JP6103553B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect that suggests the provision of a privilege advantageous to a player.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, various effects using video, audio, etc. have been executed in order to suggest the provision of a privilege advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot or transition to a probability variation state, etc.) By executing such an effect, the player's expectation for the provision of a privilege is enhanced.

  As an invention relating to such a gaming machine, an invention described in Patent Document 1 is known. The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, and is configured to produce an effect that enhances the expectation with respect to the provision of a privilege, using a game ball that has won a prize opening. Specifically, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a director that has a storage device capable of storing game balls won in a winning opening, and a special symbol associated with winning a game ball in the winning opening. The pre-reading of the random number value regarding is pre-read, and an effect using a winning game ball and a director is executed.

  At this time, the gaming machine starts storage of the game balls by the storage device as an effect using the effect actor, and releases the storage device during the change related to the hold where the effect using the effect agent is determined. The stored game balls are drained. In the gaming machine, if the game balls that have flowed out with the release of the storage device can pass through a plurality of specific areas of the allocating body arranged below the storage device, the determination of success / failure is made. Display on the display device that there is a high possibility of winning.

JP 2010-158397 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the effect of “reserving the winning game balls by the storage device and releasing the storage by causing the stored game balls to flow down toward the distribution body” is provided. However, even when a plurality of game balls pass through a specific area of the allotment body, the display simply indicates that “there is a high possibility of winning in the determination of success / failure”. Further, when the game ball passes through the non-specific area of the allocating body, the gaming machine does not perform any effect. In other words, in the case of the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the “notice effect using a winning game ball” is performed, the effect after releasing the storage of the game ball is always monotonous. For this reason, there is a possibility that the effect of the player's expectation on the provision of the privilege has been reduced.

  The present invention was made to solve the above problems, and relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect suggesting the provision of a privilege advantageous to a player, using a game ball won in a winning opening, An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing various notice effects.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention, in which a winning device having a winning opening in which a game ball flowing down on the gaming board is arranged so as to be able to win, A judging device for judging whether or not to give an advantageous privilege to the player, and a notice effecting means for executing a notice effect for suggesting the judgment result of the judgment means to the player. The player has operation means that can be operated, and the notice effect executed by the notice effect means has at least a predetermined notice effect and an effect performed following the predetermined notice effect, The winning device has a plurality of ball entering portions configured to be able to receive the game balls won in the winning opening, a rotating member disposed so as to be able to be driven to rotate, and a plurality of the ball receiving portions in the rotating member. , Entry position specifying means for specifying an entry part containing the game sphere A rotating device that is disposed on a path from which the game ball flows down from the winning port to the rotating member and configured to store the gaming ball that has won the winning port. When the predetermined notice effect is executed, a display suggesting a plurality of notice effects respectively associated with the plurality of entrances is performed, and the predetermined notice effect is displayed on the rotating device. This includes a game ball entering operation into the ball part, and the effect performed following the predetermined notice effect is executed after the game ball enters the ball entering part of the rotating device. When the predetermined notice effect is executed based on the winning of the game ball with respect to the winning opening, the notice effect means has entered a ball in any of the plurality of entering parts. The announcement effect that follows the given announcement effect The type, the type of a plurality of announcement attraction, the effect type determining means for determining one of the type associated with the ball entrance portion specified by the entering-ball position specifying means, determined by the presentation type determination means Effect content setting means for selecting and setting the content of one notice effect performed following the predetermined notice effect from a plurality of effect contents included in one type of notice effect, and the predetermined content When the notice effect is executed, the storage means is controlled so as to store the game balls won in the winning opening, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the storage of the game balls by the storage means is released. And an automatic release setting for automatically releasing the storage of the game ball by the storage means and controlling the release means based on an operation of the operation means. Before The storage control means is set to any one of manual release settings for releasing the storage of the game balls by the storage means.

