JP7228252B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Some game machines, represented by pachinko machines and slot machines, change the mode of a predetermined effect based on a predetermined operation being performed. For example, Patent Document 1.

JP 2019-455 A

Such a predetermined effect is used in various situations, but there is still room for improvement in terms of making the change in the aspect related to the effect recognizable.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a game machine that can make it easier to recognize a change in the mode of an effect in which the mode changes based on the execution of a predetermined operation. is.

According to the present invention, the game machine includes operation means, effect means, and effect control means for controlling the effect means, and is capable of setting a normal state and an advantageous state more advantageous than the normal state. The effect control means is capable of executing a first effect whose mode changes based on the fact that a predetermined operation is performed on the operation means, and the predetermined operation is performed on the operation means. It is possible to execute a second effect that is a effect executed based on the fact that the second effect is executed based on the predetermined operation and that is a mode corresponding to the mode of the first effect after the change due to the predetermined operation, and the first effect is being executed. When a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means at the time, the execution of the first effect is restricted for a predetermined period triggered by the predetermined operation, and the second effect is executed during the predetermined period. the second effect corresponding to the mode of the first effect after being changed by the predetermined operation is newly started, and when the predetermined period of time elapses, the second effect of the mode related to the predetermined operation is started. One effect is executed, the first effect is executed in the advantageous state , and when a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first effect, the length of the predetermined period is There is a time when it becomes one length and a time when it becomes a second length longer than the first length, and in addition to when the length of the predetermined period becomes the second length, the length of the predetermined period Even when the length becomes the first length, in the predetermined period, the second effect is not executed, and the first effect after the change due to the predetermined operation related to the start trigger of the predetermined period A gaming machine is provided, characterized in that the second effect of the aspect corresponding to the aspect of (1) is newly started .

According to the present invention, there is provided a game machine capable of increasing the interest of the game.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern display device arranged in area II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in area III shown in FIG. 1 and its surroundings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine. Figure 8 (a) is a lottery table for special figure propriety determination, Figure 8 (b) is a lottery table for special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and Figure 8 (c) is for special figure 2 stop symbol lottery is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table of . FIG. 9(a) is a lottery table for special figure variation pattern derivation at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and FIG. 9(b) is special figure variation used when special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table for pattern derivation. FIG. 10(a) is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 10(b) is a diagram showing the average variation time relationship for each special figure variation pattern derivation state. FIG. 11 is a flow of normal mode switching processing. FIGS. 12(a) to 12(c) are diagrams showing the flow in which a cut-in effect occurs in development effect A or development effect B, and FIG. 12(a) shows the flow in which a weak cut-in effect occurs. 12(b) is a diagram showing the flow of occurrence of a strong cut-in effect, and FIG. 12(c) is a diagram showing the flow of occurrence of a fixed cut-in effect. FIGS. 13(a) to 13(c) are diagrams schematically showing a lottery table used to determine the type of cut-in effect in development effect A or development effect B. FIG. 13(a) FIG. 13B schematically shows the lottery table used in normal mode A, FIG. 13C schematically shows the lottery table used in normal mode B, and FIG. be. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display example of the mode specifying image when the type of normal mode is switched. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing how the mode specifying lamp lights when the type of normal mode is switched. FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing the flow of display of the mode specifying image and lighting of the mode specifying lamp when the type of normal mode is switched in the display example according to FIG. FIG. 17(a) is a diagram showing a flow of regulation period determination processing, and FIG. 17(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for lottery for the length of regulation period T1. FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing the flow of display of the mode specifying image and lighting of the mode specifying lamp when 1000 ms is determined as the length of the regulation period T1 in the display example according to FIG.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent elements, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up" and "down" refer to the front side (player side) of the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. ) shall be designated as viewed from the
In the following description, "advantage (advantage)" refers to being advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, prize balls (game Medium) refers to being advantageous in terms of the amount of acquisition (not limited to the payout of game balls, but including the payout of medals).

<Features of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment, the features of the invention (the present invention) described in this embodiment will be described.
In describing the features, the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and the description of the gaming machine 10 after this description also has the same usage in the parentheses. may describe the configuration.

The present invention
operating means (middle cursor button 38e);
production means (main display unit 81, frame lamp 35);
Effect control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) for controlling the effect means,
Equipped with a normal state (special low certainty and general low certainty) and an advantageous state that is more advantageous than the above normal state (special high certainty and general low certainty, special low certainty and general high certainty, or special A game machine that can set high figure high and normal figure low accuracy),
The production control means is
It is possible to execute a first effect (display of a mode specific image) in which a mode changes based on a predetermined operation performed on the operation means,
A second effect (lighting of a mode specific lamp) which is an effect executed based on a predetermined operation performed on the operating means and corresponds to the mode of the first effect after the change due to the predetermined operation. ) can be executed,
When a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first effect,
Execution of the first effect is restricted for a predetermined period (regulation period T1) triggered by the predetermined operation,
During the predetermined period, the second effect is started in a mode corresponding to the mode of the first effect after the change due to the predetermined operation,
Triggered by the passage of the predetermined period of time, the first effect in the mode related to the predetermined operation is executed,
The first production is executed in the advantageous state,
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the present invention, the second effect corresponding to the mode of the first effect after the change by the predetermined operation is recognized before the first effect is started, and the mode of the first effect is recognized. can be made easier.
Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game in the advantageous state.

Note that the first effect can be continuously executed until the next predetermined operation is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the first effect may end at a predetermined timing.

Also, the first effect and the second effect may be realized by different devices or may be realized by the same device.

Moreover, the above-described first effect is not limited to image display, as in the present embodiment described later, and the effect may be realized by lighting of a lamp or the like, or may be realized by sound.
Similarly, the above-described second effect is not limited to the lighting of lamps, as in this embodiment described later, and may be realized by image display or sound. That is, the first effect and the second effect are irrelevant as long as they can be recognized by human perception.

Further, the above-mentioned "operating means" may be configured by one operating section as in the present embodiment, or may be configured by a plurality of operating sections.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment described later, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine is shown. It can also be applied to a slot machine that executes a game effect (variable effect) in the game and pays out medals based on the result of the game (the stop mode of the plurality of reels). In this case, the benefits to be described later are big bonuses, regular bonuses, AT (assist time), etc., which are advantageous in obtaining medals in the slot machine.

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<Regarding the structure of the game machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.
1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern display device 90 arranged in the area II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a view showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine 10. FIG.
1 to 5 are merely necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and configurations and functions not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. You may Also, the game machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations shown here, and some of the configurations or functions may be omitted to the extent that the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and shoots game balls onto a front area (hereinafter referred to as a "game area 50a") of a game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. Then, when a game ball enters a winning hole (for example, the big winning hole 55 or the like), a prize ball is obtained. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into a winning hole may be simply expressed as "winning (into a winning hole)".

The game machine 10 is configured to cover the front side of the game board 50 with a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens forward and backward, a middle frame 17 that detachably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the game board 50. and a front frame 20 that has been formed.

The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21 , and can be opened and closed to the front side of the outer frame 15 . The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is moved in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame 20 (to the right in this embodiment). turn) is possible.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported by a hinge mechanism 21 centering on the left end side, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17 . The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23 (insert the door key into the cylinder lock 23 and turn the door key in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (left in this embodiment). ) is possible.
In addition, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 protects the game area 50a and the game board 50 as seen through.
Further, the front frame 20 is provided with an upper ball tray 27 and a lower ball tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball tray 27 and the lower ball tray 29 are separated vertically and provided integrally with the front frame 20. .
In addition, the front frame 20 has an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball tray 29, and by turning the operation handle 31, game balls stored in the upper ball tray 27 are shot toward the game area 50a. It's like

Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the middle frame 17 is provided with a middle frame door open sensor 76 for detecting whether the middle frame 17 is open or closed with respect to the outer frame 15. , and a front frame door open sensor 77 for detecting whether the front frame 20 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the middle frame 17 . In this embodiment, each of these open door sensors is ON in the open state and OFF in the closed state. However, these open door sensors may be configured to be OFF when the door is open and to be ON when the door is closed.
Thereby, the game machine 10 can detect both the opening/closing state of the middle frame 17 with respect to the outer frame 15 and the opening/closing state of the front frame 20 with respect to the middle frame 17 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons to be operated by the player are arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball receiving tray 27 . This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting return operation of the prepaid card as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100, which will be described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, an effect button that can accept a player's operation for switching the effect that occurs during a game or for obtaining various information related to the gaming machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (up cursor button 38a, down cursor button 38b, left cursor button 38c, right cursor button 38d, middle cursor button 38e) for instructing up, down, left, and right operations, respectively. included. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting an operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit based on a change in the detection state of the sensor.
Further, the up cursor button 38a and the down cursor button 38b are used to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker 33, which will be described later, and the left cursor button 38c and the right cursor button 38d are used to adjust the frame lamp 35 and effect display, which will be described later. In order to adjust the brightness of the device 80 and the like, the middle cursor button 38e is operated to switch the effect mode in the normal mode, which will be described later.
A movable decorative body 22 that is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper bulb tray 27 .

Below the lower ball receiving tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 is provided for discharging game balls stored in the lower ball receiving tray 29 downward. By operating the ball extraction mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball receiving tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped and discharged from the bottom opening.
Although illustration is omitted, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored ball to the lower ball receiving tray 29 by operation in the same manner as the ball removing mechanism 36. By operating both mechanisms 36, it is possible to eject the stored balls.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are provided on the left and right sides of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. The upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a, 34b of the front frame 20 are formed of light-transmitting covers, and frame lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are provided inside the covers, respectively. there is The speaker 33 and the frame lamp 35 can emit sound or turn on or off in conjunction with effects or error effects that occur during the game. In particular, the frame lamp 35 is equipped with a full-color LED and is configured to be lit in various colors.

The effect display device 80 is composed of a main display section 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50 and a sub-display section 82 arranged around the main display section 81 . The sub-display section 82 further includes an upper sub-display section 82a arranged above the main display section 81, a left sub-display section 82b arranged on the left side of the main display section 81, and a main display section 81. and a right sub-display portion 82c arranged on the right side of the .
Here, the main display section 81 is a fixed liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub-display section 82a, left sub-display section 82b, and right sub-display section 82c are movable liquid crystal displays operated by actuators such as motors (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display unit 81 can display the variable display of the symbol row performed in conjunction with the variable display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and various other effects. can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the symbol rows (decorative symbols) displayed on the main display portion 81, the displayed decorative symbols form three symbol rows. The direction of the variable display of each pattern row is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction).
Here, the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display section 81. However, the pattern row extends from the back of the main display section 81 to the front or the opposite direction. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by a player in a display mode using a technique (for example, the perspective method) that makes the player recognize that the display is changing.
In addition, the decorative patterns in this embodiment include "1 pattern" imitating the number "1", "2 patterns" imitating the number "2", "3 patterns" imitating the number "3", "4 patterns" imitating the number "4", "5 patterns" imitating the number "5", "6 patterns" imitating the number "6", "7 patterns" imitating the number "7" , "8 symbols" imitating the number "8", and "9 symbols" imitating the number "9", and these symbols are provided in each symbol row. In the following description, "1 pattern", "3 patterns", "5 patterns", "7 patterns", and "9 patterns" are collectively referred to as "odd number patterns", and "2 patterns" and "4 patterns". , “6 symbols” and “8 symbols” may be collectively referred to as “even number symbols”.

Each of the sub display units 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, but also configured to be movable.
The initial positions of the upper sub-display portion 82a are on the upper side of the main display portion 81, the left sub-display portion 82b is on the left side of the main display portion 81, and the right sub-display portion 82c is on the main display. It is on the right side of the part 81 as a reference, and each of the sub-display parts 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position overlapping the display area of the decorative pattern in the main display part 81 .

It should be noted that the effect display device 80 (the main display section 81, the upper sub-display section 82a, the left sub-display section 82b, and the right sub-display section 82c) in the present embodiment all adopt a liquid crystal display device. Implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be employed as the effect display device 80 .

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display section 81 , and these LEDs constitute the display area of the pattern display device 90 . A special symbol and a normal symbol are displayed on the symbol display device 90 .
Also, the pattern display device 90 is arranged at a position that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the main display section 81, and the display area of the pattern display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display section 81. .
The arrangement and number of LEDs associated with the pattern display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. not to be

The special symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to activate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbols in this embodiment include a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92 .
In addition, the special design may be abbreviated as "special design", the first special design as "special design 1", and the second special design as "special design 2".

The normal symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory (for example, the normal electric accessory 61). The normal design in this embodiment is displayed on the normal design display device 93 .
In addition, the normal symbol may be abbreviated as "general figure", and the normal electric accessory may be referred to as "electric chew".

The symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp 96 in addition to the display devices described above.
The first special symbol reservation lamp 94 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 1 symbol variations, and the second special symbol reservation lamp 95 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 2 symbol variations. And, the normal design reservation lamp 96 can specify the number of design fluctuations of the normal design that is reserved, and both of the lighting modes of the two LEDs (in this embodiment, only right lighting = 1, left and right lighting = 2, blinking on the right side + constant lighting on the left side = 3, blinking on the left and right sides = 4) makes it possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol variations.

In the following description, the symbol variation that stops and displays the special symbol after the special symbol is variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as "symbol variation of the special symbol". In the description, the symbol variation in which the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the normal symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as "symbol variation of the normal symbol".
In addition, in the following description, the variation display of the symbol row (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display unit 81 is distinguished from the "variation of the symbol of the special symbol" and the "variation of the symbol of the normal symbol". It may be referred to as "symbol variation".
It should be noted that, in the following description, when simply referred to as "symbol variation", it means the symbol variation of special symbols unless otherwise specified.

