JP7262784B2 - 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 gaming machines, typified by pachinko machines, execute effects related to games. For example, Patent Document 1.

JP 2017-51809 A

In such a gaming machine, when a delay occurs in processing related to the execution of an effect, there is a possibility that the subsequent effect will be delayed.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a game machine that makes it difficult for the subsequent performance to be delayed when a delay occurs in processing related to performance execution.

According to the present invention, the production means and the production control means for controlling the production means are provided, and the production control means causes the first production to be executed a plurality of times when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible to start the second production when the first production is completed a plurality of times , the production means includes specific production means, and each of the first productions of the plurality of times is Executed by the specific effect means, the effect control means further, when a processing delay occurs during execution of the first effect of the plurality of times , triggered by the end of the first effect of the plurality of times A gaming machine characterized by shortening the execution time of the second effect to be started is provided.
In addition, according to the present invention, it is provided with effect means and effect control means for controlling the effect means, the effect means includes image display means, and the effect control means satisfies a predetermined condition. When the first effect is executed by the image display means, the second effect can be started when the first effect is completed, and a processing delay occurs during the execution of the first effect. When it occurs, the execution time of the second effect that is started when the first effect ends is shortened, and the second effect includes the first half part until the display area of the image display means is covered. , and a second half part in which the entire display area is kept covered.

According to the present invention, a gaming machine is provided in which, when a delay occurs in processing related to execution of an effect, it is difficult for the subsequent effect to be delayed.

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 diagram for explaining the flow of the button acquisition effect. FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b) are diagrams for explaining the flow of the effect when the number of times the button is operated is two or more in the button acquisition effect. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a case where the number of button operations is obtained three times. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the effect after the end of the button acquisition effect. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the flow of effects when the number of times of button operation can be specified overlaps. FIG. 15 is a flow of processing related to the main loop of the first sub-control board. FIG. 16 is a flow of effect control processing relating to the button acquisition effect. FIG. 17(a) also schematically shows a lottery table A used for the lottery for obtaining the number of button operations, and FIG. 17(b) schematically shows a lottery table B used for the lottery for obtaining the number of button operations. is a diagram shown in FIG. FIG. 18 is a flow of control processing for effect outside the effective period of operation.

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
performance means and
Production control means (200) for controlling the production means,
with
The production control means is
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first effect (display of the acquired button image kg) is executed, and when the first effect ends, the second effect (darkening effect) can be started. ,
When a processing delay occurs during execution of the first effect, shortening the execution time of the second effect that is started when the first effect ends,
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the present invention, when a delay occurs in processing related to the execution of the first effect, it is possible to make it difficult for delay to occur in the effect after the execution of the second effect.

First, the predetermined condition is not particularly limited, but as in this embodiment described later, when it is determined to be a big hit in the special figure success determination, it is more satisfying than when it is not determined to be a big hit in the special figure success determination It is preferable that the condition is a condition in which the ratio of

The above-mentioned first effect is not limited to image display in the embodiment described later, but includes effects other than image display, such as the operation of movable bodies such as a sub-display section and movable decorative body, which will be described later, and the lighting of frame lamps. This also applies to the above-described second effect.
Furthermore, the first effect and the second effect do not necessarily have to be executed by the same device, and may be executed by different devices.

Furthermore, regarding "when a processing delay occurs during execution of the first effect," the processing delay is not limited to the occurrence of a delay in the process itself related to the execution of the first effect, and may be caused by another effect. This includes the case where a delay occurs in the processing related to the execution of
That is, as long as the processing delay occurs during execution of the first effect, the effect causing the processing delay does not matter.
Incidentally, the specified result is not limited to a big win, and may be a small win that can cause a big win (so-called double win).

Further, in the embodiment described later, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine will be described. It is also possible to apply the invention to a slot machine that pays out medals (game media) based on the result of variation (the stop mode of the plurality of reels). In such a gaming machine, it is advantageous to obtain medals through big bonuses, regular bonuses, AT (assist time), and the like.

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 game 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 gaming machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations shown here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted within a range that does not hinder the effects of the present invention.

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.
In addition, 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. .
The front frame 20 also has an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 29, and by rotating the operating handle 31, the game balls stored in the upper ball receiving 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 the 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 changes in the detection state of the sensor.
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 operating it 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.

