JP5683443B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that makes a determination when a game ball has entered a starting area and wins with a predetermined probability.

  A conventional general gaming machine executes a jackpot determination in response to a winning at a start opening, and displays special symbols on a special symbol display device in response to the jackpot determination. When the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination, a jackpot game that allows the player to acquire a large amount of game balls is performed.

  In many of such gaming machines, a plurality of types of jackpots such as so-called normal jackpots and probability fluctuation jackpots are set. Then, when winning the probability variation jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, it is set to a high probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set high. In addition, when a normal jackpot is won, after the jackpot game ends, the low probability gaming state is set.

  Furthermore, in a general pachinko gaming machine, an effect display means such as a liquid crystal display device is provided on the game board, and an effect image corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed on the effect display means. As such an effect image, for example, a variation display of a plurality of effect symbols corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is mainly displayed. Here, on the special symbol display device, the special symbol variation display ends, and the special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination is stopped and displayed. At this time, in the effect display means, the change display of the effect symbol is ended, and a plurality of effect symbols corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination are stopped and displayed.

  As a display method of a plurality of effect symbols of the effect display means, for example, the display area of the effect display means is divided into three columns, that is, the left side, the center, and the right side when viewed from the front. There is a method of scrolling or sliding the effect design made up of the numbers. In the effect display means, the variation display of the plurality of effect symbols is performed for a predetermined time, and finally, the plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed, and the arrangement of the plurality of effect symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effective line Will show the determination result of jackpot determination. For example, when the normal jackpot is won, the same so-called normal symbols are aligned on the effective line, and when the probability variation is the jackpot, the same so-called probability variation symbols are aligned and displayed on the effective line.

JP 2010-207636 A

  In the case of such a gaming machine, in the high probability gaming state, since the probability of winning a jackpot is high, the player tends to be more interested in the type of jackpot than whether or not the jackpot is won. This is because, when a normal jackpot is won, the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state, but when the probability variation jackpot is set to the high probability gaming state again. Therefore, in a high-probability gaming state, when a normal jackpot is won, the player is rather discouraged and the interest of the game is reduced.

  Therefore, the player desires that one effect symbol is variably displayed and the remaining effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the same normal symbol on the active line, that is, the so-called reach state is not achieved. This is because in such a reach state, there is a high possibility that normal symbols are aligned on the effective line and a normal jackpot is achieved. Therefore, if it is possible to produce an effect that provides a change in the degree of expectation that can avoid a reach state that is likely to be a big hit in the probability variation game state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  However, in order to perform such an effect for changing the degree of expectation, if the effect of changing the degree of expectation for the big win is sacrificed, there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be lowered.

  Therefore, the present invention changes the degree of expectation for avoiding a reach state that is likely to be a big hit in a high-probability gaming state without affecting the performance that changes the degree of expectation for the big win. An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is provided on condition that the game area is detected by the start area detecting means for detecting the entry of the game ball to the start area provided in the game area where the game ball flows down, and the start area detecting means. A special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to a player, and the special game control when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled. A special game control means for executing the game, a low probability game state in which the special game determination means determines to control the special game with a first probability, and the special game determination means in comparison with the first probability. It is determined that the special game is performed by the game state control means for controlling the game in any one of the high probability game states determined to play the special game with a high second probability, and the special game determination means. A game state determining means for determining the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means after completion of execution of the special game, and a plurality of variably displayed effect symbols comprising a plurality of types of normal effect symbols and specific effect symbols. The effect display means for performing variable display and stop display at the part, and all the variable display parts except for one variable display part among the plurality of variable display parts are stopped and displayed for the same kind of effect design. Effect display control means for performing control to stop display after variably displaying the effect symbols of the plurality of variable display parts in a plurality of display modes including a specific display mode for variably displaying the effect symbols in the variable display unit; And when the effect display control means determines to control the special game, the effect design of the same type is stopped and displayed in all the variable display units. In the case where the same type of effect symbol is the specific effect symbol, the percentage of the high probability game state that is controlled after the execution of the special game is high, while the same type of effect symbol is the normal effect. If the symbol is a symbol, the percentage controlled in the low-probability gaming state after the execution of the special game is high, and the type of the normal effect symbol includes a first normal effect symbol and a second normal effect symbol. And when the game state control means controls the high probability gaming state, the special game determination means determines that the game is lost, and all variable display parts except for one variable display part are of the same type. In the case of the specific display mode in which the normal effect symbol is stopped and displayed , the selection ratio of the first normal effect symbol is set higher than that of the second normal effect symbol, and the special game determining means When it is determined that the special game control is to be performed and the game state determination means determines to control the low probability game state, the first normal effect symbol is selected as compared with the second normal effect symbol. Is set high, the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled, and the game state determination means determines to control the high probability game state, the first normal effect symbol is The selection ratio is set lower than that of the second normal effect design .

According to the present invention, the change display and the stop display of the effect symbols are respectively performed in the plurality of variable display portions. And when it determines with performing a special game, the production | presentation symbol stopped and displayed in all the variable display parts becomes the same. That is, the player can recognize that it is determined to execute the special game by stopping and displaying the same effect symbol in all the variable display units.

  Further, this effect symbol is composed of a plurality of types of normal effect symbols and specific effect symbols. Then, when it is determined that the special game is to be executed and the normal effect symbol is stopped and displayed, the ratio of being controlled to the low probability gaming state after the execution of the special game is high. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game is to be executed and the specific effect symbol is stopped and displayed, the ratio of being controlled to the high probability gaming state after the execution of the special game is high.

  When the high probability game state is controlled, when the effect symbol of one variable display unit is variably displayed and the effect symbol of the other variable display unit is stopped and displayed, The ratio of the same normal effect symbol corresponds to the type of the normal effect symbol.

That is, in the high-probability gaming state, when the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the other variable display portions (so-called reach state) while leaving one variable display portion, the same effect displayed and stopped is displayed. The ratio at which the symbol (so-called reach symbol) becomes the normal effect symbol depends on the type of the normal effect symbol. For example, when a loss occurs in the high-probability gaming state, it is difficult to be in a reach state in which the second normal effect symbol is a reach symbol, but is likely to be in a reach state in which the first normal effect symbol is a reach symbol. Accordingly, the expectation given to the player regarding whether or not to reach the reach state thereafter may be varied depending on the type of the normal effect symbol that is already stopped and displayed in a state where the plurality of variable display portions are variably displayed. it can.

As described above, when the same specific effect design is stopped and displayed in all the variable display portions, the ratio of the probability variation big hit is high. However, even if it is a probable big hit, the same normal effect symbol may be stopped and displayed in all the variable display portions, and this ratio varies depending on the type of the normal effect symbol that is stopped and displayed. For example, when winning the probability variation jackpot, the rate at which the second normal effect symbol is stopped and displayed is high, and the ratio at which the first normal effect symbol is stopped and displayed is low.

  As a result, when the same normal effect symbol is stopped and displayed on all the variable display units, the expectation given to the player as to whether or not it is a probable big hit may vary depending on the type of the normal effect symbol to be stopped and displayed. it can.

