table corresponding to the information loaded in steps S611-1 and S611-3, and sets the lower limit and upper limit when determining a big win or a small win.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a compares the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit with the above-described lower and upper limit values, and performs determination processing (big win lottery) to determine whether or not a jackpot or small win has been won.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the result of the determination process in step S611-13 as determination information, and ends the special symbol winning determination process.

FIG. 33 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example.

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the variation pattern selection state flag is 01H or higher. As a result, when it is determined that the variation pattern selection state flag is 01H or more, the process proceeds to step S612-3, and when it is determined that the variation pattern selection state flag is not 01H or more, the process proceeds to step S612-5. to move.

Here, five types of variation pattern selection state flags, 00H, 01H, 02H, 03H, and 04H, are provided. Each variation pattern selection state flag indicates the variation state, 00H is the normal variation state, 01H is the first variation state, 02H is the second variation state, 03H is the third variation state, and 04H is the fourth variation state. Yes. The variation state defines which table (reach group determination random number determination table, reach mode determination random number determination table, variation pattern random number determination table) is selected.

In each of the first to fourth variation states, it is defined which table to select for each number of times of symbol variation display in each variation state (number of variations). Therefore, when the variation pattern selection state flag is 01H or more, the main CPU 300a selects a preset table based on both the variation pattern selection state flag and the number of times of variation, and refers to the selected table. Determine variability information. On the other hand, in the normal fluctuation state, fluctuation information is determined by referring to a table corresponding to the game state being set, regardless of the number of fluctuations.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a increments the variation counter. The fluctuation number counter is a counter that counts the number of fluctuations in the current fluctuation state.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big win lottery in step S611 is a big win or a small win. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit or a small hit, the process is moved to step S612-7, and when it is determined that it is neither a big hit nor a small hit (it is a loss), the process goes to step S612-11. Move.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation pattern selection state flag.

(Step S612-9)
When the variation pattern selection state flag loaded in step S612-7 is 01H or higher, the main CPU 300a sets the reach mode determination random number determination table based on the variation pattern selection state flag and the counter value of the variation counter. . Further, when the variation pattern selection state flag loaded in step S612-7 is 00H, the main CPU 300a sets the ready-to-win mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current game state and hold type.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a confirms the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter when the read reservation type is Special 2 reservation, and when the read reservation type is Special 1 reservation, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation pattern selection state flag.

(Step S612-15)
If the variation pattern selection state flag loaded in step S612-13 is 01H or more, the main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern selection state flag, the counter value of the variation counter, the type of suspension, and the number of suspensions confirmed in step S612-11. Based on, the reach group determination random number decision table is set. On the other hand, if the variation pattern selection state flag loaded in step S612-13 is 00H, the current game state, the number of suspensions confirmed in step S612-11, based on the suspension type, the corresponding reach group determination random number determination set the table. 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 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing corresponding to the group type determined in step S612-15.

(Step S612-19)
The main CPU 300a determines the variable mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S612-9 or step S612-17 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7. Decide on a number. Also, here, along with the variation mode number, a variation pattern random number determination table is determined.

(Step S612-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the variable mode command corresponding to the variable mode number determined in step S612-19 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S612-23)
The main CPU 300a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S612-19 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-25)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-23 in the transmission buffer, and terminates the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 34 is a flow chart for explaining the processing during special symbol variation in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example. This special symbol changing process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for updating the special symbol variation base counter. In addition, the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is set so as to make one round at a predetermined period (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, Update the counter value to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The 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, and if the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

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

(Step S620-7)
The 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, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that counts the lighting time of each segment of the 7 segments that constitute the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. FIG. 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 Update the timer value to the value decremented by "1".

(Step S620-11)
The 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 processing is shifted to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the End the process during special symbol fluctuation.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the special symbol changing process. As a result, the segments that make up the 7 segments are 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 stop-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 symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol variation stop time, which is the time during which the special symbols are stopped and displayed, in the special game timer, and terminates the special symbol variation process.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example. 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 terminated, 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 big role lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big win lottery is a big win. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process moves to step S630-19, and when it is determined that it is not a big win, the process moves to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a number cutting management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to confirm whether the current game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state. Then, when the game state is the high-probability game state, the counter value of the high-probability 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 cut counter, when the counter value becomes "0", a special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low-probability game state is set. Thus, in the high-probability game state, the game state shifts to the low-probability game state when the special symbols are fixed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

Also, here, a time saving state flag for identifying whether the game state is a non-time-saving game state or a time-saving game state is loaded, and the current game state is a non-time-saving game state or a time-saving game state. Check if there is Then, when the game state is the time-saving game state, the counter value of the time-saving cutting 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 cutting counter, when the counter value becomes "0", the time-saving state flag corresponding to the non-time-saving gaming state is set. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state when the special symbols are determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

(Step S631)
The main CPU 300a performs a variation state update process for updating the variation state. This fluctuation state update process will be described later using FIG.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state confirmation designation command at the time of special symbol determination, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is determined.

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

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big win lottery is a small win. As a result, when it is determined that it is a small win, the process moves to step S630-21, and when it is determined that it is not a small win, the process moves to step S630-17.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and terminates the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the special game management processing based on the 1 reserve is finished, and when the special 1 reserve or the special 2 reserve is stored, the processing for starting the variable display of the special symbols based on the next reserve is performed. will be

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a resets (sets) the game state to the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state, which are the initial states.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessary product operating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a performs a special electric accessary product maximum operating frequency setting process. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-21, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation counter. . It should be noted that this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the big winning game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and at the start of each round game, by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, the current The number of round games is managed. Here, a process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric role product continuous operation number counter is executed together with the start of the big winning game.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-21 and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big winning game or the small winning game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer. This opening designation command is provided for each opening time, and here, the opening designation command corresponding to the opening time saved in step S630-25 is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H" if the result of the big win lottery confirmed in step S630-3 is a big win, and changes the special game management phase to "03H" if it is a small win. 07H", and terminates the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, a big winning game or a small winning game is started.

FIG. 36 is a flow chart for explaining the fluctuation state update processing in the main control board 300 according to a kind of reference example.

(Step S631-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the variation pattern selection state flag is 01H or higher. As a result, when it is determined that the variation pattern selection state flag is 01H or more, the process proceeds to step S631-3, and when it is determined that the variation pattern selection state flag is not 01H or more, the process proceeds to step S631-9. to move.

(Step S631-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of fluctuations has reached a specified number. As a result, if it is determined that the number of fluctuations has reached the specified number of times, the process proceeds to step S631-5, and if it is determined that the number of variations has not reached the specified number of times, the process proceeds to step S631-9. .

(Step S631-5)
The main CPU 300a resets (sets to 0) the counter value (number of fluctuations) of the fluctuation number counter.

(Step S631-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the variation pattern selection state flag to 00H.

(Step S631-9)
The main CPU 300a loads a variation pattern selection state flag, sets a variation state designation command corresponding to the loaded variation pattern selection state flag, and ends the variation state update process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining the big winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example. This big winning hole pre-opening process is executed when the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the processing before opening the big winning opening is terminated, and when 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 accessory continuous operation number 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, a command for specifying the opening of the large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 to transmit to the sub control board 330 the opening of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 (the start of the round game).

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value ("04H" or "08H"), and terminates the pre-opening processing for the big winning opening.

FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening opening/closing switching process in the main control board 300 according to a kind of reference example.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency counter is the number of times the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency (the number of opening/closing times of the first and second big prize winning ports 126 and 128 during one round game). Determine whether the upper limit value is reached. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the big winning opening opening/closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is shifted to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the special electric role product operating ram set table, and energizes the first big prize opening solenoid 126c or the second big prize opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric role product open/close switching counter. Solenoid control data for control, and timer data that is the energization time or the energization stop time of the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts to energize the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c, or the first big winning opening solenoid 126c. Alternatively, a large winning opening solenoid energization control process for stopping the energization of the second large winning opening solenoid 128c is executed. By executing this big winning opening solenoid energization control process, in steps S400-31 and S400-33, the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled to start or stop energizing. It will happen.

(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. It should be noted that the timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128 .

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c is in the energization start state, that is, the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c in step S641-5. It is determined whether a control process for starting energization has been performed. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the energization start state, the process is moved to step S641-11, and when it is determined that it is not in the energization start state, the special winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the big winning opening opening/closing switching process.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the big winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300 according to a kind of reference example. This big winning hole opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H".

(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 is moved to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650. -3 is processed.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening/closing 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)
In the above step S650-3, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the processing of step S641. do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the big winning hole winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the first big winning hole 126 or the second big winning hole 128 It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winable prizes in one round have entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the big winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a stops the energization of the first and second major winning opening solenoids 126c and 128c to close the first and second major winning openings 126 and 128. to run. As a result, the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are closed.

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

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value ("05H" or "09H").

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a large winning hole closing specification command indicating that the first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128 are closed, and ends the big winning hole opening control process.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the big winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300 according to a kind of reference example. This big winning opening closing valid process is executed when the special game management phase is "05H" or "09H".

(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 process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric role product continuous operation frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric role product maximum operation frequency counter, that is, whether the preset number of round games has ended. . As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, the process is moved to step S660-9, and if it is determined that they do not match to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H". In addition, when the special game management phase is "09H", that is, during the control of the small winning game, the number of round games of the small winning game is "1", so it is always determined as YES in the above step S660-3. and the process does not move to that step.

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined large winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective process. As a result, the next round game is started.

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

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value ("06H" or "0AH").

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

FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining the big winning opening end wait process in the main control board 300 according to a kind of reference example. This big winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "06H" and "0AH".

(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 big winning opening end wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step The process moves to S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes state setting processing for setting the game state after the end of the big win game. Here, the game state after the end of the big win game is set based on the big winning pattern that triggered the execution of the big win game. Specifically, when the jackpot pattern that triggered the execution of the big role game is the special pattern B, C, the high probability game state and the time saving game state are set, and the high probability number and the time saving number are set to 10000 times. do. Further, when the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the big win game is the special symbol A, the low-probability game state and the time-saving game state are set, and the time-saving number of times is set to 100 times.

Also, here, based on the big winning pattern that triggered the execution of the big win game or the small winning pattern that triggered the execution of the small winning game, to set the fluctuation state after the big winning game or the small winning game is completed, the fluctuation Processing for setting the pattern selection state flag and the number of variations is also performed.

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

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

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a variable state designation command for transmitting a variable state set after the end of the big win game or the small win game in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the big winning opening end wait process. As a result, when special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension is stored, the variable display of the special symbols is resumed.

FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase according to the first reference example. As already explained, in a kind of reference example, the processing related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 (entering the game ball to the normal figure operation port 125) is stepwise and repeated. Although it is executed, in the main control board 300, each process related to such a normal game is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 42, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of a normal game, and each normal game control module is associated with a normal game management phase. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", a module for executing the "normal symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", A module for executing a "normal symbol fluctuating process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", a module for executing a "normal symbol stop symbol display process" is called and normal When the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "ordinary electric accessory winning opening preprocessing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal When the module for executing the "Electric Accessory Item Winning Portion Open Control Process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "Normal Electric Accessory Item Winning Portion Closing Effective Processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", a module for executing "normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining normal game management processing (step S700) in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example.

(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 a normal game timer that manages the normal game control time.

FIG. 44 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300 according to a kind of reference example. This normal symbol variation waiting process is normally executed when the game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter and determines whether the counter value is "0", that is, whether the normal pattern reserved ball number counter is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol variation waiting process is terminated, 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 block-transfers the general pattern reservation (hitting decision random number) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the general pattern reservation storage area to the storage unit with a lower ordinal number. Specifically, the general map hold stored in the second to fourth storage units is transferred to the first to third storage units. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the normal pattern suspension stored in the 1st storage unit to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in this normal design storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal design reservation ball number counter is decremented by "1", and a normal design reservation reduction designation command is transmitted to indicate that the normal design reservation has subtracted "1". set in the buffer.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects a winning determination random number determination table corresponding to the current game state, performs a general pattern lottery, and stores the lottery result. Execute the judgment process.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In one reference example, the normal symbol display 168 is composed of one LED lamp. . The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol display 168 is finally lit. is determined, and in the case of a loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

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

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

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

(Step S710-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in the normal symbol display device 168 in order to start variable display of normal symbols. For example, when "0" is set as the counter value in this normal design display pattern counter, the lighting of the normal design display 168 is controlled, and when "1" is set as the counter value, the normal design is displayed. device 168 is controlled to turn off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of variable display of normal symbols.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a general pattern reservation specification command indicating the general pattern reservation number stored in the general pattern reservation storage area in the transmission buffer.

(Step S710-19)
The main CPU 300a sends a normal symbol designation command to the transmission buffer based on the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in step S710-7, that is, the symbol type (hit symbol or losing symbol) determined by the normal symbol win determination process. set to

(Step S710-21)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "01H" and terminates the normal symbol variation waiting process.

FIG. 45 is a flow chart for explaining the process during normal symbol fluctuation in the main control board 300 according to a kind of reference example. This process during normal symbol fluctuation is normally executed when the 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 moves to step S720-9, and if the timer value is not "0", the process moves to step S720-3.

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer that times 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 Update the timer value to the value decremented by "1".

(Step S720-5)
The 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 processing is shifted to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0", the The process during normal design fluctuation is ended.

(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 turned off, the counter value is updated to indicate lighting, and the counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is lit. When it is, it updates to the counter value which shows lighting-out, ends the processing during the normal design fluctuation. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeats lighting and extinguishing (blinking) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol fluctuation 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 controlled to light or extinguish, and the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified.

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time during which the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, in the normal game timer.

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a normal pattern stop specifying command indicating that the stop display of the normal pattern is started in the transmission buffer.

(Step S720-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "02H", and terminates the normal symbol changing process.

FIG. 46 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example. This 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 process is terminated, 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 normal drawing lottery.

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the general pattern lottery is winning. As a result, if it is determined that it is a hit, the process moves to step S730-9, and if it is determined that it is not a win (it is a loss), the process moves to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and terminates the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the normal game management processing based on one normal pattern reservation is completed, and when the normal pattern reservation is stored, the processing for starting the variable display of the normal pattern based on the next reservation is performed. becomes.

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

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H" and terminates the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the opening/closing control of the second starting port 122 is started.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart for explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example. This normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process 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 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process is terminated, and the timer value of the normal game timer is determined to be "0". , the process moves to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching processing. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "04H", and terminates the normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching processing in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example.

(Step S741-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency (the opening/closing frequency of the movable piece 122b during one opening/closing control). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the opening/closing control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for controlling the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. stop control data), and the timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time of the normal electric accessories solenoid 122c (normal closing valid time = pause time).

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c, or the normal electric role for stopping the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. Executes an object solenoid energization control process. By executing this normal electric accessory solenoid energization control process, in the above steps S400-31 and S400-33, the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled to start or stop energization.

(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. In addition, the timer value saved in the normal game timer here is the maximum opening time of the second starting port 122 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is in the energization start state, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c has been performed in step S741-5. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the energization start state, the process moves to step S741-11, and when it is determined that it is not in the energization start state, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process ends.

(Step S741-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric accessory open/close switching frequency counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening control processing in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example. This normal electric accessory winning opening control process is executed when the normal 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 normal game timer is not "0", the process is moved to step S750-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", step S750. -3 is processed.

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency. 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)
When it is determined in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the processing of step S741. do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the second start port 122 is opened and closed once. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum winning possible number have entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the normal electric accessory winning opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a stops energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and executes normal electric accessory closing processing necessary to close the second starting port 122. FIG. As a result, the second starting port 122 is closed.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal electric valid state time in the normal game timer.

(Step S750-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "05H", and terminates the normal electric accessory winning opening control process.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300 according to the first reference example. This normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process 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 normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and the timer value of the normal game timer is determined to be "0". If so, the process moves to step S760-3.

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

(Step S760-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "06H", and terminates the normal electric accessory winning opening closing valid process.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening end wait processing in the main control board 300 according to a first reference example. This normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is executed when the normal 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 normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is terminated, and the timer value of the normal game timer is determined to be "0". If so, 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 normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process. As a result, when normal pattern suspension is stored, the variable display of normal patterns is resumed.

As described above, the special game and the normal game progress by executing various processes in the main control board 300. During the progress of such a game, commands transmitted from the main control board 300 Based on, in the sub-control board 330, control for executing various effects is performed. A reference example of production is shown below.