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. Each of the sub display portions 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position where the entire display area of the sub display portion 82 overlaps the display area of the main display portion 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 "symbol variation of the special symbol" and the "symbol variation 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 respect 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.

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 to the large winning opening 55 is determined by the detection result of the large winning opening sensor 72, and the number (this number) associated with the large winning opening 55 is determined. In the embodiment, 15) prize balls are provided.
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 big winning opening 55 Each obstacle is placed.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the big winning 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 permitted. 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 hole 55 .

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 to the first starting hole 57 is determined by 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 when winning a 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 (in this embodiment, 1) of prize balls are awarded.
In at least a part when winning a 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 ordinary electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the game per normal pattern that is performed by winning in 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, so while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls due to the prize balls, the symbol variation 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 entering the winning hole and the out hole (hereinafter referred to as "out ball").

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.

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 game 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. Note that 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 a backup power supply generated by 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 .

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 the present 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 outputs an image control command for instructing an image to be displayed on the second sub-control board 300 to the voice control board 310 in the effect control processing based on the effect control command from the main control board 100. A voice control command for instructing a voice to be displayed, lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22, the sub display part 82, etc. Generate.
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 enable two-way communication, and each control command (image control command, audio control command) is transmitted to the first sub-control board. While being transmitted from the 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 sent to each control board (second It is transmitted from the sub control board 300 and the audio control board 310 to the 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 lighting of the frame lamp 35 is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .
Furthermore, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82 and transmits movable control data via the I/O port 204 . The movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82 are configured so that their movements are controlled by the movable control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .

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.

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 to the electronic parts and electrical parts such as the above-mentioned control board, and the backup circuit 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 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, 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 may not be provided on the power supply 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 10 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" or simply "suspension".
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 reservation information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation reservation information corresponding to the special figure 2 are reserved, the operation reservation 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 whether to win a big hit or a loss by lottery. 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 has a low probability (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "special figure low probability"), 205/65536 (about A big hit is derived with a probability of 1/320).
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 600/65536 (about 1/109).

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 a big hit is derived in the special figure 1, the symbol A is determined with a probability of 50/100 (1/2), and the symbol B is determined with a probability of 50/100 (1/2) as the stop symbol. be.
Here, the symbol A has 4 rounds, and after the jackpot game is over, the special symbol high probability and the normal symbol high probability (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "probability variation pattern"). is sometimes referred to as a “probable variable jackpot”). On the other hand, the symbol B has 4 rounds, and after the jackpot game ends, the symbol that becomes a special pattern low probability and a general pattern high probability (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "normal pattern", and the jackpot related to the pattern is called "normal It is sometimes called "big hit"). Therefore, it can be said that the symbol A is a more advantageous symbol than the symbol B in the special symbol lottery state after the big hit game.
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 big hit is derived in the special figure 2, the symbol a has a probability of 75/100 (about 1/1.33), the symbol b has a probability of 25/100 (1/4), and the stop symbol is determined as
Here, the pattern a is a probability variable pattern that has a round number of 10 and a special figure high probability and a normal figure high probability after the end of the big hit game, and the symbol b has a round number of 4 and a special figure high after the big hit game ends. It is a normal pattern that is sure and normal. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol a is a symbol more advantageous than the symbol b in terms of the number of rounds. In the following description, the jackpot associated with the pattern a may be referred to as the 10R probability variable jackpot, and the jackpot associated with the pattern b may be referred to as the 4R probability variable jackpot.
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 symbol C is used when the special figure 1 is lost, and the symbol c is used when the special figure 2 is lost as a stop symbol. decided uniformly.
In addition, in this embodiment, the ratio (50/100) of the special figure high probability after the end of the big hit game by the special figure 1 and the ratio of the special figure high probability after the end of the big hit game by the special figure 2 (100/100 ) 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). Whether or not to provide a round (in this embodiment, provided in the 4th round of the jackpot game related to the variable probability jackpot) that has a function of making the special figure high probability after the jackpot game ends and makes it easy to pass through the V winning area It is realized by changing the special figure stop pattern.