Moreover, the said effect display control means makes it the said specific display mode to stop-display the same kind of said normal effect symbol in all the variable display parts except one variable display part, when being controlled to the said high probability game state. Variation display of the effect symbol in an array from the normal effect symbol having a high ratio to the normal effect symbol having a low ratio, or an array having the ratio from the normal effect symbol having a low ratio to the normal effect symbol having a high ratio the intends line.

Therefore, in the variable display unit, the variation display is performed by sequentially displaying the effect symbols. And the arrangement for displaying the normal performance symbol is from the normal performance symbol that tends to be a reach symbol in a high-probability gaming state to the normal effect symbol that is difficult to reach a reach symbol, or from the normal performance symbol that is difficult to reach a reach symbol to a reach symbol. It is easy to normal production design. Thereby, it is possible to gradually increase or decrease the player's expectation level during the variable display of the effect symbols of each variable display section.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the high-probability gaming state, depending on the type of the normal effect symbol, a state in which the same normal effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the other variable display portions other than the variable display portion that is being variably displayed. whether the permits and the Turkey with different degree of expectation given to the player.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state change flag determination table and the jackpot end setting data table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table for long hits, and the open mode determination table for short hits. It is a figure which shows an example of the hit | judging determination table for normal symbols, a normal symbol determination table, and a 2nd starting port opening / closing control table. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the left production design determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the right production design determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a medium production | presentation symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the last effect design determination table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the effect design determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the re-variation determination process in an effect control board.

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

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Fire.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each of these general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a. When this general winning port detecting switch 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Further, in the gaming area 6, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided so as to be able to pass a gaming ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed.

  Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the general winning port 7. Further, a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9. The second starting port 10 is normally maintained in a closed state by the starting port opening / closing door 10b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, if a win is won by a normal symbol lottery to be described later, the big prize opening / closing door 11b is changed to an open state for a predetermined time, and the start opening / closing door 11b guides the game ball to the second start opening 10. And the game ball can enter the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter, and when it is in the open state, the game ball can enter. Even in the closed state, the game ball may be able to enter the second starting port 10, but even in this case, it is more difficult to enter than in the open state.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection switch 9a and a second start port detection switch 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the game ball is detected, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. Also, when the detection switches 9a and 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special winning opening 11 is provided further below the second starting opening 10. The big prize opening 11 is such that a big prize opening opening / closing device 11b, which is normally provided directly above, protrudes toward the front side, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special winning opening / closing device 11b is slid and stored, and the special winning opening 11 can be entered. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 11a. When the big prize opening detection switch 11a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, nine game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  The player does not enter any of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the grand winning port 11 further below the grand winning port 11, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the game balls.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, a liquid crystal display device 13 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6. Devices 14 and 15 are provided. Further, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, three variable display parts for displaying the effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result appear, and each variable display The left effect symbol 30L, the middle effect symbol 30M, and the right effect symbol 30R are variably displayed in the sections. The effect symbols 30L, 30M, and 30R are, for example, scroll display of three numbers, respectively, and stop the scroll after a predetermined time has elapsed, and display specific symbols (numbers) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player. In the present embodiment, each effect symbol 30 is scrolled and displayed in order or in reverse order from the numeral symbol “1” to the numeral symbol “7”.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 13 has three variable display units. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number may be one, two, or four or more. . In addition, the production symbol 30 is a symbol representing a number, but is not limited thereto, and may be a symbol imitating a predetermined character or a symbol imitating a picture such as a predetermined character. Alternatively, a design in which a number design and a character design are combined may be used.

  The effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15 give a player a sense of expectation depending on the operation mode. In the present embodiment, the effect accessory device 14 is configured by a movable device that simulates a human being, and the effect accessory device 15 simulates a hand holding a skewer stuck with dumplings. Various operational feelings are given to the player by the operation mode of these effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15 and the combination of the operations of both effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15.

  In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

  Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  Furthermore, an audio output device 18 composed of a speaker is provided on the upper part of the gaming machine 1, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, effects by music and voice are also performed.

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold indicator 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first start port 6, and the second special symbol display device 20 This is a variable display device that displays the result of the lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins at the second starting port 7. A special symbol is set as a result of the lottery for each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery is displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 in a stopped state. . That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, characters, figures, patterns, and the like that appear when the LEDs included in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. For example, a plurality of LEDs are provided, and if a win is made, a specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and if a win is lost, a specific LED corresponding to the lost is turned on. In this way, characters, figures, patterns, and the like that appear when the LED included in the normal symbol display device 21 is lit constitute a normal symbol, but always vary for a predetermined time before the normal symbol stops. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 during special symbol fluctuation display or during special games described later, a certain condition must be met. The right to win a jackpot is reserved. More specifically, the right to win a jackpot where a game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as a first hold, and a game ball is retained and retained at the second start port 10. The jackpot lottery right is reserved as a second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit reserve number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. Further, the upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23 described above. Displayed on the device 24.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via a hinge mechanism portion 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end in the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism portion 111 as a fulcrum. The side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release it from the outer frame 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and can rotate like a door using the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

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

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  A general winning opening detection switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, and a large winning opening detection switch 11a are connected to the input side of the main control board 101. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a starting opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. Are connected, and the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21 that constitute the symbol display device, and the first special symbol hold indicator 22 that constitutes the hold indicator. And the second special symbol hold indicator 23 and the normal symbol hold indicator 24 are connected, and various signals are output through the output port.

  Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

  The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B) that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the special symbol variation is a jackpot, a symbol that determines the stop symbol of the special symbol A decision table (see FIG. 5), a decision table (see FIG. 6 (a)) for determining a gaming state change flag based on a special symbol, and a gaming state determined based on the gaming state change flag and data in the gaming state buffer. Jackpot end setting data table (see FIG. 6 (b)), special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big prize opening / closing door 11b, long hits opening mode determination A table (see FIG. 8A), a short hit release mode determination table (see FIG. 8B), and a hit determination table referred to when determining whether or not to stop the normal symbol variation stop result (Figure (See (a)), a determination table for determining a normal symbol (see FIG. 9B), a table for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol (see FIG. 9C), and opening of the second start port A table for determining the mode (see FIG. 9D), a variation pattern determining table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol (see FIG. 9), and the like are stored in the main ROM 101b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. The first special symbol storage area, the second special symbol storage area, the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state, the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state, and the round game count (R) storage area , The number of times of opening (K) storage area, the number of balls received at the winning prize (C) storage area, the game state storage area, the game state buffer, the stop symbol data storage area, the game state change flag storage area, the transmission data storage area for effects Various timer counters are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special-purpose special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 101 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. . More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a and the timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, an effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) for determining a variation effect pattern based on a change pattern designation command received from the main control board, and a left effect symbol determination table for determining a stop mode of the left effect symbol 30L (See FIG. 12), a right effect design determination table (see FIG. 13) for determining the stop mode of the right effect symbol 30R, and a medium effect symbol determination table (see FIG. 14) for determining the stop mode of the medium effect symbol 30M. ), The final effect design determination table (see FIG. 15) for determining the mode of the final stop effect in the case of performing the re-variation effect in the liquid crystal display device 13 is stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub-RAM 102c includes a command reception buffer, a game state storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a hold symbol display mode storage area, a first hold storage area, a second hold storage area, a stop designation effect symbol storage area, A stop effect symbol storage area and the like are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is powered by power supplied from a backup power source mounted on the power supply board 107 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Accordingly, the RTC 102d can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board and operated by the battery.