<Production reference example>
FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern according to the effect reference example. As described above, when the main control board 300 carries out the big win lottery, during the variable display of the special symbols, that is, over the time period during which the special symbols fluctuate, the variable performance for notifying the result of the big win lottery is executed. In this variable effect, various background images are displayed in the main effect display section 200a, and effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed superimposed on the background image. During the variable effect, along with the image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, sound is output from the audio output device 206, the lighting of the effect lighting device 204 is controlled, and the effect accessory device 202 is turned on. The movement is controlled, but detailed description is omitted here.

The variation production according to the production reference example is roughly divided into a reach-less variation pattern and a reach variation pattern. In the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the main effect display section 200a, and the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c are superimposed on the background image and variably displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 52(a), it is assumed that performance symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stop-displayed in a combination indicating that the winning lottery result is lost. In this state, when the variable display of the special symbols is newly performed, three performance symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed as shown in FIG. (scroll display). Note that the downward white arrows in the drawing indicate that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are scroll-displayed in the height direction.

Then, as shown in FIG. 52(c), the effect symbol 210a is first stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 52(d), the effect symbol 210c different from the effect symbol 210a is stopped and displayed. Then, at almost the same timing as when the variable display of the special symbols is completed and the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162, as shown in FIG. , and the effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed, and the player is notified of the big role lottery result by the final stop display mode of the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c at this time.

FIG. 53 is a diagram for explaining an example of a variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern according to the effect reference example. In the production reference example, the reach fluctuation pattern is roughly classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern, a developed reach fluctuation pattern, and a pseudo-continuous reach fluctuation pattern. In the normal reach fluctuation pattern fluctuation production, similar to the fluctuation production of the no reach fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is started along with the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbols. As shown, the effect symbol 210a is first stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 53(b), the same production pattern 210c as the production pattern 210a is stop-displayed.

In this way, when the main effect display portion 200a displays the same effect symbols 210a and 210c in the stop-display ready-to-win state, as shown in FIG. "Reach" is displayed superimposed on 210a and 210c. A plurality of types of ready-to-win modes are provided, and the same performance symbols 210a and 210c marked with any of the numbers "1" to "9" are stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 53(d), the variable display is continued with the shapes of the performance symbols 210a and 210c different from those before the ready-to-win mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 53(e), finally, a performance symbol 210b different from the performance symbols 210a and 210c is stop-displayed, and the player is notified that the result of the big role lottery is a loss.

FIG. 54 is a diagram for explaining an example of a variable performance of the developed reach variation pattern at the time of losing according to the performance reference example, and FIG. It is a figure explaining. As shown in FIGS. 54(a) to (d) and FIGS. 55(a) to (d), the variation effect of the developed reach variation pattern is similar to the variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern, in the main effect display section 200a. The effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in a ready-to-win mode, and then a ready-to-win development effect is executed in which a predetermined developed image (moving image) is reproduced and displayed. In this reach development effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. As shown in f) and (g), an image for accomplishing the mission is displayed.

Here, the development images for the ready-to-win development production are roughly classified into a losing pattern and a big win pattern. In the development image of the losing pattern, as shown in FIG. After that, as shown in FIG. 54(i), performance symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stop-displayed in a combination that notifies a failure. On the other hand, in the development image of the jackpot pattern, as shown in FIG. 55(h), an image showing the success of the mission is finally displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 210c is stop-displayed with a combination of notifying a big win.

In addition, as described above, the ready-to-reach development production includes, for example, a mission production in which an advanced image of the content of challenging the mission is displayed, and a battle production in which an advanced image of a friendly character and an enemy character fighting each other is displayed. It is The mission presentation is provided with a plurality of execution patterns with different mission contents, and the battle presentation is provided with a plurality of execution patterns with different appearing characters and fighting methods. Further, as described above, the execution pattern of the mission production is roughly divided into a big win pattern for achieving the mission and a losing pattern for failing the mission. It is roughly divided into a jackpot pattern in which a player wins against a player and a losing pattern in which a friendly character is defeated by an enemy character.

The big hit pattern and the losing pattern have the same contents until the final stage of the production, and differ in points such as whether the ally character wins or loses in the end, or whether the mission is accomplished. . Therefore, during the ready-to-win development production, the player cannot identify the result of the big role lottery until the final stage of the variable production, and the player is given an expectation of a big win.

The big win pattern is selected only when the result of the big win lottery is a big win, and the losing pattern is selected only when the result of the big win lottery is a loss. However, in one variable production, the reach development production may be executed twice, and in this case, the first reach development production is executed in a losing pattern, and the second reach development production is a losing pattern. Or run in a jackpot pattern. Below, the flow of the effect when the ready-to-win development effect is executed twice in one variable effect will be described.

FIG. 56 is a diagram for explaining an example of a variable effect when the ready-to-win development effect according to the effect reference example is executed twice. For example, assume that the mission effects are executed as shown in FIGS. 56(a) and (b) after the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in the ready-to-win mode. Up to this point, there is no difference from the case where the reach development effect is executed only once in one variable effect. , "REACH UP" is displayed on the main effect display section 200a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 56(d), the main effect display section 200a displays the development image for the battle effect, and the second ready-to-win development effect is started. The developed image for the battle production has a content in which an ally character and an enemy character fight each other, and when the jackpot is won, the ally character finally wins over the enemy character as shown in FIG. 56(e). , and as shown in FIG. 56(f), performance symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stop-displayed in combination to notify a big win. On the other hand, in the event of a failure, as shown in FIG. 56(g), the friendly character is finally defeated by the enemy character, and as shown in FIG. A stop display is displayed in combination.

FIG. 57 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of a pseudo-continuous reach variation pattern according to the reference example of effect. As shown in FIG. 57(a), when the variable display of the production patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c is started, as shown in FIG. 210b and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of preset pseudo modes. In this pseudo mode, for example, the same production patterns 210a and 210b and a production pattern 210c with a number "2" larger than these production patterns 210a and 210b are temporarily stopped and displayed.

When the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in the pseudo mode, the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is resumed as shown in FIG. 57(c). That is, it can be said that the pseudo mode shows the re-variation display of the performance symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57(d), the performance symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed again in a pseudo mode.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57(e), when the variable display of the performance symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is resumed, the performance symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in a ready-to-win mode, as shown in FIG. 57(f). After that, as shown in FIGS. 57(g) to (i), the reach development effect is executed in the same manner as the development reach variation pattern, and the player is informed of the result of the winning lottery.

Thus, the variation effect of the pseudo-continuous reach variation pattern is different from the variation effect of the development reach variation pattern until the production patterns 210a and 210c become the reach mode, and after becoming the reach mode, the development Variation production will proceed in the same manner as the reach variation pattern.

In the pseudo-continuous reach variation pattern, a plurality of variable display patterns of the production patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c until reaching the reach mode are provided, and the production patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c are temporarily stopped for each fluctuation display pattern. The number of times of display, in other words, the number of variable display times of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are different. This variable display pattern is determined by a variable mode command. The selection ratio of the variation mode command at the time of winning the jackpot and at the time of losing is set so that the degree") is high.

Specifically, when the result of the big win lottery is a big hit, the selection ratio of the variable mode command with a large number of variable display times is set higher than the selection ratio of the variable mode command with a small number of variable display times, When the result of the big role lottery is a loss, the selection ratio of the variation mode command with a small number of variations display is set higher than the selection ratio of the variation mode command with a large number of variations display.

Further, in the main control board 300, the reliability of the pseudo-continuous reach variation pattern is set to be higher than the reliability of the developed reach variation pattern. Therefore, the reliability is suggested by the number of temporary stop displays (fluctuation displays) of the performance symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c, and the player is expected to see more temporary stop displays (variation displays) of the performance symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. While expecting to be done, we will watch the whereabouts of the production.

The execution pattern of the variable performance described above is determined and executed by the sub control board 330 based on the variation command determined by the main control board 300 . That is, it can be said that the execution pattern of the variable effect is determined in cooperation with the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330 .

58A and 58B are diagrams for explaining the variable effect determination table according to the effect reference example, FIG. 58A shows the first half variable effect determination table, and FIG. 58B shows the second half variable effect determination table. As described above, when the main control board 300 conducts the big win lottery, variation commands are determined based on the results of the big win lottery, and each determined command is sent to the sub control board 330 . In the sub-control board 330, when receiving the variation mode command, it acquires a production random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, refers to the first half variation production determination table, and outputs the acquired production random number and the received variation mode command. Based on, the execution pattern of the variable performance in the first half is determined. In addition, when receiving the variation pattern command, it acquires a production random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, refers to the second half variation production determination table, and based on the acquired production random number and the received variation pattern command, The execution pattern of the variable performance in the second half is determined. In addition, in FIG. 58, only a part of the first half variable effect determination table and the second half variable effect determination table are extracted and shown.

As shown in FIG. 58, according to the first half variation performance determination table, the selection ratio for the execution pattern of the first half variation performance is set for each variation mode number (variation mode command), and according to the second half variation performance determination table For example, for each variation pattern number (variation pattern command), the selection ratio for the second half variation performance execution pattern is set. By combining and executing the execution patterns of the determined first half and second half of the variable performance, one variable performance is executed.

As for the variation effect of the reachless variation pattern, "none" indicating that the first half variation effect is not executed is determined as the first half execution pattern, and "normal loss 1" corresponding to the reachless variation pattern is determined as the second half execution pattern. , "Normal Loss 2", "Special Loss 1", and "Special Loss 2" are determined. For example, when receiving a variation mode command corresponding to a variation mode number of "01H" indicating that the first half variation performance is not executed, the sub control board 330 always determines "none" as the first half execution pattern. Also, at this time, in the fluctuation pattern command that can be received at the same time, only one of "normal loss 1", "normal loss 2", "special loss 1", and "special loss 2" is determined. A selection ratio is set in the variable effect determination table. Therefore, "none" is determined as the execution pattern in the first half, and "normal loss 1", "normal loss 2", "special loss 1", and "special loss 2" are determined as the execution pattern in the second half. The effect execution pattern is determined to be the non-reach variation pattern described above.

On the other hand, for the reach variation pattern variation effects, the first half of the execution pattern is determined to be anything other than "none", and the second half of the execution pattern is determined to be one of the reach development effects (indicated by developments 1 to 5 in the figure). is executed if In other words, in the main effect display section 200a, when the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is executed, the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number other than the variation mode number = 01H is always received, and the variation mode command is received. A variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number for which one of 1 to 5 is determined is received.

Here, in FIG. 58(a), "Normal reach 1", "Normal reach 2", etc. in the first half of the execution pattern, respectively, among the fluctuation effects of the normal reach fluctuation pattern, the production patterns 210a, 210b, 210c are in the reach mode. More specifically, it shows the changing display patterns of the background image and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c displayed on the main effect display section 200a until the reach development effect is started. These image patterns are designed in advance to coincide with the variable display time of the special symbol associated with the variable mode number. For example, when "normal reach 1" is determined, FIG. The image shown in (d) is displayed on the main effect display section 200a.

In addition, in FIG. 58(a), "pseudo 2a" and the like in the first half of the execution pattern are displayed on the main effect display section 200a until the reach development effect is started among the variable effects of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern. This shows the display pattern of the main fluctuation effect image, that is, the execution pattern of the symbol display effect in which the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed. For example, "pseudo 2a" is a pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern of "pseudo 2" in which the number of times of fluctuation display of the production patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c is two, and that the main fluctuation production image is the display pattern a. showing. In addition, "pseudo 3b" is a pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern of "pseudo 3" in which the number of times of fluctuation display of the production patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c is 3, and that the main fluctuation production image is the display pattern b. showing.

In addition, in the first half variation performance determination table and the second half variation performance determination table shown in FIG. 58, the variation performance of the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern is executed only when the result of the big role lottery is a loss. , the selection ratio is set. In addition, the development reach variation pattern and the pseudo-continuous reach variation pattern are determined both at the time of loss and at the time of the big hit, but the development reach variation pattern has a higher selection ratio at the time of loss than the pseudo-continuous reach variation pattern, and the jackpot The time selection ratio is set low. In this way, by setting the selection ratio at the time of losing and at the time of the big hit, the pseudo-continuous reach variation pattern is set with higher reliability than the development reach variation pattern.

Furthermore, among the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation patterns, the higher the number of times of simulation, the higher the selection ratio at the time of the big win, and the lower the selection ratio at the time of losing, and the more the number of times of simulation, the higher the reliability is done.

As described above, the rough flow of the variable performance is determined by the variable performance determination table. Execution availability and execution patterns are further determined. Here, the element effect is, for example, the variable display of the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c in the main effect display section 200a, the development image displayed in the main effect display section 200a in the reach development effect, Furthermore, it refers to all effects that constitute variable effects, such as effects that move the effect accessory device 202 . In the embodiment, as an elemental effect that constitutes the variable effect, an advance notice effect (suggestive effect) is executed at various timings during the variable effect.

This notice effect is the start of the variable effect, the re-variation display of the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c in the variable effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern, and the main effect display section 200a during the reach development effect. It is an effect such as displaying a predetermined image at the time and moving the effect accessory device 202 at a predetermined timing, and whether or not it can be executed and an execution pattern are determined for each advance notice effect. A plurality of types of execution patterns are provided for each of the advance notice effects, and for each of the plurality of types of execution patterns, a selection ratio is set for each variation pattern command or variation mode command, in other words, for each whether or not a jackpot is won. An expected value is set for each execution pattern by the selection ratio.

As described above, in the sub-control board 330, when the variable command is received, the execution pattern of the variable performance, whether or not each element performance can be executed, and the execution pattern are determined, and the variable performance is executed during the variable display of the special symbols. The Rukoto. In this way, the variable performance is performed once for one time of variable display of the special symbols, but in the embodiment, the performance over multiple times of variable display of the special symbols is also performed.

FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pending display effect according to the effect reference example. A pending display area 211 is provided at the bottom of the main effect display section 200a. Although not shown in FIGS. 52 to 57, the holding display area 211 is always displayed on the main effect display section 200a during the variable effect and during the game standby. A suspension display effect is performed in the suspension display area 211 during the variable effect. In the pending display effect, the pending display 212a indicating the pending read out to the processing area (0th storage unit) at the time of the big role lottery, stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure pending storage area A first pending display 212b, a second pending display 212c, a third pending display 212d, and a fourth pending display 212e are displayed in the pending display area 211, respectively, indicating the pending. In the following description, the pending display 212a and the first pending display 212b to the fourth pending display 212e are collectively referred to as the pending display 212. FIG.

For example, when the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner and four special 1 suspensions are stored in the main RAM 300c, the suspension display 212a and the first suspension display are displayed as shown in FIG. A total of five pending displays 212 from 212b to a fourth pending display 212e are displayed in the pending display area 211. FIG. Then, from this state, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the special 1 reservation stored in the first memory is read out to the processing area (0th memory), and the big win lottery is performed, and the main RAM 300c. When the hold shift process is executed, as shown in FIG. 59(b), the hold display 212a is erased, and the first hold display 212b to the fourth hold display 212e are moved to the left by one. . Further, when the next special 1 suspension is read from this state, each suspension display 212 is further moved and displayed as shown in FIG. 59(c). In this way, the pending display effect is an effect of informing the player of the special 1 pending number stored in the main RAM 300c.

In addition, a plurality of display patterns are provided for the pending display 212, and the display colors are different for each display pattern. In the main control board 300, when the hold is stored, the effect determination process at the time of acquisition (step S536) is executed, and the change information determined when the newly stored hold is read out to the 0th storage unit. to the sub control board 330. In the sub control board 330, when receiving the prefetch designation command, the display pattern of the hold display corresponding to the newly stored hold is determined based on the received command. At this time, the selection ratio of each display pattern is set for each look-ahead designation command, that is, for each variation information determined when the newly stored hold is read out in the big role lottery. That is, since the selection ratio of each display pattern is set according to whether or not the jackpot is won and the execution pattern of the variable effect, the display pattern of the pending display 212 suggests the reliability (expected value) of the jackpot. It will happen.

FIG. 60(a) is a diagram for explaining the final pending display pattern determination table, and FIG. 60(b) is a diagram for explaining the previous pending display pattern determination table. As described above, in the effect determination process at the time of acquisition in the main control board 300, the pre-reading designation command indicating the variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined when the newly stored hold is read is sent to the sub control board 330 Send to That is, the prefetch designation command is a command to transmit to the sub control board 330 the variation mode number and variation pattern number determined when the suspension is read. According to the final pending display pattern determination table, the selection ratio of the display pattern of the pending display 212 is set for each prefetching designation command (variation pattern number). The display pattern, that is, the final display pattern of the pending display 212a is determined.