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. Here, the variation time refers to the time from the start of the design variation related to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) to the end of the design variation.
Although details such as transition conditions will be described later, the special figure variation pattern derivation state in the present 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 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") is also present 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 fluctuating. , Using the read random number, 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 judgment of the general figure lottery, the state of the general figure lottery state is high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "normal figure high probability") and the state of the general figure lottery state is low probability 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 (fluctuation stop command) for requesting fixed stop display of the decorative pattern is generated, and the command is transmitted to the main information storage means 160. Store in the command storage area.
Here, the final stop display of the decorative symbols means the final stop display of the decorative symbols in the symbol variation, and is different from the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols that may occur during the execution of the symbol variation. In the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols, for example, the stationary displayed decorative symbols are shaken up and down in small increments (so-called shaking fluctuation). Even when the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed such that the pattern does not fluctuate, the stopped display mode of the decorative pattern that is fixedly stopped and the stopped display mode of the decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped, is different. Therefore, the player can recognize whether the decorative symbol stop display is a fixed stop display or a temporary stop display. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the stop display of the decorative symbols in the following description refers to the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols.

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 prescribed number of rounds (10R and 4R in this example). In the present embodiment, the jackpot game includes a jackpot start demonstration in which no round game is executed, a jackpot round connected from the jackpot start demo and in which a plurality of round games are continuously executed, and a round game connected from the jackpot round. It consists of a jackpot end demo that is not executed.

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 certainty, and except during a big hit game, either of these special figure variation pattern derivation states 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 (iv).
Specifically, 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, transition Condition (iv) is the end of the 160th 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). Similarly, when the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot is started in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is set again after the end of the jackpot game (in the transition condition (iv) The counting of pattern variations is started from 0).
In addition, when the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is reached via the transition condition (ii) from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, a game ball in a specific round (in the present embodiment, the fourth round) during the big hit game is an irregular case that does not pass through the V winning area provided in the big winning opening 55, and the game ball is shot toward the second flow path Y during the big winning game related to the big winning won in the special figure 2. If so, it will not be set to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC based on the transition condition (ii) after the end of the big hit game.

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 is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA , Toku-zu fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, Toku-zu fluctuation pattern derivation state PB are shortened in order. 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 .

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. In addition, when the RAM clear processing is executed, the special figure low probability and the normal 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 setting 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 to enable entry of balls into each winning hole, 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 using 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 performance mode control means 221 controls the transition of the performance mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed by the main control board 100 when receiving the game state designation command.
Production mode in the present embodiment is roughly divided into normal mode, probability variable mode, low probability time-saving mode, normal mode in special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, probability variation mode in special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure variation A low probability short working hours mode respond|corresponds to pattern derivation|leading-out state PC.

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, the effect route determination means 222, when the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation is a basic special figure variation pattern such as the above-described special figure variation pattern HNP, when the pre-determination command is transmitted The production route is not determined, and at the start of the pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern included in the variation start command (if the special figure variation pattern HNP, any of the special figure variation pattern HNP-A to the special figure variation pattern HNP-D or) determines the production route.
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 is that after the decorative symbols are in the ready state (a state in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed except for one symbol row, and the remaining symbol rows are variably displayed), in this symbol variation Refers to an effect for informing whether or not the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, and in this embodiment, there are three types of development effects A to C with different contents. 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 variation pattern ASP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-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 decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns 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 this embodiment, during the execution of the development effect A or the development effect B, an effect requesting the operation of the effect button 37 one or more times can be executed. An effect suggesting the degree of expectation for winning a big hit is executed. The number of times the operation is requested is determined by a button acquisition effect, which will be described later.
In addition, the special figure fluctuation 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 (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP1-A) corresponding to the production route in which the pseudo variation does not occur in the range of the same type of development production, 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 enhanced.

Also, as described above, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, and special figure variation pattern ASP-C, pseudo variation It becomes a reach state without going through, and in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, the reach state with two pseudo fluctuations Then, 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 the reach state with three pseudo fluctuations.
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 the time to reach the reach state than Toku-zu fluctuation pattern ASP1-B) is longer.

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, for the purpose of improving the interest of the game, before the design variation of the look-ahead target is started, the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation of the look-ahead target, and the design variation of the look-ahead target. It is a production that suggests the content of the production.

