JP5810045B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with a short opening and a long opening, for example, in Patent Document 1 regarding an opening mode of an attacker, and gives a player a high-probability gaming state on condition that a game ball enters the attacker. A gaming machine capable of this is disclosed.

  Accordingly, Patent Document 1 makes it difficult for a player to enter a game ball into an attacker when a short is opened, and thus makes it difficult to give a player a high-probability gaming state. On the other hand, Patent Document 1 makes it easy for a player to be given a high-probability gaming state because it makes it easy for a player to enter a game ball when the player is long open.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-175209 (see paragraph 0066)

  By the way, as described above, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 provides a short opening and a long opening regarding the opening mode of the attacker, and is interested in whether the opening mode of the attacker during the jackpot game is a short opening or a long opening. , To improve the fun of games.

  However, as described above, Patent Document 1 is interested in whether the open mode of the attacker during the jackpot game is a short open or a long open, so when the open mode becomes clear, the jackpot game The game state after the end of is easily grasped.

  For this reason, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when an open mode other than long open is selected, the time when the jackpot game ends is the so-called resignation time, and it is easy to grasp the resignation time of the game, thus reducing the operation rate There is a problem of letting it go.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a reduction in operating rate even when an opening mode other than long opening is selected in view of the above-described conventional situation.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area. When the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, the special game including a plurality of specific round games in which a game ball can enter the special game area (second big prize opening 26) is executed. The probability of determining that the special game is to be executed by the special game execution means and the special game determination means is set to a lower probability than the preset low probability game state or higher than the low probability game state. with a probability control means for controlling the game in either a high probability gaming state, the upper Symbol special game region includes a first region and a second region to detect a game ball entering the said first region the first specific test for Means (second specific game area detecting switch 28a), the second specific detection means for detecting the entry and gaming balls in the second region (first specific game area detecting switch 27a), the upper Symbol special game area Guidance means for alternatively guiding the game ball that has entered into the first area or the second area, and the special game executing means is configured to play a game with the first specific detection means in the specific round game. If the ball is detected, it proceeds round game of the specific round game later, in the specific round game, the case where a game ball is not detected by the first specific detection means, the round game of the specific round game later not proceed, the probability control means, in the above SL particular round Yu technique, the case where a game ball is detected by the second specific detector, after completion of the bonus game And controlling the game in the high probability game state, in the specific round game, the case where a game ball is not detected by the second specific detector, after completion of the special game, not controlling the game in the high probability game state In the specific round game, the special game is easy to enter the first area and the second area, and in the specific round game, the special game is easy to enter the first area. A second special game that is difficult to enter an area, and a third special game that is easy to enter the second area and difficult to enter the first area in the specific round game. To do.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a reduction in the operation rate even when an opening mode other than long opening is selected.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is an expansion perspective view which expands and shows the A section in FIG. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. Special electric accessory operation mode determination table It is a figure which shows an open mode determination table. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern 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 1st specific game area detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd specific game area | region 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 jackpot determination process in the 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 big winning opening release process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from 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 chart of operation | movement of a 2nd big winning opening and a slide piece.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10.

  When the gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, the gaming machine 10 is configured to include an operation handle 3 on the lower right side, which causes a game ball to be launched toward the gaming area when the player rotates.

  When the launched game ball rises between the outer rail 5a and the inner rail 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 9 and then falls in the game area 9. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 9.

  The game area 9 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  In addition, the game area 9 is provided with a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area in which a game ball can enter. The second start port 15 has a movable piece 15b, and is movable-controlled to a first mode in which the movable piece 15b is maintained in a closed state and a second mode in which the movable piece 15b is in an open state. Is done.

  When the second start port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the first start port 14 located immediately above the second start port 15 becomes an obstacle and does not accept the game ball. It is possible.

  On the other hand, when the second starting port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the movable piece 15b functions as a tray, and the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 is facilitated. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided.

  When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, 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. Is called.

  In addition, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  Further, the game area 9 is provided with a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass. The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, a “normal symbol lottery” described later is performed. .

  Further, the game area 9 is provided with a first grand prize opening 16 and a second big prize opening 26. The first grand prize opening 16 and the second grand prize opening 26 are normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing piece 16b and the second big prize opening opening / closing door 26b. Is impossible.

  On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first big prize opening / closing piece 16b and the second big prize opening / closing door 26b are opened, and the first big prize opening / closing piece 16b and the second The big prize opening / closing door 26b functions as a tray for guiding the game balls into the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 26, and the game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 26. It becomes possible.

  Each of the first grand prize port 16 and the second grand prize port 26 is provided with a first grand prize port detection switch 16a and a second grand prize port detection switch 26a, respectively. When the 16a and the second big prize opening detection switch 26a detect the entry of a game ball, a preset prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

  Furthermore, at the bottom of the game area 9, the player does not enter any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 26. An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game balls.