On the front surface of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. 4, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), windmills 52, and decorative members are arranged so that the launched game balls roll. A game area 50a is defined in .
In addition, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 are provided to guide game balls shot by rotating the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a. It is The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with reference to the center of the game area 50a. Here, the windmill 52 is a peg-shaped mechanism for changing the falling direction of the game ball.

The gaming machine 10 is capable of adjusting the strength of the launch of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotational operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operating handle 31. Various obstacles are placed in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls on either X (so-called left-handed hitting) or the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed hitting) where the game ball hit harder rolls. are placed. Although not shown, the operating handle 31 is provided with a touch sensor for determining whether or not the player is operating it.

FIG. 4 shows the main winning opening 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67, but the illustrated winning opening is an example. , and the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The big winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A large winning opening sensor 72 is attached to the large winning opening 55, and the winning of the large winning opening 55 is determined based on the detection result of the large winning opening sensor 72. In the embodiment, 15) prize balls are awarded.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, more game balls roll toward the big winning opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is placed.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the big prize opening 55 . The special electric accessory 65 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric role product 65 will be in an open state in at least a part of the jackpot game that is set due to the fact that the jackpot is derived by the special figure success/failure determination that will be described later. Winning to the winning opening 55 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it becomes easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55. Therefore, the jackpot game in which the chance of winning prize balls is greatly increased is an advantageous game state. It can be said that
In the jackpot game, the open state and the closed state of the special electric accessory 65 are alternately set, and one open state (sometimes referred to as “round”), and the total number of rounds generated in one jackpot is “number of rounds”. ”) ends based on the fact that a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls enter the big winning port 55, and the special electric accessory 65 is closed. .
In addition, one open state is also ended based on the passage of a sufficient time (30s (seconds) in this embodiment) for a predetermined number of game balls to enter the big winning opening 55. do.
Here, when the special electric accessory 65 is set from the open state to the closed state based on the winning of 10 game balls in one round, it cannot be immediately closed. Therefore, in one round, more than 10 game balls may enter the big winning slot 55, and this winning may be referred to as over winning.

The first starting port 57 is arranged in the central lower part of the game area 50a. A first starting hole sensor 70 is attached to the first starting hole 57, and the winning of the first starting hole 57 is determined based on the detection result of the first starting hole sensor 70, and is associated with the first starting hole 57. The determined number (4 in this embodiment) of prize balls are awarded. In at least a part of the case where the winning prize related to the first starting port 57 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the first start port 57 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

The second starting port 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A second starting hole sensor 71 is attached to the second starting hole 59, and the winning to the second starting hole 59 is determined by the detection result of the second starting hole sensor 71, and is associated with the second starting hole 59. The determined number (1 in this embodiment) of prize balls are awarded.
In at least a part of the case where the winning prize related to the second starting port 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the second start port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is arranged in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59 . The normal electric accessory 61 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to enter a game ball in the second starting port 59 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball. transitions to either the open state or the closed state.
More specifically, the normal electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the game per normal pattern that is performed by winning with the pattern variation of the normal pattern, and accordingly the winning to the second start port 59. is allowed. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it becomes easier to win the second starting port 59. Therefore, while suppressing the reduction of the game ball by the prize ball, the pattern fluctuation of the special figure 2 It can greatly increase the chances of being executed.

The gate 63 is arranged in the right central portion of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63 , and winning to the gate 63 is determined based on the detection result of the gate sensor 74 . In at least a part of the case where the winning prize related to the gate 63 is determined, the pattern variation of the normal pattern will be performed.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the gate 63. things are placed.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. A general winning slot sensor 73 is attached to the general winning slot 67, and the winning to the general winning slot 67 is determined by the detection result of the general winning slot sensor 73, and the number associated with the general winning slot 67 ( In this embodiment, 4) prize balls are provided.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Each obstacle is arranged, but each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. . Also, a plurality of general winning openings 67 may be provided.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that is hit into the game area 50a and does not enter the above-described winning holes falls into an out hole 69 and is processed as an out ball.
In addition, in this embodiment, an out ball sensor 75 (not shown) is provided for detecting a game ball (hereinafter referred to as an "out ball") entering the winning hole and the out hole.

In addition to the sensors described above, the game board 50 also has a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism and a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves (sometimes are also omitted) are provided.

On the back of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. A second sub control board case 309 storing a control board 300, a power control board case 509 storing a power control board 500, and a payout control board case 409 storing a payout control board 400 are attached. In addition to the rear surfaces of the control board case 209 and the second sub-control board case 309, an opening/closing cover 45 that covers part of the rear surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
A RAM clear switch 43 is provided on the main control board 100 .
Further, the substrate case and cover covering each substrate are made of transparent members, and the corresponding substrate can be visually recognized through each case and cover.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first sub-control board 200 is provided with a volume adjustment section 83 operated for volume adjustment and a brightness adjustment section 84 operated for brightness adjustment. . The first sub-control board case 209 houses the first sub-control board 200 so as to expose the volume control unit 83 and the brightness control unit 84 to the outside. It is installed so as to avoid 84. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 5, that is, in the state where the first sub-control board 200 is housed in the first sub-control board case 209 and the opening/closing cover 45 is attached, the volume control unit 83 and the brightness control unit 84 are turned on. Operation is possible.
The volume adjustment unit 83 and the brightness adjustment unit 84 are so-called rotary switches, and in the present embodiment, the volume adjustment unit 83 can be adjusted to any one of three levels of high volume, medium volume, and low volume. is possible, and the luminance adjustment unit 84 can be adjusted to any one of three stages of high luminance, medium luminance, and low luminance. Note that the volume adjustment unit 83 and the brightness adjustment unit 84 are not limited to rotary switches, and slide switches may be employed. Also, the volume control unit 83 and the brightness control unit 84 may be switches provided on a board different from the first sub-control board 200 as long as they are electrically connected to the first sub-control board 200. . Furthermore, as long as it is provided on the back side of the game board 50, its installation position does not matter.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 and a backup power supply for generating normal power supply to electronic and electric parts such as the above-mentioned control board based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply facility of the game island. It is composed of a backup power supply circuit 502 and a power failure detection circuit 503 that detects a power failure (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply reaches a predetermined voltage drop).
Also, the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and on the premise that primary power is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit 501, and power is supplied to electronic components and electrical components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). is supplied.
In addition, when the power failure detection circuit 503 detects the power failure, the power supply control board 500 outputs a power failure signal (NMI signal) to the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400 respectively. Send to
The backup power supply circuit 502 is charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply facility on the game island.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, the power failure detection circuit 503 is not provided on the power control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 may be provided.

A game ball tank 46 for storing game balls supplied from the ball supply facility of the game island is arranged on the back surface of the game board 50 above the opening/closing cover 45 . The game ball tank 46 is further connected to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball tray 27 via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48, and the balls put out by the payout unit 48 pass through the payout passage 49. is paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 27.

So far, the structure of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has been described, but these are only specific examples, and the present invention can also be implemented with another structure.

<Regarding the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the control configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. The control configuration shown in FIG. 6 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a control configuration not shown in FIG.

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 102 that stores data such as control programs and various lottery tables, a RAM 103 that functions as a temporary storage area and a buffer memory, and a peripheral board. , an I/O port 104 for inputting and outputting signals to and from each device, and a random number circuit 105 for generating random numbers (hard random numbers) by operating in a system separate from the program processing by the CPU 101. are connected to each other via an internal bus.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing, thereby executing various processes related to the main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by backup power generated in a backup power supply circuit, which will be described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, when power is restored after a power failure, various types of information are backed up so that the game machine 10 can be restored to the state immediately before the power failure. is configured to For example, in addition to data such as the stack pointer and each register that were held when a power failure occurred, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (game stop state or game possible state), the current special drawing lottery state, the current Information related to the game such as the normal drawing lottery state is backed up.

In the present embodiment, at least, in addition to the area in which such game-related information is stored (sometimes referred to as the game-related area of the RAM 103), the complement of the checksum related to the game-related area of the RAM 103 and An area in which a backup flag is stored (sometimes referred to as a game-related backup information area of the RAM 103) is backed up. When power is restored, the gaming machine 10 is restored using various information stored in the backed-up game-related area of the RAM 103 and the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103 .
Note that the specific method of backup in this embodiment is not limited at all. For example, the area to be backed up in the RAM 103 may be implemented with a configuration that can hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state. As another example, in the RAM 103, different hardware is provided for a first memory configured to be able to hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state and a second memory referred to when the game machine 10 operates. In that case, the gaming machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory when the power is cut off, and transfers the saved information from the first memory to the first memory when the power is restored. It is sufficient to recover to the second memory.

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first start sensor 70, a second start sensor 71, a large winning sensor 72, a general winning sensor 73, a gate sensor 74, an out ball sensor 75, a middle frame door open sensor 76, It is electrically connected to the front frame door open sensor 77 and the like, and is configured so that detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via the I/O port 104 . Although illustration is omitted, in addition to these sensors, the main control board 100 is also electrically connected to a full-tank detection sensor, a magnetic detection sensor, and a radio wave detection sensor. , detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 .

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp. 96 , is electrically connected to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 and the special electric accessory solenoid 66 , and configured to be able to control these via the I/O port 104 .
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation section 39 and the RAM clear switch 43, and is configured to detect the operation of the main operation section 39. FIG.

The main control board 100 and the first sub-control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line. They are communicably connected only in the direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200 .
Data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to transmit data. is configured to
Also, in this embodiment, a parallel transmission method is used for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be used.

The first sub-control board 200 serves as a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processing related to game effects based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores data such as effect control programs and various lottery tables, and a temporary storage area. A RAM 203 functioning as a work area or buffer memory, and an I/O port 204 for inputting/outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices are provided. It is configured to execute the main control related to the game effect according to the control program stored in the.
In addition, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to detect the operation of the operation section.

In addition, the first sub-control board 200 instructs the second sub-control board 300 to display an image to be displayed on the second sub-control board 300 in the effect control processing based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, and instructs the adjustment of the brightness. Luminance adjustment command, audio control command for instructing audio to be output to audio control board 310, volume adjustment command for instructing volume adjustment, lamp control data for controlling lighting of various lamps such as frame lamp 35, and movable decoration It generates movement control data and the like for controlling movement of movable bodies such as the body 22 and the sub-display section 82 .
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 and the audio control board 310 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and each control command (image control command, brightness adjustment command, audio control command, While the volume adjustment command) is transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300 or the audio control board 310, as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command was successfully received ) is transmitted from each control board (second sub-control board 300, audio control board 310) to first sub-control board 200.

The first sub-control board 200 is also electrically connected to the frame lamp 35 and transmits lamp control data via the I/O port 204 . The frame lamp 35 is configured such that lighting is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .
The lamp control data is generated according to the luminance determined based on the result of adjustment by operating the luminance adjusting section 84, the left cursor button 38c, and the right cursor button 38d. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the frame lamp 35 can be lit with the brightness determined based on the adjustment result. The brightness in this embodiment can be set in a range of 10 steps from brightness 1 to brightness 10, and the brightness increases in this order. In addition, the first sub-control board 200 sends a brightness adjustment command including data specifying the brightness after the adjustment (hereinafter referred to as "brightness specifying data") to the second sub-control board every time the brightness is adjusted. Send to 300. The adjusted brightness is also reflected in the brightness of the displayed image.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processing related to image effects based on image control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores image control programs and various data, and a temporary storage area. and an I/O port 304 for inputting and outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to execute such main control.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 includes a VDP that generates image data in accordance with the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, based on the control signal received from the CPU 301; It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates sound data according to the content of the presentation based on the control signal received from the CPU 301 . The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads image data stored in the image ROM according to instructions from the CPU 301, and transmits image data generated by image processing to the main display unit 81 and the sub display unit 82. do. The VDP is also connected to a high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read out from the image ROM.

The audio control board 310 includes a CPU 311 that performs various arithmetic processing related to audio effects based on audio control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 312 that stores audio control programs and audio data, and a work that serves as a temporary storage area. It has a RAM 313 that functions as an area and buffer memory, and an I/O port 314 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to perform various controls. Therefore, the audio control board 310 reads the audio data stored in the ROM 312 according to the audio control command received from the first sub-control board 200, synthesizes the read audio data, and produces the final audio data after synthesis. can be transmitted to the speaker 33 via an amplifier, and the speaker 33 can be caused to output sound.

More specifically, the RAM 313 stores storage areas corresponding to each of a plurality of audio reproduction channels (in this embodiment, a total of 32 audio reproduction channels CH1 to CH32), and synthesized audio data (described later). A storage area is provided for storing unit audio data). A storage area corresponding to each audio reproduction channel contains audio data read from the ROM 312, data specifying the volume of the audio reproduction channel (hereinafter referred to as "volume identification data"), the number of times the audio reproduction channel has been reproduced (loop reproduction). ) (hereinafter referred to as "playback number specifying data"), and data specifying the playback state (playing, paused, playback stopped) of the audio playback channel (hereinafter referred to as "playback state specifying data ”). Note that the volume in this embodiment can be set in a range of 10 steps from volume 1 to volume 10, and the volume output from the speaker 33 increases in this order. Also, each data corresponding to each audio reproduction channel stored in the RAM 313 can be read by the first sub-control board 200 as necessary.