  Alternatively, the RTC 102d may not be provided, and the time may be measured by counting up a counter provided in the sub RAM 102c having a function as a backup RAM every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 106 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. Further, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory devices 14 and 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. The image CPU executes various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, character image display processing, and reserved symbol display processing on the liquid crystal display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, character The image and the reserved symbol image are superimposed and displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and Audio output control in the output device 18 is performed.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are diagrams showing a big hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a big hit. FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. 4B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 20.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination table is composed of a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state, and the low-probability random-number determination table or the high-probability random-number determination table is selected. Based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for special symbol determination, it is determined whether it is “big hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 19 shown in FIG. 4A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “317” are determined to be big hits. . On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”, “277” ”,“ 317 ”,“ 337 ”,“ 367 ”,“ 397 ”,“ 427 ”,“ 457 ”,“ 487 ”,“ 517 ”,“ 547 ”,“ 577 ” The number is determined to be a big hit. If it is a random number other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1 / 299.5, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is increased by 10 times. 1 / 29.9.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.

  FIG. 5A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 5B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a loss. More specifically, the symbol determination table is also configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

  The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined by the symbol determination table based on the extracted jackpot symbol random number and the like.

  Also, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), an effect symbol designating command is generated as a control command for transmitting information on the special symbol to the effect control board 102. Here, the control command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte data indicating the contents (function) of the executed control command. DATA data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  Further, as will be described later, a game state change flag that is referred to in order to determine a game state after the end of the jackpot is determined according to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (FIG. 6A, FIG. 6). b)). From this, it can be said that the gaming state after the jackpot is determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

  Further, as will be described later, the jackpot mode is determined corresponding to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (see FIG. 7). From this, it can be said that the kind of special symbol shows a big hit mode.

  Then, as a feature of the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 5A in the present embodiment, in the second special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, “short” It can be said that “winning” is not determined (see FIG. 7).

  This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, but if a short hit is determined when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. In order to prevent such a decline in the willingness to play games, in the symbol determination table of the second special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 5A, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) corresponding to the short hit is not determined. I am doing so.

  FIG. 6A is a game state change flag determination table for determining a game state change flag that is referred to in order to determine the game state after the jackpot end. The game state change flag is determined based on a special symbol. Is done. Note that the gaming state change flag determination table shown in FIG. 6A is based on determining the gaming state change flag before the jackpot game process (see FIG. 25) based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). Referenced.

  FIG. 6B is a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends. According to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6 (b), based on the winning gaming state and the gaming state change flag stored in the gaming state buffer, the setting of the high probability gaming flag and the remaining fluctuation of the high probability gaming state The number of times (X) is set, the hour / short game flag is set, and the remaining number of fluctuations (J) of the hour / short game state is set.

  The table of FIG. 6B is characterized in that when the first special symbol 3 (stopped symbol data 03, corresponding to the short symbol) is determined in the first special symbol display device 19, it is stored in the game state buffer. Based on the stored game state at the time of winning, the setting of the short-time game flag and the number of short-time games are varied.

  Specifically, in the case of the first specific special symbol 3 (stop symbol data 03), 02H is determined as the gaming state change flag. Then, data indicating a gaming state in which both the high probability gaming flag and the short-time gaming flag are not set in the gaming state buffer (00H: low probability gaming state, non-short-time gaming state) or the high probability gaming flag is set. If data indicating a gaming state in which the short-time game flag is not set (01H: high-probability gaming state, non-short-time gaming state) is stored, the high-probability gaming flag is set after the jackpot is over, and the probability game Although the remaining number of times of change (X) of the state is set to 10,000 times, the short-time game flag is not set, and the remaining number of times of change (J) of the short-time game state is also set to zero. On the other hand, data indicating a gaming state in which the high probability gaming flag is not set in the gaming state buffer but the short-time gaming flag is set (02H: low-probability gaming state, short-time gaming state), or the high-probability gaming flag and the short-time gaming If data indicating a gaming state in which both of the flags are set (03H: high-probability gaming state, short-time gaming state) is stored, a high-probability gaming flag is set after the jackpot ends, and the probability gaming state The remaining number of fluctuations (X) is set to 10,000 times, the hourly gaming flag is also set, and the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the hourly gaming state is also set to 10,000.

  Thereby, the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the short-time gaming state can be changed, and the player can enjoy what is the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit.

  FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special prize opening opening / closing door 11b. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the table of FIG. 7 determines the number of operations to be performed in the jackpot game and the open state table of the big prize opening.

  FIG. 8 is an opening mode determination table showing the details of the opening mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (a) is an opening mode determination table for long wins, and FIG. FIG.

  Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

  Here, since the opening time of “short win” (2.000 seconds) is short, it is difficult to win the big winning opening 11 even if the big winning opening opening / closing door 11b is opened, and the “short winning” opening is short. The aspect can be said to be an “unfavorable open aspect”. On the other hand, since the “long hit” opening time (29.5 seconds) is long, it can be said to be an “advantageous opening mode”.

  FIG. 9A to FIG. 9C show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol game based on a winning to the normal symbol gate 8. FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol hit determination table. The winning determination is to determine at least whether or not the winning determination is won based on the winning determination random number acquired based on the winning to the normal symbol gate 8.

  The hit determination table includes a hit determination table for the non-short-time gaming state and a hit determination table for the short-time gaming state. By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, the second starting port 10 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is to determine the mode of the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 based on the normal symbol determination random number acquired based on the winning to the normal symbol gate 8. The normal symbol determination table is largely classified according to the hit determination result (win and miss). Further, in the case of winning, it is determined as one of two types of symbols (general symbol stop symbol data = 51 or 52).

FIG. 9C is a diagram showing an example of the second start opening / closing control table for winning. The second start port opening / closing control table for the non-short-time state is further divided according to the types of normal symbols. These tables are associated with the winning type, that is, the normal symbol type (general symbol stop symbol data). That is, which table is used is usually selected based on the type of symbol.
For example, in the short-time gaming state, the second starting port 10 is opened twice for 3 seconds regardless of any stop symbol. On the other hand, in the non-short-time gaming state, when the usual figure stop symbol = 51, the second start port 10 is opened twice. Of the two openings, the first opening time is 0.1 second, and the second opening time is 5.4 seconds. There is also a 3.0 second closing time between the first and second opening. On the other hand, when the normal stop symbol = 51, the second start port is opened only once for 0.2 seconds.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  Specifically, the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination table based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to be stopped, the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, and the variation pattern random value. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and a variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 102 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the variation time of the special symbol.