According to the final pending display pattern determination table shown in FIG. Rainbow)” is determined. Then, when the final display pattern of the pending display 212a is determined, the display pattern of the pending display 212 to be displayed before that is determined by referring to the previous pending display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 60(b). determined by According to this one-preceding pending display pattern determination table, the selection ratio of the display pattern of the pending display 212 to be displayed before the moving display is set for each display pattern of the pending display 212 .

For example, in the main control board 300, when the suspension is stored in the second storage unit of the first special figure suspension storage area, referring to the final suspension display pattern determination table, the final display pattern of the suspension display 212a is determined. In this case, next, the display pattern of the first pending display 212b is determined with reference to the previous pending display pattern determination table. At this time, the display pattern of the first pending display 212b is determined based on the final display pattern of the pending display 212a previously determined. For example, when the final display pattern of the pending display 212a is "blue", according to the previous pending display pattern determination table, the display pattern of the first pending display 212b is "flashing" at 200/250. , and "blue" is determined with a probability of 50/250.

After the display pattern of the first reserved display 212b is determined in this manner, the immediately previous reserved display pattern determination table is again based on the previously determined display pattern of the first reserved display 212b. The display pattern of the second pending display 212c is determined with reference to this.

As described above, when the hold is stored, first, the final display pattern of the hold display 212a is determined, and then, based on the determined final display pattern of the hold display 212a, the first hold The display patterns are sequentially determined such that the display pattern of the display 212b is determined, and the display order is reversed. According to the immediately preceding pending display pattern determination table, the selection ratio is set so that only the display pattern that is the same as the display pattern of the previously determined pending display 212 or has a low reliability is determined. It is

As described above, in the pending display effect, the pending display 212 is provided with a plurality of display patterns with different expected values for the provision of a predetermined game profit. The pending display 212 may be displayed in one display pattern from the time it is first displayed on the main effect display section 200a until it is finally erased, or the display pattern may change during the display period. sometimes.

In the production reference example, the timing at which the change in the display pattern of the hold display 212 occurs is that the newly stored special 1 hold (hereinafter also referred to as target hold) moves to the first hold display 212b to the third hold display 212d. It is roughly divided into the timing when the target is held and during the target change effect related to the target hold.

Next, the processing in the sub-control board 330 for executing the variable effect will be described. In addition, below, among the processes in the sub-control board 330, the description of the processes irrelevant to the variation effect will be omitted.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 61 is a flow chart for explaining the sub-CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub-control board 330 according to the production reference example.

(Step S1000-1)
When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 330a reads a CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330b and initializes and sets flags stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the sub CPU 330a performs processing for updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly performs the processing of step S1000-3 until interrupt processing is performed. 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. 62 is a flow chart for explaining the sub-timer interrupt processing (S1100) of the sub-control board 330 according to the production reference example. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (30 times per second). When the reset clock pulse generating circuit generates a clock pulse, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

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

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330 a updates various timer counters used in the sub control board 330 . Here, the various timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 330 is executed, and the decrementation is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

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

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the timetable and performs a time schedule management process for executing the process corresponding to the time stored in the timetable. Here, based on the time data set in the timetable, various flags are turned on and off, or by sending commands to each production device, various productions such as variable production and large role production It will control the execution of the production.

(Step S1100-9)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and terminates the sub timer interrupt process.

FIG. 63 is a flow chart for explaining a read-ahead designation command reception process according to a reference example of effect executed when a read-ahead designation command is received among the command analysis processes. As described above, the prefetch designation command is set in the main control board 300 in FIG. 28, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the subcommand transmission processing (see FIG. 18) of step S100-65.

(Step S1210-1)
The sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received prefetch designation command.

(Step S1210-3)
Sub CPU 330a stores advance determination information based on the analysis result of step S1210-1. The sub-RAM 330c of the sub-control board 330 includes a first preliminary determination information storage unit corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage area of the main control board 300, and a second preliminary determination corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage area. An information storage unit is provided. The first prior determination information storage section has four storage sections, ie, a first storage section to a fourth storage section. The first to fourth storage units of these first advance determination information storage units correspond to the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area, respectively. Similarly, the second pre-determination information storage unit includes four storage units, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second pre-determination information storage unit are: It corresponds to each of the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area. Here, of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area of the main control board 300, the storage unit corresponding to the storage unit in which the new suspension is stored pre-determination information is stored in.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330 a performs final pending display pattern determination processing for determining the final display pattern of the pending display 212 . Here, based on the received prefetch designation command, the final display pattern determination table (FIG. 60(a)) is referenced to determine and store the final display pattern of the relevant pending display 212a.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a derives the number of times the display pattern of the pending display 212 is determined, that is, the change timing of the pending display 212, based on the storage unit in which the pending is stored. With reference to (FIG. 60(b)), the display pattern of the pending display 212 is determined. Then, the determined display pattern information of the pending display 212 is stored in a predetermined storage unit, and the process proceeds to step S1210-9.

(Step S1210-9)
Sub CPU 330a performs a hold display start process for starting the display of hold display 212 based on the determinations in steps S1210-5 and S1210-7, and ends the prefetch designation command reception process. Thus, when the hold is stored, the display of the corresponding hold display 212 is started.

FIG. 64 is a flow chart for explaining the variable command reception process executed when a variable command is received, among the command analysis processes according to the reference example of effect. As described above, the variable command is set in the main control board 300 in steps S612-21 and S612-25 of FIG. 330.

(Step S1220-1)
Upon receiving the variation command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes and stores the received variation pattern command.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-1, determines the execution pattern of the second half of the variable effect. Decide, memorize.

(Step S1220-5)
Sub CPU 330a analyzes and stores the received variation mode command.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-5, determines the execution pattern of the first half of the variable effect. Decide, memorize.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3 for each advance notice effect, and based on the obtained effect random number and the analysis results in steps S1220-1 and S1220-5. , with reference to each notice effect determination table, the presence or absence of execution of each notice effect and the execution pattern are determined and stored.

(Step S1220-11)
Sub CPU 330a executes shift processing for shifting the prior determination information stored in the prior determination information storage unit. Here, when starting the variable production based on the special 1 suspension, the advance judgment information stored in the fourth storage unit to the second storage unit of the first advance judgment information storage unit, respectively, the first advance judgment information When shifting to the third storage unit to the first storage unit of the storage unit and starting the variable production based on the special 2 hold, the fourth storage unit to the second storage unit of the second advance determination information storage unit is stored. The pre-determination information stored therein is shifted to the third storage unit to the first storage unit of the second pre-determination information storage unit.

(Step S1220-13)
The sub CPU 330a performs a hold display shift process for moving the hold display 212 for display. Further, here, when the display pattern of the pending display 212 changes, execution data for changing the display pattern at a predetermined timing is set.

(Step S1220-15)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data in the timetable based on the determinations made in the above steps, and terminates the variation command reception process. Based on the timetable set here, in step S1100-7, the process of displaying the image for the variable effect on the main effect display unit 200a, the sound output process, the lighting control process of the effect lighting device 204, etc. Production execution control is performed.

<Game system reference example>
Next, as a reference example of a game system, a site-linked service including the above-described first-class game machines will be described.

(Schematic configuration of game system S)
FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of the gaming system S. As shown in FIG. The gaming system S includes a gaming machine 100, an information terminal 10, a communication network 21 including a communication base station 20, and a server 30. The game results of the gaming machine 100 and the website of the server 30 are displayed. Provide a site-linked service that links

As described above for the specific configuration of the gaming machine 100, in the gaming machine 100, when the player rotates the operation handle, the game ball is shot toward the game area in the game board and flows down the game area. When a big win is won in a big win lottery executed when a game ball enters a starting hole, a big win game is executed and many prize balls can be obtained. At this time, the production devices (the production display device, the sound output device, the production accessory device, the production lighting device) provided in the gaming machine 100 execute the production in accordance with the progress of the game.

The information terminal 10 is an electronic device capable of using a web browser, such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a personal computer, and a notebook personal computer. 30 can be established. The information terminal 10 can also acquire game history information from the gaming machine 100 .

Here, the "game history information" is classified into model-specific information and information common to all models. Model-specific information includes reach effects, advance notice effects, jackpot effects, number of pattern changes, types of jackpots, missions achieved, number of big role lotteries, number of jackpots, number of winning balls, number of consecutive games (within a specified period of time) (number of times a jackpot has been won in succession), the type of character set by the player, the level value, the experience value, and the like. In addition, the information common to all models is given according to each game history information described above, and includes prizes, privileges that can be used on the information terminal 10 or during games, and the like. This is information related to exchangeable point values.

The communication base station 20 is connected to a communication network 21, and transmits and receives data to and from the information terminal 10 wirelessly. The communication base station 20 also receives data transmitted wirelessly from the information terminal 10 and transmits the received data to the server 30 via the communication network 21 . It should be noted that the same is true when data is transmitted from the server 30 to the information terminal 10, although the communication path is reversed.

The communication network 21 includes a mobile phone network, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a dedicated line, etc., and connects the information terminal 10 and the server 30 for communication via the communication base station 20 .

The server 30 provides various services such as managing websites and accumulating information acquired by the information terminal 10 . Here, the website (portal site) refers to a group of web pages under the domain specified by the server 30 .

In the gaming system S, the player captures, for example, game history information from the start of the game to the end of the game on the arbitrary gaming machine 100 into the player's own information terminal 10, and transmits the information to the server 30 for accumulation. Also, the player can check the game history information accumulated in the server 30 in this way on the information terminal 10 . A series of functions executed in such a gaming system S is referred to as a "strike-win function" in this reference example.

(Block diagram of gaming system S)
FIG. 66 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the gaming system S. As shown in FIG. Since the block diagram of the gaming machine 100 will be described in detail in FIG. 84, the explanation of the gaming machine 100 will be simplified when describing the gaming system S having the hit-win function.

The game machine 100 includes a game control unit 100A, a payout device 100B, a launch device 100C, an effect display device 100D, an audio output device 100E, an effect accessory device 100F, an effect illumination device 100G, and an effect operation device 100H. , a winning device 100I, a driving device 100J, and a display device 100K.

The game control section 100A includes at least a main control board 300, a payout control board 310, and a sub control board 330, and functions as a control section that controls the game machine 100. FIG.

Here, the main control board 300 is a control section that controls the basic operation of the game, and the payout control board 310 is a control section that controls the payout device 100B according to instructions from the main control board 300. FIG. In addition, the sub control board 330 is a control unit that controls the performance in accordance with instructions from the main control board 300 .

The payout device 100B comprises a payout motor for putting out game balls, a switch for counting the put out game balls, and the like, and has a function of putting out game balls. The payout motor 314, the payout ball count switch 316s, and the full tray detection switch 318s correspond to the payout device 100B.

The shooting device 100C is composed of a shooting solenoid that shoots out a game ball, a touch sensor that detects the player's touch, an operation volume that detects the operation angle of the operation handle, and the like, and shoots the game ball according to the operation of the player. It is a device that has the function of firing. Note that the touch sensor 112s, the operation volume 112a, and the firing solenoid 112c correspond to the firing device 100C.

The effect display device 100D is a display device that includes a effect display unit that is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display, or the like and has a function of displaying an image. In particular, in this reference example, the effect display device 100D not only displays effect images in accordance with the progress of the game, but also displays a two-dimensional code containing predetermined information according to the player's operation. Note that the main effect display section 200a (effect display device 200) corresponds to the effect display device 100D.

Here, the "two-dimensional code" means, for example, a QR code (registered trademark) or a password composed of characters and numbers. In this reference example, as will be described later, QR code (registered trademark) is explained as a two-dimensional code. may be used.

The audio output device 100E is a device that includes a speaker or the like and has a function of outputting audio such as BGM (Background music) and SE (Sound Effect). Note that the audio output device 206 corresponds to the audio output device 100E.

The performance accessory device 100F is a device that is composed of a structure used for game performance, a motor that drives the structure, and the like, and that has a function of driving the structure. Note that the performance accessory device 202 corresponds to the performance accessory device 100F.

The effect lighting device 100G is a device that includes an incandescent lamp, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), a fluorescent lamp, a cold cathode tube, and the like, and has a function of emitting light. Note that the production lighting device 204 corresponds to the production lighting device 100G.

The effect operation device 100H is a device that includes a push button switch, a rotary switch (jog dial), etc., and has a function of detecting a player's operation. In particular, in this reference example, when a specific operation is detected, the effect operating device 100H causes the effect display device 100D to display a two-dimensional code, or inputs a password obtained from the server 30 via the information terminal 10. . The effect operating device 208 and the effect operating device detection switch 208s correspond to the effect operating device 100H.

The winning device 100I is composed of a magnetic sensor or the like, and detects that a game ball has passed through various winning openings (general winning opening, starting opening, big winning opening) or gates provided in the game area of the gaming machine 100. It is a device that has a function. In addition, the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first fixed start opening detection switch 120As, the first variable start opening detection switch 120Bs, the second start opening detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, the normal drawing operation opening detection switch 125s, the first The large winning opening detection switch 126s and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s correspond to the winning device 100I.

The driving device 100J is composed of a solenoid, a motor, and the like, and is a device having a function of driving the movable piece of the starting port and the opening/closing door of the big prize winning port. Incidentally, the normal electric accessary item solenoid 120c, the first big prize opening solenoid 126c, and the second big prize opening solenoid 128c correspond to the drive device 100J.

The display device 100K is composed of an LED (for example, a 7-segment display device) or the like, and has a function of displaying various symbols indicating game results and the number of reserved symbols in which variation of various symbols is suspended. In addition, the first special symbol display device 160, the second special symbol display device 162, the first special symbol reservation display device 164, the second special symbol reservation display device 166, the normal design display device 168, the normal design reservation display device 170, right The hitting notification indicator 172 corresponds to the indicator 100K.

Next, the configuration of the information terminal 10 will be described.

The information terminal 10 includes a terminal operation section 11 , a terminal display device 12 , an imaging device 13 , a terminal communication device 14 and a terminal control section 15 .

The terminal operation unit 11 is a device that includes a keyboard, a cross key, a touch panel, and the like, and has a function of receiving operation input from the player.

The terminal display device 12 is configured by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like, and is a display device having a function of displaying an arbitrary image. In particular, in this reference example, the terminal display device 12 displays an image of the password acquired from the server 30 and an image corresponding to the gaming history information of the gaming machine 100 accumulated in the server 30 .

The imaging device 13 includes an imaging lens, an imaging element that photoelectrically converts light incident through the imaging lens, A/D-converts it into image data, and converts it into data, and the like. It is a device that has a function of capturing an image of a two-dimensional code and extracting information contained in the two-dimensional code. Further, instead of imaging the two-dimensional code by the imaging device 13, information may be acquired from the game machine 100 using infrared communication, short-range communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like.

The terminal communication device 14 is a communication device having a function of establishing communication with the server 30 via the communication network 21 .

The terminal control unit 15 is composed of a semiconductor integrated circuit including a central processing unit (CPU), a ROM storing programs and the like for operating the terminal control unit 15, and a RAM used as a temporary data storage and work area. It is a control unit having a function of managing and controlling the information terminal 10 as a whole.

Next, the configuration of the server 30 will be described.

The server 30 includes a storage device 31 , a server communication device 32 and a server control section 33 .

The storage device 31 is composed of storage media such as HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), flash memory, etc., and mainly manages a plurality of pieces of player-specific information and associates them with each player-specific information. It is a device having a function of accumulating game history information from the gaming machine 100 .

The server communication device 32 is a communication device having a function of establishing communication with the information terminal 10 via the communication network 21 .

The server control unit 33 is composed of a semiconductor integrated circuit including a central processing unit (CPU), a ROM storing programs and the like for operating the server control unit 33, and a RAM used as a temporary data storage and work area. It is a control unit having a function of managing and controlling the server 30 as a whole.

(Sequence diagram of game system S)
67 to 70 are sequence diagrams of the gaming system S according to this reference example. Here, the processing related to the gaming machine 100 will be briefly described, and the details of the processing related to the gaming machine 100 will be described later. In the gaming machine 100, when the player is allowed to play a game using the hit-win function, a game using the hit-win function by entering a password, a game using the hit-win function by quick start, and A game using the hit-WIN function of 1 is selected from the games using the hit-WIN function in the trial game, and the game using the selected hit-WIN function is started. Therefore, first, a game using the hit-WIN function by entering a password, a game using the hit-WIN function by quick start, and a game using the hit-WIN function by a trial game will be described.

<Playing games using the password input-WIN function>
In a game using a password input-WIN function, player-specific information for specifying a player is registered in the server 30 in advance, and the password issued by the server 30 is acquired by the gaming machine 100 and entered. To make a player play a game using a WIN function. A description will be given below with reference to FIG.