The gaming machine has a winning device, a judging means, and a notice effect means, and the notice effect means executes the notice effect to suggest whether or not a privilege advantageous for the player is given. The player's expectation for the provision of the privilege can be improved. The winning device in the gaming machine has a rotating device, and the rotating device includes a rotating member having a plurality of ball-entry portions and arranged to be rotationally driven, and a ball-entry position specifying unit. ing. When the gaming machine executes a predetermined notice effect including a game ball entering operation to the entry part of the rotating device, a plurality of notice effects associated with the plurality of entry parts respectively. Is displayed, and the type of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect based on the fact that the game ball has entered one of the plurality of entrance parts by the effect type determining means, From the plurality of types of notice effects, the type is determined to be one type associated with the pitched portion specified by the pitched position specifying means. That is, according to the gaming machine, the type of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect is configured so as to be developed into a number of types corresponding to a plurality of ball entering portions formed on the rotating member. , The player's expectation can be enhanced by using various types of notice effects. Also, since the types of the notice effects are different, the characteristics of the notice effects vary greatly depending on the types, and the player's expectation can be enhanced by the notice effects having various characteristics.
Further, in the gaming machine, the winning device has a storing means, and is configured to be able to store the game balls won in the winning opening. According to the gaming machine, when the predetermined notice effect is executed, the storage unit is controlled so as to store the game ball won in the winning opening, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the release unit Therefore, the storage of the game ball by the storage means is released, and therefore, when determining the type of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect, it is possible to influence whether or not the game ball is stored by the storage means. Diversity of production can be secured.
Furthermore, according to the gaming machine, regarding the release of the storage of the game ball by the storage means, either the automatic release setting or the manual release setting can be set, so that the notification effect that is performed following the predetermined notification effect It is possible to set whether or not the player's operation is allowed to be involved in the determination of the type. In other words, according to the gaming machine, since the player can be involved by operating the operation means when determining the type of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect, the player's expectation for the provision of the privilege is improved. Can be.

Further , according to the gaming machine, the effect content setting means performs one of the effect contents included in the one kind of notice effect determined by the effect type determination means, following the predetermined notice effect. Select and set the content of the notice effect. Since the plurality of content contents included in one type of the notice effect show different contents, according to the gaming machine, the player's expectation can be enhanced by using the notice effect of various contents.

According to the present invention, based on the winning of the game ball relative to input Prize port, when performing predetermined announcement attraction, the effect type determination means, the type of announcement attraction performed subsequent to the predetermined announcement attraction, from the class of the plurality of informational display, to determine one of the type associated with the ball entrance portion specified by entering the sphere position specifying means, further, a plurality of production which are included in the kind of the determined one announcement attraction Since the content of one notice effect produced after the predetermined notice effect is selected and set from the contents, the number corresponding to a plurality of entrance parts formed on the rotating member is provided following the prescribed notice effect. From the types, it is possible to further develop into a plurality of types of production contents included in each of the types corresponding to each pitching part, and the player's expectation can be enhanced by using more various types of notice productions.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the winning device in a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart of the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start winning opening switch detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a probability variation / non-accuracy variation setting process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of the main process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a main command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a specific effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a 1st arrangement pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a 2nd arrangement pattern table. It is explanatory drawing regarding the kind of notice effect, and its content. It is a flowchart of an automatic cancellation | release effect process. It is a flowchart of a manual cancellation | release effect process. It is a flowchart of a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart of a production mode prior determination process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine 1 which is a pachinko gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a gaming medium, and has a gaming board 2, an outer frame Wo, a front frame Wf, and a glass frame. The outer frame Wo constitutes the outer frame of the gaming machine 1, and the front frame Wf is attached to the front surface of the outer frame Wo. The glass frame is attached to the front frame Wf by a hinge so as to be opened and closed.