  For example, the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the special symbol to stop is the first specifying special symbol, the jackpot symbol random value is “0”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0”. In this case, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined as “variation pattern 1”. In this case, the special symbol fluctuates in “reach A” which is one type of “reach”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “variation pattern” is composed of two types of “normal variation” with a short variation time and “reach” with a long variation time, and further includes “normal variation” and “reach”. Are composed of several types of variation. When the big hit or the small hit, the variation pattern that is always “reach” is determined. In other words, in the case of big hit or small hit, the fluctuation pattern that is “normal fluctuation” is not determined, and “normal fluctuation” is determined only in the case of a loss.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 102b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol 30 in each variable display unit of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  The sub CPU 102a determines the variation effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect random number value received from the main control board 101. Here, even if the same variation pattern designation command is used, different variation production patterns can be determined based on the random number value for production. Therefore, the number of variation pattern designation commands is reduced and the main control board 101 is reduced. The storage capacity is reduced.

  The “variation effect pattern” is a specific effect in the effect means (the liquid crystal display device 13, the audio output device 18, the effect lighting device 16, and the effect accessory devices 14, 15) performed during the change of the special symbol. This refers to the effect mode, and the display mode of the background displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, the character display mode, and the change mode of each effect symbol 30 are determined by the variable effect pattern.

Further, in this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, after each effect symbol 30 is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, the left effect symbol 30L, the medium effect symbol 30M, and the right effect symbol. All 30R are stopped and displayed with the same kind of effect symbols. Also, at this time, in the case of a jackpot that will be displayed with high probability after the jackpot game ends (hereinafter referred to as “probability jackpot”), the left-designed symbol 30L, the middle-designed symbol 30M, and the right-designated symbol 30R are “ The display is stopped at any of “3”, “5”, and “7”. Also, in the case of a jackpot that will be in a low probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends (hereinafter referred to as a normal jackpot), the left effect symbol 30L, the middle effect symbol 30M, and the right effect symbol 30R are “1” “2” “4” “6”. Is stopped and displayed.
That is, the player can discriminate whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, depending on which type of the produced design symbols 30 are three. In the following, the production symbol 30 that is any one of “3”, “5”, and “7” is referred to as “probability variation production symbol”, and the production symbol 30 that is any one of “1”, “2”, “4”, and “6”. It is called “normal production design”.

  In addition, the “reach effect” in the present embodiment means that one of the left effect symbols 30L stops first after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the special symbol change. Next, the right effect symbol 30R stops at the same effect symbol as the left effect symbol 30L previously stopped and displayed. Then, the last medium effect symbol 30M gradually reduces the scroll speed, and this is an effect aspect that gives the player a sense of expectation that three identical symbols will be prepared. On the other hand, the “normal variation” is a display in which the effect symbol 30 is stopped and displayed in a state where the same symbols are not arranged without giving an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation as described above. In the present embodiment, the display changes from the change display to the stop display in the order of the left effect symbol 30L, the right effect symbol 30R, and the middle effect symbol 30M. However, for example, when the variation effect pattern has a short variation time, two or three effect symbols 30 may be stopped and displayed at the same time.

  12 to 14 are tables for designating the types of effect symbols 30 to be stopped and displayed on the variable display unit of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  FIG. 12 is a table that is referred to in order to determine the stop designation effect symbol of the left effect symbol 30L. The game state at the time of variable display, the jackpot determination result, the game state set after the jackpot game ends, and the variable effect pattern Based on the above, the mode when the left effect symbol 30L that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed is determined. Note that the left effect symbol 30L is an effect symbol 30 that first shifts to stop display among the three effect symbols 30 that are variably displayed.

  The characteristic part of FIG. 12 includes the determination probability of the stop designation effect design symbol when the jackpot determination result is lost when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, and the jackpot that becomes a high probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends ( For example, the probability of determining the stop designated effect symbol in the case of (probable big hit).

  Specifically, in the high-probability gaming state, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, the ratio of the stop designated effect symbol to be determined differs depending on whether the effect is a normal variation effect or a reach effect. For example, in the case of a normal variation effect, the ratio determined in the order of “1”, “2”, “4”, and “6” in the “normal effect symbol” is set to be lower. The ratio determined is 25%, while the ratio determined as “6” is 10%. That is, in the case of a loss in the high probability gaming state, in the normal variation effect, the ratio of the left effect symbol 30L being stopped and displayed at “1” is high, and the ratio of being stopped and displayed at “6” is low. Yes. On the other hand, in the case of reach production, the ratio determined as “1” is 5%, whereas the ratio determined as “6” is 40%. That is, in the case of a loss in the high-probability gaming state, in the reach effect, the ratio of the left effect symbol 30L being stopped and displayed at “6” is high, and the ratio of being stopped and displayed at “1” is low. .

  Accordingly, when the game is lost in the high-probability gaming state, if the left effect symbol 30L is stopped and displayed as “1” among the “normal effect symbols”, the “reach effect” is difficult to execute, while the left effect symbol 30L. Is stopped and displayed at “6” in the “normal effect design”, the “reach effect” is likely to be executed. In other words, in the high-probability gaming state, if the production symbol 30 that is first stopped and displayed is “1”, the player is given an impression that it may not reach, and if it is “6” , It gives the player the impression that it might be a reach. Thus, in the high-probability gaming state, the ease with which the normal variation effect is performed and the ease with which the reach effect is performed correspond to the type of effect symbol 30.

  In the case of a normal jackpot, the effect symbols 30 of all the variable display units are stopped and displayed as “normal effect symbols” as described above. At this time, in the case of a high-probability gaming state, the “ordinary effect design” is set so that the ratio determined in the order of “1” “2” “4” “6” increases, and “1” is While the ratio of stop display is 15%, the ratio of “6” being stopped display is 35%. Accordingly, in the high-probability gaming state, when the left effect symbol 30L is stopped and displayed as “1” in the “normal effect symbol”, the left effect symbol 30L is stopped and displayed as “6” in the “normal effect symbol”. Usually, the percentage of jackpots is lower than if it was done.

  In the case of a probable big hit, as described above, the effect symbols 30 of all the variable display units are stopped and displayed in the “probable effect big symbol”. It is possible to be determined as a “normal performance design”. That is, in the case of a probable big hit, the ratio determined as the probable variation effect design is 80%, but is determined as the “normal effect design” at a rate of 20%. When the “normal effect design” is determined to be the stop designation effect design at the time of the probable big hit, after the stop designation effect design is once stopped and displayed, the re-variation effect described later is performed, and finally the “probability effect design” ”Will stop display.

  Here, in the case of a probable big hit, the ratio of “6”, “4”, “2”, and “1” to be determined as the stop designation effect symbol is set higher in the “normal effect symbol”, and “1”. The rate at which “6” is determined is 10%, and the rate at which “6” is determined is 2%. That is, when all the effect symbols 30 are stopped and displayed at “1”, the ratio of the re-change effect is higher than when the effect symbols 30 are stopped and displayed at “6”.

  FIG. 13 is a table that is referred to in order to determine the stop designation effect symbol of the right effect symbol 30R. The jackpot determination result, the variation effect pattern, the previously determined stop effect symbol of the left effect symbol 30L, and extraction On the basis of the effect random number, the mode in which the variably displayed right effect symbol 30R is stopped and displayed is determined. The right effect symbol 30R is an effect symbol 30 that shifts to the stop display next to the left effect symbol L among the three effect symbols 30 that are variably displayed.