The performance content determination means 225 determines the content of performance to be executed in the current pattern variation according to the performance route already determined by the performance route determination means 222 when receiving the variation start command.
More specifically, the effect content determination means 225 uses the effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route determined by the effect route determination means 222 to determine the effect content (effect pattern) for each effect execution timing in the pattern variation. It will be determined by lottery, etc. By doing so, it is possible to change the content 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. The timing for determining the content of the effect includes, for example, the start of pattern variation.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect content determining means 225 determines the development loss effect route related to the execution of the development effect A or the development effect B and the big hit effect route related to the execution of the development effect A or the development effect B. Secondly, execution of the button acquisition performance is determined during the period from the occurrence of the ready-to-win state to the start of the development performance. The details of the effect will be described later, but the effect is a effect that can acquire the number of operations of the effect button 37 (hereinafter referred to as "the number of button operations") that can be operated during the subsequent development effect. Then, every time the effect button 37 is operated within the effective period, an effect is executed in which the number of times the button is operated can be specified. In this embodiment, when the non-developed losing effect route or the big hit effect route related to the developed effect C is determined, the button acquisition effect is not executed.
Here, since the number of button operations finally obtained in the button acquisition performance is directly linked to the expectation of winning the jackpot in the subsequent development performance, in the button acquisition performance, the number of button operations related to the operation of one performance button 37 is Even during execution of an identifiable effect, an effect capable of specifying the number of button operations related to the operation of the next effect button 37 is started. Therefore, a delay may occur in processing related to execution of the effect during execution of the button acquisition effect. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a delay occurs in processing related to the execution of the effect during execution of the button acquisition effect, the execution time of the effect (black effect to be described later) executed immediately after the effect is shortened. By doing so, it is configured such that delays in subsequent performances are less likely to occur. Details of this function will be described later.

When the variation start command is received, the decorative design control means 226 determines the final combination of decorative designs (determined stop display) (left design, middle design) based on the determined special design stop design. Decide on the design (right design).
More specifically, the pattern A corresponds to a pattern consisting of odd-numbered patterns, the pattern B corresponds to a pattern consisting of even-numbered patterns, and the pattern C or the pattern c corresponds to a loose pattern. Further, the pattern a corresponds to a pattern set consisting of 7 patterns, and the pattern b corresponds to a pattern set consisting of odd-numbered patterns excluding the 7 patterns.
It should be noted that when the combination of decorative symbols to be determined corresponds to the stop symbol of the special symbol, it is not always necessary to have the above-described correspondence relationship. If the expected degree of the combination of decorative patterns determined is not high, in some cases (ratio lower than the proportion of the above-mentioned correspondence relationship), a combination of decorative patterns different from the above-mentioned correspondence relationship It may be adopted, and even in such a case, it can be said that the determined combination of decorative symbols 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. The jackpot effect includes a start demo 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. During the start demonstration, the round performance is executed during the big win round, and the end demonstration performance is executed during the big win end demonstration.

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 performance 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 performance 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.
Note that 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 effect when it is determined to be in an error state. You may make it read performance data.

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.

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 shortens the execution time of the effect to be executed immediately after the effect when a delay occurs in the processing related to the execution of the effect during execution of the button acquisition effect. By doing so, it is configured such that delays in subsequent performances are less likely to occur. The details of this function will be described below.

<Regarding button acquisition effects and subsequent effects>
First, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14, the details of the button acquisition effect and the effect executed thereafter will be described.
FIG. 11 is a diagram explaining the flow of the button acquisition effect, and FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b) explain the flow of the effect in the case of obtaining two or more button operations in the button acquisition effect. FIG. 12(a) is a diagram showing a case where the number of button operations is acquired twice, and FIG. 12(b) is a diagram showing a case where the number of button operations is acquired three times. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the effect after the end of the button acquisition effect. Furthermore, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the flow of effects when the effects that allow the number of button operations to be specified overlap.

As described above, the button acquisition effect is executed during the period from the occurrence of the ready-to-win state to the start of the development effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 11, in the button acquisition effect, by operating the effect button 37 during the effective operation period, an acquisition button image kg imitating the effect button 37 is displayed in the display area of the main display unit 81, and the image is displayed. indicates the number of button operations obtained by the operation.
More specifically, as shown in the first scene (upper leftmost scene) in FIG. An operation request image sg prompting the operation of 37 and a meter image mg indicating the operation effective period in the button acquisition effect are displayed, and a cumulative image rg capable of specifying the number of button operations acquired in the current button acquisition effect is displayed. Is displayed. Note that 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 region decreases over time. A validity period is indicated. Also, at this time, a row of small decorative symbols indicating that the ready-to-win state has occurred is displayed on the upper right of the display area of the main display section 81 .
When the effect button 37 is operated in the first scene, as shown in the next scene (the scene in the middle of the upper row), the effect button 37 is simulated and the number of button operations obtained by the operation can be specified. Display of the acquisition button image kg is started.
Then, as shown in subsequent scenes (upper rightmost scene, lower leftmost scene), the acquired button image kg whose display has started moves to the center of the display area of the main display section 81 and then disappears. Note that the total image rg is updated at the timing when the acquired button image kg is hidden, and in this example, is updated from "GET0" to "GET1".
After that, when the effect button 37 is operated again, the display of the acquisition button image kg is newly started as shown in the scene in the middle of the lower row and the scene on the right end of the lower row.