  On the edge of the game board 2, the outer guide rail 3 and the inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape. On the game board 2, a game area R is partitioned by the outer guide rail 3 and the inner guide rail 4. In the game area R, a plurality of guide nails are provided on the surface of the game board 2 to guide the game ball.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a launching device 30, an upper ball receiving tray 32, a lower ball receiving tray 33, a speaker 34, an operation handle unit 35 that can be operated by a player, a game button switch, a decorative lamp, and the like. And a lamp device on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. The launching device 30 is a device for projecting and launching a game ball toward the game area R in accordance with a player's launch operation using the operation lever 31. The upper ball receiving tray 32 is a receiving tray for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device 30 and a paid game ball. The lower ball tray 33 is a tray for receiving a game ball when the upper ball tray 32 is full. The speaker 34 emits sound effects and the like according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1.

  The operation handle unit 35 is disposed on the lower left side of the gaming machine 1 and is an operation unit that is operated by a player in a game on the gaming machine 1. The operation handle unit 35 includes a handle member 36 and a handle switch 37, and the player's input operation with respect to the handle member 36 is detected by the handle switch 37. Is configured to be usable for specific effects and the like to be described later.

  On the center line of the game area R, a symbol display device 5, a winning device 10 having a first start winning port 11, and an out port 27 are arranged in order from the top to the bottom. A second start winning port 21, a symbol variation starting gate 23, and a large winning port 25 are arranged at the upper right of the winning device 10, and a windmill 22 is arranged at the upper left of the winning device 10. Has been. The winning device 10 provided with the first starting winning port 11, the second starting winning port 21, and the big winning port 25 win the game balls flowing down in the game area R formed on the game board 2 ( This is equivalent to a plurality of winning devices that can be entered). When a game ball is won (entered) in each winning opening and a winning (entered) is detected, a predetermined number of winning balls are detected. A prize ball (game ball) is paid out to the player. Note that the number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out for detection of one winning ball is set for each winning port (winning device).

  The symbol display device 5 is capable of displaying symbols and the like and is composed of a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module), and has a special symbol display unit 6 and a normal symbol display unit 7. . The symbol display device 5 displays the number of special symbol reservation balls and the number of normal symbol reservation balls. The number of special symbol reserved balls means the number of winning game balls for the first start winning port 11 and the second start winning port 21 during the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display unit 6, and whether or not the special symbol is successful is determined. Means hold. The normal symbol holding ball number means the number of times the game ball has passed through the symbol variation starting gate 23 during the normal symbol variation display on the symbol display device 5.

  The special symbol display unit 6 of the symbol display device 5 is a display means capable of variably displaying a special symbol for displaying the determination result, and includes a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol. Then, after each variable display and the variable display for a predetermined time, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are stopped and displayed based on the determination result. The special symbol display unit 6 is configured to be able to display a background image (including characters, backgrounds, characters, etc.) in addition to the special symbol, and the background image is caused by a predetermined condition such as the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. Fluctuation display may be possible. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is configured to store the winning order and start changing in the winning order.

  Further, the special symbols include the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol as described above, and each of “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9” 10 It is composed of street number designs. The special symbol is a normal symbol (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) that becomes a game in a low probability state even after a big hit, and a probability variation symbol (1, 3, 5, 7, 9). In the present embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot (winning), the special symbol display unit 6 displays a jackpot special symbol combination (for example, “1, 1, 1” (so-called “1” Zoro). Eyes) or “2, 2, 2” (so-called '2' double eyes), etc., a combination of the same numbers), a special symbol is stopped and displayed, and a bonus game (special game) that gives a privilege advantageous to the player Transition. In this embodiment, the privilege advantageous to the player is set to increase the ease of acquiring the game ball by the player.

  The normal symbol display unit 7 in the symbol display device 5 displays a small hit determination normal symbol such as a symbol or a picture (character) in a variable manner and a stop manner. The normal symbols that are changed and stopped on the normal symbol display unit 7 are composed of two types, “○” and “×”. Stopped display. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit / loss (ordinary symbol loss), the small hit / loss normal symbol “×” is stopped and displayed.

  Further, a first start winning opening detection switch is provided in the winning ball passage on the back of the game board 2 and detects the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 11. The winning detection of the game ball to the first start winning opening 11 is caused by the acquisition of the random number value and the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and further, whether or not the jackpot state is advantageous to the player. The determination condition for determining whether or not the right / no-good determination means determines is satisfied.