  When the big hit determination result is a loss and a normal variation effect is performed, the stop designation effect symbol different from the stop designation effect symbol of the left effect symbol 30L is determined. In the present embodiment, a high ratio is set in which the stop designation effect symbol of the left effect symbol 30L and the symbol whose scroll order is before and after are determined as the stop designation effect symbol. As a result, a so-called reach-orientation is likely to occur to give the player a sense of expectation that they may reach.

  Also, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and a reach effect is performed, and when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, a so-called reach state is reached, so the same type as the stop designation effect symbol of the left effect symbol 30L. The symbol is determined as the stop designation effect symbol of the right effect symbol 30R.

  FIG. 14 is a table that is referred to in order to determine the stop designation effect symbol of the medium effect symbol 30M. The jackpot determination result, the variable effect pattern, the stop designation of the left effect symbol L and the right effect symbol 30R that are determined in advance. On the basis of the effect design and the extracted effect random number, the mode in which the variably displayed right effect design 30R is stopped and displayed is determined. The medium effect symbol 30R is the effect symbol 30 that finally shifts to the stop display among the three effect symbols 30 that are variably displayed.

  When the big hit determination result is a loss, the stop designating effect symbols of the left effect symbol 30L, the right effect symbol 30R, and the middle effect symbol 30M are set not to be the same. The stop designating effect symbols of the right effect symbol 30R and the medium effect symbol 30M are set to be the same. Further, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and a reach effect is performed, a stop effect symbol (so-called reach symbol) of the left effect symbol L and the right effect symbol 30R, and a symbol whose scrolling order fluctuates in the middle, It is easy to be determined as the stop designation effect symbol of the effect symbol M. This makes it easier for the player to produce an expectation that the player may expect a big hit.

  FIG. 15 is a final effect symbol determination table for determining the symbol types of the left effect symbol 30L, the right effect symbol 30R, and the middle effect symbol 30M that are finally stopped when the re-variation effect is performed. The re-variation effect is a stop-designated effect symbol when the jackpot determination result is a probable bonus game and the stop-designated effect symbol of the left effect symbol 30L, the right effect symbol 30R, and the middle effect symbol 30M is the “normal effect symbol”. After the temporary stop is displayed once, the variable display is performed again. After the change display is repeated, the left effect symbol 30L, the right effect symbol 30R, and the middle effect symbol 30M are stopped and displayed at the same “probability effect effect symbol”.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, and “non-time / short gaming state”. However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. In other words, there are cases of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” and “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”. . Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.9. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-temporary gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8, the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds, and The game state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning is won is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win A game state in which the release control time of 10 is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”. Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 10/11. Set.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Explanation of hit type)
In the present embodiment, two types of jackpots are provided: “long hit” and “short hit”.

  In the present embodiment, “long win game” means the right to execute a long hit game in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  In the “long game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one round The game ends. In other words, “game per long” is a game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 11 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the winning ball.

  In the present embodiment, “short win game” means the right to execute a short win game in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  In the “short win game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. However, in each round game, the special winning opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 11, one round game is finished. However, since the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short as described above, Hardly enters, and even if a game ball enters, only one or two game balls enter in one round game. In this “short win game”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

  In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”.

  In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 101c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.

  Also, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state after winning the jackpot and finishing the jackpot game as a result of the jackpot lottery.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. Then, after the jackpot ends, the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of jackpot symbol.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a process of reading a startup program from the main ROM and initializing flags and the like stored in the main RAM in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs an effect random number update process for updating the random number value for the variation pattern.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number and the jackpot symbol initial value random number. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric utility, etc., updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter are decremented by -1.

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of updating the random number counter by adding +1 to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter and the jackpot symbol initial value random number counter.

In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is an input to each of the general winning opening detecting switch 7a, the large winning opening detecting switch 11a, the first starting opening detecting switch 9a, the second starting opening detecting switch 10a, and the gate detecting switch 8a. Input processing is performed to determine whether or not. Specifically, it will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure special power control process for controlling special symbols and special electric accessories. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 11, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, and the general winning opening 7, and if there is a winning, Is sent to the payout control board 103.

  More specifically, the general winning award winning ball counter, the large winning award winning ball counter, and the starting winning ball counter updated in FIG. 14 described later are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning award is issued. Transmit to the payout control board 103. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the sent out number designation command and updated.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600. Further, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 is performed. . Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

The input control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 7. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the big prize mouth 11 for winning. The winning prize entrance counter (C) for counting the number of game balls played is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 9, and determines the big hit. Predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 10. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a, the main CPU 101a updates the start port prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the second special symbol holding number. (U2) If the data set in the storage area is less than 4, add “1” to the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, The random number value for small hits and the random number for reach determination are extracted, and the extracted random number is stored in the second special symbol storage area.

  That is, when compared with a first start port detection switch input process of FIG. 19 described later, the same process is performed although the area for storing data is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the gate detection switch 8a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8. Further, when the gate detection switch 8a receives a signal, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, or a random number for winning determination is extracted. The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

  The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input.

  When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is not input, the first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 101a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a extracts a random number for special symbol determination, and searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area of the main RAM 101c. The random number value for special symbol determination extracted is stored in an empty storage unit.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a extracts the jackpot symbol random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The random number value for the jackpot symbol extracted in is stored.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a extracts the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination as the random number value for presentation, and the memory is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value are stored in an empty storage unit.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 101a transmits a start winning designation command for production in order to transmit information indicating that new data has been stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area to the production control board 102. Set in the data storage area. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.

  With reference to FIG. 20, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 101 will be described.

  First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 5, the process moves to jackpot game end processing (step S360). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step 310 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

  In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more. If the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4, and it is determined that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-3, the process proceeds.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more. When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S319-1, and it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-5, the process proceeds.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a is based on the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value) written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6. The jackpot determination process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern selection process.

  The variation pattern selection process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, and determines the variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the presence or absence of the short-time gaming state, and the obtained variation pattern random value. To do.

  In step S313, the main CPU 101a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S315, the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 19 or 20. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold, the first special symbol display device 19 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold, the second special symbol display device 20 blinks.

  In step S316, when the main CPU 101a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S317, the main CPU 101a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

  In step S318, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  In step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. If 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets 01H to the demo determination flag so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

  In step S319-3, the main CPU 101a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

  The jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the high probability game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S311-2. If the high probability game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S311-3.

  In step S311-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 101a selects the “high probability random number determination table”.

  In step S311-2, when determining that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 101a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6 as the step S311-2 or step S311-4. The determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or “low probability random number determination table” selected in S311-3.
More specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. 4B. Then, based on the special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit” or “lost”.

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-4. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-11.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and in step S311-7 The type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined.

Specifically, when the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. If the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device is referred to and the jackpot symbol irregularity is determined. Based on the numerical value, the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined.
Note that the determined special symbol is also used to determine the type of the big winning opening for performing the opening operation and the operating mode of the big winning opening in the jackpot game processing of FIG. It is also used to determine a gaming state change flag that is referred to in order to determine the gaming state after the jackpot in the ending process.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a sets the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

In step S <b> 311-9, the main CPU 101 a determines a gaming state change flag that is referred to in order to determine the gaming state after the jackpot, based on the stop symbol data.
Specifically, referring to the game state change flag determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the game state change flag is determined based on the stop symbol data, and the determined game state change flag is changed to the game state change. Set in the flag storage area.