  Further, in the center of the game area 9, a first effect display device 31 comprising a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided. Above this first effect display device 31, an effect drive device 33 is provided.

  The first effect display device 31 displays an image while the game is not being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 36 for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are respectively scroll-displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the scroll is stopped, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed.

  Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect display device 31 constitutes a notification means, but as the notification means, in addition to the first effect display device 31, an audio output device 32 composed of a speaker and a plurality of lamps. An illumination device 34 and an effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation are provided.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and produces an effect by sound. The effect lighting device 34 changes the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp. , Lighting is performed.

  The effect button 35 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 35 is displayed on the first effect display device 31, for example. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  In addition, on the lower right side of the game area 9, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24. A normal symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 notifies a jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED. .

  That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so.

  For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is acquired. Is a process of determining whether or not is a random value corresponding to “big hit”.

  The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 15, and its display mode is the first special display device. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the symbol display device 20.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “big hit” means the right to execute a big hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. Say that you have won.

  In the “big hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 26 is opened is performed ten times in total. A predetermined time is set for the total opening time of the first grand prize port 16 and the second grand prize port 26 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 and the second grand prize port 26 are set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) enter, one round game ends. That is, in the “big hit game”, a game ball enters the first grand prize winning opening 16 and the second big prize winning opening 26, and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning prize. It is a game that can earn.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value.

  The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or special game described later, and if the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld.

  More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up.

  In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the hold number of the second hold.

  And the upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to 4, and the reserved number is the normal symbol hold indicator in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. 25.

  Next, the structure of the 2nd big winning opening 26 of this Embodiment is demonstrated using FIG. 2A and 2B are enlarged perspective views showing an A portion in FIG. 1 in an enlarged manner, in which FIG. 2A shows a first state and FIG. 2B shows a second state. Here, the first state means a state in which the game ball can be guided to the first passage T1, and the second state means that the game ball can be guided to the second passage T2. The state that is.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, a first passage T <b> 1 and a second passage T <b> 2 are disposed in the second big prize opening 26. In the second grand prize winning port 26, a third passage T3 is disposed at the junction of the first passage T1 and the second passage T2.

  A first specific game area detection switch 27a is provided in the first passage T1. A second specific game area detection switch 28a is provided in the second passage T2. In the third passage T3, a second big prize opening detection switch 26a is provided.

  Therefore, when passing through the third passage T3 via the first passage T1, it passes through the first specific game area detection switch 27a and passes through the second big prize opening detection switch 26a.

  Therefore, when passing through the third passage T3 via the first passage T1, it does not pass through the second specific game area detection switch 28a but passes through the second big prize opening detection switch 26a.

  Here, when the game ball passes through the first specific game area detection switch 27a, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to a high probability game. Further, when the game ball passes through the second specific game area detection switch 28a, it becomes an opportunity to shift to the next round game.

  That is, when passing through the third passage T3 via the first passage T1, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to a high probability game, but it is not set to shift to the next round game. .

  On the other hand, when passing through the third passage T3 via the second passage T2, it passes through the second specific game area detection switch 28a and passes through the second big prize opening detection switch 26a.

  Accordingly, when passing through the third passage T3 via the second passage T2, it does not pass through the first specific game area detection switch 27a but passes through the second big prize opening detection switch 26a.

  That is, when passing through the third passage T3 via the second passage T2, it is set to shift to the next round game, but the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is not set to the high probability game. .

  Further, a slide piece that alternatively guides the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 26 to the first specific game area detection switch 27a and the second specific game area detection switch 28a. (Guiding means) 29 is provided.

  The slide piece 29 always blocks one of the first and second passages T1 and T2. Then, with the opening of the second big prize opening 26, the slide piece 29 starts a certain operation.

  For this reason, the slide piece 29 alternately opens and closes the ball entrances of the first passage T1 and the second passage T2 when the second big prize opening 26 is opened. Accordingly, as described above, the slide piece 29 restricts the entry of the game ball into the first passage T1 and the second passage T2 by a certain operation.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 10 as a whole.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and opens and closes the first special symbol display device 20 and the second big prize opening. The game is controlled by driving the solenoid 26c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, an input port for main control, and an output port (not shown).

  The main control input port is connected to the payout control board 130 and various detection switches. As these various detection switches, a general winning opening detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12, a gate detection switch 13a for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the normal symbol gate 13, A first start port detection switch 14a that detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, a second start port detection switch 15a that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 15, and a first large A first grand prize opening detection switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the prize opening 16 and a second big prize opening detection switch 26a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second big prize opening 26 are connected. Has been. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port has a payout control board 130, a start port opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the movable piece 15b of the second start port 15, and a first grand prize winning for operating the first big prize opening / closing piece 16b. The opening / closing solenoid 16c, the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 26c for operating the second large winning opening / closing door 26b, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and the normal symbol are displayed. A normal symbol display device 22 for displaying, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls of a special symbol, a normal symbol hold indicator 25 for displaying the number of reserved balls of a normal symbol, A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, the main ROM 110b stores a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and the like.