  In addition, even if a game ball wins the first start winning slot 11 while the special symbol display unit 6 is displaying the variation of the special symbol, the variation display of the new special symbol cannot be started immediately. 1 stores the number of winnings to the first start winning opening 11 as a special symbol holding ball number, temporarily holds the special symbol variable display in the special symbol display unit 6 and stores the special symbol holding ball number. The value is displayed on the symbol display device 5. Then, the gaming machine 1 subtracts the stored value of the special symbol holding ball count by starting the change of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 6 or by displaying the result of the determination of success / failure by the end of the change. The number of display of the special symbol holding ball number in the device 5 is reduced. The upper limit value of the number of winning times stored in the first starting winning port 11 and the second starting winning port 21 is set to 4 except for the memory during the change.

  When the number of special symbol reserved balls is stored up to the set upper limit number, even if the first start winning port detection switch detects more winnings of game balls, it is not stored as a special symbol reserved ball number. It is said. With respect to the invalid ball, the gaming machine 1 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls (prize game balls) for winning a prize without performing a change in special symbol and determining whether or not the game is successful.

  The second start winning opening 21 is in the game area R in a big hit state, in a high probability state or in a short time state (variation time is shortened and the opening and closing member is easier to open than usual as in the high probability state). It is configured to be able to win a game ball launched toward the right side. The second start winning opening 21 is in a closed state (normal state) in which a game ball is difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball can be won by a second start winning opening solenoid disposed on the back of the gaming machine 1. It is controlled to change between. Further, the second start winning opening 21 is in a state in which it is difficult to win a prize unless it is in an open state because it cannot enter a prize when it is closed or is difficult to win. The transition to the open state of the second start winning opening 21 is confirmed and stopped at a specific normal symbol (“◯” in this embodiment) indicating a small hit after the normal symbol fluctuates in the normal symbol display unit 7. It is done at the time.

  When the game ball passing through the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 2, the symbol variation start gate 23 is displayed in the normal symbol display unit 7. Start normal symbol fluctuation. In addition, the gaming machine 1 uses the normal symbol variation generated by passing the game ball through the symbol variation start gate 23 during the normal symbol variation display as the number of normal symbol retained balls up to four times. While storing, the normal symbol holding ball numerical value in the symbol display device 5 is displayed. Then, the gaming machine 1 reduces the number of normal symbol holding balls by starting the change of the normal symbol, and reduces the number of normal symbol holding balls displayed on the symbol display device 5.

  The special winning opening 25 includes an opening / closing plate 26 that is opened and closed by a special winning opening opening solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The big winning opening 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 26, and is opened for a predetermined round at the time of a big win game (special game) executed when the determination result is a big hit. A winning ball count switch is provided in the big winning opening 25 to detect a winning ball that has won the big winning opening 25. The first start winning opening detection switch, the second start winning opening detection switch, and the winning ball count switch correspond to winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the winning device.

  The launching device 30 is disposed on the lower right side of the gaming machine 1 and has a launching motor that is driven by the operation of the operation lever 31 on the back side of the gaming machine 1. The launching device 30 ejects a game ball toward the game area R by driving the launching motor accompanying the operation of the operation lever 31. The game ball launched by the launching device 30 is guided to the game area R through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2. The The game ball guided to the game area R rolls down and rolls down and wins the respective devices and the winning holes, or if the player does not win anywhere, the back side of the game board 2 from the out port 27 Is discharged.

  A plurality of control boards and devices are disposed on the back side of the gaming machine 1. The main control boards include a main control board 40, a sub control board 50, a display control board 55, an audio control board 60, a payout control board 65, a launch control board 70, and a power supply board. doing. Further, the device includes a ball lending / dispensing device 66, a prize ball dispensing device 67, an external terminal, a no-ball detection switch, a ball storage tank, and a ball guide rod. Each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the gaming machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively.