(Pre-registration for Hit-WIN function)
When the player uses the hit-WIN function by entering a password, the player accesses the server 30 via the player's own information terminal 10, and the player-specific information for specifying the player is sent to the server 30 in advance. Register. Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S1)
The gaming machine 100 accesses the server 30 from the information terminal 10 and registers player-specific information when the player performs an input operation for displaying the first two-dimensional code on the effect operating device 100H. generates a first two-dimensional code including the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of

(Step S2)
Then, the gaming machine 100 displays the first two-dimensional code generated in step S1 on the effect display device 100D. That is, the player performs a first input operation on the effect operating device 100H of the gaming machine 100 to cause the effect display device 100D of the gaming machine 100 to display the first two-dimensional code.

(Step S3)
The image capturing device 13 of the information terminal 10 captures an image of the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 100D in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 11, and the first code included in the first two-dimensional code Generate information (URL). Then, the terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 uses the first code information (URL) to transmit a registration request command to the server 30 via the terminal communication device 14 . That is, the player operates the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10, reads the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 100D with the imaging device 13 of the information terminal 10, and reads the read first two-dimensional code. Access the server 30 based on the code.

(Step S4)
When the server control unit 33 of the server 30 receives the registration request command, in order to identify the player, the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card ID) of the information terminal 10 being accessed, the IP address, the mobile phone number, etc. of the player. Get unique information. If the acquired player unique information is not registered, the server control unit 33 registers the acquired player unique information, and stores the information in the storage device 31 in association with the registered player unique information. Allocate space.

In this reference example, the server 30 is accessed via the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 100D of the gaming machine 100, and player-specific information is registered. The player-specific information may be registered by directly accessing the server 30 without going through the code.

(Starting a game using the hit-WIN function by entering a password)
When a player starts a game by using the hit-WIN function by entering a password, the player accesses the server 30 via the player's own information terminal 10, acquires the password issued by the server 30, The acquired password is input to the game machine 100. - 特許庁In the gaming machine 100, when a password is entered, a game using the hit-WIN function by entering the password is started. Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S5)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 transmits a password request command to the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14 according to the operation from the terminal operation unit 11 .

(Step S6)
Upon receiving the password request command, the server control unit 33 of the server 30 performs password generation processing. In this password generation process, it is authenticated whether the ICCID of the information terminal 10 being accessed matches the ICCID etc. stored at the time of pre-registration. When the authentication succeeds, access to the storage area in the storage device 31 associated with the player-specific information is permitted, and access time information, model-specific information, and game history information at the time of the access are acquired. At the same time, the access time information is stored in the storage area within the storage device 31 . Then, the obtained information is encrypted and converted into a password (for example, a symbol consisting of a plurality of alphanumeric characters) based on a predetermined algorithm. By including access time information that is difficult to predict at the time of encryption conversion, a unique password with improved security is generated.

Here, in this reference example, as the game history information, the number of total fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of highest consecutive games, the number of missions cleared, the number of character missions cleared, mission clear number. , level value, experience value, etc. are included.

(Step S7)
The server control unit 33 of the server 30 transmits the password generated in step S6 to the information terminal 10 through the server communication device 32 .

(Step S8)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 causes the terminal display device 12 to display the password received from the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14 .

(Step S9)
When the password displayed on the terminal display device 12 is input via the effect operation device 100H, the gaming machine 100 decrypts and converts the access time information and the game history information based on a predetermined algorithm, and performs a password input operation. - Perform WIN information setting processing to start the WIN function. In this password input hit-win information setting process, accumulation start processing for accumulating subsequent game history information of the gaming machine 100 and production setting processing for setting characters for production in the production device of the gaming machine 100 are performed. done.

(Step S10)
In the gaming machine 100, when a player plays a game, various game processes such as a big win lottery process, a big win game process, and an effect process in various effect devices are performed.

(Step S11)
In the gaming machine 100, each time the game process in step S10 is performed, the game history information corresponding to the game process performed in step S10 is added to the game history information acquired in step S9, and accumulated (accumulated). It will be done. For example, the experience value is the game state (high probability game state, low probability game state, time-saving game state, non-time-saving game state to be described later) when the big role lottery is performed, variation pattern number (reach mode etc.) to be described later, The value to be acquired is preset according to the type of special symbol, the specific contents of the executed variable performance, etc., and the experience value corresponding to the game processing executed in step S10 is added and accumulated. . In addition, as will be described later in detail, it can be obtained even while the special effect is being executed. The level value is set to increase by "1" when the experience value is accumulated by a certain number, and the level value is added and accumulated according to the experience value added and accumulated. Such experience value and level value can be used, for example, as various parameters indicating growth of the character set by the player.

(Entering a password to end a game using the WIN function)
When the player ends the game using the hit-WIN function by entering the password, the player causes the information terminal 10 to read the second two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 100D of the gaming machine 100, and causes the server 30 to read the second two-dimensional code. to access. Then, based on the read second two-dimensional code, the updated game history information is stored in the server 30 . Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S12)
When the player performs an input operation for displaying the second two-dimensional code on the effect operation device 100H, the gaming machine 100 stores the access time information acquired in step S9 and the time when the input operation was performed. Based on the information, the playing time of the game using the hit-WIN function by password input is derived. Then, the gaming machine 100 includes the gaming time information indicating the derived gaming time, the gaming history information accumulated in the gaming machine 100, and the password input in step S9 in the URL to the server 30. Generate a two-dimensional code.

(Step S13)
Then, the gaming machine 100 displays the second two-dimensional code generated in step S12 on the effect display device 100D.

(Step S14)
The imaging device 13 of the information terminal 10 images the second two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 100D according to the operation from the terminal operation unit 11, and the second code included in the second two-dimensional code Extract information (URL).

(Step S15)
Then, the terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 accesses the server 30 using the second code information (URL), and obtains the playing time information, the playing history information, and the password included in the second code information. , to the server 30 via the terminal communication device 14 .

(Step S16)
When accessed from the information terminal 10 using the second code information (URL), the server control unit 33 of the server 30 extracts the playing time information, the game history information, and the password contained in the second code information. At the same time, player-specific information such as the ICCID of the information terminal 10 being accessed is also acquired. Then, the server control unit 33 confirms that the identity has been verified by the authentication of the acquired player unique information, and that the playing time indicated by the acquired playing time information is longer than the current time from the access time accessed in step S6. provided that the acquired password matches the password issued in step S6, the storage area of the storage device 31 associated with the player-specific information is accessed, and the game history information is stored ( Overwrite.

Here, in this reference example, with respect to the level value of the game history information, the level value of the game history information extracted in step S14 is stored as it is. The level value may be raised and stored based on the experience value of the game history information extracted in step S14. However, since the experience value of the game history information is erased without being stored in the storage device 31, no matter which method is used to store the level value, in order to further increase the final level value by "1" Any experience that is less than the required experience will be truncated.

As a result, the gaming machine 100 instructs the server 30 to display the second two-dimensional code on the effect display device 100D from the time when the password is input (the start of the game of the hit-WIN function) (the time when the hit-win function is started). The game history information for the accumulation period up to the end of the game of the WIN function can be accumulated.

<Games using the quick start hit-WIN function>
In the game using the hit-win function by quick start, it is assumed that the player-specific information for identifying the player is registered in advance in the server 30, and the hit-win is executed without issuing a password from the server 30. To make a player play a game using a function. After the game using the hit-win function is completed, the player history information accumulated in the game using the hit-win function is added to the game history information stored in the storage device 31 of the server 30. ,accumulate. In other words, in the game using the hit-win function by quick start, unlike the game using the hit-win function by password input, there is no need to have the password issued from the server 30 and input to the gaming machine 100. A game using the hit-WIN function can be started early and easily. Note that the process of registering player-specific information in the server 30 is the same as the above steps S1 to S4, so description thereof will be omitted. A description will be given below with reference to FIG.

(Starting a game using the hit-WIN function by quick start)
When starting a game using the hit-win function by quick start, the player performs an input operation to the gaming machine 100 to perform a game using the hit-win function by quick start. Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S21)
The gaming machine 100 performs a quick-start setting process for starting the quick-start hit-win function when an input operation is performed to start a game using the quick-start hit-win function. In this quick start setting process, an accumulation start process for accumulating game history information of the gaming machine 100 thereafter and an effect setting process for setting characters for effects in the effect device of the gaming machine 100, etc. are performed.

(Step S22)
In the gaming machine 100, when a player plays a game, various game processes such as a big win lottery process, a big win game process, and an effect process in various effect devices are performed.

(Step S23)
Then, each time the game process in step S22 is performed, the game history information corresponding to the game process performed in step S22 is added and accumulated. It should be noted that unlike the game using the hit-win function by entering a password, the game using the hit-win function by quick start does not acquire the game history information from the server 30, so the hit-win by quick start is not required. When the game using the function is started, the game history information is added and accumulated from the state in which the game history information is not accumulated at all.

(Finishing a game using the quick start hit-WIN function)
When the player ends the game using the hit-WIN function by quick start, the player causes the information terminal 10 to read the second two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 100D of the gaming machine 100, and the server 30 reads the second two-dimensional code. to access. Then, based on the read second two-dimensional code, the game history information accumulated in the gaming machine 100 is added to the game history information stored in the storage area in the accumulation device 31 associated with the player-specific information, Memorize. Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S24)
The gaming machine 100 derives the playing time of the game using the hit-win function by quick start when the player performs an input operation for displaying the second two-dimensional code on the effect operation device 100H. Then, the gaming machine 100 is uniquely set when the gaming time information indicating the derived gaming time, the gaming history information accumulated in the gaming machine 100, and the game using the hit-win function by quick start. A second two-dimensional code including the password in the URL of the server 30 is generated.

(Step S25)
Then, the gaming machine 100 displays the second two-dimensional code generated in step S24 on the effect display device 100D.

(Step S26)
The imaging device 13 of the information terminal 10 images the second two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 100D according to the operation from the terminal operation unit 11, and the second code included in the second two-dimensional code Extract information (URL).

(Step S27)
Then, the terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 accesses the server 30 using the second code information (URL) to obtain the playing time information, the game history information, and the password included in the second code information. is transmitted to the server 30 via the terminal communication device 14 .

(Step S28)
When accessed from the information terminal 10 using the second code information (URL), the server control unit 33 of the server 30 extracts the playing time information, the game history information, and the password contained in the second code information. At the same time, player-specific information such as the ICCID of the information terminal 10 being accessed is also acquired. Then, the server control unit 33 analyzes the password included in the second code information to determine whether the gaming history information included in the second code information is used by the gaming machine 100 to use the hit-win function by quick start. Recognize that it is accumulated in the game.

Then, when the server control unit 33 recognizes that the game history information included in the second code information has been accumulated in a game using the hit-win function by quick start on the gaming machine 100, the second code information Confirm that the code information (URL) is not accessed redundantly. Further, the server control unit 33 refers to the access time information stored in the storage area in the storage device 31 associated with the acquired player unique information, and determines the playing time of the game included in the second code information. , to ensure that it is not longer than the time from access time to the present. This prevents the game history information accumulated in the game using the hit-win function by quick start from being added and accumulated multiple times.

(Step S29)
The server control unit 33 of the server 30 confirms that the second code information (URL) is not redundantly accessed, and that the game time included in the second code information is not longer than the time from the access time to the present time. accesses the storage area of the storage device 31 associated with the player-specific information, and adds the game history information included in the second code information to the game history information stored in the storage area. to memorize.

Here, regarding the level value of the game history information, the level value stored in the storage device 31 is increased based on the experience value of the game history information included in the second code information and stored. do.

As a result, the gaming machine 100 can generate the second two-dimensional code from the time when the server 30 performs an input operation to start a game using the hit-win function by quick start (start of the game of the hit-win function). The game history information of the accumulation period up to the point of time when the display on the effect display device 100D is instructed (the end of the game of the hit-WIN function) is added to the game history information stored in the storage area of the accumulation device 31 and stored. can be made

<Trial game hit-WIN function>
In the hit-win function by the trial game, the player can play a game using the hit-win function without previously registering the player-specific information for specifying the player in the server 30.例文帳に追加After the game using the hit-win function is completed, the player-specific information that identifies the player is registered in the server 30, and the game history information accumulated in the game using the hit-win function is registered. stored in association with the player specific information. Specific processing will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Starting a game using the trial game-win function)
When the player starts the game by using the hit-WIN function of the trial game, the player performs an input operation to the gaming machine 100 to start the game by using the hit-WIN function of the trial game. . Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S31)
The game machine 100 performs a trial game for starting a game using the hit-win function by the trial game when an input operation for starting a game using the hit-win function by the trial game is performed. Perform setting processing. In this trial game setting process, an accumulation start process for accumulating game history information of the gaming machine 100 thereafter and an effect setting process for setting characters for effects in the effect device of the gaming machine 100, etc. are performed.

(Step S32)
In the gaming machine 100, when a player plays a game, various game processes such as a big win lottery process, a big win game process, and an effect process in various effect devices are performed.

(Step S33)
Then, each time the game process in step S32 is performed, the game history information corresponding to the game process performed in step S32 is added and accumulated. It should be noted that unlike the game using the hit-WIN function by entering a password, the game using the hit-WIN function in the trial game does not acquire game history information from the server 30. -At the start of a game using the WIN function, the game history information is added and accumulated from a state where it is not accumulated at all.

(End of game using trial game - WIN function)
When the player ends the game using the hit-WIN function of the trial game, the player causes the information terminal 10 to read the second two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 100D of the gaming machine 100, and the server 30 to access. Based on the read second two-dimensional code, the player's unique information is registered in the server 30, and the game history information accumulated in the gaming machine 100 is stored in association with the player's unique information. Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S34)
When the player performs an input operation for displaying the second two-dimensional code on the effect operation device 100H, the gaming machine 100 derives the playing time of the game using the hit-win function in the trial game. . Then, the gaming machine 100 stores the derived gaming time, the gaming history information accumulated in the gaming machine 100, and the password uniquely set in the case of the game using the hit-win function in the trial game, A second two-dimensional code included in the URL of the server 30 is generated.

(Step S35)
Then, the gaming machine 100 displays the second two-dimensional code generated in step S34 on the effect display device 100D.

(Step S36)
The imaging device 13 of the information terminal 10 images the second two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 100D according to the operation from the terminal operation unit 11, and the second code included in the second two-dimensional code Extract information (URL).

(Step S37)
In addition, the terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 accesses the server 30 using the second code information (URL) to obtain the playing time information, the game history information, and the password included in the second code information. is transmitted to the server 30 via the terminal communication device 14 .

(Step S38)
When accessed from the information terminal 10 using the second code information (URL), the server control unit 33 of the server 30 extracts the playing time information, the game history information, and the password contained in the second code information. At the same time, player-specific information such as the ICCID of the information terminal 10 being accessed is also acquired. Then, the server control unit 33 analyzes the password included in the second code information, so that the game history information included in the second code information is displayed in the game machine 100 using the hit-win function of the trial game. Recognize that it is accumulated in the game played. Then, if the acquired player unique information is not registered, the server control unit 33 of the server 30 registers the acquired player unique information, and stores information in the storage device 31 in association with the registered player unique information. Secure an area for accumulating

(Step S39)
The server control unit 33 of the server 30 accesses the storage area of the storage device 31 associated with the player unique information registered in step S38, and uses the game history information included in the second code information as the player unique information. It is stored in the associated storage area of the storage device 31 .

As a result, the gaming machine 100 causes the server 30 to register the player-specific information, and at the time when the input operation for starting the game using the hit-win function in the trial game is performed (game of the hit-win function). ) to the time when the display of the second two-dimensional code on the effect display device 100D is instructed (end of the game of the hit-win function).

<Various processing using the Hit-WIN function>
Next, various menus prepared by the hit-win function performed between the information terminal 10 and the server 30 will be described.

(Menu display for Hit-WIN function)
When using various menus prepared by the hit-win function, the player accesses the server 30 using the information terminal 10, operates the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10, and selects various menus. Select (transmit various commands to the server 30). Specific processing will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Step S51)
When the server control unit 33 of the server 30 is accessed by the information terminal 10, the server control unit 33 acquires player-specific information such as ICCID from the accessing information terminal 10, authenticates the acquired player-specific information, and performs authentication. If successful, the top menu information (top menu image data).

(Step S52)
The server control unit 33 of the server 30 transmits the top menu information generated in step S<b>51 to the information terminal 10 through the server communication device 32 .

(Step S53)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 causes the terminal display device 12 to display the top menu information received from the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14 .

After that, the player can select various menus from the image data of the top menu displayed on the terminal display device 12 .

(Browsing display of Hit-WIN function)
When the player uses the hit-win function to browse the game history information accumulated in the server 30, the player accesses the server 30 using the information terminal 10 and accesses the game history information accumulated in the server 30. The corresponding browsing information (image data) is displayed on the terminal display device 12 . Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S54)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 transmits a browse request command to the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14 according to the operation from the terminal operation unit 11 .