The above-described audio control command is composed of audio control data for each audio reproduction channel, and each audio control data specifies the presence or absence of various data corresponding to the audio reproduction channel, and instructs the audio data to be reproduced (specification data). data (hereinafter referred to as "voice instruction data"), data indicating the volume of the audio data (hereinafter referred to as "volume instruction data"), data indicating the number of times the audio data is played (hereinafter referred to as " (referred to as playback count instruction data) and data for instructing the playback state. When the CPU 311 receives an audio control command, it checks whether or not there is audio control data for each audio reproduction channel. Update various data of the audio playback channel corresponding to .
The audio data is data in which unit audio data separated by one frame (24 milliseconds in this embodiment) are continuously arranged. While referring to the specific data, the unit audio data at the current reproduction position of the audio reproduction channel identified as being reproduced by the reproduction state identification data is synthesized according to the volume identification data corresponding to the audio reproduction channel, and after synthesis is stored in the corresponding storage area.
Further, when the received audio control command includes audio control data including reproduction state instruction data instructing to stop reproduction, the CPU 311 deletes various data of the audio reproduction channel corresponding to the audio control data. At the same time, data indicating stop of reproduction is set in the reproduction state specifying data of the audio reproduction channel, and the reproduction of the audio of the audio reproduction channel is stopped.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 includes sound output means (speaker 33) for outputting sound, and sound output control means (audio control board 310) for controlling the sound output means. By having a plurality of audio reproduction channels capable of reproducing one audio, synthesizing the audio reproduced in the audio reproduction channels, and outputting the synthesized audio by the audio output means, multiple types of audio can be generated in parallel. In other words, it is possible to cause the sound output means to output sound.

It should be noted that the sound output of the sound in this embodiment means that the sound is output from the speaker 33 and can actually be recognized by the player's sense of hearing. On the other hand, reproduction of audio means that various data (audio data, volume identification data, reproduction number identification data, and reproduction state identification data) are stored in a storage area corresponding to an audio reproduction channel related to the audio. It does not matter whether the sound is actually output or not.

Further, as described above, the first sub-control board 200 is configured to be capable of generating volume adjustment commands in addition to voice control commands, and capable of transmitting volume adjustment commands to the voice control board 310 . This volume adjustment command is composed of data specifying whether or not there is volume instruction data corresponding to each audio reproduction channel, and volume instruction data for each audio reproduction channel. Then, when the volume adjustment command is received, the CPU 311 confirms the presence or absence of volume instruction data for each audio reproduction channel, and if there is volume instruction data, adjusts the volume of the audio reproduction channel according to the volume instruction data. update the volume specific data of

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first sub control board 200 controls the sound to be output from the speaker 33 via the sound control board 310, and controls the volume of each reproduced sound (audio reproduction channel). can do.
It should be noted that the method of controlling the sound and volume to be emitted by the speaker 33 is not limited to the method of this embodiment, and any method may be adopted. Also, the audio control board 310 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 so that two-way communication is possible, and the audio control board 310 receives voice control commands and volume from the first sub-control board 200 via the second sub-control board 300. A command corresponding to the adjustment command may be configured to be receivable. Also, the functions of the audio control board 310 may be provided in the first sub-control board 200 or the second sub-control board 300 .

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU, a ROM and a RAM (all not shown).
In addition, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and controls the payout unit 48 based on the payout control command from the main control board 100 to pay out game balls. is executed, and the ball feeding mechanism and the shooting mechanism are synchronously driven based on the operation amount of the operation handle 31 to control shooting of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 is based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, the normal power supply circuit for generating the normal power supply for the electronic parts and electrical parts such as the above-mentioned control board, and the backup power supply for generating the backup power supply. It is composed of a power supply circuit and a power failure detection circuit (both not shown) that detects a power failure (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply falls to a predetermined voltage).
In addition, the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and on the premise that primary power is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit, and power is supplied to electronic components and electrical components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). supplied.
In addition, the power supply control board 500 sends a power interruption signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 when the power interruption is detected by the power interruption detection circuit. Send.
The backup power supply circuit is charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply facility on the game island.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit may be provided on the payout control board 400, the power failure detection circuit is not provided on the power control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 You may make it provide for each.

<Regarding the functional configuration of the game machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have functional configurations not shown in FIG. 8 to 11 will be referred to as necessary when describing the functional configuration.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes an entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main reservation control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special figure lottery means 130, a normal figure lottery means 135, and a jackpot game. Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, game state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power recovery process execution means 175, and power It is provided with disconnection processing executing means 180, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described using FIG.

The main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing data read by means provided on the main control board 100, data derived by calculations in the means, etc., in corresponding storage areas. . In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 is transmitted by the command transmission means to the sub-command management means 270 of the first sub-control board 200, which will be described later. be done.

The winning-ball determining means 110 determines whether or not a game has been won in each winning hole based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning hole.

The main random number generating means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers with different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and at the timing when it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning slot, the random number circuit 105 generates one or more random numbers corresponding to the winning slot. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, the main random number generating means 115, when it is determined that the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59 wins, generates a random number for special figure win/loss determination, a special figure stop symbol, which will be described later. Obtain a random number for the lottery and a random number for the special pattern variation pattern lottery. When it is determined that the gate 63 has won a prize, the main information storage means 160 stores the random numbers for determining whether the normal pattern is right or wrong, the random numbers for the normal pattern stop pattern lottery, and the random numbers for the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Store in the storage area.
The random number circuit 105 monitors whether or not the multiple types of random numbers that it updates are normally updated. Information indicating that the abnormality has occurred is written in a specific storage area. Therefore, the CPU 101 can grasp that an update error has occurred in the random number circuit 105 .

The main suspension control means 120 performs control related to suspension of the symbol variation of the special figure and suspension of the symbol variation of the normal figure. Regarding the special figure 1, the random number for the special figure right or wrong determination, the random number for the special figure stop pattern lottery, and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which were obtained as a result of winning the first start port 57, It is withheld (stored) as the operation suspension information of FIG.
More specifically, the main reservation control means 120 is added by 1 each time the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is reserved, and the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130 used) is decremented by 1 for each (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1 suspension counter"), and the value of the special figure 1 suspension counter reaches the upper limit (4 in this embodiment, the The operation suspension information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 suspension counter of the main information storage means 160, and each time the operation suspension information is used, the used operation suspension information is cleared, and the remaining operation suspension Control is performed to move (shift) information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation counter which is 1 less than the current special figure 1 reservation counter in order from the smallest special figure 1 reservation counter.
In addition, the main reservation control means 120 performs the same control as the above-described control separately from the special figure 1 for the special figure 2 and the general figure, and the special figure 2 reservation counter is called the special figure 2 reservation counter.
Further, in the following description, "suspension of operation suspension information" may be expressed as "suspension of pattern variation".
In addition, when the main reservation control means 120 updates (adds or subtracts) the operation reservation information (reservation counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the effect control including the special figure 1 reservation counter and the special figure 2 reservation counter A command (pending command) is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, when both the operation pending information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation holding information corresponding to the special figure 2 are reserved, the operation pending information corresponding to the special figure 2 is preferentially The priority variation used is done.

A pre-determination means 125 executes pre-determination for a look-ahead performance targeting the operation suspension information at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the pre-determination means 125 reads each random number of the operation suspension information suspended this time, and pre-determines each of the special figure propriety determination, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Execute. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used in the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, the results of these preliminary determinations are the same as the results of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 125 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
In addition, as described above, the pre-determination command is transmitted at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at the predetermined timing of the pre-determination (generated and stored in the main information storage means 160 transmission command area), so it will be sent following the pending command described above. Here, the timing of the predetermined pre-judgment means that it is not during the jackpot game, furthermore, in this embodiment, when the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is suspended during the normal figure high probability described later , since the prior determination is restricted, the transmission of the prior determination command corresponding to the prior determination is also restricted.

The special figure lottery means 130 includes a special figure suitability determination means 131, a special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and a special figure variation pattern derivation means 133, and the special figure suitability determination means 131, the special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and the special figure. The processing by each means is executed in order of the fluctuation pattern deriving means 133 . The special figure lottery means 130 reads the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied.
It should be noted that "the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied" is, for example, not during the jackpot, neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is in the process of pattern fluctuation, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 all the conditions for the presence of the operation pending information in at least one of the

Here, FIGS. 8(a) to 8(c), 9(a), and 9(b) are diagrams schematically showing the lottery table used in the main control board 100, and the following description is given. Reference as necessary in
In the lottery using the lottery table, including those other than these lottery tables, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers according to a predetermined order (there is only one lottery value to be targeted). , the number of times of addition is one), and the result corresponding to the lottery value with carry (overflow) is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the description of the lottery tables, names are given to the lottery tables for convenience of explanation. Often these names do not specify the area where the data is stored. The illustrated lottery table may include items described for convenience of explanation, and "-" and "0" as lottery values, but these do not necessarily indicate data stored in each ROM. isn't it. A result with a lottery value of "-" or "0" will not win the lottery. Furthermore, when the same lottery value as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be obtained in the range) is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%. you don't have to. Also, if the total value of the lottery values used in one lottery coincides with the random number range used in the lottery, the last addition of the lottery values always generates a carry, so that addition is not necessary. Well, in that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition becomes unnecessary.

The special figure suitability determination means 131 reads the random number for the special figure suitability determination for each pattern variation, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure suitability determination to determine by lottery whether to win a big hit or a loss. Execute the special figure propriety determination to be determined.
FIG. 8(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for special figure propriety determination, and the lottery table is commonly used for special figure 1 and special figure 2. FIG. Since the range of random numbers used in the determination is 0 to 65535, if the special figure lottery state is low probability (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "special figure low probability"), 230/65536 (about A big hit is derived with a probability of 1/284.9).
Similarly, when the special figure lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "special figure high probability"), a big hit is derived with a probability of 499/65536 (about 1/131.3) .

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 reads the random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure stop symbol lottery. The stop pattern of the special figure is determined by lottery.
FIG. 8(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99. Therefore, when the big hit is derived in special figure 1, the probability of 50/100 (1/2) is symbol A, the probability of 40/100 (1/2.5) is symbol B, 10/100 (1 /10), the symbol C is determined as the stop symbol.
Here, the pattern A has 8 rounds, and after the jackpot game ends, the special pattern is low and the normal pattern is high (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "normal pattern", and the jackpot related to the pattern is may be referred to as a “normal jackpot”). On the other hand, the pattern B has 9 rounds, and after the jackpot game ends, the pattern that becomes a special pattern high probability and a normal pattern high probability (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "variable probability pattern") It is sometimes called "big hit"). Furthermore, the pattern C is a definite variable pattern that has 16 rounds and becomes a special pattern high probability and a general pattern high probability after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol C is more advantageous than the symbol B in terms of the number of rounds, and the symbols B and C are more advantageous than the symbol A in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special symbol lottery state.
FIG. 8(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 in the same way as the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. be. Therefore, when the jackpot is derived in the special figure 2, the pattern a stops at a probability of 65/100 (about 1/1.53), and the pattern b stops at a probability of 35/100 (about 1/2.85). determined as a design.
Here, the pattern a has 16 rounds, and is a probability variable pattern that becomes a special pattern high probability and a normal pattern high probability after the end of the big hit game, and the pattern b has the number of rounds 4, and is a special pattern after the end of the big hit game. It is a normal pattern with a low figure and a normal figure with high accuracy. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol a is a more advantageous symbol than the symbol b in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special drawing lottery state.
In addition, when the special figure stop pattern lottery means 132 does not result in a big hit as a result of the special figure success/failure determination, the special figure 1 loses the symbol D, and the special figure 2 loses the symbol c as the stop symbol. decided uniformly.
In addition, in this embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high probability after the end of the big hit game by the special figure 1 (50/100) and the ratio of the special figure high probability after the big hit game by the special figure 2 (65/100 ) is different (the pattern variation of the special figure 2 is more advantageous than the pattern variation of the special figure 1). Although the details are omitted, this difference is when the game ball passes through the V winning area provided in the big winning opening 55 during the jackpot game (when the sensor provided in the V winning area detects the game ball). By changing whether or not to provide a round (in this embodiment, the 9th round) that makes it easier to pass through the V winning area by changing the stop pattern of the special figure. Realized.

The special figure variation pattern derivation means 133 includes a plurality of types of special figure variation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure variation pattern, and the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the result of this special figure propriety determination. Based on this, select one special figure variation pattern lottery table for determining this special figure variation pattern, and use the selected special figure variation pattern lottery table and the random number for the special figure variation pattern lottery to select one special figure A figure variation pattern is determined, and variation time is determined based on the determined special figure variation pattern.
Although details such as transition conditions will be described later, the special figure variation pattern derivation state in this embodiment includes a special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and a special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. exist. Then, the above-described special figure variation pattern determination method is adopted in the special figure variation pattern variation of the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure 2 is adopted in the symbol variation, and the symbol variation of the other special figure in each special figure variation pattern derivation state is determined by one special figure variation pattern predetermined according to the result of the special figure propriety determination.