  Next, a schematic configuration of the winning device 10 disposed in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the winning device 10 is disposed below the symbol display device 5 along the center line of the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 1), and the gaming area is provided via the first start winning port 11. A game ball flowing down R is configured to be able to win a prize inside the winning device 10. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning device 10 uses the game ball won in the first start winning opening 11 to perform a notice effect that is performed following a predetermined notice effect (that is, a specific effect). Used in determining

  As shown in FIG. 2, the winning device 10 has a clown member 15 disposed in a rotatable manner, and a game ball won in the winning device 10 through the first start winning port 11. Can be accommodated in any one of a plurality of the ball entering portions 16 (the first ball entering portion 16A to the sixth ball entering portion 16F) formed in the croon member 15 via the game ball flow path 12. . The croon member 15 is an example of a rotating member according to the present invention. Then, as will be described later, the gaming machine 1 specifies from which a plurality of options (that is, the type of the notice effect) by specifying in which of the plurality of entrances 16 in the croon member 15 the game ball is accommodated. Determine one.

  The game ball flow path 12 is a flow path in which the game ball that has won a prize with respect to the first start winning opening 11 flows down in the winning device 10, and the first flow path 12A from a branch point formed at a predetermined location. And the second flow path 12B. As shown in FIG. 2, the first flow path 12 </ b> A is a flow path formed so as to connect between the branching point of the game ball flow path 12 and the portion where the clune member 15 is disposed in the game ball flow path 12. Yes, the game ball flowing down the game ball channel 12 is guided from the branch point to the cruising member 15. The second flow path 12B extends from a branch point of the game ball flow path 12 in the game ball flow path 12 in a direction different from the first flow path 12A. Similarly to the game ball that has entered the out port 27, it is discharged as an out ball.

  The flow path switching member 13 is pivotally supported between the first state and the second state at a branch point between the first flow path 12A and the second flow path 12B in the game ball flow path 12, The guide destination of the game ball that has flowed down to the branch point is configured to be switchable between the first flow path 12A and the second flow path 12B. The flow path switching member 13 takes the first state indicated by the solid line in FIG. 2 to guide the game ball won in the first start winning opening 11 from the branch point to the first flow path 12A. And when the 2nd state shown with a broken line is taken in FIG. 2, the flow-path switching member 13 guides the game ball which won the 1st start winning opening 11 to the 2nd flow path 12B from a branch point.

  A game ball storage unit 14 is disposed on the first flow path 12A of the game ball flow path 12, and stores a game ball that has flowed down to the game ball storage unit 14, and a game ball. The storage of the game ball in the storage unit 14 is canceled, and the game unit can be changed to a release state that allows the game ball to flow toward the portion where the crew member 15 is disposed. The gaming machine 1 controls the storage state and the release state of the game ball storage unit 14 in accordance with a control program for the sub control board 50 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the cruising member 15 is rotatably supported inside the winning device 10, and a plurality of ball entering portions 16 (first ball entering portions 16 </ b> A to 16 </ b> A to 16 </ b> A ”are radially formed around the rotation axis. A sixth ball-introducing portion 16F). Each of the pitching portions 16 including the first pitching portion 16A to the sixth pitching portion 16F is configured to be able to accommodate a game ball that has flowed down the first flow path 12A via the first start winning opening 11. ing. The winning device 10 of the gaming machine 1 is rotationally driven at the portion where the cruising member 15 is disposed in the winning device 10 by driving control of a rotation driving motor (not shown) by the sub-control board 50.

  Note that the front portion of the winning device 10 is configured so that at least a portion where the cruising member 15 is disposed inside the winning device 10 is visible. For example, a window part in which a glass plate or the like is formed is formed on the front portion of the winning device 10, and the state of the crune member 15 (game balls entering the respective ball entering parts through the window part). The state) is configured so that the player can grasp.