(Step S55)
Upon receiving the browse request command, the server control unit 33 of the server 30 acquires the player-specific information such as the ICCID from the information terminal 10 being accessed, authenticates the acquired player-specific information, and succeeds in the authentication. If so, the browsing information is generated based on the game history information stored in the storage area of the storage device 31 associated with the acquired player unique information.

(Step S56)
The server control unit 33 of the server 30 transmits the browsing information generated in step S<b>55 to the information terminal 10 through the server communication device 32 .

(Step S57)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 causes the terminal display device 12 to display the browsing information received from the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14 .

Thereby, the player can check the game history information such as effects executed by the gaming machine 100 so far on the information terminal 10 .

(Character setting for Hit-WIN function)
Further, each piece of player-specific information accumulated in the storage device 31 of the server 30 is stored in association with not only the above game history information but also character information specific to the gaming machine 100 that can be set by the player. there is When setting the character information, the player accesses the server 30 using the information terminal 10 and transmits the character information to be set to the server 30 . Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S58)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 selects a character setting command associated with a character selected from among a plurality of types of character setting commands according to the player's desire, according to an operation from the terminal operation unit 11. , to the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14 .

(Step S59)
Upon receiving the character setting command, the server control unit 33 of the server 30 acquires the player-specific information such as the ICCID from the information terminal 10 being accessed, authenticates the acquired player-specific information, and succeeds in the authentication. If so, the character information corresponding to the received character setting command is stored in the storage area of the storage device 31 associated with the acquired player unique information.

(Step S60)
The server control unit 33 of the server 30 transmits the character information set in step S<b>58 to the information terminal 10 through the server communication device 32 .

(Step S61)
The terminal control unit 15 of the information terminal 10 causes the terminal display device 12 to display the character information received from the server 30 through the terminal communication device 14 .

As described above, according to this reference example, the player unique information of the player and the character information are associated and stored in the server 30 . By including the character information set by the server 30 in the password, the amusement of the game can be further improved by executing an effect corresponding to the character set by the server 30 on the gaming machine 100 side as well. .

(Other hit-win features)
In addition, the player can access the server 30 using the information terminal 10 and obtain various benefits. For example, from the server 30, benefits such as strategy information of the gaming machine 100, undisclosed information, basic specifications of the gaming machine 100, ringtones such as melodies and voices related to the gaming machine 100, incoming images, music, standby screens, icons, etc. can be obtained.

(Display image displayed on information terminal 10 by Hit-WIN function)
Next, an example of a display image displayed on the information terminal 10 described in the sequence diagram of the gaming system S will be described with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72. FIG.

When the player accesses the server 30 using the information terminal 10 after pre-registering the hit-win function, the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10 displays the hit-win function as shown in FIG. Various prepared menus are displayed. 71(a) shows the first page of the top menu screen of the hit-WIN function, and FIG. 71(b) shows the second page of the top menu screen of the hit-WIN function. Scroll display is performed by the terminal operation unit 11 .

Specifically, the server 30 acquires player-specific information such as an ICCID from the information terminal 10 being accessed, authenticates the acquired player-specific information, and if the authentication succeeds, the acquired player-specific information Top menu information (image data) is generated from the character information stored in the storage area of the storage device 31 associated with the player-specific information, preset menu information, etc., and the generated top menu information is transmitted to the information terminal 10. (see steps S51 to S53).

As a result, an image corresponding to the character information set by the player is displayed as the "status" on the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10, as shown in FIG. 71(b). , items of "issue password", "game history", "confirm mission", "character setting", and "privilege download" are displayed as the "menu".

When the player operates the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selects "issue password" from the "menu", the password for playing the game of the hit-win function can be obtained.

Specifically, a password request command is transmitted to the server 30 by operating the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selecting "issue password" from the top menu of the input-WIN function (see step S5). ). Upon receiving the password request command, the server 30 generates a password and transmits the generated password to the information terminal 10 (see steps S6 and S7).

As a result, the password is displayed on the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10 as shown in FIG. 72(a).

Next, when the player operates the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selects "game history" from the "menu", the game history information accumulated in the server 30 can be browsed.

Specifically, by operating the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selecting "game history" from the top menu of the hit-win function, a viewing request command is transmitted to the server 30 (see step S54). ). Upon receiving the browse request command, the server 30 generates browse information and transmits the generated browse information to the information terminal 10 (see steps S55 and S56).

As a result, the viewing image of the game history is displayed on the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10, as shown in FIG. 72(b).

Next, when the player operates the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selects "character setting" from the "menu", the character information associated with the player-specific information can be set (changed).

Specifically, by operating the terminal operation unit 11 of the information terminal 10 and selecting "character setting" from the top menu of the hit-win function, a character setting command is transmitted to the server 30 (see step S58). ). Upon receiving the character setting command, the server 30 determines character information and transmits the determined character information to the information terminal 10 (see steps S59 and S60).

As a result, an image of the character information is displayed on the terminal display device 12 of the information terminal 10, as shown in FIG. 72(c).

(Display image displayed on the gaming machine 100 by the hit-WIN function)
Next, an example of a display image displayed on the gaming machine 100 described in the sequence diagram of the gaming system S will be described with reference to FIGS. 73 and 74. FIG.

Details of the control process will be described later, but when the player operates the effect operation device 100H while the demo display is being performed on the game machine 100, the effect display device is displayed as shown in FIG. 73(a). 100D displays the screen of "hit-WIN menu". At least "new registration", "password input", "quick start", "trial game", "game end", and "return" menu items are displayed in this "beat-win menu".

In the “hit-win menu”, when “new registration” is selected by operating the effect operating device 100H, the gaming machine 100 generates a first two-dimensional code including the URL of the server 30 . Then, as shown in FIG. 73(b), in the gaming machine 100, the generated first two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 100D (see steps S1 and S2).

By reading this first two-dimensional code with the information terminal 10 and accessing the server 30, pre-registration (new registration) of the Hit-WIN function can be performed (see steps S3 and S4).

In addition, in the "hit-win menu", when "password input" is selected by operating the effect operating device 100H, an input screen for inputting a password is displayed as shown in FIG. 74(a) (see step S9). .

By operating the effect operation device 100H on this input screen, the password issued by the server 30 can be input, and when the password is input, a game using the hit-WIN function by inputting the password is started. be.

In addition, in the "hit-win menu", when "quick start" is selected by operating the effect operating device 100H, a game using the hit-win function by quick start is started (see step S21).

In addition, in the "hit-win menu", when the "trial game" is selected by operating the effect operating device 100H, a game using the hit-win function of the trial game is started (see step S31).

In addition, in the "beat-win menu", when "game end" is selected by operating the effect operation device 100H, the game machine 100 includes the game history information accumulated in the game machine 100 and the URL of the server 30. A second two-dimensional code is generated. Then, as shown in FIG. 74(b), in the gaming machine 100, the generated second two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 100D (steps S12, S13, S24, S25, S34, See step S35).

The second two-dimensional code is read by the information terminal 10, and the game history information included in the second two-dimensional code is transmitted to the server 30, whereby the server 30 accumulates the game history information regarding the performance of the game machine 100.例文帳に追加be able to.

In addition, in the "hit-win menu", if "return" is selected by operating the effect operating device 100H, the screen of the "hit-win menu" is deleted from the effect display device 100D.

<Example>
Next, examples of the present invention will be described. In addition, below, the change from said reference example is demonstrated. In the examples described below, unless otherwise specified, they are the same as the above-described reference examples, and the same configurations and processes as those of the above-described reference examples are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the reference examples. Description is omitted. Therefore, the embodiment includes all of the configurations described in the reference example above, except for the modifications described below.

FIG. 75 is a front view of the gaming machine 100a according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 75, the effect display device 200 of the gaming machine 100a according to the embodiment includes a barrier panel 200b provided in front of the main effect display section 200a. The barrier panel 200b is arranged apart from the main effect display portion 200a so as to cover the front surface of the main effect display portion 200a. Although the details are omitted, the sub-control board 330 controls energization of the barrier panel 200b to enable the player to stereoscopically view images.

Also, the gaming machine 100 a according to the embodiment has the blower port 207 . The blower port 207 is arranged below the production button 208 . During the fluctuating effect, a blowing effect of blowing air from the air blowing port 207 toward the player is executed.

In addition, a light amount adjustment button 230 and a volume adjustment button 232 are provided on the gaming machine 100a. The light amount adjustment button 230 is configured with two switches for detecting the pressing operation of the player. The two switches are arranged vertically apart, and when the upper switch detects the player's pressing operation, the light intensity is increased, and when the lower switch detects the player's pressing operation, the light intensity is decreased. be done.

In addition, the volume adjustment button 232 is configured with two switches for detecting the pressing operation of the player. The two switches are arranged vertically apart, and when the upper switch detects the player's pressing operation, the volume is increased, and when the lower switch detects the player's pressing operation, the volume is decreased. be done.

FIG. 76 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 100a according to the embodiment. As described above, the sub-control board 330 controls the energization of the barrier panel 200b to allow the player to stereoscopically view images.

Further, the sub-control board 330 controls the air blower 207a, and during the variable performance, it is possible to execute the air blowing effect of blowing air from the air blowing port 207 toward the player.

Further, detection signals are input to the sub-control board 330 from a light amount adjustment switch 230 s that detects a pressing operation of the light amount adjustment button 230 and a volume adjustment switch 232 s that detects a pressing operation of the volume adjustment button 232 . The sub control board 330 changes the amount of light according to the detection signal input from the light amount adjustment switch 230s, and changes the volume according to the detection signal input from the volume adjustment switch 232s.

The gaming machine 100a according to this embodiment has an effect custom function that allows the player to set the frequency of various effects and whether or not to execute them. FIG. 77 is a diagram showing items that can be set in the effect custom function according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 77, the effect custom function includes custom initialization, automatic button PUSH, 3D image ON/OFF, wind ON/OFF, high-pitched tone cut mode ON/OFF, personal data display, personal data reset, normal look-ahead frequency. It is possible to set 10 types of custom, custom, prefetch frequency custom at variable probability, and premier up custom. In addition, a number (01/10 to 10/10) assigned to each object for which settings are made in the production custom function is set.

Custom initialization in FIG. 77 is a function of resetting (initializing) various customizations set by the player to the initial state when the custom initialization is set to ON. Further, the automatic button PUSH in FIG. 77 means that when the automatic button PUSH is set to ON, even if the player does not press the production button 208 in the production using the production button 208 during the variable production, the production button This is a function for executing an effect assuming that 208 has been pressed.

Also, 3D image ON/OFF in FIG. 77 means that when the 3D image ON/OFF is set to ON, the display of the 3D image is enabled in the effect display device 200, and the 3D image ON/OFF is set to OFF. This function disables the display of the 3D image in the effect display device 200 when the

Further, wind ON/OFF in FIG. 77 means that execution of the wind effect is enabled when the wind ON/OFF is set to ON, and execution of the wind effect is enabled when the wind ON/OFF is set to OFF. This function is disabled.

77, treble cut mode ON/OFF means that when the treble cut mode ON/OFF is set to ON, elimination of treble in the sound output from the audio output device 206 is enabled, and the treble cut mode is ON/OFF. This is a function that disables elimination of high-pitched sounds in the sound output from the sound output device 206 when OFF is set to OFF.

In addition, the personal data display in FIG. 77 indicates the number of executions of the big win game and the number of executions of the variation effect between the big win games after the gaming machine 100a is turned on when the personal data display is set to total. When the personal data display is set to individual, the number of executions of big win games and the number of executions of variable performance between big win games after the player sets the personal data display function are displayed.

In addition, personal data reset in FIG. 77 is a function of resetting and displaying the number of executions of big win games and the number of times of execution of variation effects between big win games after the player sets the personal data display function.

In addition, the normal look-ahead frequency custom in FIG. 77 is a function of switching the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect when the game state is set to the non-time-saving game state and the low-probability game state. In addition, when the normal look-ahead frequency custom is set to "default", the look-ahead effect is executed at a predetermined frequency. Further, when the normal prefetching frequency custom is set to "low frequency", the prefetching effect is executed at a lower frequency than when the normal prefetching frequency custom is set to "default". In addition, when the normal prefetching frequency custom is set to ``extremely low frequency'', the prefetching performance is executed at a lower frequency than when the normal prefetching frequency custom is set to ``low frequency''.

In addition, the variable probability look-ahead frequency custom in FIG. 77 is a function of switching the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect when the game state is set to the time-saving game state and the high-probability game state. It should be noted that, when the variable probability prefetch frequency custom is set to "default", the prefetch effect is executed at a predetermined frequency. Further, when the prefetching frequency custom at probability variation is set to "low frequency", the prefetching performance is executed at a lower frequency than when the prefetching frequency custom at probability variation is set to "default". Further, when the prefetching frequency custom at probability variation is set to ``extremely low frequency'', the prefetching performance is executed at a lower frequency than when the prefetching frequency custom at probability variation is set to ``low frequency''. Further, when the prefetching frequency custom at probability variation is set to "high frequency", the prefetching effect is executed at a higher frequency than when the prefetching frequency custom at probability variation is set to "default". Further, when the prefetching frequency custom at probability variation is set to ``very high frequency'', the prefetching performance is executed at a higher frequency than when the prefetching frequency custom at probability variation is set to ``high frequency''.

Further, the premium up custom in FIG. 77 is a function of switching the execution frequency of the premium effect that can be executed only when the result of the big win lottery is a big win. Note that when the premier up custom is set to "default", the premier effect is executed at a predetermined frequency. Also, when the premier up custom is set to "low frequency", the premier effect is executed with a lower frequency than when the premier up custom is set to "default". Further, when the premier up custom is set to "extremely low frequency", the premier effect is performed with a lower frequency than when the premier up custom is set to "low frequency". Further, when the premier up custom is set to "high frequency", the premier effect is executed more frequently than when the premier up custom is set to "default". Further, when the premier up custom is set to "very high frequency", the premier effect is performed with a higher frequency than when the premier up custom is set to "high frequency".

When the power of the gaming machine 100a is turned on and when the custom initialization is set to ON, various custom functions are reset to the mode shown in "details 1" in FIG.

FIG. 78 is a diagram illustrating an interface image 220 according to the example. After the sub-control board 330 receives the customer waiting designation command and enters the customer waiting state, the effect button 208, the cross key 209, the light amount adjustment button 230, the volume When the adjustment button 232 is neither operated nor detected by the touch sensor 112s, as shown in FIG. 78, the interface image 220 is displayed in the area on the right side of the main effect display section 200a. Alternatively, when the effect button 208 is operated after the sub control board 330 receives the customer waiting designation command and enters the customer waiting state, the interface image 220 is displayed in the right area of the main effect display section 200a. As shown in FIG. 78, the interface image 220 is displayed superimposed on the effect symbols displayed in the main effect display section 200a.

When the personal data display is set to total, the number of times the big win game is executed after the gaming machine 100a is turned on and the fluctuation effect between the big win games are displayed in the lower left area of the main effect display section 200a. is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 78(a), in the upper part of the interface image 220, the effect button 208 is pressed to display a setting screen for playing a game using the hit-win function described in the gaming system reference example. An image prompting the player to press is displayed. If the sub-control board 330 receives a variation command while the setting screen for the hit-win function is being displayed, the setting screen for the hit-win function is hidden.

Further, as shown in FIG. 78(a), in the middle part of the interface image 220, the player is notified of the current light intensity setting value and the current volume setting value, and the volume and light intensity can be changed. An image is displayed to notify the player of the fact that there is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 78(a), at the bottom of the interface image 220 is an image for suggesting to the player that the effect custom function can be used by operating the cross key 209. is displayed. Specifically, operating the down button of the cross key 209 indicates that the custom window 224 (see FIG. 78(b)) is to be displayed, and operating the right button of the cross key 209 displays the automatic button push function. can be changed, and operating the upper button of the cross key 209 indicates that the setting of the 3D image ON/OFF function can be changed, and operating the left button of the cross key 209 indicates that the wind ON This indicates that the setting of the /OFF function can be changed.

When an operation of the down button of the cross key 209 is detected while the interface image 220 shown in FIG. 78(a) is being displayed, a custom window 224 is displayed as the main effect display as shown in FIG. 78(b). It is displayed in the top center of section 200a. Note that when the custom window 224 is displayed, the interface image 220 is hidden.