FIG. 9(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for special figure variation pattern derivation at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-999. Therefore, if the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern HNP, 52/1000 (about 1/19.2) with a probability of special figure fluctuation pattern HRP, 13/1000 (about 1/76.9) with a probability of HSP1-A, 11/1000 (about 1/90.9) with a probability of HSP1-B , HSP2-A with a probability of 9/1000 (about 1/111), HSP2-B with a probability of 7/1000 (1/143), HSP3-A with a probability of 5/1000 (1/200), 3/1000 HSP3-B is determined with a probability of (approximately 1/333). In this case, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A to special figure variation pattern ASP-C are not determined. In addition, although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 9(b), when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure variation pattern further uses the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of the symbol variation. identified.
If the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, 110/1000 (about 1/about 9.09) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, 135/1000 (about 1/7.41) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP2-A, 165/1000 (about 1/about 6. 06) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP2-B, 180/1000 (about 1/5.56) with a special figure variation pattern ASP3-A, with a probability of 220/1000 (about 1/4.56) Special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined with a probability of figure variation pattern ASP3-B, 100/1000 (1/10). In this case, the special figure variation pattern HNP ~ special figure variation pattern HSP3-B are not determined.
It should be noted that, in the description of the special figure variation pattern of the present embodiment, two special figure variation patterns, when described with "~" in between, according to the order described in FIG. It is assumed that the description of the special figure variation pattern existing between the figure variation pattern and the special figure variation pattern described later is omitted.
Also, although not shown, even in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, as in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation according to the result of the special figure propriety determination Pick a pattern.

Figure 9 (b) is a diagram schematically showing the lottery table for deriving the special figure variation pattern used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined, and as described above, in the lottery, the special figure 1 hold A special figure variation pattern is further specified using the value of the counter.
First, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP includes a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A with a fluctuation time of 3200 ms (milliseconds), a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B with a fluctuation time of 5600 ms, fluctuation There is a special figure variation pattern HNP-C with a time of 8000ms and a special figure variation pattern HNP-D with a variation time of 11200ms, and the variation time is longer in this order.
The range of the random number used in this lottery (different from the random number used in the lottery according to the lottery table shown in FIG. 9A) is 0-999. Therefore, when the special figure 1 pending counter = 3 (holding 3), the special figure variation pattern HNP-A is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). Similarly, if the special figure 1 pending counter = 2 (holding 2), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) is 850/1000 (about 1/ 1.18) with a probability of Toku-zu fluctuation pattern HNP-B is determined, if Toku-zu 1 pending counter = 1 (holding 1), with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20) Toku-zu fluctuation pattern HNP-A has a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) to determine the special figure variation pattern HNP-B, and a probability of 800/1000 (1/1.25) to determine the special figure variation pattern HNP-C. And, if the special figure 1 pending counter = 0 (maintenance 0), the special figure variation pattern HNP-B with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20) is 100/1000 (1/10) with a probability Special figure variation pattern HNP-C is determined with a probability of 850/1000 (about 1/1.18) special figure variation pattern HNP-D.
Thus, when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure fluctuation pattern (variation time) that is likely to be determined by the value of the special figure 1 pending counter is different. More specifically, the smaller the value of the special figure 1 reserved counter, the easier it is to determine a longer pattern variation (the larger the value of the special figure 1 reserved counter, the easier it is to determine a short variation time).
In addition, such a special figure variation pattern (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "basic special figure variation pattern") exists even in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and the corresponding basic The type of special figure fluctuation pattern and the length of each are different, but the tendency (holding counter (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, special figure 2 holding counter value) value and determination Toku-zu variation pattern (variation time) relationship) is the same as the Toku-zu variation pattern derivation state PA.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern derivation means 133, at the start of the symbol variation, the effect control command (variation start command ) and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

Like the special figure lottery means 130, the general pattern lottery means 135 reads out the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the pattern of the general pattern is not changing. , Using the read random numbers, the general pattern suitability determination is performed to determine the suitability of the general pattern, and the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to the open state by the general pattern suitability determination. In the case, the normal pattern stop pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern stop pattern by lottery, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the determination of whether or not the normal drawing is successful, the normal drawing state has a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "normal drawing high probability") and the normal drawing drawing state has a low probability ("normal drawing There is a case where it is abbreviated as "low probability"), and the drawing of the lottery table is omitted. While losing with a probability of 1/65536, it will be a hit with a probability of 1/65536, and the remaining probability of 65535/65536 will be a loss. It should be noted that, in the general pattern low probability, it may not be per general pattern (65536/65536 will be lost).

In the normal stop symbol lottery, as in the special stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the normal stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols with different patterns of opening the normal electric accessories 61. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. In addition, when it becomes a loss in the general pattern right or wrong determination, the stop pattern is uniformly determined in the same way as the special figure 1 and special figure 2.

Also, in the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, one normal figure fluctuation by lottery using the lottery table (not shown) for the general figure fluctuation pattern lottery from multiple types of normal figure fluctuation patterns. A pattern is determined.

In this way, it can be said that the probability that the normal map hit is derived is higher than the normal map low probability, and the degree of advantage is higher than the normal map low probability.

A jackpot game control means 140 determines a demonstration time related to a jackpot start demonstration and a demonstration time related to a jackpot end demonstration in accordance with the determined jackpot pattern when the result of the special win/fail lottery is a jackpot.
In addition, when the big win starts, the big win game control means 140 generates an effect control command (big win start command) including a demonstration time related to the big win start demonstration, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the big win. Sometimes, an effect control command (jackpot end command) including a demonstration time related to the jackpot end demonstration is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160. - 特許庁

The symbol display control means 145 variably displays the special symbol 1 on the first special symbol display device 91 according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the special symbol 1, and determines by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped pattern. Similarly, according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed in the design.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed (At the timing when the value of the special game timer becomes "0"), an effect control command (variation stop command) for requesting a fixed stop (fixed display) of the decorative pattern is generated, and the command is sent to the main information storage means. 160 is stored in the transmission command storage area.

In addition, the symbol display control means 145 causes the normal symbol display device 93 to variably display the normal symbol according to the normal symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the normal symbol, and after the variation time elapses, the normal symbol by the normal symbol stop symbol lottery. The determined stop pattern is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a normal pattern game timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, stop display time) relating to the display of the normal pattern.

When the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit, the electric role product control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric role product solenoid 66 after the stop display of the special figure, and turns the special electric role product 65 into a special figure. It is opened according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop pattern. The jackpot game is a game state in which one opening and closing operation of the special electric accessory 65 is regarded as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, and 8R in this example). be.

In addition, when the electric accessory control means 150 wins the normal figure win/loss lottery, it outputs a control signal to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 to move the normal electric accessory 61 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol. open up.

The game state control means 155 controls the special figure lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155, as described above, at the start of the jackpot game, irrespective of the pattern associated with the jackpot, the special figure low probability, at the end of the jackpot game associated with the normal jackpot, the special figure low probability is maintained, and at the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot, the special figure is high probability.

In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155, at the start of the big win, regardless of the pattern related to the big win, normal pattern low probability, at the end of the jackpot game related to the normal big win, until the symbol variation is performed 100 times. High probability (after 100 symbol fluctuations, normal low probability), and at the end of the jackpot related to the probability variable jackpot, until the next jackpot game starts (for example, a finite number of times sufficient to derive the jackpot) (For example, including the case of setting 5000 times).

In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the above-described special figure variation pattern derivation state. The transition of this special figure variation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b). Incidentally, FIG. 10(a) is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 10(b) is a diagram showing the relationship of the average variation time for each special figure variation pattern derivation state. .
As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponding to the special figure low probability and the general figure low probability, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponding to the special figure high probability and the general figure high probability It consists of a figure variation pattern derivation state PB and a special figure variation pattern derivation state PC corresponding to a special figure low certainty and a normal figure high accuracy, and a special figure according to the special figure lottery state and the general figure lottery state except during the jackpot game. The figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is set. Then, the transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC include transition conditions (i) to transition conditions (iii). The transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot, the transition condition (ii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, and the transition condition (iii) is the end of the 100th symbol variation. In addition, when the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot is started in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is set again after the end of the jackpot game (symbol in the transition condition (iii) counting of variations starts from 0).

Also, as shown in FIG. 10(b), the average variation time of each of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC (in the special figure variation pattern derivation state Appearance rate for the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected (derived by multiplying the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation pattern against the probability that the result of the special figure suitability determination is derived, any The sum of the variation time derived by multiplying the probability that can occur in the symbol variation) is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB are shortened in order. . This is mainly due to the difference in the length of the variation time of the basic special figure variation pattern with the highest rate of selection in each special figure variation pattern derivation state.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the difference between the average variation time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA and the average time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is the average variation time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation greater than the difference in state PB.

In addition, the game state control means 155, when the special figure lottery state, the general figure lottery state, and the update of the special figure variation pattern derivation state occur, the effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

As described above, the main information storage means 160 is means for temporarily storing data read by each means, data derived by calculations and the like by each means, etc. in corresponding storage areas.

The main error control means 165 monitors the input information of the I/O port 104 and determines whether the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that an error state exists, an effect control command (error command) including information that can specify the error state is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
In this embodiment, the error states determined by the main error control means 165 include, for example, a main board error based on the occurrence of the update abnormality described above, a magnetic error based on magnetic detection by the magnetic detection sensor, and a radio wave detection by the radio wave detection sensor. A radio wave error based on, a right hitting error based on the detection of a game ball by the gate sensor 74, a detection of opening of the middle frame 17 by the middle frame open door sensor 76 or a detection of opening of the front frame 20 by the front frame open door sensor 77 There are door open errors, full tank errors based on the detection of game balls by the full tank detection sensor, and so on. It should be noted that the presence or absence of occurrence of an error state according to this embodiment is monitored during a playable state, which will be described later.
To summarize the conditions for the occurrence of some of these errors, the main board error is an error state indicating an update error of the random number circuit 105, as described above, and occurs when the update error occurs. Next, magnetic error is an error state that occurs when magnetic detection by the magnetic detection sensor occurs continuously for 500 ms. This is an error state that occurs when a total of 5 occurrences occur. Also, a right-handed error occurs when the gate sensor 74 detects the game ball three times during normal times (special low probability and normal low probability) (the number of detections is reset after 1000 ms have passed since the last detection). A full-tank error is an error that occurs when the full-tank detection sensor is ON, that is, when a game ball is detected by the full-tank detection sensor.

In addition, in this embodiment, among these error states, the main board error, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error are treated as error states of relatively high importance (hereinafter simply referred to as "error states of high importance"). ing. Therefore, when an error state of high importance occurs, the main error control means 165, in addition to processing to turn on the security signal, causes the payout control board 400 to restrict the shooting of game balls. A game progress control process is executed to prevent progress.
Here, the security signal is a kind of signal that is output from an external terminal board (not shown) provided in the game machine 10 toward equipment (data display machine, hall computer) outside the game machine. Including the following description, turning on the security signal means starting the output of the security signal, and turning off the security signal means ending the output of the security signal. In addition, in the present embodiment, the processing for turning off the security signal does not consider the elapsed time after the security signal is turned on. The security signal may not be turned off before the time elapses. In this embodiment, when a magnetic error and a radio wave error occur, the process of turning on the security signal may be executed, but the payout control board 400 may not execute the above-described game progress regulation process. .
In addition, in the event of an error state of high importance, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 execute a notification effect that enables identification of which error state has occurred. .
Furthermore, these error states with high importance can be canceled (the error state can be ended) only by power failure and power recovery, and the security signal related to the error state can be turned off by the power failure. (the ON state is maintained until the power is cut off).
It should be noted that the above-described error state with a high degree of importance is merely an example, and other error states may be provided as the error state.

On the other hand, in the case of a right-handed error, a door open error, and a full tank error, which are error states of relatively low importance (hereinafter simply referred to as "error states of low importance"), shooting of game balls is not restricted, A state in which the game can be progressed is maintained. In addition, when these error states occur, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 execute a notification effect that can specify which error state has occurred.
In addition, the right hitting error ends when the execution of the notification effect related to the error state ends, and the door open error detects the closed state of the middle frame 17 by the middle frame door open sensor 76, or the front frame door open The process ends when the sensor 77 detects the closed state of the front frame 20, and the full-tank error ends when the game ball is no longer detected by the full-tank detection sensor. When the end conditions of these error states are satisfied, an effect control command (return command) indicating that the end conditions are satisfied is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.例文帳に追加
In addition, the above-mentioned error state with a low degree of importance is an example, and as the error state, after a predetermined time has passed since the big winning hole 55 during the big win game is closed, the big winning hole sensor Other error states such as an abnormal winning error that occurs when a game ball is detected by 72 may be provided, and when these error states are provided, a notification effect related to the error state is executed. It should be noted that the abnormal prize winning error may be ended when the execution of the notification effect related to the error state is ended, as in the case of the above-described right-handed error.

It should be noted that in the present embodiment, an error state with a high degree of importance is executed with priority over the above-described error state with a low degree of importance. Therefore, when an error state of high importance is occurring, door opening notification, which will be described later, is not executed, and there is no opening notification suppression period.

The main command management means 170 transmits the effect control command to the first sub control board 200 when the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
In principle, each effect control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

The power restoration process execution means 175 includes a return state setting means 176 and a playable state transition means 179 .

The return state setting means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 when the power is restored, the state at the time of the power failure immediately before the power is restored, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 when the power is restored, and the state of the middle frame open when the power is restored. Based on the state of the door sensor 76, a return state setting process for setting the return state is executed. The return state set by the processing includes a game stop state and a playable state (either with RAM clear processing or without RAM clear processing).
Specifically, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power restoration, the game stop state is set regardless of the state of the RAM clear switch 43 and the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76 at the time of power restoration. Also, if there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 when the power is restored and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (depressed state) when the power is restored, the RAM is cleared on the condition that the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON when the power is restored. Clear processing is executed and a playable state is set (when the middle frame door open sensor 76 is OFF at the time of power restoration, the RAM clear processing is not executed and a playable state is set), and the power is restored. If there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (not pressed) at the time of power recovery, the game ready state is set without executing the RAM clear processing. It should be noted that when the RAM clear processing is executed, the special figure low probability and general figure low probability will be set.
Here, the game stop state means that the game cannot be progressed by not executing the processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each prize winning opening (the detection result of the sensor itself may not be seen). This is the return state. The playable state is a return state in which progress of the game is possible by executing processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning hole.

Whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is determined by a RAM abnormality check performed at the beginning of the recovery state setting process (specifically, whether or not a backup flag is stored in the backup information area of the target area ( whether or not the backup flag is ON), and if the backup flag is stored (when the backup flag is ON), it is stored in the target area and the backup information area related to the area. A process of deriving the checksum of the complement of the data, and judging that the target area is normal if the calculation result is 0, and otherwise judging that the target area is abnormal. ) to the area of the RAM 103 related to the game.

The playable state transition means 179 executes playable state transition processing for shifting to the playable state when the playable state is set.
Specifically, in the playable state transition process, when the output of the security signal is ON, the process of turning OFF the output of the security signal and the initialization of the device are executed.
In addition, in the initial settings of the device, a launch permission command for permitting the launch of game balls is transmitted to the payout control board 400, a state is set in which entry of a game ball into each winning hole is enabled, and the random number circuit 105 is activated. Processing such as setting of data for setting the data is executed.

The power-off processing executing means 180 executes power-off processing based on receiving a power-off signal from the power control board 500 .
Specifically, for the area related to the game in the RAM 103, a process of deriving the checksum of the area and storing the complement of the checksum in the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103; A process of turning ON a backup flag indicating that the power-off process has been executed (stores the backup flag in the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub-control board 200 includes sub-random number generation means 210, normal effect control means 220, sub-error control means 230, lamp control means 240, movable accessory control means 245, volume control means 250, brightness It comprises adjustment means 255, sub-information storage means 260, and sub-command management means 270, and these means are realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG. It is functionally represented.
Here, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means. Also, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270 . In the following description, the fact that the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 by the sub-command management means 270 is simply referred to as the effect control command. It may be expressed as reception.

The sub-random number generation means 210 can generate random numbers (software random numbers) updated by program processing by the CPU 201, and acquires the random numbers at the timing when each lottery (details will be described later) by the normal performance control means 220 is executed.

The normal production control means 220 includes production mode control means 221, production route determination means 222, sub-suspension control means 223, prefetch production control means 224, production content determination means 225, decorative pattern control means 226, and jackpot production control means 227. Prepare.

The production mode control means 221 controls the transition of the production mode in the form of consistency with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed by the main control board 100 side when the game state designation command is received.
Production mode in the present embodiment is roughly divided into a normal mode, a low probability time-saving mode, and a probability variable mode, the normal mode in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, the probability variation mode in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure fluctuation A low certainty short working hours mode respond|corresponds to pattern derivation|leading-out state PC.

Furthermore, although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, normal modes include normal mode A, normal mode B, and normal mode C. Normal mode A, normal mode B, and normal mode C each The decision probabilities of the mode of cut-in production that can occur during the development production are different.
And the production|presentation mode control means 221 switches a normal mode by performing the normal mode switching process shown in FIG. 11 in normal mode. FIG. 11 is a flow of normal mode switching processing. Note that this process is an effect that is executed each time the middle cursor button 38e is operated.
Specifically, in the first step S202, it is determined whether or not the currently set normal mode is the normal mode A. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S204, and the condition is satisfied. If not, the process proceeds to step S206.
In step S204, normal mode B is set.
In step S206, it is determined whether or not the currently set normal mode is normal mode B. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S208, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S210. move on.
In step S208, normal mode C is set.
In step S210, normal mode A is set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to switch the type of normal mode by operating the middle cursor button 38e during the normal mode regardless of whether the pattern is changing. More specifically, the type of normal mode switches in the order of normal mode A, normal mode B, and normal mode C each time the middle cursor button 38e is operated. In addition, in this embodiment, when the type of effect mode being set is switched, there is a function that makes it easier to recognize the type of normal mode after the switching, and the details of this function will be described later.

Effect route determination means 222, when receiving a pre-determination command, based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command (in this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern), the effect corresponding to the currently reserved symbol variation Determine (set) the route. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation is the above-described special figure variation pattern HNP, the effect route determination means 222 does not determine the effect route when the pre-determination command is transmitted. At the start of pattern variation, the production route is determined based on the special figure variation patterns (special figure variation pattern HNP-A to special figure variation pattern HNP-D) included in the variation start command.
Here, the production route is the production from the start to the end of the pattern variation, and defines the process of the production that notifies the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation, and is executed in the design variation. The content of the effect is determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later.

In this embodiment, in the normal mode, regardless of the type of normal mode currently set, for each of the special figure variation patterns shown in FIGS. route corresponds. And these production routes are the loss production route that informs that the result of the special figure judgment in this pattern change is a loss (not a big hit), and the result of the special figure judgment in this pattern change. It is roughly divided into a big hit production route for announcing that it is a big hit. Further, the losing production route includes a non-developing losing production route in which the development production is not executed and a development losing production route in which the development production is executed. Here, the development effect means that after the decorative patterns are in the ready state (a state in which the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed except for one pattern row, and the remaining pattern rows are variably displayed), the pattern is changed this time. In this embodiment, there are three types of development effects A to C with different contents from each other. These development effects are executed also in the jackpot effect route. Below, the contents of the production route corresponding to each special figure variation pattern will be described.

In development production A to development production C corresponding to the losing production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production is executed, and at the end of the production, it is informed that the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern variation is not a big hit. be. On the other hand, in the development production A to development production C corresponding to the big hit production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production are executed in the same way as the development production corresponding to the losing production route, and at the end thereof, the pattern change of this time. It is notified that the result of the special figure success judgment in is a big hit. That is, all of the development effects A to C can be said to be effects for informing whether or not the result of the special figure suitability determination in the current pattern variation is a big hit.
In this embodiment, one effect route corresponds to one special figure variation pattern. Therefore, in the following description, the production route for the special figure variation pattern may simply be represented by the special figure variation pattern. However, a plurality of production routes may correspond to one special figure variation pattern, and in this case, one production route is determined from a plurality of production routes corresponding to the determined special figure variation pattern. should be

The production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HNP-A to the special figure variation pattern HNP-D and the special figure variation pattern HRP corresponds to the above-described non-developed losing performance route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A to the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-D, the decorative pattern is not in the reach state and the decorative pattern is separated (all the pattern rows are stopped, and each pattern row The same decorative pattern is not stopped) corresponds to the production route that informs that the result of the special pattern propriety determination in the current pattern variation is lost. Here, the same decorative pattern refers to a decorative pattern that imitates the same number, and parts other than the numbers (character images, etc., which will be described later) that constitute the decorative pattern may be different. Similarly, different decorative designs refer to decorative designs imitating different numbers.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HRP, the decorative pattern is in a reach state without passing through a pseudo-variation, and after that, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose eye without executing the development production described later. A production route that notifies that the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss corresponds. Here, the pseudo-variation is the suspension of decorative patterns based on a certain rule during the period before the development production is started (for example, like "5 patterns - 7 patterns - 6 patterns", the pattern row in the middle It refers to a period separated by a decorative pattern stop) etc., which is a mode in which 7 patterns are stopped. Therefore, it can be said that pseudo fluctuations occur only when the number of pseudo fluctuations is two. In other words, if the variation of the decorative symbols until forming the ready-to-win state is one time, it can be said that the pseudo variation does not occur, and in that case, it can also be said that one pseudo variation is executed. Although the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations in the present embodiment is three, the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations is not limited to this, and any number of times of two or more may be employed.

The special figure variation pattern HSP1-A to special figure variation pattern HSP3-B correspond to the above-described development loss effect route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development route for informing that the game is lost is executed, and after the completion of the development performance, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, the type of development production corresponding to each special figure variation pattern is different from each other, the above-mentioned development production A corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, and the above-mentioned development to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B Performance B corresponds.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A has a development production A. Correspondingly, the development production B corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three times of pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, like the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A has development production A. Correspondingly, the development production B corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-B.

The special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B correspond to the above-described jackpot production route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development performance to inform that the jackpot is won is executed, and after the completion of the development performance, the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed with the patterns aligned (all the pattern rows are stopped, and the same decorative patterns are stopped in each pattern row). Corresponds to the production route to be performed. In addition, the type of development production corresponding to each special figure variation pattern is different from each other, the above-mentioned development production A corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, and the above-mentioned development to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B Performance B corresponds.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special figure success judgment in this pattern fluctuation is a big hit. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns. In addition, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the development production A is in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A. Correspondingly, the development production B corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three times of pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern fluctuation is a big hit. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns. In addition, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the development production A is in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A. Correspondingly, the development production B corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B.
In the special figure variation pattern ASP-C, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo variation, and then the development production C is executed to inform that the result of the special figure suitability determination in this pattern variation is a big hit. , corresponds to a production route in which the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed in a uniform pattern after the end of the development production.

Thus, in this embodiment, by associating the same development production, the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A to the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, the special figure A production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B for the production route corresponding to the fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, and a special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A for the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A The corresponding production route is the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B The production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B is the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A The effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A is associated with the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B with respect to the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B. As a result, the contents of the productions of the associated production routes match from the start to just before the end (the timing at which the result of the special figure propriety determination is indicated by the development production related to the production route). Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel the expectation of winning the jackpot in the symbol variation in which the development performance A and the development performance B are executed. Further, the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern for determining the effect route in which the development effect A and the development effect B are executed can also be said to be a special figure variation pattern that expects a big hit.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern ASP-C does not have a corresponding development loss effect route. Therefore, at the time when the development performance C is executed in the symbol variation, the player can definitely recognize the winning of the big win. Therefore, it can be said that the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is the effect route for which the big win is decided, and the special figure variation pattern can be said to be the special figure variation pattern for which the big win is decided.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9A, if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, within the range where the number of pseudo fluctuations is the same, the special effects corresponding to the production route in which the development production A is executed Figure variation pattern (eg, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A), special figure variation pattern (eg, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B) corresponding to the production route in which development production B is executed becomes difficult to be determined in this order. Then, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A), and a special figure variation pattern (for example, a special figure variation pattern ASP1-B) corresponding to the production route where the development production B is executed are likely to be determined in this order. Then, as described above, the development effect C is executed only when a big win is won.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation of winning a big win in the order of development performance A, development performance B, and development performance C. - 特許庁

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, , Special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A), Special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A), The number of pseudo fluctuations is 3 times It becomes difficult to be determined in order of the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP3-A) corresponding to the route. Then, if the result of the special figure suitability determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the pseudo variation does not occur in the range of the same kind of development production (for example, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A), Special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations of 2 times (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A), special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations of 3 times (for example , It becomes easier to be determined in order of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A).
Therefore, as the number of times the pseudo variation is executed increases, the expectation of winning the big win can be heightened.

Also, as described above, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, special figure variation pattern HSP-C, special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, and special figure variation In the pattern ASP-C, it becomes a reach state without passing through a pseudo-variation, and in the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A, the special figure variation pattern HSP2-B, the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A, and the special figure variation pattern ASP2-B, It becomes a reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A, and special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, reach with three pseudo fluctuations state.
Therefore, the time to reach the reach state is the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and the reach state with three pseudo fluctuations. It becomes longer in order of special figure fluctuation pattern. However, in the pattern variation in which the special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined, the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, Toku-zu fluctuation pattern ASP1-A, and Toku-zu fluctuation pattern ASP1-B) longer than reach state.

Further, during execution of development effects A to C, images are displayed by the main display unit 81, sounds (BGM) are produced by the speaker 33, and sounds are produced by the frame lamp 35 in a mode corresponding to each development effect. Lamp lighting is executed.
Although the details will be described later, for the purpose of improving the interest of the game related to the development production, at the end of each development production ), after the end of the development performance, a cut-in performance is executed to suggest the degree of expectation that the decorative patterns are displayed in a uniform pattern, that is, the result of the determination of the suitability of the special symbol is a big win. In the cut-in effect, the display of an image by the main display section 81, the sound output by the speaker 33, and the lighting of the lamp by the frame lamp 35 are executed in a mode corresponding to the effect.
In addition, during the period from the start of the pattern variation to the start of each development effect, that is, the period from the start of the pattern variation to the decorative pattern forming the ready-to-reach state, in a manner different from any development effect, Display of an image by the main display unit 81, output of sound (BGM) by the speaker 33, and lighting of the lamp by the frame lamp 35 are executed.

Sub-reservation control means 223, when receiving a reservation command (hereinafter simply referred to as the occurrence of a reservation winning prize), to the information of the special figure 1 reservation counter and the special figure 2 reservation counter included in the command Based on this, in the reserved display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81, the number of reserved images corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved counter and the number of reserved images corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved counter are displayed. Set data. It should be noted that the pending image is an image to be subjected to the pending prefetch effect that changes in various modes suggesting the degree of advantage such as the degree of expectation of the big hit game.
It should be noted that the aspect of the pending image in this embodiment is expressed by the difference in color of the image. Then, the color of the pending image is the result of the pre-determination included in the pre-determination command transmitted following the pending command, that is, whether or not it is determined to be a big hit in the special figure success determination in the pattern variation corresponding to the pending image determined by drawing lots with reference to Specifically, there are a total of five colors, white, blue, green, red, and rainbow, as colors that can be determined, and the probability of winning a big win is high in this order. In particular, the rainbow color is a mode in which the jackpot winning is confirmed.

The look-ahead effect control means 224 determines the contents of the look-ahead effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command when the pre-determination command is received.
The look-ahead effect is the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation of the look-ahead target over one or more design variations before the design variation of the look-ahead target starts, and the design variation of the look-ahead target This is an effect that suggests the content of the effect to be executed.