  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. It has been.

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The main RAM 110c includes, for example, 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, a first Special symbol random value storage area, second special symbol random value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of winning prizes (C) storage area, game state storage area ( High-probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high-probability game number counter, short-time number counter, stop symbol data storage area, production transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, and other various timers A counter is provided.

  Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 10, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 10, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110.

  More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

  The sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110, the effect button detection switch 35a, and the input signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and based on this processing. The corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and the first effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, data for causing the effect driving device 33 and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. In the sub ROM 120b, for example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, and an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped and displayed. Etc. are stored in the sub-ROM 120b.

  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. It has been.

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a count counter, a firing operation information storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on this processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board, and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction.

  In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs each control based on the data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 includes an image CPU, control ROM, control RAM, VRAM, CGROM, and VDP (not shown) for performing image display control of the first effect display device 31, and a sound CPU, sound ROM, and sound RAM. ing.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 120 so that bidirectional communication is possible, and the first effect display device 31 and the audio output device 32 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 120. The control RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM.

  The control ROM stores a control processing program for the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 36 and backgrounds displayed on the first effect display device 31, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120. At the same time, predetermined image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP is expanded in the VRAM, and the image data expanded in the VRAM is displayed on the first effect display device 31.

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 32, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 120 and outputs the audio. The sound output control in the device 32 is performed.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side.

  The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a is fired. A touch signal for permitting energization of the firing solenoid 4a is output to the control board 160.

  The firing volume 3b is composed of a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 160.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a. When the launching solenoid 4a rotates, a game ball is launched by the launching member.

  Here, the rotation 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 160. 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, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray one by one toward a launching member directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 4A-1 and FIG. 4A-2 are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “hit lottery”. 4A-1 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 4A-2 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. FIG. is there.

  The jackpot determination table is used to determine whether the jackpot or lose is based on the probability gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 4 (a-1), when the player is in the low-probability gaming state, two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8”. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 597, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/299, and it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state. The probability is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”. Specifically, the winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4B, when in the non-short game state, it is determined that one normal symbol determination random number value “0” is a win. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 normal symbol determining random numbers from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol. FIG. 5 (a) is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol for a big hit, and FIG. 5 (b) is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol for a loss.

  According to this symbol determination table, it is acquired when the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the start opening where the game ball has won) and when the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number or the like.

  As will be described later, the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot is determined by the special symbol type (stop symbol data), so the special symbol type determines the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot. It can be said that.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a special electric accessory operating mode determination table. Based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the number of round games played in the jackpot game and the open mode table of the big prize opening are determined.

(Open mode determination table)
FIG. 7A is a first release mode determination table, FIG. 7B is a second release mode determination table, and FIG. 7C is a third release mode determination table. With these release mode determination tables, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening of the big prize opening during the round (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

(Variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table. By this variation pattern determination table, the special symbol display device that operates (the type of starter that the game ball won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, the presence or absence of short-time gaming state, the number of special symbol hold, the reach determination disturbance Based on the numerical value and the random number value for special figure variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

  Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and a special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random number value when the jackpot. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a “low probability gaming state” and a “high probability gaming state” as states relating to the jackpot lottery, and a “non-short-time gaming state” as a state relating to the movable piece 15b of the second start port 15. And “short-time gaming state”.

The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the movable piece 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. it can. That means
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. In the form, it will be referred to as “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of jackpot is 1 The game state set to / 299.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to 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 win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state. Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-time-saving gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is 29. The gaming state is set to be as long as 2 seconds, and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is set as short as 0.2 seconds.

  That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is 3 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. , A game that is set shorter than the “non-short game state”, and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is 3.5 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short game state” State.

  Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set.

  At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 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 “short-time gaming state”.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, there are three types of "per first length", "per second length", and "per third length" that vary the opening times of the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 26. A “big hit” is provided. In the present embodiment, “per first length”, “per second length”, and “per third length” are collectively referred to as “special games”.

  In the present embodiment, “per first long” means that a big win is won in a lottery lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, A game executed when a special symbol corresponding to one length is determined.

  In “per first head”, the round game in which the first big prize opening 16 is opened is performed eight times, and the round game in which the second big prize opening 26 is opened is performed twice. The maximum opening time of the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 26 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds.

  During this time, when a prescribed number (15) of game balls have entered the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 26, one round game is completed.

  In other words, “per first long” means that a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 26, and a player can acquire a prize ball according to this entry. It is a special game that can win prize balls.