As shown in FIG. 78(b), in the custom window 224, the setting can be reflected by selecting the object to be set in the production custom function and the setting contents with the cross key 209 and pressing the production button 208. An image indicating that the In addition, in the upper left part of the custom window 224, a number assigned to each target for setting in the effect custom function is displayed. Here, "1/10" is displayed, and the setting item (here, custom initialization) corresponding to the displayed number is displayed. In this embodiment, custom initialization (01/10) is displayed when the custom window 224 is first displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the items displayed when the custom window 224 is first displayed can be set as appropriate. For example, items that are likely to be set by the player or are frequently set, such as normal prefetch frequency (08/10), may be displayed when the custom window 224 is first displayed.

In this embodiment, while the custom window 224 is displayed, operation and touch of the effect button 208, the cross key 209, the light amount adjustment button 230, and the volume adjustment button 232 are performed for a predetermined time (10 seconds in this embodiment). If the sensor 112s does not detect it, the custom window 224 is hidden. Then, when a predetermined time (20 seconds in this embodiment) has passed since the custom window 224 was hidden, the interface image 220 is displayed in the area on the right side of the main effect display section 200a. Further, when the sub control board 330 receives the customer waiting designation command while the custom window 224 is displayed, the custom window 224 is hidden.

Further, when the sub-control board 330 receives the variation command while the interface image 220 is being displayed on the main effect display section 200a, the interface image 220 is hidden.

FIG. 79 is a first diagram for explaining the operation mode of the custom window 224 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 79(a), when the up button of the cross key 209 is pressed while the custom window 224 of the normal prefetch frequency (08/10) is displayed, , the image displayed in the custom window 224 is switched, and the player is informed that the target of setting in the effect custom function is personal data reset (07/10). Also, as shown in FIG. 79(a), when the down button of the cross key 209 is pressed while the custom window 224 for the normal prefetch frequency (08/10) is displayed, , the image displayed in the custom window 224 is switched, and the player is informed that the target to be set in the effect custom function is the look-ahead frequency (09/10) at probability variation. When the cross key 209 is further operated in the state shown in FIGS. 79B and 79C, the image displayed in the custom window 224 is switched. Here, 10 types of custom contents are switched and displayed.

Further, in the gaming machine 100a, even when the interface image 220 is not displayed, when the down button of the cross key 209 is pressed, the custom window 224 is displayed. However, depending on the state of the gaming machine 100a, items to be hidden in the custom window 224 are set. FIG. 80 is a diagram for explaining items displayed in the custom window 224. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 80, when the down button of the cross key 209 is pressed while the gaming machine 100a is waiting for a customer, the custom window 224 can switch and display all the items in the production custom function. It's becoming

Further, as shown in FIG. 80, when the gaming state is the low-probability gaming state (except for customer waiting), the custom window 224 does not display the item "probability variable time look-ahead frequency custom" in the production custom function. becomes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 80, when the game state is the high-probability game state (except for waiting for customers), the custom window 224 does not display the item "ordinary look-ahead frequency custom" in the effect custom function. becomes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 80, when a big win game is in progress, the custom window 224 does not display the items of "ordinary look-ahead frequency custom" and "probability variable look-ahead frequency custom" in the effect custom function.

FIG. 81 is a second diagram for explaining the operation mode of the custom window 224 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 81(a), when normal time prefetching frequency custom is displayed as a setting target in the production custom function, pressing the left button of the cross key 209 causes , the image displayed in the custom window 224 is switched, and the execution frequency of the prefetch effect in the normal prefetch frequency custom being selected changes from "default (1/3)" to "very low prefetch frequency (3/3)". The player is notified of the switching. Also, as shown in FIG. 81(a), when normal time prefetching frequency custom is displayed as a target to be set in the production custom function, pressing the right button of the cross key 209 causes the display to change to FIG. As shown, the image displayed in the custom window 224 is switched, and the execution frequency of the prefetch effect in the normal prefetch frequency custom being selected is changed from "default (1/3)" to "low prefetch frequency (2/3)". The player is notified of the switching. As described above, when the left and right buttons of the four-way controller 209 are pressed to switch the execution frequency of the look-ahead effect in the normal look-ahead frequency custom, a description of the content (default, low look-ahead frequency, extremely low look-ahead frequency) is associated with The number (1/3 to 3/3) displayed by pressing the button is also switched.

Then, when the player presses the production button 208 to perform a decision operation, the custom window 224 disappears and "CUSTOM" appears in the upper center of the main production display section 200a, as shown in FIG. 81(d). The image "Changed" is displayed, indicating that the effect customization (switching to the prefetch effect execution frequency in the normal prefetch frequency custom selected in Fig. 81(b) or Fig. 81(c)) has been performed. An image for informing the player is displayed. It should be noted that if the effect customization has not been performed, that is, if no change has been made from the effect customization that is being set, the image "customization has been changed" is not displayed.

FIG. 82 is a third diagram for explaining the operation mode of the custom window 224 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 82(a), when personal data display ("total") is displayed as an object to be set in the production custom function, pressing the left or right button of the cross key 209 causes the As shown in (b), the image displayed in the custom window 224 is switched, and the player is notified that the "total" has been switched to the "individual".

Then, when the player presses the production button 208 to perform a decision operation, the custom window 224 disappears and "CUSTOM" is displayed in the upper center of the main production display section 200a, as shown in FIG. 82(c). changed" is displayed, and an image is displayed to inform the player that the customization of the effect (switching to the personal data display ("individual") being selected in FIG. 82(b)) has been performed. be. Further, in the lower left area of the main effect display portion 200a, a personal data image 223 showing the number of executions of the big win game and the number of times of execution of the variation effect between the big win games after setting the personal data display ("individual") is displayed. be done. It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 82(c), at the beginning of switching to the personal data display ("individual"), the number of executions of the key role game and the number of times of execution of the variation effect between the key role games are displayed as "0".

FIG. 83 is a fourth diagram for explaining the operation mode of the custom window 224 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 83(a), if the player presses the production button 208 to perform a decision operation when the target for setting in the production custom function is displayed as custom initialization (YES), As shown in 83(b), the custom window 224 is hidden, and a reset confirmation image 225 saying "Do you want to initialize custom?" Note that "YES" is selected when the reset confirmation image 225 is initially displayed. Further, when the sub control board 330 receives the variation command while the reset confirmation image 225 is being displayed, the reset confirmation image 225 is not displayed.

When the right button or left button of the cross key 209 is operated while the reset confirmation image 225 is displayed in the main effect display section 200a, the reset confirmation image 225 is displayed as shown in FIG. 83(c). Switch to select "NO".

Then, while the reset confirmation image 225 with "NO" selected is being displayed, when the player presses the production button 208 to perform a decision operation, as shown in FIG. It is displayed, and the custom window 224 is displayed again. In this embodiment, as described above, the custom initialization (01/10) is displayed when the custom window 224 is first displayed. , custom initialization (01/10) are displayed in custom window 224 . For example, if the normal look-ahead frequency (08/10) is displayed at the beginning of the display of the custom window 224, during the display of the reset confirmation image 225 in which "NO" is selected, the player When the button 208 is pressed to perform a decision operation, the reset confirmation image 225 disappears and the custom window 224 displaying the normal prefetch frequency (08/10) is displayed again. Also, at this time, the contents may be different from those of the custom window 224 displayed when the custom window 224 is initially displayed. Specifically, for example, when the custom initialization (01/10) is displayed when the custom window 224 is initially displayed, the reset confirmation image 225 is hidden and the normal prefetch frequency A custom window 224 displaying (08/10) may be displayed.

Further, when the player presses the effect button 208 to perform a decision operation while the reset confirmation image 225 with "YES" selected is displayed, the effect custom is reset as shown in FIG. 83(e). At the same time, a reset notification image 226 is displayed on the main effect display section 200a to notify the player that the custom effect has been reset. After the reset notification image 226 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), it is hidden as shown in FIG. 83(f). It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 83(f), when the effect custom is reset, the number of executions of the big win game after the gaming machine 100a displayed in the cumulative data image 222 is turned on and No resetting of the number of executions of the variable performance between big win games is performed.

In addition, the gaming machine 100a has a shortcut function that allows custom effects to be executed without displaying the custom window 224. - 特許庁FIG. 84 is a diagram for explaining a shortcut function according to the embodiment; As shown in FIG. 84(a), when the interface image 220 is displayed on the main effect display portion 200a, operating any one of the right button, the left button, and the up button of the cross key 209 causes a shortcut window to appear. 228 (see FIGS. 84(b) and (c)) is displayed.

Specifically, for example, when the right button of the cross key 209 is operated, a shortcut window 228 is displayed in the upper center of the main effect display section 200a as shown in FIG. 84(b). As shown in FIG. 84A, when the cross key 209 is operated to display the shortcut window 228 while the interface image 220 is being displayed, the interface image 220 is hidden.

As shown in FIG. 84(b), the shortcut window 228 displays an image indicating an object (automatic button in this case) to be set in the effect custom function.

If any button of the cross key 209 is operated while the shortcut window 228 is displayed, the image displayed in the shortcut window 228 is switched as shown in FIG. The player is informed that PUSH has been switched from "OFF" to "ON".

If the cross key 209 is not operated for a predetermined period of time (1.5 seconds in this embodiment) while the shortcut window 228 is displayed, the display shown in FIG. At the same time, the shortcut window 228 is hidden, and an image "Custom has been changed" is displayed in the upper center of the main effect display portion 200a, and the custom effect (displayed immediately before the shortcut window 228 is hidden) is displayed. An image is displayed that notifies the player that the custom content that was previously changed has been performed. It should be noted that if the effect customization has not been performed, that is, if no change has been made from the effect customization that is being set, the image "customization has been changed" is not displayed. As described above, when the custom effect is changed using the shortcut function, the custom effect is changed after the custom window 224 is displayed because the operation of the effect button 208 is not required to determine the custom effect. Compared to the case, the minimum number of operations for changing the production custom is reduced. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the operation for setting. Further, by preliminarily setting the item of the effect custom which the player can easily execute the effect custom as the object of the shortcut function, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of displaying the custom window 224 and selecting.

Further, in this embodiment, when any one of the right button, the left button, and the up button of the cross key 209 is operated in the state where the variable effect is being executed and the state where the big role game is being executed Similarly to the above, a shortcut window 228 corresponding to the operated button of the cross key 209 is displayed. When the sub-control board 330 receives the customer waiting designation command while the shortcut window 228 is displayed, the shortcut window 228 is hidden.

FIG. 85 is a diagram for explaining the custom initialization function according to the embodiment; After the sub-control board 330 receives the customer waiting designation command and enters the customer waiting state, the effect button 208, the cross key 209, the light amount adjustment button 230, the volume When the adjustment button 232 is neither operated nor detected by the touch sensor 112s, as shown in FIG. 85, the power saving mode is entered. During the power saving mode, the main effect display section 200a notifies the player that the power saving mode is on, and an image suggesting that the power saving mode can be canceled by operating the effect button 208. is displayed on the main effect display section 200a.

When the player operates the effect button 208 during the power saving mode, the power saving mode is canceled. If the custom effect has already been executed before shifting to the power saving mode, when the power saving mode is canceled, the player is informed that the custom effect has already been executed as shown in FIG. 85(b). At the same time, a custom-in-progress notification image 229 asking the player whether to reset the custom effect is displayed on the main effect display section 200a. It should be noted that "YES" is selected at the beginning of display of the custom intermediate notification image 229 . Further, when the sub control board 330 receives the variation command while the middle custom notification image 229 is being displayed, the middle custom notification image 229 is not displayed.

When the right button or the left button of the cross key 209 is operated in a state in which the middle custom notification image 229 is displayed in the main effect display section 200a, the middle custom notification image is displayed as shown in FIG. 85(c). 229 is switched to select "NO".

Then, when the player presses the production button 208 to perform a decision operation while the custom intermediate notification image 229 in which "NO" is selected is displayed, the custom intermediate notification image 229 is displayed as shown in FIG. 85(d). is hidden, and the interface image 220 is displayed. It should be noted that if the effect customization is not executed before shifting to the power saving mode, the interface image 220 will be displayed as shown in FIG. 85(d) when the power saving mode is canceled. It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 85(f), when the effect custom is reset, the number of executions of the big win game after the gaming machine 100a displayed in the cumulative data image 222 is turned on and No resetting of the number of executions of the variable performance between big win games is performed.

Further, when the player presses the effect button 208 to perform a decision operation while the custom intermediate notification image 229 in which "YES" is selected is displayed, the effect custom is reset as shown in FIG. 85(e). Along with being executed, a reset notification image 226 is displayed on the main effect display section 200a to notify the player that the custom effect has been reset. After the reset notification image 226 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), it is hidden as shown in FIG. 85(f).

FIG. 86 is a diagram explaining the final pending display pattern determination table according to the embodiment. When receiving the prefetch designation command, the sub control board 330 executes a final pending display pattern determination process for determining the final display pattern of the pending display 212, that is, the final display pattern of the pending display 212a.

As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to customize the frequency of various effects. In the prefetch frequency custom of the above effect custom, if "default" is set, refer to the final pending pattern determination table (for default) shown in FIG. 86 (a), based on the received prefetch designation command , the final display pattern of the pending display 212 is determined.

In addition, in the prefetch frequency custom of the above effect custom, if "low frequency" is set, referring to the final pending pattern determination table (for low frequency) shown in FIG. 86 (b), received prefetch designation Based on the command, the final display pattern of pending display 212 is determined.

Also, in the look-ahead frequency custom of the above effect custom, if "frequency very low" is set, refer to the final pending pattern determination table (for frequency very low) shown in FIG. The final display pattern of the pending display 212 is determined based on the prefetch designation command.

According to each final pending display pattern determination table, 8 types of "default (white)", "blinking", "blue", "yellow", "green", "black", "red", and "premier (rainbow)" display pattern is determined. Then, when the final display pattern of the pending display 212a is determined, the display pattern of the pending display 212 displayed before that is changed to the previous pending display pattern shown in FIG. Determined with reference to a determination table. In referring to the table (here, final pending display pattern determination table) according to the frequency setting of the effect, it is possible to provide a common pattern in which the selection frequency does not change in any of the tables.

FIG. 87 is a diagram for explaining an advance notice effect determination table. The advance notice effect is the start of the variable effect, the re-variation display of the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c in the variable effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern, and the reach development effect. image is displayed, and the performance accessory device 202 is moved at a predetermined timing.

The sub-ROM 330b is provided with a notice effect determination table for each notice effect, and at the start of the variable effect, whether or not to execute the notice effect or the execution pattern is determined for all the notice effects. For example, in a notice effect determination table (first half notice effect determination table) that determines whether or not to execute the notice effect executed in the first half, as shown in FIG. A selection ratio is set for each of a plurality of types of execution patterns. Similarly, in the advance notice effect determination table (second half advance notice effect determination table) for determining whether or not to execute the advance notice effect to be executed in the second half, as shown in FIG. A selection ratio is set for each of the plurality of types of execution patterns.

The aforementioned advance notice effect suggests the reliability of the big win to the player depending on whether or not it is executed and its execution pattern. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 87(b), as an execution pattern of the notice effect, wind notice effects ("first pattern" and "second pattern") in which air is blown toward the player from the air blowing port 207 are performed. pattern") and a 3D preview effect ("first pattern" and "second pattern") in which a 3D image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a and the player can view stereoscopically.

When the 3D image ON/OFF of the effect custom is set to "ON" and execution of the 3D preview effect is determined as the execution pattern of the above preview effect, the 3D preview is performed in the determined execution mode. The performance will be executed. On the other hand, when the 3D image ON/OFF of the effect custom is set to "OFF" and execution of the 3D preview effect is determined as the execution pattern of the above preview effect, the display of the 3D image is performed. The advance notice effect is executed in the disabled mode. At this time, the 2D image may be displayed instead of the 3D image, or the determined advance notice effect may not be executed. Alternatively, instead of the decided advance notice effect, another notice effect may be executed.

Further, when the wind ON/OFF of the effect custom is set to "ON", and execution of the wind forewarning effect is determined as the execution pattern of the above forewarning effect, the wind is set in the determined execution mode. The advance notice effect will be executed. On the other hand, if the wind ON/OFF of the effect custom is set to "OFF" and execution of the wind forewarning effect is determined as the execution pattern for the above forewarning effect, the wind forewarning effect is not executed. becomes.

Incidentally, in practice, notice effect determination tables are provided in addition to the notice effect determination table shown in FIG. The Rukoto. The processing in the sub-control board 330 will be briefly described below.

(Sub-timer interrupt processing of sub-control board 330)
FIG. 88 is a flow chart for explaining sub-timer interrupt processing in the sub-control board 330 according to the embodiment. The sub-timer interrupt process according to the embodiment is executed instead of the sub-timer interrupt process of the reference example.