  A guide display unit 17 and a ball-in sensor 18 are provided in each ball-in part 16 of the croon member 15. Specifically, a first guide display portion 17A and a first entrance sensor 18A are provided in the first entrance portion 16A, and a second guide display portion 17B is provided in the second entrance portion 16B. And the 2nd entrance sensor 18B is arranged. Similarly, the third guide display section 17C and the third entrance sensor 18C are included in the third entrance section 16C, and the fourth guide display section 17D and the fourth entrance sensor 18D are included in the fourth entrance section 16D. A fifth guide display portion 17E and a fifth entrance sensor 18E are provided in the fifth entrance portion 16E, and a sixth guide display portion 17F and a sixth entrance sensor 18F are provided in the sixth entrance portion 16F. Yes.

  Each guide display unit 17 is constituted by a small liquid crystal display disposed in the vicinity of the corresponding entrance part 16, and the contents associated with the entrance part 16 (in the present embodiment, “will be described later”). A guide display composed of characters, symbols or marks suggesting the kind of notice effect ") may be performed.

  Each of the incoming sensors 18 is disposed on the inner surface of the corresponding incoming part 16, and when a game ball that has entered the incoming part 16 is detected, a detection signal is sent to the sub-control board 50. It is configured to be able to output to. As long as the type of sensor constituting the incoming ball sensor 18 is a sensor that can detect the game ball that has entered the ball entrance unit 16, it may be a touch sensor that detects the contact of the game ball. It may be a photo sensor that optically detects a game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the winning device 10 has a recovery hole 19 formed in the vicinity of the connection position with the first flow path 12 </ b> A in the portion where the croon member 15 is disposed, and the first ball-entry portion 16 </ b> A to the first ball-throwing portion 16 </ b> A to FIG. It is configured to be able to collect game balls that have entered any one of the six entering parts 16F. That is, when the game ball that has flowed down the first flow path 12A enters any of the entrance portions 16 of the croon member 15, it is detected by the entrance sensor 18 and recovered through the recovery hole 19. .

  Next, a control system in the gaming machine 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As described above, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, the main control board 40 that controls the game system, the sub control board 50, and the special symbol in the symbol display device 5 under the control of the main control board 40. A display control board 55 that performs variable display, a voice control board 60 that performs voice control, a payout control board 65, a launch control board 70, and a lamp control board that controls an issuer such as a lamp or LED are disposed. Has been.

  The main control board 40 corresponds to a game control device having a storage means for controlling the game according to the game information and storing the game information, and includes at least a microcomputer having a CPU 41, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters. . The main control board 40 is connected to the sub-control board 50 and the payout control board 65, and is connected to the first start winning port 11, the big winning port 25, the operation handle unit 35, and the like via a relay circuit. Accordingly, the CPU 41 of the main control board 40 detects a winning of a game ball to the first start winning port 11, the big winning port 25, etc. and an input operation to the operation handle unit 35, and relates to the game according to various control programs to be described later. Control can be performed.

  The CPU 41 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as big hits and small hits (per normal symbol for expanding and opening the first start winning opening 11). A random number or the like is also generated, and a control command can be output to each control board.

  The RAM of the main control board 40 is detected by the special symbol holding ball number detected by the detection switch of the start winning port (the first starting winning port 11, the second starting winning port 21) and the normal symbol variation starting switch. A storage area for the number of reserved balls for normal symbols, a storage area for various random numbers generated by the CPU 41, a storage area and flags for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU 41 are provided. The ROM of the main control board 40 stores, for example, numerical values for jackpots and jackpots as well as game control programs (see, for example, FIGS. 4 to 19) and control data. The main control board 40 operates by receiving power supply from the power supply board.

  The sub control board 50 includes a sub CPU 51, a ROM, a RAM, a microcomputer having a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit connecting the main control board 40, a display control board 55, a sound control board 60, and a lamp control board. An input / output circuit is provided. In the sub control board 50, the sub CPU 51 controls the game in accordance with the control signal output from the main control board 40 and the control program related to the sub control board 50. Since the control signal from the main control board 40 includes variation data for the special symbol display unit 6, a control signal for the lamp device, etc., the sub CPU 51 controls the game in accordance with the contents of the control signal. Do.