In the example shown in FIG. 11, one acquisition button image kg is displayed by one operation of the effect button 37 in the button acquisition effect, that is, one button operation count is acquired by the operation. However, it is not limited to this. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b), two acquisition button images kg are displayed by one operation of the effect button 37 in the button acquisition effect (twice button the number of times of operation is acquired), and the case where three acquired button images kg are displayed by the operation (the case of acquiring the number of button operations of 3 times). Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the number of button operations obtained by operating the effect button 37 once, that is, the number of obtained button images kg displayed in response to the operation is determined by lottery. .
When the number of button operations is obtained once, when the number of button operations is obtained twice, and when the number of button operations is obtained three times are compared, the obtained button images are displayed in this order. more kg. Therefore, the processing load associated with displaying these images increases.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13, when the button acquisition effect ends, a dark effect in which the dark image ag is displayed in the display area of the main display section 81 is started. A title effect is started in which a title image tg capable of specifying is displayed.
More specifically, as shown in the first scene (upper leftmost scene) in FIG. A total image rg is displayed.
Then, as shown in the subsequent scenes (the scene in the middle of the upper row to the scene in the middle of the lower row), after the button acquisition effect ends, the display of the darkened image ag starts from the left end of the display area of the main display section 81, and the image is displayed. The display area of the image is enlarged so as to cover the entire display area of the main display section 81, and the image is maintained after the enlargement. That is, in the darkening effect, the part from when the display of the darkening image ag is started until the image covers the entire display area of the main display section 81 and the state in which the entire display area of the main display section 81 is covered are maintained. It consists of a part that is
Furthermore, as shown in the last scene (rightmost scene in the lower row), the display of the title image tg is started at the timing when the darkened image ag is hidden, and the development effect is performed at the timing when the display of the title image tg is finished. be started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, during the period from the occurrence of the ready-to-win state to the start of the development effect, the effects are executed in the order of the button acquisition effect, the black effect, and the title effect.
In particular, since the darkening effect is an effect that is executed between the button acquisition effect and the title effect, it contributes to highlighting the switching from the button acquisition effect to the title effect.

By the way, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Upon receipt, display of the acquisition button image kg (second acquisition button image kg2) associated with the next operation is started.
Therefore, in the button acquisition effect, if the operation of the effect button 37 is continuously performed at short intervals, the processing load related to the display of the acquisition button image kg increases, and the processing may be delayed. Then, due to the occurrence of the delay, there is a possibility that the subsequent performance will be delayed.
On the other hand, in this embodiment, by calculating the delay time of the process that occurred during execution of the button acquisition effect and determining the execution time of the dark effect based on the calculated delay time, the title effect etc. It is configured so that it is difficult for delays to occur in the production. A specific description will be given below using a processing flow relating to the execution of the button acquisition effect.

<Regarding the execution of the button acquisition effect>
15 to 19, the details of the processing flow relating to execution of the button acquisition effect will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flow of processing related to the main loop of the first sub-control board 200 . FIG. 16 is a flow of effect control processing relating to the button acquisition effect. FIG. 17(a) also schematically shows a lottery table A used for the lottery for obtaining the number of button operations, and FIG. 17(b) schematically shows a lottery table B used for the lottery for obtaining the number of button operations. is a diagram shown in FIG. FIG. 18 is a flow of control processing for effect outside the effective period of operation.

The first sub-control board main loop is a process of determining effects to be executed by various devices in the game machine 10 such as images, sounds, lamps, etc., and supervising effect control for instructing the various devices to execute the determined effects. The main part of the process (steps S204 to S212 described later, hereinafter simply referred to as "main process") is executed every 16.666 ms. This makes it possible to match the timing of effects executed by various devices.
Also, although illustration is omitted, in the present embodiment, timer interrupt processing with a high priority that is executed every 1 ms is executed separately from the first sub-control board main loop. In this timer interrupt process, the counter is updated (incremented) one by one each time the timer interrupt process is executed, and the time can be measured in the game machine 10 by the counter. Furthermore, in this timer interrupt process, the process of acquiring the state of the sensor for detecting the operation of the effect button 37 is also executed.