  In step S311-10, the main CPU 101a determines the game state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and the game state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

  In step S311-11, the main CPU 101a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5C to determine a special symbol for losing, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stopped symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-12, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

  The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in the routine processing (big hit determination processing) before the special symbol variation processing, in steps S311-7 and S311-11 described above. The set special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 101a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by -1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

  The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state. If the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from (J) stored in the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state. The calculated value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the short time game flag storage area when the remaining number of changes (J) = 0. Note that the remaining variation number (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol variation display in the short-time gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times and the short-time gaming state is ended.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-11. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a resets the gaming state and the number of working hours. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, high probability game state remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area, time-short game flag storage area, time short game state remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area is cleared. .

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an opening command according to the type of big hit to transmission data for presentation Set in the storage area.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-9.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S 340-3, the main CPU 101 a determines whether it is a big hit or “short hit” according to the stop symbol data, and determines an open mode determination table according to the type of the big hit. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, either the long hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (a)) or the short hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (b)) depending on the stop symbol data. To decide.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it. In step S340-4, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a sets energization start data for the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and opens the big prize opening / closing door 11b.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 101a stores a big prize opening (R) round designation command for transmission data for production in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the production control board 102 in accordance with the number of round games (R). Set to area. In this step S340-9, since the number of round games (R) is “1”, the big winning opening 1 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-29. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-10.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-11. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-16.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-20 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-12.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of releases (K) stored in the number-of-releases (K) storage area, and stores it.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a sets energization start data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, and opens the big prize opening / closing door 11b.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 102, the number of round games ( In response to (R), a grand prize opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, if the number of round games (R) is “2”, a special winning opening 2 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the big winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). Here, in the case where the predetermined number of winning prize entrance counters (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S340-17, and when the predetermined number of winning prize entrance counters (C) has reached the predetermined number. Moves the process to step S340-21.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set open time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-18, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round. If the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S340-21. If the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, step S340-19 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-21, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-22, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-releases (K) storage area and clears the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  In step S340-23, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the winning prize opening number (C) storage area, and clears the winning entry (C) storage area.

  In step S340-24, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-26, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-25.

  In step S340-25, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result.

  In step S340-26, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-27, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an ending command according to the type of big hit to the effect control board 102. Is set in the transmission data storage area for production.

  In step S340-28, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and determines the ending time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to.

  In step S340-29, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, in step S340-30, the main CPU 101a 5 is set in the processing data, and the processing shifts to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

  The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads the gaming state change flag set in the gaming state change flag storage area in step S311-15 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer.

  In step S360-2, with reference to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 6B, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the high jackpot end time high value is set. Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the game state change flag is 02H, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S360-3, with reference to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6B, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the high probability gaming state A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining number of fluctuations (X) storage area. For example, if the gaming state change flag is 02H, 10,000 is set in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S360-4, with reference to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6B, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming flag is stored. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the area is processed. For example, when the game state change flag is 02H and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 02H or 03H. In this case, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S360-5, referring to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6B, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming state A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining fluctuation number (J) storage area. For example, when the game state change flag is 02H and the game information in the game state buffer is 02H, the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state is set to 0, and the game information in the game state buffer is If it is not 02H, 10000 times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short time gaming state.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the ordinary map normal power control process will be described.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S401. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed. If the normal symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step S410-13. If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol hold count (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, it is stored in the special symbol hold count (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.

  Specifically, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9A, the extracted hit determination random number value is checked against the above table to determine whether or not it is a hit. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S205. If the winning determination is made, the main CPU 101a sets the winning symbol in step S410-7 and determines that it is lost. In this case, a lost symbol is set in step S410-8.

  Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. When the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is in the non-short-time game state. Is the time.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is ON in the short time game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 1.0 seconds to the normal symbol time counter in step S410-10, and sets the short time game flag. If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the storage area, a counter corresponding to 4.0 seconds is set in the normal symbol time counter in step S410-11. By the process of step S410-10 or step S410-11, the time for displaying the normal symbol variation is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-10 or step S410-11. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-13, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S410-14, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 21. At this time, the normal symbol display device 21 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set by the previous routine processing. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, and if the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-16. If the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation process is terminated as it is.

  In step S410-16, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 101a sends a general electric opening designation command to the effect control board 102 to transmit information indicating that the start opening / closing door 10b is changed to the open state. Set in the production transmission data storage area.

  In step S410-17, the main CPU 101a refers to the second start port opening control table shown in FIG. 9C, and sets the remaining number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory (L) to the number of times of opening (L) of the counter storage area. Set to the number of times (L) counter. Specifically, when the time-short game flag stored in the time-short game flag storage area is ON (when the time-short game state is set), “2” is set in the number-of-releases (L) counter. In addition, when the short-time game flag is OFF, refer to the usual stop symbol data, when “51” is set “2” in the number-of-releases (L) counter, and when it is “52”, the number of times released ( L) Set “1” to the counter.

  In step S410-18, the ordinary figure normal electricity processing data = 1 is set, the processing is shifted to the ordinary electric accessory control processing, and the ordinary symbol variation processing is ended.

  The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the start opening / closing door 10b is in a closed state. If the start door 10b is closed, the process proceeds to step S420-2. If the start door 10b is not closed (is open), the process proceeds to step S420-6.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S420-7 to be described later has elapsed. It should be noted that the passage of the closing time is determined by whether or not the normal power closing time counter = 0. As a result, when the closing time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated, and when the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts and stores “1” from the number-of-releases (L) counter stored in the number-of-releases (L) counter storage area.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a refers to the second start port opening control table shown in FIG. 9C, and displays the number of times of opening (L) stored in the number of times of opening (L) counter storage area. Based on the stop symbol data and the flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area, the opening time of the start opening / closing door 10b is set in the public power opening time counter. For example, when the short-time game flag is OFF (non-short-time game state), the stop symbol data is “51”, and the number of releases (L) is “1”, the second release time 5.4 The counter corresponding to the second is set in the open time counter of the public telephone.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. As a result, the start opening / closing door 10b is changed to an open state, and the second start opening 10 is opened.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the open time set in step S420-4 has elapsed (whether or not the normal power open time counter = 0). If the set opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-7, and if the set opening time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

  In step S420-7, when it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c. As a result, the start opening / closing door 10b changes to a closed state, and the second start opening 10 is closed.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (L) counter = 0. If it is determined that the number of times of opening (L) counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S420-9. If it is determined that the number of times of opening (L) counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S420-10. Move.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 101a refers to the second start port opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 9C, and determines the number of times of opening (L) stored in the number of times of opening (L) counter storage area and the normal value. Based on the stop symbol data and the flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area, the closing time of the start opening / closing door 10b is set in the main power closing time counter.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary figure ordinary power process data = 0, shifts the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 30, and ends the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 will be described.

(Main processing of production control board 102)
The main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating the random numbers (the effect random number value and the effect design determining random value) stored in the sub RAM 102c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 102)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 102, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and a timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 102.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 17a and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 17.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 102 will be described using FIG. 32 and FIG. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 33 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 102a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.