  The ROM of the sub control board 50 stores a control program (see, for example, FIGS. 20 to 24 and FIGS. 28 to 32) and data constants related to the sub control board 50, data of effects on the special symbol display unit 6, and the like. (For example, see FIGS. 25 to 27). The RAM of the sub control board 50 has a storage area for various data and a work area for the sub CPU 51. The lamp control board is connected to a lamp device such as a decorative lamp, and controls the operation of the lamp device by a control signal transmitted to the lamp control board via the sub control board 50. The sub-control board 50 is operated by receiving power from the power board.

  The display control board 55 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit that connects the microcomputer and the sub-control board 50, an output circuit that connects the microcomputer and the symbol display device 5, and the like. Based on a control signal output from the sub-control board 50, display control in the symbol display device 5 is performed. The ROM of the display control board 55 stores a display control program. The display control board 55 reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on a control signal from the sub-control board 50, generates control data in a storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to a VDP (not shown). To do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit and output to the special symbol display unit 6.

  The sound control board 60 is connected to the sub control board 50 by electrical connection means such as wiring, and controls sound emitted from the speaker 34 based on the control signal output from the sub control board 50. That is, the audio control board 60 synthesizes an audio signal based on the control signal output from the sub-control board 50 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 34.

  The payout control board 65 has a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 40, the ball rental payout device 66, and the prize ball payout device 67 by electrical connection means such as wiring. ing. The payout control board 65 receives the control signal output from the main control board 40, and executes control related to the lending of game balls by the lending ball payout device 66 and the payout of prize balls by the prize ball payout device 67. The payout control board 65 is operated by power supplied from a power board. The ROM of the payout control board 65 stores a control program. The RAM of the payout control board 65 indicates the number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the prize ball payout device 67 based on the detection of winnings in various winning ports, and the number of payouts for the detection of one winning ball. It is possible to memorize every time. The launch control board 70 controls the launch motor in the launch device 30.

  The power supply board generates a power supply for the gaming machine having a predetermined voltage suitable for the gaming machine 1 from the main power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1, and supplies the power to the main control board 40, the sub control board 50, the payout control board 65, and the like. . The main power source is converted into a predetermined voltage (for example, direct current (AC) 24V) at the game store side and supplied.

  Subsequently, in the gaming machine 1, a control process executed on the main control board 40 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As described above, part of the control processing in the gaming machine 1 is realized by executing various control programs (see FIGS. 4 to 19) by the CPU 41 of the main control board 40.

  First, the main process of the main control board 40 in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. When the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 41 of the main control board 40 executes a main program including initial settings and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the main process, the CPU 41 first executes an initial setting process (S1). In the initial setting process (S1), the CPU 41 executes stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting, and the like. Note that the processing required only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first round, and is not executed after that.

  Subsequent to the initial setting process (S1), the CPU 41 executes an interrupt prohibition process (S2), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3), and an interrupt permission process (S4). The process returns to S2). After the interrupt permission process (S4), the CPU 41 executes an interrupt process (S5) in the process of a loop process that returns the process to the interrupt prohibition process.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S2), even if the interrupt process (S5) is entered every 4 msec, the CPU 41 prohibits the execution of the interrupt process until the interrupt is permitted. In the next normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3), the CPU 41 adds 1 to various random numbers for each normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) to obtain a random number setting upper limit value. When it reaches, it returns to the next minimum value and performs addition again. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 40. In the interrupt permission process (S4), the CPU 41 permits the execution of the interrupt process (S5) that enters every 4 msec.

  Next, the processing content of the interrupt processing (S5) executed in the main processing will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 5, in the interrupt process (S5), the CPU 41 performs an output process (S11), an input process (S12), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S13), a start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S13). S14), normal operation processing (S15), special operation processing (S16), reserved ball number processing (S17), power-off monitoring processing (S18), and other processing (S19) are executed in order.