In the first step S202 in the first sub-control board main loop shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the loop elapsed time is 16.666 ms or more. If the condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S202. That is, the determination process is a process of waiting for execution of the main process until the loop elapsed time reaches 16.666 ms (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "one frame").
Note that the measurement of the loop elapsed time is implemented by a counter that is updated in the timer interrupt process described above. More specifically, this is achieved by repeatedly switching the loop elapsed time threshold in the order of 16, 17, and 17. FIG. As a result, the first sub-control board main loop is executed 60 times per 1000 ms, and the first sub-control board main loop is executed every 16.666 ms.

In step S204, the loop delay time is calculated, and in subsequent step S206, the loop elapsed time is reset.
Here, the loop delay time refers to the time when the timing of starting the main processing in the main loop of the first sub-control board this time is delayed, and the loop delay time is calculated by subtracting one frame from the loop elapsed time. be done.

In step S208, it is determined whether or not the button acquisition effect is being executed. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S210, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S212. Note that the execution of the button acquisition effect or the like means that the button acquisition effect, the black effect, or the title effect is being executed.
At step S210, an effect control process relating to button acquisition effect and the like is executed. It should be noted that this process is a process of executing effect control related to a button acquisition effect, a black effect, and a title effect, and the details of this process will be described later.
In step S212, a process of setting effect data related to effects other than the effect control process related to button acquisition effects, etc., and a process of transmitting control data for causing various devices to execute effects according to the set effect data, etc. are executed. .

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16, in the first step S402 of the effect control processing related to the button acquisition effect, etc., which is executed during execution of the button acquisition effect, etc., the loop delay time is accumulated to calculate the total loop delay time. .
In step S404, it is determined whether or not it is during the valid operation period. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S408, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S406.
In step S406, an operation valid period outside effect control process is executed. It should be noted that this process is a process related to the execution of a dark effect and a title effect, and the details of this process will be described later.
In step S408, it is determined whether or not the effect button 37 has been operated. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S410. End the control process.

In step S410, it is determined whether or not the cumulative loop delay time is equal to or longer than a specified time.
It should be noted that this prescribed time is a time for not impairing the role of the above-described darkening effect even if a processing delay occurs during execution of the button acquisition effect, and the details will be described later.

In steps S412 and S414, a lottery for obtaining the number of button operations, which is a lottery for determining the number of button operations to be obtained, is executed.
In particular, in step S412, which is executed when the cumulative loop delay time is less than the specified time, a lottery for obtaining the number of button operations is executed using the lottery table A shown in FIG. 17(a). The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), if the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern variation is a loss, once with a probability of 35/100 (about 1/2.86) , 2 times with a probability of 10/100 (1/10), 3 times with a probability of 5/100 (1/20), and 0 times with a probability of 50/100 (1/2).
On the other hand, if the result of the special figure judgment in this pattern change is a big hit, once with a probability of 40/100 (1/2.5), twice with a probability of 20/100 (1/5) , (10/100) probability of winning 3 times, and 30/100 (approximately 1/3.33) probability of winning 0 times.
In this way, in the lottery for obtaining the number of button operations using the lottery table A, the expected value of the number of button operations to be won if the result of this special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, and the result of this special symbol success/failure determination is It will be higher than if it is a loss.

In step S414, which is executed when the cumulative loop delay time is equal to or longer than the specified time, a lottery for obtaining the number of button operations is executed using the lottery table B shown in FIG. 17(b). The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(b), if the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern variation is a loss, it will be elected once with a probability of 10/100 (1/10). , with a probability of 90/100 (approximately 1/1.11) being 0 times, and the 2nd and 3rd times will not be won.
On the other hand, if the result of the special figure success judgment in this pattern change is a big hit, it will be elected once with a probability of 20/100 (1/5), and a probability of 80/100 (1/1.25) , it will be 0 times, and you will not be elected in the 2nd and 3rd times.
In this way, even in the button operation frequency acquisition lottery using the lottery table B, similarly to the button operation frequency lottery using the lottery table A, button operation to win when the result of this special figure propriety determination is a big hit. The expected value of the number of times is higher than if the result of this special figure propriety determination is a loss.
In addition, the expected value of the number of button operations to be won in the operation number acquisition lottery using the lottery table B is lower than the same expected value using the lottery table A regardless of the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern variation. It's becoming

At step S416, the performance data related to the button acquisition performance such as performance data for displaying the acquired button image kg corresponding to the determined number of button operations is set, and the performance control processing related to the button acquisition performance etc. is ended.