  Also, in “per first length”, as described above, since the maximum opening time is set to 29.5 seconds, it is possible to enter either the first specific game area 27 or the second specific game area 28. Become.

  In the present embodiment, “per second long” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, A game executed when a special symbol corresponding to 2 lengths is determined.

  In “per second length”, the maximum opening time of the first big winning opening 16 is 29.5 seconds, whereas the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 26 is set to 3.5 seconds. Yes.

  As will be described later, when the second big prize opening 26 is opened, the slide pieces 29 are alternately operated every 5.75 seconds, so that either the first specific game area 27 or the second specific game area 28 is set. You can enter.

  In “per third length”, the maximum opening time of the first big winning opening 16 is 29.5 seconds, whereas the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 26 is set to 3.5 seconds. Yes.

  That is, similarly to “per second length”, in “per third length”, the slide pieces 29 alternately operate every 5.75 seconds when the second big prize opening 26 is opened. It becomes possible to enter either the area 27 or the second specific game area 28.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 10 will be described using a flowchart.
(Main processing of main control board)
First, the main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. In this process, when power is supplied from the power supply board 170 to the main CPU 110a, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main process described below is performed.

  In step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial symbol value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, and the initial random value for normal symbol determination. 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 110 will be described with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 110a generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, and the timer interrupt process described below. Is executed.

  In step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, 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 process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a performs an initial random value updating process for updating the special symbol determining initial random value, the jackpot symbol initial random value, and the normal symbol determining initial random value.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a includes the general prize opening detection switch 12a, the first big prize opening detection switch 16a, the second big prize opening detection switch 26a, the first start opening detection switch 14a, the second start opening detection switch 15a, the gate. An input control process is performed to determine whether or not there has been an input to various switches of the detection switch 13a, the first specific game area detection switch 27a, and the second specific game area detection switch 28a. Do. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.

  If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4B, whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Processing to determine is performed.

  Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed.

  If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs data creation processing of external information data, start port opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a 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.

  The special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.

  Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed. The types of various commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a first big prize opening detection switch input process. In this first big prize opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is inputted from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a. If there is no detection signal input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a, a predetermined ball is added to the prize ball counter for the special prize opening and updated, and the game ball won in the first big prize opening 16 1 is added to and updated in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area for counting the number of winning a prize, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a second big prize opening detection switch input process. In the second big prize opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is inputted from the second big prize opening detection switch 26a. If there is no detection signal input from the second big prize opening detection switch 26a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the second grand prize opening detection switch 26a, a predetermined ball is added and updated to the prize ball counter for the special prize opening, and the game ball won in the second big prize opening 26 1 is added to and updated in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area for counting the number of winning a prize, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. In the first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If no detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port. Then, a first start port winning designation command is generated, and the generated first start port winning specifying command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and the special symbol determination random value The random number value for jackpot symbol, the random number value for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the first special symbol random number value storage area). After storing in the fourth storage unit), the process proceeds to the next step.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball is won at the first starting port 14, a process for adding a prize ball counter and / or a random number value for special symbol determination is acquired in order to pay out a predetermined prize ball. Then, the main CPU 110a that performs processing for storing the acquired random number value in the first special symbol random number value storage area constitutes a privilege granting unit.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In the second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. If there is no detection signal input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port. Then, a second start opening prize designation command is generated, and the generated second start opening prize designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value The jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value are acquired, and the various random number values thus acquired are stored in a predetermined storage unit (the zeroth storage unit to the second special symbol random value storage area). After storing in the fourth storage unit), the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing. In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  In this processing, when the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the gate detection switch 13a, the main CPU 110a generates a gate passage designation command, and sets the generated gate passage designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  If the data set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is less than 4, the main CPU 110a adds 1 to the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and sets the normal symbol determination random number value. The acquired random number for normal symbol determination is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the normal symbol holding storage area.

  In step S270, the main CPU 110a performs a first specific game area detection switch input process. In the first specific game area detection switch input process, the high-probability game flag is turned ON on condition that the signal of the first specific game area detection switch 27a is input. The first specific game area detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S280, the main CPU 110a performs a second specific game area detection switch input process. In the second specific game area detection switch input process, the combination continuation flag is set to ON on the condition that the signal of the second specific game area detection switch 28a is input. The second specific game area detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, an input process of the first start port detection switch 14a of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board.

  In step S241, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input. In this process, when the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S242.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 110a does not input a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S242, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for a prize ball and updating it.

  In step S243, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than four. In this process, the main CPU 110a shifts the process to step S244 if the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than four.

  On the other hand, in this process, the main CPU 110a ends the first start port detection switch input process when the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not less than 4.

  In step S244, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S245, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for determining a special symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores it in the free storage unit. The acquired random number for special symbol determination is stored.

  In step S246, the main CPU 110a obtains the jackpot symbol value for the random number, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores it in the free storage unit. The acquired jackpot symbol random value is stored.