(Step S1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

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

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330 a updates various timer counters used in the sub control board 330 . Here, the various timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 330 is executed, and the decrementation is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

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

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a performs power saving mode management processing. This power saving mode management processing will be described later.

(Step S1400)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the timetable and performs a time schedule management process for executing the process corresponding to the time stored in the timetable. Here, based on the time data set in the timetable, various flags are turned on and off, or by sending commands to each production device, various productions such as variable production and large role production It will control the execution of the production.

(Step S1500)
The sub CPU 330a executes volume/light amount setting processing. The volume/light amount setting process will be described later in detail.

(Step S1100-9)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and terminates the sub timer interrupt process.

FIG. 89 is a flowchart for explaining prefetching designation command reception processing in the sub control board 330 according to the embodiment. The prefetching designation command reception process according to the embodiment is executed instead of the prefetching designation command reception process according to the reference example.

(Step S1210-1)
The sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received prefetch designation command.

(Step S1210-3)
Sub CPU 330a stores advance determination information based on the analysis result of step S1210-1. The sub-RAM 330c of the sub-control board 330 includes a first preliminary determination information storage unit corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage area of the main control board 300, and a second preliminary determination corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage area. An information storage unit is provided. The first prior determination information storage section has four storage sections, ie, a first storage section to a fourth storage section. The first to fourth storage units of these first advance determination information storage units correspond to the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area, respectively. Similarly, the second pre-determination information storage unit includes four storage units, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second pre-determination information storage unit are: It corresponds to each of the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area. Here, of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area of the main control board 300, the storage unit corresponding to the storage unit in which the new suspension is stored pre-determination information is stored in.

(Step S1210-4)
The sub CPU 330a selects the final pending display pattern determination table according to the setting contents of the effect custom.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the final pending display pattern determination table selected in step S1210-4, and performs final pending display pattern determination processing for determining the final display pattern of the pending display 212 based on the received prefetch designation command.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a derives the number of times the display pattern of the pending display 212 is determined, that is, the change timing of the pending display 212, based on the storage unit in which the pending is stored. With reference to (FIG. 60(b)), the display pattern of the pending display 212 is determined. Then, the determined display pattern information of the pending display 212 is stored in a predetermined storage unit, and the process proceeds to step S1210-9.

(Step S1210-9)
Sub CPU 330a performs a hold display start process for starting the display of hold display 212 based on the determinations in steps S1210-5 and S1210-7, and ends the prefetch designation command reception process. Thus, when the hold is stored, the display of the corresponding hold display 212 is started.

FIG. 90 is a flow chart for explaining variation command reception processing in the sub-control board 330 according to the embodiment. The variation command reception process according to the embodiment is executed instead of the variation command reception process according to the reference example.

(Step S1220-1)
Upon receiving the variation command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes and stores the received variation pattern command.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-1, determines the execution pattern of the second half of the variable effect. Decide, memorize.

(Step S1220-5)
Sub CPU 330a analyzes and stores the received variation mode command.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-5, determines the execution pattern of the first half of the variable effect. Decide, memorize.

(Step S1220-8)
The sub CPU 330a selects each advance notice effect determination table according to the setting contents of the effect custom.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3 for each advance notice effect, and based on the obtained effect random number and the analysis results in steps S1220-1 and S1220-5. , with reference to each notice effect determination table selected in step S1220-8, the presence or absence of execution of each notice effect and the execution pattern are determined and stored.

(Step S1220-11)
Sub CPU 330a determines whether execution of the 3D advance notice effect has been determined in step S1220-9. As a result, when it is determined that the execution of the 3D advance notice effect is decided, the process is shifted to step S1220-13, and when it is determined that the execution of the 3D notice effect is not decided, the process is transferred to step S1220-15.

(Step S1220-13)
Sub CPU 330a sets time data for starting energization of barrier panel 200b at the start of the 3D advance notice effect decided to be executed in step S1220-9, and ending energization of barrier panel 200b at the end of the 3D advance notice effect. As a result, a 3D advance notice effect is executed that allows the player to view stereoscopically.

(Step S1220-15)
Sub CPU 330a determines whether execution of the wind prediction effect is determined in step S1220-9. As a result, when it is determined that execution of the wind forewarning effect has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1220-17, and when it is determined that the execution of the wind forewarning effect has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S1220-19.

(Step S1220-17)
The sub CPU 330a controls the air blower 207a at the start of the wind forewarning effect determined to be executed in step S1220-9, starts blowing air from the air blower 207 toward the player, and blows air at the end of the wind forewarning effect. set the time data to stop As a result, the wind forewarning effect of blowing air toward the player is executed.

(Step S1220-19)
Sub CPU 330a executes shift processing for shifting the prior determination information stored in the prior determination information storage unit. Here, when starting the variable production based on the special 1 suspension, the advance judgment information stored in the fourth storage unit to the second storage unit of the first advance judgment information storage unit, respectively, the first advance judgment information When shifting to the third storage unit to the first storage unit of the storage unit and starting the variable production based on the special 2 hold, the fourth storage unit to the second storage unit of the second advance determination information storage unit is stored. The pre-determination information stored therein is shifted to the third storage unit to the first storage unit of the second pre-determination information storage unit.

(Step S1220-21)
The sub CPU 330a performs a hold display shift process for moving the hold display 212 for display. Further, here, when the display pattern of the pending display 212 changes, execution data for changing the display pattern at a predetermined timing is set.

(Step S1220-23)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data in the timetable based on the determinations made in the above steps, and terminates the variation command reception process.

(Step S1220-25)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether a customer waiting flag indicating that the main control board 300 is in a standby state (customer waiting state) is turned on. The customer-waiting flag is kept ON from when the customer-waiting command is received until when the variation command is received. As a result, when it is determined that the customer waiting flag is ON, the process is moved to step S1220-27, and when it is determined that the customer waiting flag is not ON, the process is moved to step S1220-29. .

(Step S1220-27)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the customer waiting flag.

(Step S1220-29)
The sub CPU 330a updates the number of executions of the variation effect between the big win games displayed in the personal data display or the cumulative data display, and displays the updated number of times.

(Step S1220-31)
The sub CPU 330a resets the power saving mode start timer that counts the time until the power saving mode starts.

(Step S1220-33)
Sub CPU 330a resets an interface display start timer that counts the time until display of interface image 220 is started.

(Step S1220-35)
Sub CPU 330a determines whether an interface display flag indicating that interface image 220 is being displayed is on. As a result, if the interface display flag is ON, the process moves to step S1220-37, and if the interface display flag is OFF, the process moves to step S1220-39.

(Step S1220-37)
The sub CPU 330a executes interface display termination processing to hide the interface image 220. FIG.

(Step S1220-39)
Sub CPU 330a determines whether a shortcut window flag indicating that shortcut window 228 is being displayed is on. As a result, if the shortcut window flag is on, the process moves to step S1220-41, and if the shortcut window flag is off, the process moves to step S1220-43.

(Step S1220-41)
Sub CPU 330a executes a shortcut window display ending process to hide shortcut window 228 .

(Step S1220-43)
Sub CPU 330a determines whether a custom window flag indicating that custom window 224 is being displayed is on. As a result, if the custom window flag is on, the process moves to step S1220-45, and if the custom window flag is off, the process moves to step S1220-47.

(Step S1220-45)
The sub CPU 330a executes custom window display end processing to hide the custom window 224. FIG.

(Step S1220-47)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the hit-win function setting screen displaying flag indicating that the hit-win function setting screen is being displayed is on. As a result, if the hit-win function setting screen display flag is on, the process moves to step S1220-49, and if the hit-win function setting screen display flag is off, the variation command is received. End the process.

(Step S1220-49)
The sub CPU 330a executes a hit-win function setting screen display ending process for hiding the hit-win function setting screen, and terminates the variation command reception process.

FIG. 91 is a flow chart for explaining an opening designation command reception process executed when an opening designation command is received in the command analysis process. The opening designation command is set by the special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process.

(Step S1240-1)
The sub CPU 330a updates and displays the execution count (bonus count) of the big win game displayed in the personal data display or cumulative data display.

(Step S1240-3)
The sub CPU 330a resets the number of executions (number of starts) of the variation effect between the big win games displayed in the personal data display or the total data display, and ends the opening designation command reception processing.

FIG. 92 is a flow chart for explaining a customer waiting command reception process executed when a customer waiting command is received in the above command analysis process. The customer waiting command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process after being set by the special symbol variation waiting process.

(Step S1260-1)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the customer waiting flag.

(Step S1260-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the shortcut window flag is on. As a result, if the shortcut window flag is ON, the process moves to step S1260-5, and if the shortcut window flag is OFF, the process moves to step S1260-7.

(Step S1260-5)
Sub CPU 330a executes a shortcut window display ending process to hide shortcut window 228 .

(Step S1260-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the custom intermediate notification image displaying flag indicating that the custom intermediate notification image 229 shown in FIG. 85 is being displayed is on. As a result, if the custom medium report image displaying flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1260-9, and if the custom medium report image displaying flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1260-11. .

(Step S1260-9)
The sub CPU 330a executes processing for ending the display of an intermediate custom notification image to hide the intermediate custom notification image 229, and terminates the customer waiting command reception processing.

(Step S1260-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the custom window flag is on. As a result, if the custom window flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1260-13, and if the custom window flag is off, the customer waiting command reception process ends.

(Step S1260-13)
The sub CPU 330a executes custom window display end processing to hide the custom window 224, and ends the customer waiting command reception processing.

FIG. 93 is a flow chart for explaining the touch sensor detection generation designation command reception processing executed when the touch sensor detection generation designation command is received in the above command analysis processing. The touch sensor detection generation designation command is transmitted after a certain period of time (100 ms) elapses after the player changes from a non-contact state in which the player does not grip the operating handle 112 to a contact state in which the player grips the operating handle 112. It is set in the buffer and transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by sub-command transmission processing.

(Step S1270-1)
The sub CPU 330a resets the power saving mode start timer.

(Step S1270-3)
The sub CPU 330a resets the interface display start timer and terminates the touch sensor detection generation designation command reception processing.

FIG. 94 is a flow chart for explaining a touch sensor detection cancellation designation command reception process executed when a touch sensor detection cancellation designation command is received in the above command analysis process. The touch sensor detection cancellation designation command is transmitted after a certain period of time (100 ms) has passed from the contact state in which the player grips the operating handle 112 to the non-contact state in which the player does not grip the operating handle 112. It is set in the buffer and transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by sub-command transmission processing.

(Step S1280-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the customer waiting flag is on. As a result, if the customer waiting flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1280-3, and if the customer waiting flag is OFF, the touch sensor detection cancellation designation command reception process ends.

(Step S1280-3)
The sub CPU 330a sets the timer value of the power saving mode start timer to a predetermined time (5 minutes in this embodiment).

(Step S1280-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets the timer value of the interface display start timer to a predetermined time (20 seconds in this embodiment), and terminates the touch sensor detection cancellation designation command reception processing.

FIG. 95 is a flowchart for explaining the power saving mode management process.

(Step S1300-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the power saving mode running flag is off. As a result, if the power saving mode running flag is ON, the process moves to step S1300-3, and if the power saving mode running flag is OFF, the process moves to step S1300-17.

(Step S1300-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the operation of the effect button 208 has been detected. As a result, if the operation of the effect button 208 is detected, the process proceeds to step S1300-5, and if the operation of the effect button 208 is not detected, the power saving mode management process is terminated.

(Step S1300-5)
The sub CPU 330a executes power saving mode execution end processing for canceling the power saving mode that is being executed.

(Step S1300-7)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the power saving mode running flag.

(Step S1300-9)
The sub CPU 330a sets the timer value of the power saving mode start timer to a predetermined time (5 minutes in this embodiment).

(Step S1300-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether a custom effect is set. As a result, if the custom effect is set, the process proceeds to step S1300-13, and if the custom effect is not set, the power saving mode management process ends.

(Step S1300-13)
The sub CPU 330a executes a custom middle notification image display process for displaying a custom middle notification image 229 on the main effect display section 200a.

(Step S1300-15)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the custom middle notification image display flag, and terminates the power saving mode management process.

(Step S1300-17)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the customer waiting flag is on. As a result, if the customer waiting flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1300-19, and if the customer waiting flag is OFF, the power saving mode management process ends.

(Step S1300-19)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the interface display flag is off. As a result, if the interface display flag is off, the process moves to step S1300-21, and if the interface display flag is on, the process moves to step S1300-29.

(Step S1300-21)
The sub CPU 330a updates (subtracts) the interface display start timer.

(Step S1300-23)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the timer value of the interface display start timer updated in step S1300-21 is zero. As a result, if the timer value of the interface display start timer is 0, the process moves to step S1300-25, and if the timer value of the interface display start timer is not 0, the process moves to step S1300-29. .

(Step S1300-25)
The sub CPU 330a executes interface display start processing for displaying the interface image 220 in the main effect display section 200a.

(Step S1300-27)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the interface display flag.

(Step S1300-29)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the custom middle notification image displaying flag is off. As a result, if the custom medium report image display flag is off, the process proceeds to step S1300-31, and if the custom medium report image display flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1300-39. .

(Step S1300-31)
The sub CPU 330a updates (subtracts) the custom intermediate notification image display start timer.

(Step S1300-33)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the timer value of the custom intermediate notification image display start timer updated in step S1300-31 is zero. As a result, if the timer value of the custom intermediate notification image display start timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1300-35, and if the timer value of the custom intermediate notification image display start timer is not 0, step S1300. -39 is processed.

(Step S1300-35)
The sub CPU 330a executes a custom intermediate notification image display start process for displaying the intermediate custom notification image 229 on the main effect display section 200a.

(Step S1300-27)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the custom middle notification image display flag.

(Step S1300-39)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the power saving mode running flag is off. As a result, if the power saving mode running flag is off, the process moves to step S1300-41, and if the power saving mode running flag is on, the power saving mode management process ends.

(Step S1300-41)
The sub CPU 330a updates (subtracts) the power saving mode start timer.

(Step S1300-43)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the timer value of the power saving mode start timer updated in step S1300-41 is zero. As a result, if the timer value of the power saving mode start timer is 0, the process moves to step S1300-45, and if the timer value of the power saving mode start timer is not 0, the power saving mode management process is terminated. .

(Step S1300-45)
The sub CPU 330a executes an interface display end process for hiding the interface image 220 being displayed on the main effect display portion 200a.

(Step S1300-47)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the interface display flag.

(Step S1300-49)
The sub CPU 330a notifies the player that the power saving mode is on, and displays an image suggesting that the power saving mode can be canceled by operating the effect button 208 on the main effect display section 200a. Execute power saving mode execution processing.

(Step S1300-51)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the power saving mode running flag and terminates the power saving mode management process.

FIG. 96 is a flowchart for explaining the time schedule management process (step S1400).

(Step S1400-1)
The sub CPU 330a first adds the counter value of the variable time clock timer to update the execution time of the variable effect.

(Step S1400-3)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the setting contents of the custom effect of various devices (3D image ON/OFF of the custom effect and wind ON/OFF).

(Step S1400-5)
The sub CPU 330a refers to a timetable set during execution of the variable performance, and turns ON/OFF various flags or sets various commands according to the current execution time of the variable performance. Here, the display of the 3D image is disabled, or the wind warning effect is not executed, according to the settings of the custom effect confirmed in step S1400-3.

(Step S1410)
The sub CPU 330a executes the effect custom control process and terminates the time schedule management process. The effect custom control processing will be described later in detail.

FIG. 97 is a flowchart for explaining the effect custom control process (step S1410).

(Step S1410-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the custom middle notification image displaying flag is ON. As a result, if the custom medium report image displaying flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1410-3, and if the custom medium report image displaying flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1410-23. .

(Step S1410-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether operation of either the left button or the right button of the cross key 209 has been detected. As a result, if the operation of either the left button or the right button of the cross key 209 is detected, the process moves to step S1410-5, and either the left button or the right button of the cross key 209 is pressed. If no operation has been detected, the process moves to step S1410-9.

(Step S1410-5)
The sub CPU 330a executes a switching process for switching ON or OFF of the intermediate notification image 229 based on the operation of the cross key 209, and ends the effect custom control process.

(Step S1410-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the operation of the effect button 208 has been detected. As a result, when the operation of the effect button 208 is detected, the process proceeds to step S1410-11, and when the operation of the effect button 208 is not detected, the effect custom control process ends.

(Step S1410-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the middle custom notification image 229 displayed when the effect button 208 is operated is "YES". As a result, if the custom intermediate notification image 229 displayed when the operation of the effect button 208 is input is "YES", the process proceeds to step S1410-17, and the operation of the effect button 208 is input. If the custom intermediate notification image 229 displayed at the time is "NO", the process proceeds to step S1410-13.