Next, the details of the effect control processing outside the effective period of operation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the first step S602 in the operation effective period effect control process, it is determined whether or not it is time for the button acquisition effect to end. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S608.

In step S604, the execution time of the dark effect is determined based on the accumulated loop delay time. Specifically, the time obtained by subtracting the accumulated loop delay time from the initial execution time of the darkening effect is determined as the current execution time of the darkening effect.
Here, shortening the execution time of the dark effect means shortening the execution time by removing the part behind the dark effect. Therefore, the dark effect is executed at the beginning regardless of the execution time, and the flow of the effect until the end is the same.

In step S606, the effect data related to the dark effect is set, and the effect control processing outside the effective period of operation is ended.
In step S608, it is determined whether or not it is the timing at which the darkening effect ends, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S610, and if the condition is not satisfied, the operation effective period effect control process. exit.
At step S610, the effect data related to the title effect is set, and the effect control process outside the effective period of operation is ended.

In this way, the present embodiment is configured to be able to display the acquired button image kg a plurality of times in the button acquisition effect, accumulate the loop delay time during the execution of the button acquisition effect, and accumulate the loop delay time during the execution of the dark effect. It is configured to be shorter by an hour.
As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for a delay to occur in the effect after the end of the dark effect.
In order to achieve this effect, for example, the execution time of the darkening effect is linked to each of the plurality of divided time ranges, and the current cumulative loop delay time is determined by any of the divided multiple time ranges. , and determine the execution time corresponding to the time range that includes the cumulative loop delay time as the execution time of the current darkening effect, such as a method of shortening the darkening effect execution time. Any method may be adopted as long as the execution time of is shortened based on the accumulated loop delay time.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) executes the first effect (display of the acquired button image kg) a plurality of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied, It is possible to start the second effect (darkening effect) with the end of the first effect, and when executing the first effect multiple times, the delay time for each execution of the first effect is accumulated. In other words, the execution time of the second effect, which is started when the first effect is completed for the plurality of times, is shortened based on the accumulated delay time.

It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the acquisition button image kg can be displayed a plurality of times in the button acquisition effect, and the delay time is calculated for each display of the acquisition button image kg, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the number of receptions of the effect button 37 in the button acquisition effect may be set to 1, the delay time may be calculated even in this case, and the execution time of the dark effect may be shortened based on the calculated delay time.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200), when a processing delay occurs during execution of the first effect (display of the acquisition button image kg), delay time related to the processing delay is calculated, and the execution time of the second effect (darkening effect) to be started when the first effect ends is shortened based on the calculated delay time.

Furthermore, the method of shortening the execution time of the dark effect is not limited to the method using the delay time as in the present embodiment. For example, when a processing delay occurs during the execution of the button acquisition effect, the execution time of the dark effect is set to a predetermined time shorter than when the processing delay does not occur. Any method may be adopted as long as it shortens the execution time of the darkening effect when a processing delay occurs during execution of the effect.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) executes the first effect (display of the acquisition button image kg) when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first effect ends. It is possible to start the second effect (darkening effect) triggered by the fact that the first effect is completed, and when a processing delay occurs during the execution of the first effect, the second effect that is started when the first effect ends In other words, the execution time of the second production is shortened.