  In step S247, the main CPU 110a obtains the effect random numbers (variation pattern random values and reach determination random values), and stores the storage units that are vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. Searching is performed, and the obtained random number value for presentation is stored in a free storage unit.

  In step S248, the main CPU 110a performs pre-determination processing for determining each random value acquired in steps S245 to S247 based on a table corresponding to the current gaming state.

(First specific game area detection switch input process)
Next, the first specific game area detection switch input process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a first specific game area detection switch input process in the main control board.

  In the first specific game area detection switch input process, as described above, the main CPU 110a sets a high value on condition that the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 26 has passed the first specific game area 27. The probability game flag is set to ON.

  In step S270-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first specific game area detection switch 27a has been input. In this process, when the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the first specific game area detection switch 27a, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S270-2.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the detection signal from the first specific game area detection switch 27a is not input, the main CPU 110a ends the first specific game area detection switch input process.

  In step S270-2, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S270-1 that the detection signal from the first specific game area detection switch 27a has been input, the main CPU 110a turns on the high probability game flag.

(Second specific game area detection switch input process)
Next, the second specific game area detection switch input process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a second specific game area detection switch input process in the main control board.

  In the second specific game area detection switch input process, as described above, the main CPU 110a plays a role on condition that the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 26 has passed through the second specific game area 28. The continuous continuation flag is set to ON.

  In step S280-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second specific game area detection switch 28a has been input. In this process, when the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the second specific game area detection switch 28a, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S280-2.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the detection signal from the second specific game area detection switch 28a is not input, the main CPU 110a ends the second specific game area detection switch input process.

  In step S280-2, if the main CPU 110a determines in step S280-1 that the detection signal from the second specific game area detection switch 28a has been input, the main CPU 110a turns the combination continuation flag ON.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 15, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

  In step S301, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the special figure special electricity processing data. In step S302, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special figure special processing data.

  At this time, the main CPU 110a moves the process to the special symbol memory determination process (step S310) if the special symbol special electric processing data = 0, and to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S320) if the special symbol special electric processing data = 1. If the special figure special electric processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is transferred, and if the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the special bonus processing (step S340) is transferred. If the figure special electric processing data = 4, the process proceeds to the special game end processing (step S350).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining a jackpot and determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Here, the specific contents of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 15 to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step The processing is moved to 310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a 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.

  Thus, the second special symbol storage area is processed with priority over the first special symbol storage area.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a 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 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (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 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores the result.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a determines a predetermined random number value (special number stored in a special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. A symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random value, a reach determination random value, and a variation pattern random value) and a start winning designation command are shifted.

  Specifically, a predetermined random number value and a start winning designation command 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 are stored in the previous storage unit. Shift to.

  Here, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit are shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit are written in the determination storage area (0th storage section) and already written in the determination storage area (0th storage section). The stored data will be deleted from the special symbol reserved storage area. Thereby, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command used in the previous game are deleted. After the shift, the start winning designation command MODE is processed so as to correspond to the storage area after the shift.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a 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. The jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. In the variation pattern determination process, first, a variation pattern determination table based on the current gaming state is determined with reference to the gaming state storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Then, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern determination table with reference to the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a 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 110a 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 110a starts the special symbol variable display on the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. That is, the special symbol variation display data is set in the processing area. Thereby, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U1), the first special symbol display device 20 blinks, and when the information related to the second hold (U2), the second special symbol display. The device 21 will blink.

  In step S316, when the main CPU 110a 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 110a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared. Note that the demonstration determination flag = “00H” indicates that the special symbol is currently being displayed or that a special game is being displayed.

  On the other hand, when neither the special symbol variation display nor the special game is displayed, the demonstration determination flag “01H” is stored. When the demonstration determination flag = “01H” is stored, a demonstration designation command is set in step S319-3, which will be described later, and it is transmitted to the effect control board 120 that neither special symbol variation display nor special game is being played. .

  In step S318, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  If it is determined in step S310-4 that the first hold (U1) is “0”, that is, if neither the first hold (U1) nor the second hold (U2) is reserved, The main CPU 110a determines whether or not 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 110a 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 110a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating the jackpot determination process in the main control board.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a 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 110a determines that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 110a selects the “high probability random number determination table”.

  If the main CPU 110a determines in step S311-3 that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 110a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a 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.

  Specifically, when the special symbol reserved storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination 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 with reference to the table, the jackpot determination for the second special symbol display device of FIG. 4 (a-2) With reference to the table, it is determined whether it is “big hit” or “lost” based on the random number value for determining the special symbol.

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 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 S311-9.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbol type (stop symbol data) by determining the jackpot symbol random number written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area. Then, a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  As will be described later, the determined special symbol is used to determine the type of “big win” in the special symbol stop process, and is also used to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening in the jackpot game process. It is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot in the special game ending process.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a 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.