  If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1610.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern.

  Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening prize designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S1621, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the start winning designation command in step S1621, determines the hold display mode of the hold display in the liquid crystal display device 13, and holds the hold corresponding to the determined hold display mode. A hold display mode determination process for transmitting display data to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 is performed. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 13 displays the current reserved number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2).

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1631 and moves the process to step S1640 if the command is not the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect pattern determination process with reference to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, one random number value is extracted from the effect random number value updated in step 1100, and a plurality of change effect pattern patterns are obtained based on the extracted effect random number value and the received change pattern designation command. One variation production pattern is determined from the inside. Thereby, the production content is determined as the normal variation production or the reach production.

  In step S1632, the sub CPU 102a performs a hold display mode update process for shifting start winning data stored in the first special symbol hold storage area and the second special symbol hold storage area.

  Specifically, the first special symbol storage area to the fourth special symbol storage area in the first special symbol storage area or the fifth special symbol storage area to the eighth special symbol storage area in the second special symbol storage area. The start winning data stored in is shifted to the previous special symbol storage area. Here, since the newly won start winning data is overwritten on the already stored start winning data, the previous start winning data is erased. Then, the information on the hold display data after the shift is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1641 and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not an effect designating command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command, and the effect symbols displayed on each variable display unit of the liquid crystal display device 13. The process which determines 30 stop designation | designated effect designs is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1642, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to perform a re-change effect based on the stop designation effect design determined in step 1641, and finally determines the type of effect design to be stopped and displayed. Then, the stop effect design data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if it is not a symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 102a transmits data based on the stop effect symbol data set in step S1642 and stop instruction data for stopping the effect symbol to be displayed in the sub RAM 102b in order to stop the effect symbol 30. An effect symbol stop display process to be set in the buffer is performed.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1661, and if not the gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1670.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 102a sets the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area.

  In step S1670, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1671, and if not the opening command, moves the process to step S1680.

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

  Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 105 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1681, and if it is not a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1690.

In step S1681, the sub CPU 102a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 105 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 104, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102b.

  In step S1690, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

  Specifically, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 105 and lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102b. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  Next, the effect symbol determination process in the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1641-1, the sub CPU 102a refers to the left effect symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12, and a gaming state at the time of variable display, a jackpot determination result, a gaming state set after the jackpot game ends, and a variable effect pattern Based on, a process of determining a stop designation effect symbol of the left effect symbol 30L is performed.

  In step S1641-2, the sub CPU 102a refers to the right effect design determination table shown in FIG. 13, and based on the game state at the time of the variable display, the jackpot determination result, the game state set after the jackpot game is ended, and the variable effect pattern. Then, the process of determining the stop designation effect symbol of the right effect symbol 30R is performed.

  In step S1641-3, the sub CPU 102a refers to the medium effect symbol determination table shown in FIG. 14, and based on the game state at the time of variable display, the jackpot determination result, the game state set after the jackpot game ends, and the variable effect pattern. Then, the process of determining the stop designation effect symbol of the medium effect symbol 30M is performed.

  In step S1641-4, the sub CPU 102a determines the stop designation effect symbol of the left effect symbol 30R determined in step S1641-2, the stop designation effect symbol of the left effect symbol L determined in step S1641-1, and the above. The stop designation effect symbol data corresponding to the stop designation effect symbol of the medium effect symbol M determined in step S1641-3 is stored in the stop designation effect symbol storage area. When this process ends, the effect symbol determination process ends.

  Next, the re-variation determination process in the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1642-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the received effect designating command is “01H”, “02H”, or “03H”. The case where the received design symbol designation command is any one of “01H”, “02H”, and “03H” is a case where the jackpot determination result is a probabilistic jackpot (see FIGS. 5 and 6). If the received effect designating command is “01H”, “02H”, or “03H”, the process proceeds to step S1642-2, and the received effect designating command is “01H”, “02H”, “03H”. ", That is, if the jackpot determination result is a loss or normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1642-3.

  In step S1642-2, the sub CPU 102a refers to the stop designation effect symbol data stored in the stop designation effect symbol storage area, and the determined stop designation effect symbol is “normal effect symbol” (“1” “2”). It is determined whether or not any of “4” and “6”. If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the same stop designation effect symbols are determined for the right effect symbol 30R, the left effect symbol 30L, and the middle effect symbol M (see FIGS. 12 to 14). If the determined stop designation effect symbol is “normal effect symbol”, the process proceeds to step S1642-4. If the determined stop designation effect symbol is “probable variation effect symbol”, step S1642- The processing is moved to 3.

  In step S1642-3, the sub CPU 102a determines that the jackpot determination result is a loss or a normal jackpot, and that the jackpot determination result is a probability variation jackpot, and the determined stop designation effect design is “probability variation design”. A process of storing effect symbol data based on each stop designation effect symbol data stored in the stop designation effect symbol memory area in the stop effect symbol memory area is performed. As a result, the right effect symbol 30R, the left effect symbol 30L, and the middle effect symbol M are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed at the stop instruction effect symbol determined in Steps 1641-1 to S1641-3.

  In step S1642-4, the sub CPU 102a determines that the re-change effect is to be performed when the jackpot determination result is a probable change jackpot and the stop designation effect symbol of each effect symbol 30 is the “normal effect symbol”. Then, with reference to the final effect design determination table shown in FIG. 15, the final effect design to be stopped and displayed after the re-variation effect is determined. The final effect design is always “probability effect design”.

  In step S1642-5, the sub CPU 102a stores the effect symbol data based on the final effect symbol determined in step S1642-4 in the stop effect symbol storage area and is stored in the stop designation effect symbol storage area. The effect symbol data based on each stop designation effect symbol data is stored in the temporary stop effect symbol storage area. As a result, when the re-variation effect is performed, after the temporary stop display is performed with the stop designated effect symbol during the variable display, the variable display is performed again and the stop effect is displayed with the final effect symbol.

  By performing this re-variation effect, the same `` normal effect design '' is displayed on all variable display sections, giving the player the impression that it was won normally, and then the `` probable change effect design '' When the display is changed, the probability change jackpot is notified. As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression that the player has been promoted from a normal jackpot to a promising jackpot, and the interest of the game is improved. When this process ends, the re-variation determination process ends.

  In the present embodiment, if the stop designation effect symbol of each effect symbol 30 is determined as the “normal effect symbol” when the jackpot determination result is a probable bonus symbol, the “probable effect symbol” is displayed during the variable effect. Although the re-changing effect is promoted, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the effect of any one of the jackpot start effect, the jackpot effect, and the jackpot end effect during the execution of the jackpot game, an effect that notifies that it is a promising jackpot May be performed.

  Next, the outline of the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 will be briefly described.

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 13 on the image control board 105, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received data, and controls the output of the audio in the audio output device 18. When data is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the received effect command.

  In the lamp control board 104, the effect accessory device operation program is read based on the received data to control the operation of the effect accessory devices 14, 15, and the effect illumination is based on the received effect data. The device control program is read to control the effect lighting device 16.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the case of a high-probability gaming state and the jackpot determination is a loss, when the normal variation effect is performed, the stop designation effect symbol of the left effect symbol 30L is “ While the ratio determined in the order of “1”, “2”, “4”, and “6” is set low in the “normal effect design”, when the reach effect is performed, the stop designated effect symbol of the left effect design 30L is set. In the “normal effect design”, the ratio determined in the order of “1” “2” “4” “6” is set high (see FIG. 12).