Also, as described above, the expected value of the number of button operations to be won in the operation count acquisition lottery using the lottery table B is the same expectation using the lottery table A regardless of the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern variation. lower than the value. That is, when the cumulative loop delay time is equal to or longer than the prescribed time, the display of the new acquisition button image kg is restricted.
As the number of button operations for winning (acquiring) increases, the processing load for displaying the winning button image kg tends to increase. In other words, the smaller the number of winning button operations, the smaller the processing load associated with displaying the acquired button image kg.
Therefore, when the total loop delay time exceeds the specified time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a new loop delay time. can be made
In order to achieve this effect, the acquired button image kg is not displayed (the display of a new acquired button image kg is restricted) when the accumulated loop delay time exceeds the specified time. may Furthermore, if the display of the new acquisition button image kg is restricted when the accumulated loop delay time exceeds the specified time, the start timing of the title effect can be kept constant.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) causes the accumulated delay time to execute the first effect (display of the acquired button image kg) for a predetermined time (predetermined time). In other words, the execution of at least part of the subsequent first effect is restricted or regulated based on the above.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as described above, the dark effect is the part from when the display of the dark image ag is started until the image covers the entire display area of the main display unit 81 (hereinafter referred to as the “first half part”). ) and a part (hereinafter referred to as the “second half part”) that maintains the state of covering the entire display area of the main display section 81 . The prescribed time is configured to be a time equal to or less than the time of the second half part.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a processing delay occurs during execution of the button acquisition effect, the first half part of the black effect can be easily executed.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the time obtained by subtracting a predetermined time from the execution time of the second effect when no processing delay occurs during the execution of the first effect (display of the acquired button image kg) is the second effect (darkening effect ) is longer than the time required to execute all of the above.
Note that executing the second effect once means, for example, when the second effect is display of an image that transitions from a moving image to a still image as in the present embodiment, the reproduction of the moving image is finished. In the case where the second effect is the effect of loop-playing the moving image, it means that the moving image is played once. Furthermore, the time required to execute the target second effect is one frame when the second effect is a still image.

Further, in the present embodiment, the black effect is a predetermined mode of effect, while the title effect is a effect that can specify the type of development effect to be executed, and there are two types of effects. That is, the number of modes of the title effect is greater than the number of modes of the black effect.
According to this, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a delay in the title effect, which is the effect after the end of the dark effect and has more modes than the dark effect.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) starts execution of the third effect (title effect) after the second effect (darkening effect) ends, and the mode number of the third effect is greater than the number of modes of the second effect.
Note that the third effect is not limited to image display in the embodiment described later, and includes effects other than image display, such as the operation of movable bodies such as the sub-display section and movable decorative body, which will be described later, and the lighting of frame lamps. Furthermore, the third effect does not necessarily have to be executed by the same device as the first effect and the second effect.

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

First, regarding the probabilities, ratios, and frequency levels in this embodiment, as long as each relationship is guaranteed, 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)
performance means and
Production control means for controlling the production means;
with
The production control means is
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute the first production, and to start the second production when the first production ends,
When a processing delay occurs during execution of the first effect, shortening the execution time of the second effect that is started when the first effect ends,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(2)
The gaming machine according to (1) above,
When a processing delay occurs during execution of the first effect, the effect control means calculates a delay time related to the processing delay, and starts the second effect when the first effect ends. shortening the execution time of based on the calculated delay time;
A gaming machine characterized by:
(3)
The gaming machine according to (2) above,
The production control means is
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first production is executed a plurality of times, and the second production is started when the first production is completed a plurality of times,
When the first performance is executed a plurality of times, the delay time is accumulated for each execution of the first performance, and the execution of the second performance is started when the first performance is completed for the plurality of times. shortening the time based on the accumulated delay time;
A gaming machine characterized by:
(4)
The gaming machine according to (3) above,
When executing the first effect a plurality of times, the effect control means restricts or restricts execution of at least a part of the subsequent first effect based on the accumulated delay time being equal to or greater than a predetermined time. regulate,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(5)
The gaming machine according to (4) above,
The time obtained by subtracting the predetermined time from the execution time of the second effect when no processing delay occurs during the execution of the first effect is the time required to execute the second effect once or more.
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 90 Symbol display device 91 First special symbol display device 92 Second special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 First special symbol reservation lamp 95 Second special symbol reservation lamp 96 Normal symbol reservation lamp 100 Main control substrate 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 design Control means 227 Jackpot production control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 245 Movable role control 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 sg Operation request image mg Meter image rg Cumulative image kg Obtained button image kg1 First obtained button image kg2 Second obtained button image tg Title image

Claims (1)

performance means and
Production control means for controlling the production means;
with
The effect control means is capable of executing a first effect a plurality of times when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and starting a second effect upon completion of the first effect a plurality of times. ,
The directing means includes specific directing means,
Each of the plurality of first effects is executed by the specific effect means,
Further, the performance control means, when a processing delay occurs during the execution of the first performance of the plurality of times, the execution time of the second performance to be started when the first performance of the plurality of times is completed. shorten the
A gaming machine characterized by:

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