  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 S311-9, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table 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 S311-10, the main CPU 110a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

  Again, the description of the special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 is set. The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while keeping it. The special symbol variation time counter is subtracted in step S110.

  If it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  Also, when the number of time reductions> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number counter and updated. When the number of time reductions = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared, and when the number of high probability games> 0, 1 is added from the high probability game number counter. When the number of high probability games is 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.

  Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated. Here, the specific contents of the special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. 15 to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a special symbol stop process in the main control board.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time has elapsed. 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 110a 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 moves to step S330-4.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (J) stored in the short-time game count (J) storage area and stored as a new remaining variation count (J), and the stored short-time game count (J) ) Is “0”, and if the number of short-time games (J) = 0, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area is cleared (OFF). On the other hand, if the number of short-time games (J) is not 0, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area remains ON, and the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6. Move.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (X) stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area and stored as a new high-probability game count (X). It is determined whether or not the number of times (X) is “0”. If it is determined that the number of times of high probability games (X) = 0, the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. (OFF). On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of high-probability games (X) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a 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 110a 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 that of a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-8, if the main CPU 110a determines that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing.

  In step S330-9, when the main CPU 110a determines that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special symbol special processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time game count (J) storage area are cleared.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether “per first length”, “per second length”, or “per third length” in accordance with the stop symbol data, and transmission data for performance An opening command corresponding to the type is set in the storage area.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is “per first length”, “per second length”, or “per third length” according to the stop symbol data, and the special game timer counter Set the opening time according to the type. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
Next, the jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a jackpot game process on the main control board.

  In step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. In this process, for example, if “0” is stored in the round game number (R) storage area, the main CPU 110a refers to the round game number (R) storage area and is currently opening. Determine if it is in the middle.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S340-2 if it is determined that it is currently opening, and moves to S340-7 if it is determined that it is not currently opening.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter set in step S330-12 is “0”. If 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 S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process. In the jackpot start setting process, first, an open mode determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is determined according to the stop symbol data.

  Specifically, one of the first release mode determination table, the second release mode determination table, and the third release mode determination table is determined and set according to the stop symbol data.

  Next, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. In step S340-3, 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 S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process. In this special winning opening process, the energization start data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid is set and the current round game number (R) and the number of opening times (K) are referred to by referring to the table set in step S340-3. ) Is set to the special game timer counter. The special winning opening opening process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a slide piece operation process. In the slide piece operation process, energization start data of the slide piece operation 29c is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the slide piece 29 operates along with the opening of the second big prize opening 26.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit the information on the number of round games to the effect control board 120, the number of round games In response to (R), a special winning opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In this processing, the main CPU 110a, for example, at the start of the first round game of jackpot, the round game number (R) is set to “1” and K = 1, so that the big prize opening 1 A round designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

  On the other hand, in this process, if K is not 1, the main CPU 110a ends the jackpot game process 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 S340-7, the main CPU 110a 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 S340-24. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-8.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a 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 S340-9. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-10.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-13 to be 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 S340-4.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the specific game area. In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the game ball has passed through the specific game area, the process moves to step S340-11.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the game ball has not passed through the specific game area, the process moves to step S340-12.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a performs a specific game area detection switch input process. In the specific game area detection switch input process, as described above, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first specific game area 27, the high-probability game flag is set to ON, and the game is input to the second specific game area 28. On the condition that the ball has passed, the combination continuation flag is set to ON. The specific game area detection switch input process is the same as described above with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, and will not be described here.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied. This “opening end condition” indicates that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 15) or that the maximum opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) Is applicable).

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-13. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. The big prize opening closing process sets the energization stop data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 26c to close the big prize opening, and is determined in the above step 340-3. With reference to the released state determination table, the closing time of the big prize opening is set in the special game timer counter based on the current round game number (R) and the number of times opened (K). As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, or the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 15). Therefore, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-15. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a 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 S340-21, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-17.

  In step S340-17, when the number of round games (R) confirmed in step S340-16 is the fifth time, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the combination continuation flag is OFF.

  That is, in this process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the second specific game area 28 during the fifth round game during the jackpot game.

  In this process, when the main CPU 110a determines that the consecutive game continuation flag is OFF, that is, during the fifth round game during the jackpot game, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the second specific game area 28. Then, the process proceeds to step S340-21.

  On the other hand, in this process, the main CPU 110a determines that the game continuation flag is not OFF, that is, is ON, and that the game ball has passed through the second specific game area 28 during the fifth round game in the big hit game. If so, the process moves to step S340-18.

  In step S340-18, when it is determined in step S340-17 that the combination continuation flag is ON, the main CPU 110a turns the combination continuation flag OFF.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets a round end designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the number of round games (R) in order to transmit the end information of the round game to the effect control board 120.