(Step S1410-13)
The sub CPU 330a executes an interface display process of hiding the intermediate custom notification image 229 displayed on the main effect display portion 200a and displaying the interface image 220 on the main effect display portion 200a.

(Step S1410-15)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the interface display flag.

(Step S1410-17)
The sub CPU 330a executes a custom reset process for resetting various customs set by the player to the initial state (mode shown in "details 1" in FIG. 77).

(Step S1410-19)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the in-custom notification image displaying flag, and terminates the effect custom control process.

(Step S1410-23)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the interface display flag is on. As a result, if the interface display flag is ON, the process moves to step S1410-25, and if the interface display flag is OFF, the process moves to step S1410-35.

(Step S1410-25)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the operation of the effect button 208 has been detected. As a result, when the operation of the effect button 208 is detected, the process moves to step S1410-27, and when the operation of the effect button 208 is not detected, the process moves to step S1410-49.

(Step S1410-27)
The sub CPU 330a hides the interface image 220 being displayed on the main effect display portion 200a, and executes a hit-win function setting screen display process for displaying the hit-win function setting screen on the main effect display portion 200a.

(Step S1410-29)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the WIN-WIN function setting screen displaying flag.

(Step S1410-31)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the interface display flag.

(Step S1410-33)
The sub CPU 330a sets the timer value of the power saving mode start timer to a predetermined time (5 minutes in this embodiment).

(Step S1410-35)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the shortcut window flag is on. As a result, if the shortcut window flag is on, the process moves to step S1412, and if the shortcut window flag is off, the process moves to step S1410-37.

(Step S1412)
The sub CPU 330a executes processing during shortcut window display. The details of the shortcut window displaying process will be described later.

(Step S1410-37)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the custom window flag is on. As a result, if the custom window flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1414, and if the custom window flag is off, the process proceeds to step S1410-39.

(Step S1414)
The sub CPU 330a executes processing during custom window display. The custom window displaying process will be described later in detail.

(Step S1410-39)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the hit-win function setting screen displaying flag is on. As a result, if the hit-win function setting screen display flag is on, the process moves to step S1410-41, and if the hit-win function setting screen display flag is off, step S1410-42. to process.

(Step S1410-41)
The sub CPU 330a executes processing during display of the hit-win function setting screen for setting the hit-win function according to the operation of the player while the hit-win function setting screen is being displayed, and ends the effect custom control processing. .

(Step S1410-42)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the customer waiting flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the customer waiting flag is ON, the process is moved to step S1410-43, and when it is determined that the customer waiting flag is not ON, the process is moved to step S1410-49. .

(Step S1410-43)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the operation of the effect button 208 has been detected. As a result, when the operation of the effect button 208 is detected, the process moves to step S1410-45, and when the operation of the effect button 208 is not detected, the process moves to step S1410-49.

(Step S1410-45)
The sub CPU 330a executes interface display processing for displaying the interface image 220 on the main effect display section 200a.

(Step S1410-47)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the interface display flag.

(Step S1410-49)
Sub CPU 330a determines whether operation of any one of the up button, the left button, and the right button of cross key 209 has been detected. As a result, if any operation of the up button, left button, or right button of cross key 209 is detected, the process moves to step S1410-51, and the up button, left button, or , right button is not detected, the process moves to step S1410-57.

(Step S1410-51)
Sub CPU 330a executes shortcut window display processing for displaying shortcut window 228 in main effect display portion 200a. When the interface image 220 is displayed in the main effect display section 200a, the interface image 220 is hidden.

(Step S1410-53)
Sub CPU 330a turns on the shortcut window flag.

(Step S1410-55)
The sub CPU 330a sets a predetermined time (1.5 seconds in this embodiment) to the timer value of the shortcut window end timer that indicates the time until the shortcut window 228 is hidden.

(Step S1410-57)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether an operation of the down button of the cross key 209 has been detected. As a result, if the operation of the lower button of the cross key 209 is detected, the process proceeds to step S1410-59, and if the operation of the lower button of the cross key 209 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S1410-65. transfer processing.

(Step S1410-59)
The sub CPU 330a executes custom window display processing for displaying the custom window 224 in the main effect display section 200a. If the interface image 220 has been displayed in the main effect display section 200a, the interface image 220 is hidden.

(Step S1410-61)
The sub CPU 330a turns on a custom window displaying flag indicating that the custom window 224 is being displayed in the main effect display section 200a.

(Step S1410-63)
The sub CPU 330a sets a predetermined time (20 seconds in this embodiment) to the timer value of the custom window end timer that counts the time until the custom window 224 is hidden.

(Step S1410-65)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the interface display flag and terminates the effect custom control process.

FIG. 98 is a flow chart for explaining the process during display of the shortcut window (step S1412).

(Step S1412-1)
The sub CPU 330a updates (subtracts) the shortcut window end timer.

(Step S1412-3)
Sub CPU 330a determines whether the timer value of the shortcut window end timer updated in step S1412-1 is zero. As a result, if the timer value of the shortcut window end timer is 0, the process moves to step S1412-5, and if the timer value of the shortcut window end timer is not 0, the process moves to step S1412-11. .

(Step S1412-5)
The sub CPU 330a hides the shortcut window 228 being displayed on the main effect display section 200a, and executes custom setting processing for setting the content of the custom effect that was displayed when the shortcut window 228 was hidden. do. At this time, if the effect customization being set is changed, an image saying "Custom has been changed" is displayed on the main effect display section 200a.

(Step S1412-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets the timer value of the interface display start timer to a predetermined time (20 seconds in this embodiment).

(Step S1412-9)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the shortcut window flag and terminates the shortcut window displaying process.

(Step S1412-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether an operation of the cross key 209 has been detected. As a result, if the operation of the cross key 209 is detected, the process proceeds to step S1412-13, and if the operation of the cross key 209 is not detected, the shortcut window displaying process ends.

(Step S1412-13)
Based on the operation of the cross key 209, the sub CPU 330a executes switching processing for switching the shortcut window 228 being displayed on the main effect display section 200a.

(Step S1412-15)
The sub CPU 330a sets the timer value of the shortcut window end timer to a predetermined time (1.5 seconds in this embodiment), and ends the shortcut window displaying process.

FIG. 99 is a flow chart for explaining the custom window displaying process (step S1414).

(Step S1414-1)
The sub CPU 330a updates (subtracts) the custom window end timer.

(Step S1414-3)
Sub CPU 330a determines whether the timer value of the custom window end timer updated in step S1414-1 is zero. As a result, if the timer value of the custom window end timer is 0, the process moves to step S1414-5, and if the timer value of the custom window end timer is not 0, the process moves to step S1414-9. .

(Step S1414-5)
The sub CPU 330a executes custom window display end processing to hide the custom window 224 being displayed on the main effect display section 200a, and ends the custom window display processing.

(Step S1414-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the reset confirmation image displaying flag indicating that the reset confirmation image 225 is being displayed in the main effect display section 200a is on. As a result, if the reset confirmation image displaying flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1414-11, and if the reset confirmation image displaying flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1414-25.

(Step S1414-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether an operation of the cross key 209 has been detected. As a result, if the operation of the cross key 209 is detected, the process moves to step S1414-13, and if the operation of the cross key 209 is not detected, the process moves to step S1414-15.

(Step S1414-13)
Based on the operation of the cross key 209, the sub CPU 330a executes switching processing for switching the reset confirmation image 225 being displayed on the main effect display section 200a.

(Step S1414-15)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the operation of the effect button 208 has been detected. As a result, when the operation of the effect button 208 is detected, the process proceeds to step S1414-17, and when the operation of the effect button 208 is not detected, the custom window displaying process ends.

(Step S1414-17)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the reset confirmation image 225 displayed when the effect button 208 is operated is "YES". As a result, when the reset confirmation image 225 displayed when the operation of the effect button 208 is input is "YES", the process is shifted to step S1414-23, and the operation of the effect button 208 is input. If the reset confirmation image 225 displayed at that time is "NO", the process proceeds to step S1414-19.

(Step S1414-19)
The sub CPU 330a hides the reset confirmation image 225 being displayed on the main effect display portion 200a, and executes custom window display processing for displaying the custom window 224 on the main effect display portion 200a.

(Step S1414-21)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the reset confirmation image displaying flag.

(Step S1414-23)
The sub CPU 330a executes a custom reset process for resetting various customs set by the player to the initial state (mode shown in "details 1" in FIG. 77).

(Step S1414-25)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether an operation of the cross key 209 has been detected. As a result, when the operation of the cross key 209 is detected, the process proceeds to step S1414-27, and when the operation of the cross key 209 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S1414-29.

(Step S1414-27)
The sub CPU 330a executes switching processing for switching the custom window 224 being displayed on the main effect display section 200a based on the operation of the cross key 209. FIG.

(Step S1414-29)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the operation of the effect button 208 has been detected. As a result, if the operation of the effect button 208 is detected, the process proceeds to step S1414-31, and if the operation of the effect button 208 is not detected, the custom window displaying process ends.

(Step S1414-31)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the custom window 224 displayed when the effect button 208 is operated is "custom initialization". As a result, if the custom window 224 displayed when the effect button 208 is operated is "custom initialization", the process moves to step S1414-37, and the effect button 208 operation is input. If the custom window 224 displayed at that time is not "custom initialization", the process proceeds to step S1414-33.

(Step S1414-33)
The sub CPU 330a hides the custom window 224 being displayed on the main effect display section 200a, and executes custom setting processing for setting the content of the custom effect that was displayed when the custom window 224 was hidden. do. At this time, if the effect custom being set is changed, an image saying "Custom has been changed" is displayed on the main effect display section 200a, and if the effect custom being set is not changed, , the image "Changed custom" is not displayed.

(Step S1414-35)
Sub CPU 330a turns off the custom window flag.

(Step S1414-37)
The sub CPU 330a executes reset confirmation image display processing for displaying a reset confirmation image 225 on the main effect display portion 200a. At this time, the custom window 224 being displayed on the main effect display section 200a is hidden.

(Step S1414-39)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the reset confirmation image displaying flag.

(Step S1414-41)
The sub CPU 330a sets the timer value of the custom window end timer to a predetermined time (20 seconds in this embodiment).

(Step S1414-43)
The sub CPU 330a sets the power saving mode start timer and terminates the custom window displaying process.

FIG. 100 is a flowchart for explaining the volume/light amount setting process (step S1500).

(Step S1500-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether an operation input of the volume adjustment button 232 is detected. As a result, when the operation input of the volume adjustment button 232 is detected, the process proceeds to step S1500-3, and when the operation input of the volume adjustment button 232 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S1500-5. Move.

(Step S1500-3)
Sub CPU 330a executes set volume change processing for changing the set volume based on the operation input detected in step S1500-1.

(Step S1500-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the operation input of the light amount adjustment button 230 is detected. As a result, when the operation input of the light amount adjustment button 230 is detected, the process is shifted to step S1500-7, and when the operation input of the light amount adjustment button 230 is not detected, the volume/light amount setting process is executed. finish.

(Step S1500-7)
Sub CPU 330a executes a set light amount change process for changing the set light amount based on the operation input detected in step S1500-5.

(Step S1500-9)
The sub CPU 330a sets the timer value of the power saving mode start timer to a predetermined time (5 minutes in this embodiment).

(Step S1500-11)
The sub CPU 330a sets a custom medium notification image display start timer.

(Step S1500-13)
The sub CPU 330a sets the timer value of the interface display start timer to a predetermined time (20 seconds in this embodiment), and terminates the volume/light amount setting process.

Although 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 a person skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it should be understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. be done.

In the above-described embodiment, a case is shown in which items are set to be hidden in the custom window 224 depending on the state of the gaming machine 100a, but the present invention is not limited to this. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating items displayed in a custom window 224 according to a modification; FIG. As shown in FIG. 101, in the modified example, all items in the effect custom function can be switched and displayed in the custom window 224 regardless of the state of the gaming machine 100a.

In the above embodiment, the up button, left button, and right button of the cross key 209 are assigned shortcut functions, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any button of the cross key 209 may be assigned neither the shortcut function nor the function of displaying the custom window 224 . Also, shortcut functions may be assigned to all buttons of the cross key 209 . In addition, the player freely assigns any item in the production custom to any of the cross keys 209 as a shortcut function, or assigns the function of displaying the custom window 224 to any of the cross keys 209. may be set to

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the number of items that can be customized for effects is 10 has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, by selecting YES or NO and pressing the effect button 208 while the middle notification image 229 or the reset confirmation image 225 is being displayed, whether or not to initialize the customization is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be assumed that YES or NO has been selected when a predetermined time has elapsed while YES or NO has been selected while the custom medium notification image 229 or the reset confirmation image 225 is being displayed.

In the above embodiment, when the customer waiting command is received while the custom window 224 is displayed, the custom window 224 is hidden, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a customer waiting command is received while the custom window 224 is displayed, the custom window 224 is not hidden. is not performed, the custom window 224 being displayed may be hidden. In the above embodiment, the minimum number of operations required for the first operation mode is less than the minimum number of operations required for the second operation mode. The minimum number of operations may be the same as the minimum number of operations required for the second operation mode.

Further, even when the custom window 224 is displayed, the set volume may be changed by executing the volume change operation. In this case, the image display associated with the volume change is superimposed and displayed on the custom window 224 being displayed. At this time, both the custom window 224 and the volume change image may be displayed so as to be visible to the player.

Also, when the custom window 224, the initialization image (reset notification image 226), or the image prompting initialization (custom intermediate notification image 229) is displayed, it is detected that a predetermined state has been reached (such as the front frame). door opening detection, game ball full tank detection, etc.), display of custom window 224, initialization image (reset notification image 226), and image prompting initialization (custom medium notification image 229). may be continued, and the player may be notified together with the display regarding the detection of the predetermined state. Also, if a special state different from the above-mentioned predetermined state is detected (detection of an illegal winning error, detection of a radio wave error, etc.), the display related to the detection of the special state will be prioritized over any image display. good too.

97, 98 and 99 in the above embodiment corresponds to the changing means of the present invention. Further, the sub-control board 330 that executes the processing of steps S1410-17 in FIG. 97 and step S1414-23 in FIG. 99 in the above embodiment corresponds to the initialization means of the present invention.

Further, the sub-control board 330 that executes the processes of FIGS. 97 and 99 in the above embodiments corresponds to the notification means of the present invention. Further, the case where the player in the above embodiment selects the custom initialization in the effect custom function corresponds to the first condition, and the effect custom has already been executed before shifting to the power saving mode in the above embodiment. corresponds to the second condition of the present invention. Also, the reset confirmation image 225 in the above embodiment corresponds to the first aspect of the present invention. Also, the case where YES is selected during display of the reset confirmation image 225 in the above embodiment corresponds to the case where the first specific condition is met during display of the first image of the present invention. Further, the case where NO is selected during the display of the reset confirmation image 225 in the above embodiment corresponds to the case where the first predetermined condition is satisfied during the notification of the first aspect of the present invention.

Further, the custom middle notification image 229 in the above embodiment corresponds to the second aspect of the present invention. Further, the case where YES is selected during the display of the custom medium notification image 229 in the above embodiment corresponds to the case where the second specific condition is met during the notification of the second aspect of the present invention. Further, the case where NO is selected during the display of the middle notification image 229 in the above embodiment corresponds to the case where the second predetermined condition is met during the notification of the second mode of the present invention.

Also, the reset notification image 226 in the above embodiment corresponds to the common notification of the present invention. In the above embodiment, a predetermined image is displayed as the first mode, the second mode, and the common notification, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification may be made by voice.

Further, the custom window 224 is displayed on the main effect display section 200a as shown in FIG. 83(d) in the above embodiment, and the interface image 220 is displayed on the main effect display section 200a as shown in FIG. 85(d). is equivalent to at least part of the present invention performing different notifications.

100A Game machine 330 Sub control board 330a Sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub-RAM

Claims (1)

a judgment means for judging whether or not a hit is successful;
A production executing means for executing a variable production that suggests the result of the suitability determination;
changing means for changing a predetermined setting by a player's operation ;
When a first condition is satisfied, a first mode related to initialization of the predetermined setting can be notified, and when a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, at least one of the first mode and the notification means having different parts and capable of notifying a second mode regarding initialization of the predetermined setting;
When the first specific condition is satisfied during the notification of the first mode, the predetermined setting is initialized , and when the second specific condition is satisfied during the notification of the second mode, the predetermined initialization means for initializing settings;
with
The notification means is
During the notification of the first mode, when the variable effect is newly started, the notification of the first mode is terminated,
A gaming machine that terminates the notification of the second mode when the variable performance newly starts during the notification of the second mode.

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