  Here, when in the high probability gaming state, the player does not normally want to win a big hit. This is because a normal winning jackpot is set to a low probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Therefore, in the high probability gaming state, the player expects the same “probability effect design symbol” to be stopped and displayed while the reach design with the reach design as the “normal performance design” is performed. Expect to avoid it.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the left effect design determination table shown in FIG. 12 is configured as described above, the left effect design 30L that is first stopped and displayed is the “normal effect design”. , “6”, “4”, “2”, and “1” in order of normal variation effects. That is, in the high probability gaming state, the so-called “reach avoidance rate” is set to increase in the order of “6” “4” “2” “1”.

Therefore, the player has a sense of expectation that when the left effect symbol 30L is stopped and displayed at “1”, it is possible to avoid a reach effect as compared with the case where the left effect symbol 30L is stopped and displayed at “6”. I will hold you strongly. In the high probability gaming state, the “normal performance symbol” is associated with the reach avoidance rate, while in the low probability gaming state, the “normal performance symbol” is not associated with the reach avoidance rate. In the probabilistic gaming state, when “1” is stopped and displayed, it is not difficult for the reach effect to be performed. Therefore, the expectation degree for the big win in the low probability gaming state is not sacrificed.
In this way, by associating the type of effect symbol and the reach avoidance rate, it is possible to increase the player's expectation according to the type of effect symbol 30 that is stopped and displayed first among the plurality of effect symbols 30. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is a probabilistic jackpot, the stop designation effect symbols of the left effect symbol 30L are in the order of “6” “4” “2” “1” in the normal effect symbols. The determined ratio is set to be high (see FIG. 12). If the “normal effect symbol” is determined to be the stop designation symbol when the probability variation is a big hit, the re-variation effect is performed (step S1642-4). Therefore, when all the production symbols 30 are stopped and displayed at any one of “1”, “2”, “4”, and “6”, the re-variation production is performed in the order of “6” “4” “2” “1” The rate of promotion to a probable jackpot is set higher. That is, the so-called “probable change promotion rate” is set to increase in the order of “6” “4” “2” “1”.

  Therefore, the player has a greater sense of expectation that the player is promoted to a probable bonus when the symbol “1” is stopped and displayed than when the symbol “6” is stopped and displayed on all the variable display portions. It will be. In this way, by associating the type of production symbol and the probability variation promotion rate, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player as to which type of production symbol 30 is stopped and displayed and to improve the interest of the game. .

  In the present embodiment, each effect symbol 30 is a combination symbol of the symbol symbols “1” to “7” and the character symbol. The degree of expectation to be executed is easily understood by the player. For example, the character A symbol is combined with the “1” symbol, and the character D symbol is combined with the “6” symbol.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, each effect symbol 30 is scrolled and displayed in order or in reverse order from the numeral symbol “1” to the numeral symbol “7”. As a result, in the variable display section, the symbols for the reach avoidance rate and the probability change promotion rate are gradually changed from the symbols having the high reach avoidance rate and the probability change promotion rate to the symbols having the low reach avoidance rate and the probability change promotion rate, or in reverse order. It is possible to produce an effect that further increases the player's expectation.

  In the present embodiment, among the “normal production symbols”, a symbol with a high reach avoidance rate is set to have a high probability change promotion rate, but not limited to this, a symbol with a high reach avoidance rate is probable change promotion. The rate may be set low. Thereby, for example, even if the left effect symbol 30L is stopped and displayed at “6”, the degree of discouragement of the player is reduced, and the expectation level of the player among the symbols can be maintained.

In the present embodiment, the region in the first start port 9 and the second start port 10 corresponds to the start region, and the first start port detection switch 9a and the second start port detection switch 10a correspond to the start region detecting means. To do.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that executes the jackpot determining means shown in FIG. 22 corresponds to the special game determining means, and the main CPU 101a that executes the jackpot game processing shown in FIG. 25 corresponds to the special game control means.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that sets the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area corresponds to the game state control means, and the main CPU 101a that executes the jackpot game end process shown in FIG. It corresponds to a determination means.
Of the effect symbols 30, “1”, “2”, “4”, and “6” correspond to normal effect symbols, “3”, “5”, and “7” correspond to specific effect symbols, and the liquid crystal display device 13 produces effects. It corresponds to display means.
Further, the sub CPU 102a that executes the variation effect pattern determination process in step S1631, the effect symbol determination process in step S1641, the re-variation determination process in step S1642, and the effect symbol stop process in step S1651 corresponds to the effect display control means.

8 Normal design gate 8a Gate detection switch 9 1st start opening 9a 1st start opening detection switch 10 2nd start opening 10a 2nd start opening detection switch 10b Start opening / closing door 11a Large winning opening detection switch 11b Large winning opening opening / closing door 11b
13 Liquid crystal display device 30L Left effect symbol 30M Medium effect symbol 30R Right effect symbol 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
102d RTC

Claims (1)

A start area detecting means for detecting the entry of the game ball into the start area provided in the game area where the game ball flows down;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player on the condition that a game ball is detected by the start area detection means;
Special game control means for executing control of the special game when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled;
A low probability gaming state in which the special game determination means determines to control the special game with a first probability, and the special game with a second probability that the special game determination means is higher than the first probability. Gaming state control means for controlling the game in any gaming state of the high probability gaming state that is determined to perform
A game state determining means for determining the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means after the execution of the special game when it is determined by the special game determining means to perform the special game;
Effect display means for performing variable display and stop display of a plurality of types of normal effect symbols and specific effect symbols on a plurality of variable display units,
A specific display mode in which the same type of effect symbol is stopped and displayed on all the variable display units except for one variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units, and the effect symbol is variably displayed on the one variable display unit. In a plurality of display modes, including the effect display control means for performing control to stop display after the effect symbols of the plurality of variable display units are variably displayed,
The effect display control means includes:
When it is determined that the special game is to be controlled, the same type of effect symbol is stopped and displayed in all the variable display units,
When the same type of effect symbol is the specific effect symbol, a high ratio is controlled in the high probability gaming state after the execution of the special game, while the same type of effect symbol is the normal effect symbol. In some cases, after the execution of the special game, the percentage controlled in the low probability gaming state is high,
The types of the normal effect symbols include a first normal effect symbol and a second normal effect symbol,
In the case of being controlled to the high probability gaming state by the gaming state control means ,
In the case where the special game determining means determines that the game has been lost and the specific display mode is such that the same type of the normal effect symbol is stopped and displayed in all the variable display units except for one variable display unit, the first normal effect is provided. The design is set with a higher selection ratio than the second normal performance design,
When it is determined that the special game control means controls the special game and the game state determination means determines to control the low probability game state, the first normal effect symbol is the second normal effect. The selection ratio is set higher than the design,
When it is determined that the special game control means controls the special game and the game state determination means determines to control the high probability game state, the first normal effect symbol is the second normal effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the selection ratio is set lower than the symbol .