  Next, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S340-16 that the round game number (R) is the maximum, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether the big hit is “per first length”, “per second length”, or “per third length” according to the stop symbol data, and according to the type of the big hit In order to transmit the ending command to the effect control board 120, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-22, the main CPU 110a determines which of the “first release mode”, “second release mode”, and “third release mode” is a big hit according to the stop symbol data. In order to transmit an ending command corresponding to the type to the effect control board 120, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-23, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot is the “first opening mode”, “second opening mode”, or “third opening mode” according to the stop symbol data. Set the ending time according to the type in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-24, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to step S340-25 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-25, the main CPU 110a sets the special figure special electricity processing data = 3 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, prepares to move to the special game end processing subroutine, and ends the big hit game processing.

(Large winning opening process)
Next, the special winning opening opening process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a special winning opening opening process in the main control board. In this special prize opening opening process, the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 26 is opened.

  In step S340-41, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area of the main RAM 110c to store the new number of times of opening (K).

  In step S340-42, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) is “5” or “10”. That is, in this process, the main CPU 110a determines whether the round game to be started is the fifth round game or the tenth round game.

  In this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the number of round games (R) is “5” or “10”, the process proceeds to step S340-43.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the main CPU 110a determines that the number of round games (R) is not “5” or “10”, the process moves to step S340-44.

  In step S340-43, the main CPU 110a sets the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid energization start data. As a result, the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid is energized and the second big prize opening is opened.

  In step S340-44, the main CPU 110a sets first first prize opening opening / closing solenoid energization start data. As a result, the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid is energized, and the first big prize opening is opened.

  In step S340-45, the main CPU 110a refers to the table set in step S340-3, sets the maximum opening time of the big winning opening in the special game timer counter, and ends this big winning opening opening process. To do.

(Special game end processing)
Next, the special game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a special game end process on the main control board.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting table, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game flag storage area at the end of the jackpot Whether or not to set a high probability game flag is processed.

  In this process, for example, the main CPU 110a sets a high-probability game flag in the high-probability game flag storage area according to the stop symbol data, but the game ball has passed through the first specific game area 27 during the jackpot game. Depending on whether or not, the high probability game flag is turned ON / OFF.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting table, and based on the stopped symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game count (X) storage area Is set a predetermined number of times.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a sets a predetermined number of times in the high probability game number (X) storage area depending on whether or not the high probability game flag is turned ON in step S350-2.

  Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting table and sets a predetermined number of times based on the stop symbol data and game information, but sets the high probability game flag to ON in step S350-2. If it is, the predetermined number of times is set as it is, and if it is set to OFF, the predetermined number of times is set to “0”, that is, the low probability gaming state.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting table and sets a flag in the short-time game flag storage area based on the stop symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. Whether or not to make it.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting table, and stores it in the short-time game number (J) storage area based on the stop symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. A predetermined number of times is set.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state set in steps S350-2 to S350-5, and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Command explanation)
Next, the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating types of commands transmitted from the main control board to the effect control board.

  As illustrated in FIG. 22, in the command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, one command is composed of 2-byte data, and a 1-byte MODE is used to identify the control command classification. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of the control command to be executed.

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol.

  Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.

  In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120.

  The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

  The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”. This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The “power-on designation command” indicates that the gaming machine 10 is powered on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”. This power-on specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 10 is powered on.

  The “RAM clear designation command” indicates that the information stored in the main RAM 110c has been cleared, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.

  Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10, and when the gaming machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c is cleared. The RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button.

  The “demonstration designation command” indicates that the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not operating, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is “ 00H ".

  This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 does not hold the special symbol.

  The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

  The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.

  With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.

  The gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol variation display is started and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, corresponding to the gaming state.

  The “start opening prize designation command” indicates that a game ball has won a prize at the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15, “MODE” is set to “E8H”, and the first start opening 14 If the game ball has won, “DATA” is set to “00H”, and if the game ball has won the second start port 15, “DATA” is set to “01H”.

  This start opening winning designation command is stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage when a game ball wins the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15. It is transmitted to the effect control board 120 regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the area.

  The “gate passage designation command” indicates that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, “MODE” is set to “E9H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This gate passage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area.

(Production control board main processing)
Next, game effects in the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
Next, the timer interruption process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 120, the timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer interrupt process of the effect control board is performed. Is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of this command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (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 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a, and performs effect mode input control processing related to the effect button 35.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 25 and FIG. Note that the command analysis process 2 in FIG. 26 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a 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 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo 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 150 and the lamp control board 140. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1620, sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol memory designation command to determine the hold display mode of the hold display in the first effect display device 31, and controls the hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode. A hold display mode determination process to be transmitted to the board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1641 and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the effect random number value updated in step S1100, and is set in the acquired effect random number value, the received variation pattern designation command, and effect mode storage area. Based on the effect mode being performed, a variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns is performed.