The effect content determining means 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the current pattern variation according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determining means 222 when receiving the variation start command.
More specifically, the effect content determining means 225 determines the content of the effect (effect pattern) for each effect execution timing in the pattern variation, such as a lottery for determining the type of cut-in effect, which will be described later, through the effect route determining means 222. It is determined by a lottery or the like using a performance pattern lottery table corresponding to the performance route determined by. By doing so, it is possible to change the contents of the performance related to (executed according to) the determined performance route, and to connect the performance in one symbol variation. Moreover, even if the same production route is determined, the production to be executed can be diversified.
It should be noted that the timing to determine the content of the effect, for example, the start of the pseudo-variation (including the start of the pattern variation), if there are multiple times the start of the pseudo-variation in one symbol variation, each pseudo The lottery is executed at the start of the fluctuation.

The decorative design control means 226 determines the final combination of decorative design stop designs (left design, middle design, right design) based on the determined stop design of the special design when the variation start command is received. do.
Specifically, the pattern B, the pattern C, and the pattern a correspond to the odd-numbered patterns, the patterns A and the patterns b correspond to the even-numbered patterns, and the patterns D and the patterns c correspond to the loose stitches.
In addition, when the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special symbol, it is not necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. If it is a combination that does not increase the expectation of the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped, in some cases (ratio lower than the ratio of the above-mentioned correspondence relationship), a combination of decoration symbols different from the above-mentioned correspondence relationship is adopted. Even in such a case, it can be said that the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special figure.

The big-hit performance control means 227, when receiving a big-hit start command, determines the contents of the big-hit performance for notifying that the big-hit game is in progress, based on the information or the like included in the command. Incidentally, the big win effects include a start demonstration effect for notifying the start of the big win game, a round effect for notifying that the round game is in progress, and an end demo effect for notifying the end of the big win game.

The normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the content of the effect determined by the above-described means provided in the first sub-control board 200 . If the read effect data includes effect data related to an image, an image control command is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 . Further, when the read performance data includes performance data related to sound, a voice control command related to sound is generated based on the performance data, and the command is stored in a transmission command storage area of sub-information storage means 260. - 特許庁

In particular, the normal performance control means 220, when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes a game-enabled state (with RAM clear processing), informs that the game has become possible with RAM clear processing. When the return state at the time of power recovery becomes a playable state (without RAM clear processing), it is notified that the game becomes possible without RAM clear processing. Read out the production data for
Furthermore, when the return state at the time of power recovery is the game stop state, the normal performance control means 220 informs that the execution of the RAM clearing process is necessary in addition to the game stop state. Read out the production data for
Although the details of these notifications are omitted, it is preferable that the execution continues for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) after the start of execution, regardless of the performance device that executes the notification.

The sub-error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern when an error command is transmitted, and reads effect data for executing an error effect according to the error effect pattern.
The error effect is executed with priority over the variation effect related to the symbol variation (execution of the error effect regulates the execution of the variation effect). Here, when the error effect is preferentially executed, when the device related to the execution of the error effect and the device related to the execution of the variable effect are the same device, only the error effect is executed in the device. However, it also includes that the error effect is executed in the device in a manner that is easier to recognize than the variable effect.
In addition, the sub-error control means 230 independently (independently of the main error control means 165) determines whether or not the game machine 10 is in an error state, and executes an error presentation when it is determined to be in an error state. Effect data may be read out, and the error state is, for example, a right-handed error state determined based on the number of wins at the gate 63 when the normal game is low probability.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35 . If there is effect data, the lamp control means 240 reads the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the frame lamp 35 .

When the performance data read by the normal performance control means 220 includes performance data corresponding to a movable performance, the movable accessory control means 245 controls the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display from the ROM 202 based on the performance data. The movable control data for controlling the movement of the portion 82 is read, the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display portion 82, and the movement of the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display portion 82 is controlled.

The volume adjustment means 250 executes volume adjustment processing for adjusting volume and volume adjustment command generation processing for generating the above-described volume adjustment command.

Volume adjustment processing is processing that is executed when power is restored or when a volume adjustment operation (operation on the up cursor button 38a or the down cursor button 38b) is performed.
In the volume adjustment process that is executed when power is restored, the initial volume at the time of power restoration is set according to the stage of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power restoration. More specifically, in this process, when the level of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power recovery is high, specific audio reproduction channels (in this embodiment, audio reproduction channel CH1 and audio reproduction channel CH2 ) is set to volume 10 for the audio playback channels excluding the specific audio playback channel, and when the stage of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power restoration is medium volume, the volume for the audio playback channels excluding the specific audio playback channel When 5 is set and the stage of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power recovery is low volume, volume 1 is set as the volume of the audio reproduction channels excluding a specific audio reproduction channel. In addition, the volume adjustment process is not limited to when the power is restored, but when a predetermined time has passed since the end of the most recent game (a so-called transition to a demo state, and the most recent game end is a pattern other than a big win game. A game ball is finally detected by an out-ball sensor in a state in which variation is not executed, and a touch sensor provided on the operating handle 31 detects that the player is not operating in this state. or that both of these conditions are satisfied), that a predetermined time has passed since the transition to the demo state, or an error state (an error state with a high severity or an error state with a low severity ) has occurred, or the error state that has occurred is canceled, etc. In these cases, the volume of the audio playback channel excluding a specific audio playback channel (current volume) is less than the volume corresponding to the current stage of the volume control unit 83.
Further, in the volume adjustment process executed when the volume adjustment operation is performed, the current volume is updated based on the volume adjustment operation. More specifically, in this process, when the process is executed by operating the up cursor button 38a, the volume of the audio reproduction channels excluding a specific audio reproduction channel is set to 10 as the upper limit of the process. When a volume one step higher than the previously set volume is set and the process is executed by operating the down cursor button 38b, the volume is set to 1 as the lower limit, and the specific audio playback channel is excluded. is set to a volume that is one level lower than the volume set before this process. It should be noted that unlike the brightness adjustment process described later, the volume adjustment process that is executed when the volume adjustment operation is performed is executed regardless of whether or not pattern variation is being executed.
Here, setting the volume in the audio reproduction channel in the volume adjustment process means that the volume is set in the storage area corresponding to the audio reproduction channel in the RAM 203. When the volume is set in the storage area, , a volume adjustment command corresponding to volume adjustment of the audio reproduction channel is generated by volume adjustment command generation processing, and then the command is transmitted to the audio control board 310 .

As described above, in this embodiment, no volume adjustment is performed for a specific audio playback channel. Therefore, audio data relating to a specific audio reproduction channel is reproduced at a volume (in this embodiment, volume 10, which is the maximum volume) that does not depend on the level of the volume adjustment unit 83 or the result of the volume adjustment operation. .
In this embodiment, the sound related to the error effects based on the occurrence of the above-described error states (error states with high importance and error states with low importance) are reproduced by a specific audio reproduction channel.
On the other hand, in addition to the BGM sounded during the above-mentioned development effect, the BGM sounded during the period from the start of the pattern fluctuation until the decorative pattern constitutes the reach state, and the sound related to the cut-in effect, which will be described later. The volume adjustment sound and brightness adjustment sound to be played are reproduced by audio reproduction channels other than a specific audio reproduction channel. Specifically, the BGM that is sounded during the development effect and the BGM that is sounded during the period from the start of the pattern variation to the formation of the ready-to-win state are reproduced by the audio reproduction channel CH3 and cut-in. The sound related to the effect is reproduced by the sound reproduction channel CH4, and the volume adjustment sound and the brightness adjustment sound are reproduced by the sound reproduction channel CH5. That is, the audio reproduction channel on which the audio relating to the cut-in effect is reproduced is a different audio reproduction channel from the audio reproduction channel on which these BGMs are reproduced.
It should be noted that the sound related to the error rendering based on the occurrence of an error state of low importance may be reproduced by a sound reproduction channel other than a specific sound reproduction channel.

The luminance adjustment means 255 executes luminance adjustment processing for adjusting luminance and luminance adjustment command generation processing for generating the above-described luminance adjustment command.

The luminance adjustment process is a process executed when the luminance adjustment operation (operation on the left cursor button 38c or the right cursor button 38d) is performed when power is restored or when pattern variation is not performed.
In the luminance adjustment process executed when power is restored, the initial luminance when power is restored is set according to the stage of the luminance adjustment unit 84 when power is restored. More specifically, in this process, when the level of the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power recovery is high brightness, the brightness 10 is set, and the level of the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power recovery is medium brightness. In this case, brightness 5 is set, and brightness 1 is set when the level of the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power recovery is low brightness. In addition, the brightness adjustment process is not limited to when power is restored, and may be executed based on the lapse of a predetermined time from the end of the latest pattern variation. It may be executed only if the luminance is less than the luminance corresponding to the current step of 84.
Further, in the brightness adjustment process executed when the brightness adjustment operation is performed, the current brightness is updated based on the brightness adjustment operation. More specifically, in this process, when the process is executed by operating the right cursor button 38d, the brightness is set to be one step higher than the brightness set before the process, with a maximum brightness of 10. When the processing is executed by operating the left cursor button 38c, the brightness is set to be one step lower than the brightness set before the processing with the brightness 1 as the lower limit.
Here, setting the luminance in the luminance adjustment process means that the luminance is set in the storage area corresponding to the luminance of the RAM 203. When the luminance is set in the storage area, the luminance adjustment command is generated. A luminance adjustment command that can specify the luminance after adjustment is generated by the process, and then the command is transmitted to the second sub control board 300 .

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment process is executed by performing the volume adjustment operation in the state where the pattern variation is not executed, the volume adjustment sound is emitted (the effect related to the volume adjustment sound data is set), and the volume adjustment display is executed on the main display section 81 (effect data relating to the volume adjustment display is set). On the other hand, when the volume adjustment process is executed by performing the volume adjustment operation while the pattern variation is being performed, the volume adjustment display is performed by the main display unit 81 without emitting the volume adjustment sound. be done.
Note that the volume adjustment sound is emitted at the volume after being adjusted by the volume adjustment process, so that the adjusted volume is actually heard and the volume is recognized. Furthermore, the volume adjustment display is a display that can identify the level of volume (one of volume 1 to volume 10) after being adjusted by the volume adjustment process, thereby visually recognizing the level of volume after adjustment. It is what makes

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the luminance adjustment process is executed by performing the luminance adjustment operation in a state where the pattern variation is not executed, the luminance adjustment sound is emitted (effect related to the luminance adjustment sound data is set), and brightness adjustment display is executed on the main display section 81 (effect data relating to brightness adjustment display is set).
Note that the brightness adjustment sound is aurally recognizing that the brightness has been adjusted by the brightness adjustment processing, and the volume of the emitted sound does not change depending on the brightness adjusted by the brightness adjustment processing. Furthermore, the brightness adjustment display is a display that can specify the brightness level (any of brightness 1 to brightness 10) after being adjusted by the brightness adjustment process, thereby visually recognizing the brightness level after adjustment. It is what makes

As described above, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculations in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means to

The sub-command management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, and stores the received effect command in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. When an image control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 , the image control command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300 . Furthermore, when the storage area stores a voice control command or a volume adjustment command, the subcommand management means 270 transmits these commands to the voice control board 310 . In principle, these commands are transmitted according to the order in which they are stored in the transmission command storage area of sub-information storage means 260. FIG.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, for the purpose of improving the interest of the game related to the development production, at the end of the development production (whether or not the result of the special symbol win/loss determination in this pattern variation is a big hit) (immediately before notifying whether or not), after the end of the development production, the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed in a uniform pattern, that is, the cut-in production that suggests the degree of expectation that the result of the judgment of the special pattern will be a big hit. Execute. The form of the cut-in effect is determined according to the type of normal mode being set. Therefore, in this embodiment, there is a function that makes it easier for the player to recognize the type of normal mode after switching by operating the middle cursor button 38e. The details of this function will be described below.

<About the cut-in production>
First, in describing the function that makes it easier for the player to recognize the type of normal mode after being switched by operating the middle cursor button 38e, FIGS. Details of the cut-in effect executed during execution of the development effect A or the development effect B will be described with reference to FIG. 13(c). 12(a) to 12(c) are diagrams showing the flow of occurrence of a cut-in effect in the development effect A or development effect B, and FIG. 12(a) shows a weak cut-in effect. FIG. 12(b) shows the flow in which the strong cut-in effect occurs, and FIG. 12(c) shows the flow in which the fixed cut-in effect occurs. FIGS. 13(a) to 13(c) are diagrams schematically showing a lottery table used to determine the type of cut-in effect in development effect A or development effect B. FIG. 13(a) FIG. 13B schematically shows the lottery table used in normal mode A, FIG. 13C schematically shows the lottery table used in normal mode B, and FIG. be.