  In this process, the sub CPU 120a sets the determined variation effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area and transmits information on the determined variation effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Data based on the effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  Thereafter, based on the effect pattern, the first effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1641 in order to stop display the effect symbol 36 and stop instruction data for stopping display of the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect symbol stop display process to be set is performed.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if it is not a gaming state designation command.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. In this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671 if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, and moves the process to step S1680 if the command is not the opening command.

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a 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 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if it is not a big prize opening opening designation command, moves the process to step S1690.

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a 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 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1691.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

  Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning 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 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  Next, the operation of the second big prize opening 26 and the slide piece 29 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a view showing a chart of the operation of the second big prize opening 26 and the slide piece 29, (a) is a chart showing a first opening mode of the second big prize opening 26, and (b) is a chart. FIG. 10 is a chart showing a second opening mode of the second big winning opening 26, and FIG. 10C is a chart showing a third opening mode of the second big winning port 26. FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 27A, when the first opening mode table is selected, the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 26 is set to 29.500 seconds. At this time, during the fifth round game, it is easy to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 26, and the continuous continuation switch that triggers the transition to the sixth round game, and the end of the big hit game It is detected by a high-probability switch that triggers the subsequent gaming state to be set to the high-probability gaming state.

  As illustrated in FIG. 27B, when the second release mode determination table is selected, the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 26 is set to 3.500 seconds. At this time, during the fifth round game, the entry of the game ball to the second big prize opening 26 is facilitated at a timing at which the game ball easily enters the first passage T1 side.

  For this reason, when the second release mode determination table is selected, it is difficult to shift from the fifth round game to the sixth round game, and the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the high probability gaming state.

  When the second release mode determination table is selected, the maximum release time of each round game after the sixth time is set to 0.052 seconds. For this reason, as described above, since it is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, even if the first big prize opening opening / closing piece 16b and the second big prize opening opening / closing door 26b are opened. It is difficult to win the first grand prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 26.

  As illustrated in FIG. 27C, when the third release mode determination table is selected, the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 26 is set to 3.500 seconds. At this time, during the fifth round game, the entry of the game ball to the second big prize opening 26 is facilitated at a timing at which the game ball easily enters the second passage T2.

  Therefore, when the third release mode determination table is determined, it is easy to shift from the fifth round game to the sixth round game, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to the low probability gaming state.

  Here, in the conventional gaming machine, “Long Open” or “Short Open” is selected according to the design regarding the opening mode of the big winning opening of the final round game. And in the conventional game machine, it is made easy to acquire a high probability game by selecting "long opening". On the other hand, “short open” is selected, making it difficult to obtain a high probability game.

  As described above, in the conventional gaming machine, the player is interested in whether the “long opening” or “short opening” is selected regarding the opening mode of the big prize opening in the final round game, and the interest of the game is improved. I am trying.

  However, in conventional gaming machines, it is easy for the player to know that the gaming state after the jackpot game is a low-probability game when it is not “long open”, and there is a high possibility that the game will be stopped at this point There is a problem that the operating rate is reduced.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, regarding the opening mode of the second big prize opening 26, “second opening mode” and “third opening mode” other than “long opening” are selected. Even in this case, it is suggested whether the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is a high-probability game or a transition to the next round game.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment does not easily recognize that the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a low-probability game when the game machine 10 is not “long open”, and stops the game at this time. Since the possibility is lowered, the reduction in operating rate can be suppressed.

10 gaming machine 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed in the starting area;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be executed, special game execution means for executing the special game including a plurality of specific round games in which a game ball can enter the special game area; and
The probability of determining that the special game is to be executed by the special game determination means is either a preset low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state set with a higher probability than the low-probability gaming state Probability control means for controlling the game with,
The special game area includes a first area and a second area,
First specific detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first area;
A second specific detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second area;
And guide means for alternatively guiding the game ball which enters the pre-SL special game region in the first region or the second region, further comprising a
The special game execution means includes
Wherein in certain round game, if the game ball by the first specific detection means is detected, it proceeds round game of the specific round game later,
In the specific round game, when the game ball is not detected by the first specific detection means, the round game after the specific round game does not proceed,
The probability control means includes
Prior Symbol particular round Yu technique, if the game ball by the second specific detection unit detects, after the special play ends, and controlling the game in the high probability gaming state,
In the specific round game, if the game ball is not detected by the second specific detection means, the game is not controlled in the high probability game state after the special game is ended,
The special game is
In the specific round game, a first special game that is easy to enter the first area and the second area;
In the specific round game, a second special game that is easy to enter the first area and difficult to enter the second area;
In the specific round game, having a third special game that is easy to enter the second area and difficult to enter the first area,
A gaming machine characterized by

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