As described above, the cut-in effect is a effect that is executed at the end of the development effect. There is a fixed cut-in production. Then, as shown in FIGS. 12(a) to 12(c), the cut-in effect is executed by operating the effect button 37. FIG. Then, when the cut-in effect is executed, a button image bg prompting the operation of the effect button is displayed in the display area of the main display section 81, and a meter image mg indicating the acceptance period (effective period) of the operation is displayed. is displayed. The meter image mg is displayed entirely in black at the start of display, and is configured such that the area (length) of the black area decreases with the passage of time. The acceptance period is indicated.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), in the weak cut-in effect, the main display unit 81 displays a weak cut-in image kg1 saying "chance!" be.
As shown in FIG. 12(b), in the strong cut-in effect, the main display unit 81 displays a strong cut-in image kg2 saying "Super hot!" A sound different from the sound related to the production) is emitted.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(c), in the finalized cut-in effect, the main display unit 81 displays a finalized cut-in image kg3 saying "Victory!" A sound that is different from both the sound related to the effect and the sound related to the strong cut-in effect) is emitted.
In the display area of the main display section 81, the display area where the strong cut-in image kg2 is displayed is wider than the display area where the weak cut-in image kg1 is displayed, and the display area where the confirmed cut-in image kg3 is displayed. The area is wider than the display area where the strong cut-in image kg2 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 13(a) to 13(c), the lottery table used to determine the type of the cut-in effect during execution of the development effect A or the development effect B is the currently set normal Determined by mode type.
Specifically, the lottery table shown in FIG. 13A is a lottery table used when the currently set normal mode is normal mode A, and the random number used in the lottery using the lottery table The range is 0-99. Therefore, if the result of the special figure suitability determination is a big hit, a weak cut-in effect with a probability of 30/100 (about 1/3.33) and a strong probability of 65/100 (about 1/1.54) A cut-in effect is determined, and a fixed cut-in effect is determined with a probability of 5/100 (1/20).
On the other hand, if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, a weak cut-in production with a probability of 70/100 (about 1/1.43) and a strong probability of 30/100 (about 1/3.33) A cut-in performance is determined, and a fixed cut-in performance is never determined.

The lottery table shown in FIG. 13(b) is a lottery table used when the currently set normal mode is normal mode B, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery table is shown in FIG. 13(a). It is 0 to 99 as in the lottery using the lottery table shown. Therefore, when the result of the hit/fail judgment is a big hit, a weak cut-in effect is produced with a probability of 20/100 (1/5), and a strong cut-in effect is produced with a probability of 75/100 (about 1/1.33). A fixed cut-in effect is determined with a probability of 5/100 (1/20).
On the other hand, if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, the currently set normal mode is normal mode A, as in the case, with a probability of 70/100 (about 1/1.43) weak cut In effect, strong cut-in effect is determined with a probability of 30/100 (approximately 1/3.33), and fixed cut-in effect is never determined.

The lottery table shown in FIG. 13(c) is a lottery table used when the currently set normal mode is normal mode C, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery table is shown in FIG. The numbers are 0 to 99 as in the lottery using the lottery table shown in FIG. Therefore, when the result of the hit/fail judgment is a big hit, a weak cut-in effect is determined with a probability of 10/100 (1/10), and a strong cut-in effect is determined with a probability of 40/100 (1/2.5). and a fixed cut-in effect is determined with a probability of 50/100 (1/2).
On the other hand, if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, the currently set normal mode is normal mode A and normal mode B, as in the case of 70/100 (about 1/1.43) A weak cut-in effect is determined with a probability, a strong cut-in effect is determined with a probability of 30/100 (approximately 1/3.33), and a fixed cut-in effect is never determined.

Thus, in this embodiment, regardless of the type of normal mode currently set, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, the strong cut-in effect is performed at a higher rate than the weak cut-in effect. It is easy to determine (a weak cut-in effect is likely to be determined at a lower rate than a strong cut-in effect). Therefore, it can be said that the strong cut-in effect is a cut-in effect with a higher expectation of winning a big hit than the weak cut-in effect.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, regardless of the type of the currently set normal mode, if the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, the fixed cut-in effect can be determined, while the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a loss, the fixed cut-in effect is not determined. Therefore, it can be said that the fixed cut-in effect is a cut-in effect in which the winning of the jackpot is confirmed.

Also, if the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, the ratio at which either the strong cut-in effect or the fixed cut-in effect is determined is currently set when the normal mode is normal mode B. It is higher than when the normal mode that is set is normal mode A. Furthermore, the rate at which the strong cut-in effect is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss is the same regardless of the type of normal mode currently set.
Also, as described above, the probability that the development effect is executed in the normal mode depends on the result of the special figure variation pattern lottery, that is, the determined special figure variation pattern, and depends on the type of normal mode currently set. do not.
Therefore, it can be said that the normal mode B is a normal mode in which a strong cut-in effect or a fixed cut-in effect is more likely to be determined (executed) than in the normal mode A.

Also, if the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, the ratio of the fixed cut-in effect to be determined is that if the currently set normal mode is normal mode C, the currently set normal mode is normal higher than in mode A or normal mode B.
Therefore, it can be said that normal mode C is a normal mode in which a fixed cut-in effect is more likely to be determined (executed) than in normal mode A or normal mode B.

Although omitted in the above description, the cut-in effect is executed even during the execution of the development effect C, but the cut-in effect does not require operation of the effect button 37, and its type is a strong cut-in effect. Or limited to fixed cut-in production. Therefore, in the development effect C, neither the button image bg nor the meter image mg are displayed in the display area of the main display section 81 .

<About the function that makes it easier for players to recognize the type of normal mode after switching>
As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of making it easier for the player to recognize the type of normal mode after switching by operating the middle cursor button 38e. The function will be specifically described below with reference to FIGS. 14 to 18. FIG.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display example of the mode specifying image when the type of normal mode is switched, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing how the mode specifying lamp is lit when the type of normal mode is switched. FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing the flow of display of the mode specifying image and lighting of the mode specifying lamp when the type of normal mode is switched in the display example according to FIG. FIG. 17(a) is a diagram showing a flow of regulation period determination processing, and FIG. 17(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for lottery for the length of regulation period T1, which is used in the lottery. The random number range is 0-99. FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing the flow of display of the mode specifying image and lighting of the mode specifying lamp when 1000 ms is determined as the length of the regulation period T1 in the display example according to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the normal mode is switched, the mode specifying image displayed in the display area of the main display section 81 is switched.
More specifically, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 14, before the middle cursor button 38e is operated, the display area 811 at the bottom right of the display area of the main display section 81 displays the previously set display area. A mode specifying image eg, which is an image in a display mode that can specify the type of normal mode (currently set) (in the example of FIG. 14, normal mode A can be specified, and in the following description, the type of the image) display may be referred to as “display of mode specific image”) is displayed. When the middle cursor button 38e is operated in this state, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 14, display of the mode specific image displayed in the display area 811 is restricted (becomes non-display). Furthermore, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 14 during the regulation period during which the regulation is performed, a mode identification image eg (in the example of FIG. 14, normal that can identify mode B) is displayed. Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, there are two types of length of the regulation period, and the length of the regulation period is determined by lottery.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the normal mode is switched, that is, when the middle cursor button 38e is operated, the frame lamp 35 associated with the operation lights in a lighting mode that allows the type of normal mode to be specified.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, normal mode A corresponds to blue, normal mode B corresponds to yellow, and normal mode C corresponds to green. In the following description, lighting of the frame lamp 35 may be referred to as "lighting of the mode specific lamp".

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the middle cursor button 38e is operated to switch the normal mode, the display of the mode specifying image and the Lighting of the mode specific lamp is executed.
In this embodiment, as a function to make the player easily recognize the type of the normal mode after switching by operating the middle cursor button 38e, a mode specifying image is displayed in a display mode that can specify the type. The relationship between the period and the lighting period of the mode-specific lamp with a lighting mode that can specify the type is devised.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, at timing t11 when the middle cursor button 38e is operated, display of the mode specifying image is restricted, and at timing t12 after timing t11, the mode specifying lamp is lit. Furthermore, at timing t13, which is the timing after timing t12 and when the regulation period T1 has passed from timing t11, the mode identification image is displayed, and lighting of the mode identification lamp ends at timing t14.
As described above, FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing the display of the mode specifying image and the lighting of the mode specifying lamp when the type of normal mode is switched in the display example according to FIG. Therefore, before timing t11, a mode identifying image eg capable of identifying normal mode A is displayed in display area 811, and after timing t13, a mode identifying image eg capable of identifying normal mode B is displayed in display area 811. It will be done. Further, the frame lamp 35 is lit in yellow during the period from timing t12 to timing t14.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the type of normal mode is switched by operating the middle cursor button 38e, the display of the mode-specific image that has been displayed up to that time is regulated by the operation, and the display related to the mode-specific image is restricted. During the regulating period T1, lighting of the mode-specifying lamp in a lighting mode corresponding to the display mode of the mode-specifying image changed by the operation is started. Then, at the timing when the regulation period T1 ends, the display of the mode specific image in the display mode related to the operation is started.
Thus, the lighting of the mode-specific lamp in the lighting mode corresponding to the display mode of the mode-specific image capable of specifying the type of normal mode after switching is recognized before the display of the mode-specific image is started, It is possible to facilitate recognition of the display mode of the mode specifying image.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the mode specifying image that can specify the type of normal mode after switching can be continuously executed until the normal mode ends or until the middle cursor button 38e is operated next time. However, the effect is not limited to this. That is, the mode-specific image may end at a predetermined timing.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, lighting of the mode specifying lamp is started at timing t12, which is timing after timing t11 at which display of the mode specifying image is restricted, but the present invention is not limited to this. The lighting may be started at timing t11, and any timing is acceptable as long as it is started during the regulation period T1.

In addition, in order to achieve this effect, the effect corresponding to the display of the mode specific image and the effect corresponding to lighting of the mode specific lamp should be realized by different devices as in the present embodiment. Although preferred, they may be implemented by the same device.

In order to obtain the effect, the effect corresponding to the display of the mode specific image is not limited to the image display as in the present embodiment, and the effect may be realized by light such as lighting of a lamp. It may be realized by voice. Similarly, the effect corresponding to the lighting of the mode specific lamp is not limited to the lighting of the lamp as in the present embodiment, and the effect may be realized by image display or sound. . In other words, as long as these presentations can be recognized by human perception, the perceived perception does not matter.
Furthermore, in order to achieve the effect, it is preferable that the effect corresponding to the display of the mode specific image and the effect corresponding to the lighting of the mode specific lamp be perceived by different perceptions, but they are recognized by the same perception. It may be

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) changes the mode based on the predetermined operation performed on the operation means (middle cursor button 38e). It is possible to execute a first effect (display of a mode specific image), which is a effect that is executed based on a predetermined operation performed on the operating means, and is the first effect after the change due to the predetermined operation. It is possible to execute a second effect (lighting of the mode specific lamp) corresponding to the mode of effect, and when a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first effect, the predetermined operation is performed. Execution of the first effect is restricted for a predetermined period (regulated period T1) triggered by the start, and a second effect in a mode corresponding to the mode of the first effect after the change due to the predetermined operation is performed in the predetermined period. In other words, the first effect in the mode related to the predetermined operation is executed when the predetermined period of time elapses.

The above-mentioned "operating means" may be configured by one operating section as in the present embodiment, or may be configured by a plurality of operating sections.

Moreover, the above-mentioned "execution of the first effect is restricted" is not limited to that the first effect is not executed (execution of the first effect is restricted) as in the present embodiment. For example, when the first effect is realized with an image or lamp lighting, the brightness is lowered, and when the first effect is realized with voice, the volume is lowered, etc., so that the first effect is difficult for the player to recognize. Including.
Therefore, the above-mentioned "when the predetermined period of time elapses, the first effect of the mode of the predetermined operation is executed" means "when the predetermined period of time elapses, the first effect of the mode of the predetermined operation is executed." It is also possible to say that one effect is newly started," or that it is possible to say, "When the predetermined period of time elapses, the first effect in the aspect related to the predetermined operation is resumed." It can also be said that "when the predetermined period of time elapses, the first effect of the aspect related to the predetermined operation is executed without restriction." On the other hand, it can also be said that the above-mentioned "second effect" is a effect that is executed without restriction.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the type of the normal mode is switched by operating the middle cursor button 38e, the mode specifying lamp is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the display mode of the mode specifying image after being changed by the operation. There is an overlap period T2 in which the period during which the lighting is performed overlaps with the period during which the mode specific image in the display mode related to the operation is displayed.
Thereby, it is possible to easily recognize that the lighting mode of the mode specifying lamp corresponds to the mode specifying image of the display mode related to the operation, and to easily recognize the display mode of the mode specifying image.
In order to achieve this effect, it is not always necessary to have the overlapping period T2 when the type of normal mode is switched by operating the middle cursor button 38e. That is, it is sufficient that the overlap period T2 exists in at least part of this case.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means (middle cursor button 38e) during execution of the first effect (display of the mode specific image), the second effect (lighting of the mode specific lamp) is activated. In other words, there may be an overlapping period (overlapping period T2) in which the period during which the effect is being executed and the period during which the first effect is being executed after the lapse of the predetermined period of time may overlap.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the lighting of the mode-specific lamp in the lighting mode corresponding to the display mode of the mode-specific image capable of specifying the type of normal mode after switching is performed during the period in which the mode-specific image is displayed. finish.
According to this, it is possible to facilitate recognition of the display mode of the mode specifying image while providing the overlapping period T2.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, it can be said that the second effect (lighting of the mode specifying lamp) ends during the period in which the first effect (display of the mode specifying image) after the lapse of the predetermined period is being executed.

Further, as described above, there are two types of lengths of the regulation period T1, and the length of the regulation period is determined in the regulation period determination process. This process is executed each time the middle cursor button 38e is operated and the type of normal mode to be set is switched.
As shown in FIG. 17A, in the first step S302 in the regulation period determination process, it is determined whether or not the regulation counter=3, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S312, where the condition is If not, the process proceeds to step S304.
Here, the restriction counter counts the number of times that 500 ms is continuously determined as the length of the restriction period T1.

In step S304, the length of the regulation period T1 is determined by lottery.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(b), with a probability of 30/100 (approximately 1/3.33), winning the 1000 ms regulation period T1, with a probability of 70/100 (approximately 1/1.43) is elected in the regulation period T1 of 500ms.

In step S306, it is determined whether or not a lottery is won at 1000 ms. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S312, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S314.
In step S308, 1 is added to the regulation counter.
In step S310, 500 ms is set as the length of the regulation period T1.

In step S312, 1000 ms is set as the length of the regulation period T1.
In step S314, the regulation counter is set to 0 to initialize the counter.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the length of the restriction period T1 is determined by lottery each time the middle cursor button 38e is operated to switch the type of normal mode to be set.
As a result, by changing the execution timing of the mode specifying image in the display form that can specify the type of the normal mode after switching, it is possible to increase the interest of the player in the effect and make it easier for the player to recognize the effect. can.
It should be noted that it is not necessary to determine the length of the regulation period T1 by lottery in order to obtain the effect, and it is sufficient if two or more lengths are determined as the length of the regulation period.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation means during execution of the first effect (display of the mode specific image), the length of the predetermined period (regulation period T1) is the first length. (500 ms) and a second length (1000 ms) longer than the first length.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of times that 500 ms is determined as the length of the regulation period T1 reaches three times, the next time the length of the regulation period T1 is determined, the length of the regulation period T1 is set to 1000 ms is compulsorily determined. That is, there is always a case where the regulation period T1 reaches 1000 ms before the middle cursor button 38e is operated four times during display of the mode specific image.
According to this, the mode specifying lamp increases the frequency of occurrence when the execution timing of the mode specifying image in the display form capable of specifying the type of normal mode after switching is delayed, and makes the display of the mode specifying image easier to recognize. lighting can be made easier to recognize.
Note that the threshold for the number of times the middle cursor button 38e is operated while the mode specific image is being displayed is not limited to four, and any threshold may be set to achieve this effect. It is preferable to set the value to be smaller than the number of types of display modes of the specific image.

Therefore, until the number of predetermined operations performed on the operating means during execution of the first effect (display of the mode specific image) reaches a predetermined number of times (four times), one predetermined operation within the predetermined number of times In other words, there are at least times when the length of the predetermined period (regulated period T1) corresponding to is the second length (1000 ms).

Although different from the present embodiment, even when the length of the regulation period T1 is 500 ms, the number of times the middle cursor button 38e is operated during display of the mode specific image reaches four. You may do so.
According to this, it is possible to easily generate a change in the execution timing related to the mode specifying image in the display form that can specify the type of the normal mode after switching, and to easily increase the player's interest in the effect. .

Furthermore, as described above, in the present embodiment, the probability that 1000 ms is determined as the length of the regulation period T1 is lower than the probability that 500 ms is determined as the length of the regulation period T1. Therefore, by the time the middle cursor button 38e is operated four times while the mode specific image is being displayed, the number of times that the length of the regulation period T1 of 1000 ms is determined is 500 ms. It tends to be less than the determined number of times.
According to this, while making it easy to cause a change in execution timing related to the mode specifying image in a display form that can specify the type of the normal mode after switching, the operation of the middle cursor button 38e and the display related to the operation can be easily performed. It is possible to facilitate recognition of the correspondence relationship between the aspect and the mode-specific image.
Note that the method of realizing this effect is not limited to the method of adjusting the probability of winning each length when determining the length of the regulation period T1 as in the present embodiment, but the method that results in this tendency. Either method may be adopted.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the number of times the predetermined operation is performed on the operating means (middle cursor button 38e) during execution of the first effect (display of the mode specific image) reaches a predetermined number of times (4 times). is the number of times that the length of the predetermined period (regulated period T1) corresponding to one predetermined operation within the predetermined number of times is the second length is the length of the predetermined period corresponding to one predetermined operation within the predetermined number of times tends to be less than the number of times that becomes the first length.

Further, as described above, in this embodiment, there are cases where 500 ms and 1000 ms are determined as the length of the regulation period T1. As shown in FIG. 18, which is a timing chart showing the flow of display of the mode-specific image and lighting of the mode-specific lamp in , the overlap period T2 described above also exists in this case. Although detailed description in FIG. 18 is omitted, timing t21 in FIG. 18 corresponds to timing t11 in FIG. It corresponds to t14.
According to this, while varying the length of the regulation period T1, it is easy to recognize that the lighting mode of the mode specifying lamp corresponds to the mode specifying image of the display mode related to the operation, It is possible to facilitate recognition of the display mode of the mode specifying image.
In this embodiment, the length of the overlap period T2 is longer when the length of the regulation period T1 is determined to be 500 ms than when the length of the regulation period T1 is determined to be 1000 ms.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means (middle cursor button 38e) during execution of the first effect (display of the mode specific image), the second effect (lighting of the mode specific lamp) is activated. There are times when there is an overlap period in which the period during which the execution is performed and the period during which the first effect is executed after the lapse of the predetermined period (regulation period T1) overlaps, and the length of the predetermined period is the first length. In other words, even when the length of the predetermined period is the second length, there are times when the overlapping period exists.

<About other modifications>
Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.

First, in the present embodiment described above, the display of the mode specific image is performed at normal times (special low certainty and normal low certainty), but the present invention is not limited to this. The display of the mode specific image is executed in a state that is more advantageous than normal (special high certainty and general high certainty, special low certainty and general high certainty, or special high certainty and general low certainty) You may do so. According to this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in an advantageous state. This also applies to lighting of the mode specifying lamp.
When the mode specifying image is displayed in the advantageous state, the number of occurrences of the jackpot game during the period in which the advantageous state continues without intervening the normal time, and the number of times the mode specifying image is displayed. A positive correlation may be established with the threshold for the number of times the middle cursor button 38e is operated.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, it can be said that the first effect (display of the mode specific image) is executed in an advantageous state.

Also, the plurality of "predetermined operations" in the present invention may be the same operation, or may be partially or wholly different.

Also, although omitted in the above description, in this embodiment, even if the effect button 37 is not operated during the operation reception period during the execution of the development effect A or the development effect B, the operation reception period ends. A cut-in effect is executed at times. Further, unlike the present embodiment, the cut-in effect is executed without operating the effect button 37 during the execution of the development effect A or the development effect B, similar to the cut-in effect during the execution of the development effect C. may be made.

Also, regarding the probability, ratio, and frequency in this embodiment, as long as each relationship is secured, the lower one may not win, or the higher one may always win. In either case, the lottery itself may not be performed.
Furthermore, each lottery value in the lottery table illustrated in the present embodiment is an example, and as long as the magnitude relationship between the lottery tables is maintained, each lottery value may adopt any value within the range.

In the above description, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power restoration is referred to determine the state of restoration at the time of power restoration. You may make it refer to whether it exceeds time (for example, 3s). By doing so, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of erroneous RAM clear processing.

In the above description, the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76 (the open/closed state of the middle frame 17) was referred to in determining the restoration state at the time of power restoration. may be set. In this case, the restoration state at the time of power recovery may be uniformly set according to the case where the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state).

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements, etc. as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1)
an operating means;
performance means and
Production control means for controlling the production means;
A gaming machine capable of setting a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous than the normal state,
The production control means is
It is possible to execute a first effect in which the mode changes based on a predetermined operation performed on the operation means,
It is possible to execute a second effect that is executed based on a predetermined operation performed on the operating means and that corresponds to the mode of the first effect after being changed by the predetermined operation. and
When a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first effect,
Execution of the first effect is restricted for a predetermined period triggered by the predetermined operation,
During the predetermined period, the second effect is started in a mode corresponding to the mode of the first effect after the change due to the predetermined operation,
Triggered by the elapse of the predetermined period of time, the first effect in a mode related to the predetermined operation is executed,
The first production is executed in the advantageous state,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(2)
The gaming machine according to (1) above,
When a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first effect, a period during which the second effect is executed and a period during which the first effect is executed after the predetermined period has elapsed. There are times when there are overlapping periods where , overlaps,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(3)
The gaming machine according to (2) above,
The second production ends during the period in which the first production is executed after the predetermined period of time has elapsed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
(4)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
When a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first effect, the length of the predetermined period becomes a first length, and a second length longer than the first length. There are times when it becomes
A gaming machine characterized by:
(5)
The gaming machine according to (4) above,
When a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first effect, a period during which the second effect is executed and a period during which the first effect is executed after the predetermined period has elapsed. , there may be overlapping periods where
In addition to when the length of the predetermined period is the first length, the overlapping period may exist even when the length of the predetermined period is the second length.
A gaming machine characterized by:
(a)
The gaming machine according to (4) or (5) above,
The length of the predetermined period corresponding to one predetermined operation within the predetermined number of times reaches the predetermined number before the number of times that the predetermined operation is performed on the operation means during the execution of the first effect. at least there is a second length,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(b)
The gaming machine described in (a) above,
The length of the predetermined period corresponding to one predetermined operation within the predetermined number of times reaches the predetermined number before the number of times that the predetermined operation is performed on the operation means during the execution of the first effect. The number of times the second length is reached tends to be less than the number of times the length of the predetermined period corresponding to one of the predetermined operations within the predetermined number of times is the first length,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(c)
When a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during the execution of the first effect, the first effect in a mode related to the predetermined operation is executed without restriction upon elapse of the predetermined period. ,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(d)
When a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first effect, the first effect in a mode related to the predetermined operation is started upon elapse of the predetermined period of time.
A gaming machine characterized by:

10 Game Machine 15 Outer Frame 17 Middle Frame 20 Front Frame 21 Hinge Mechanism 22 Movable Decorative Body 23 Cylinder Lock 25 Transparent Member 27 Upper Sphere Receptacle 29 Lower Sphere Receptacle 31 Operation Handle 32 Upper Frame Part 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left and right frame parts 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Frame lamp 36 Ball extraction mechanism 37 Production button 38 Cursor button 38a Up cursor button 38b Down cursor button 38c Left cursor button 38d Right cursor button 38e Center cursor button 39 Main operation part 39a Ball Lend button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 43 RAM clear switch 46 Game ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Payout unit 49 Payout passage 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 54 Protective member 55 Big winning opening 57 First start Mouth 59 Second start port 61 Ordinary electric accessory 62 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 General winning port 69 Out port 70 First start sensor 71 Second start sensor 72 Special winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame open door sensor 77 Front frame open door sensor 80 Effect display device 81 Main display section 82 Sub display section 82a Upper sub display section 82b Left sub display section 82c Right sub-display unit 83 Volume control unit 84 Brightness control unit 90 Design display device 91 First special design display device 92 Second special design display device 93 Normal design display device 94 First special design reservation lamp 95 Second special design reservation lamp 96 Normal symbol holding lamp 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROMs
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 random number circuit 109 main control board case 110 entering ball determination means 115 main random number generation means 120 main reservation control means 125 prior determination means 130 special figure lottery means 131 special figure success or failure determination means 132 special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 135 normal figure lottery means 140 jackpot game control means 145 symbol display control means 150 electric accessary control means 155 game state control means 160 main information storage means 165 main error control means 170 main command management means 175 return Power processing executing means 176 Return state setting means 179 Playable state transition means 180 Power interruption processing executing means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROMs
203 RAM
204 I/O port 209 First sub-control board case 210 Sub-random number generating means 220 Normal effect control means 221 effect mode control means 222 effect route determination means 223 sub-hold control means 224 look-ahead effect control means 225 effect content determination means 226 decoration pattern Control means 227 Jackpot production control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 245 Movable role control means 250 Volume adjustment means 255 Brightness adjustment means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROMs
303 RAM
304 I/O port 309 Second sub-control board case 310 Audio control board 311 CPU
312 ROMs
313 RAM
314 I/O port 400 Payout control board 409 Payout control board case 500 Power control board 501 Normal power supply circuit 502 Backup power supply circuit 503 Power failure detection circuit 509 Power supply control board case X First channel Y Second channel bg Button image mg Meter image kg1 Weak cut-in image kg2 Strong cut-in image kg3 Fixed cut-in image

Claims (3)

an operating means;
performance means and
Production control means for controlling the production means;
A gaming machine capable of setting a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous than the normal state,
The production control means is
It is possible to execute a first effect in which the mode changes based on a predetermined operation performed on the operation means,
It is possible to execute a second effect that is executed based on a predetermined operation performed on the operating means and that corresponds to the mode of the first effect after being changed by the predetermined operation. and
When a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first effect,
Execution of the first effect is restricted for a predetermined period triggered by the predetermined operation,
In the predetermined period, in a state in which the second effect is not executed, the second effect is newly started in a mode corresponding to the mode of the first effect after the change due to the predetermined operation,
Triggered by the elapse of the predetermined period of time, the first effect in a mode related to the predetermined operation is executed,
The first production is executed in the advantageous state ,
When a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during execution of the first effect, the length of the predetermined period becomes a first length, and a second length longer than the first length. There are times when it becomes
In addition to when the length of the predetermined period becomes the second length, even when the length of the predetermined period becomes the first length, the second effect is executed during the predetermined period. In a state where the second effect is not started, the second effect is newly started in a mode corresponding to the mode of the first effect after the change due to the predetermined operation related to the start trigger of the predetermined period.
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Until the number of times that a predetermined operation is performed on the operating means during the execution of the first effect reaches a predetermined number of times, the length of a predetermined period triggered by one predetermined operation within the predetermined number of times at least there is a second length,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
When the length of the predetermined period becomes the first length, and when the length of the predetermined period becomes the second length, the first effect after the lapse of the predetermined period is By the end of the second production during the period of execution, there is an overlapping period in which the first production and the second production are executed in parallel,
The overlapping period when the length of the predetermined period is the first length is longer than the overlapping period when the length of the predetermined period is the second length,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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