  In the output process (S11), the CPU 41 transmits an output command (control signal) set in each process to each control board. In the subsequent input process (S12), the CPU 41 executes signal input when various sensors attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S13), the CPU 41 executes the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) performed in the loop process in the main process.

  In the start winning port switch detection process (S14), the CPU 41 performs a winning at the first starting winning port 11 (that is, the winning device 10), the second starting winning port 21, a winning at the symbol variation start gate 23, and the like. Detect and obtain various random values. Here, the processing contents of the start winning opening switch detection process (S14) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the start winning a prize opening switch detection process.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the start winning opening switch detection process (S14), the CPU 41 determines whether or not winning has been detected in the first starting winning opening 11 and the second starting winning opening 21 (S21). . When the winning to the first start winning opening 11 and the second starting winning opening 21 is detected (S21: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S22 and to the first starting winning opening 11 and the second starting winning opening 21. If no winning is detected (S21: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S25.

  If transfering to S22, CPU41 will judge whether the number of special symbol reservation balls is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S22: YES), the CPU 41 ends the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S14). On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservation balls is less than 4 (S22: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reservation balls (S23), and the jackpot random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value and the like Is stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S24). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S14).

  Here, various random number values such as the jackpot random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, and the like acquired in S24 and the like will be described. The jackpot random number value is a random value for drawing a jackpot of a special symbol, and takes a numerical value range of 0 to 629. The jackpot random number value starts from 0 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each special symbol main random number update process. The jackpot symbol random number value is a random number value used for selection of the jackpot symbol and takes a numerical range of 0-9. Further, when the jackpot symbol random number value shows an odd value, the game in the gaming machine 1 becomes a probable change. The reach random number value is a random number value used for determining whether or not to reach when the result of the determination as to whether or not the answer is not, and takes a numerical value range of 0 to 126. In the case of jackpot, since reach is always performed, this reach random number value is never used. The effect random number counter is used when a variation pattern is selected in the first to sixth variation pattern tables, and includes an effect random number in the numerical range of 0 to 198. This effect random number starts at 0 when the power is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process is performed. When the numerical value reaches 198, it is reset to 0 and repeats addition again. Yes.

  In S25, when the winning to the first starting winning port 11 and the second starting winning port 21 is not detected (S21: NO), the CPU 41 passes the game ball to the symbol variation starting gate 23. Whether or not is detected. When the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected (S25: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S26. On the other hand, when the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is not detected (S25: NO), the CPU 41 ends the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S14).

  In S <b> 26, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more. When the number of normal symbol reservation balls is 4 or more (S26: YES), the CPU 41 ends the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S14) as it is. On the other hand, if the number is less than 4 (S26: NO), the CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S27), then acquires a small hit random number value, and controls the acquired small hit random number value as a main control. It memorize | stores in the corresponding area | region in RAM of the board | substrate 40 (S28). After storing the small hit random number value, the CPU 41 ends the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S14).

  As described above, when the start winning opening switch detection process (S14) is completed in the interrupt process, the CPU 41 executes a normal operation process (see FIG. 5). Here, the processing content of the normal operation processing (S15) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when proceeding to the normal operation process (S15), the CPU 41 first confirms whether or not the opening / closing member of the second start winning prize port 21 is open (S31). When the opening / closing member of the second start winning opening 21 is being opened (S31: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S39. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member of the second start winning opening 21 is closed (S31: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S32.

  In S32, the CPU 41 confirms whether or not the number of normal symbol reserved balls is zero. When the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 0 (S32: YES), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). On the other hand, when the number of normal symbol holding balls is not 0 (S32: NO), the CPU 41 loads the small hit random number value stored in the RAM of the main control board 40 (S33), and the current probability is changing (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not (S34).

  When it is in the low probability state that is not under certain change (S34: NO), the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is a big hit in the low probability state based on the acquired small random number value (S35). When it is a big hit in the low probability state (S35: YES), the CPU 41 executes an opening / closing member release process (S36), and opens the second start winning port 21 with an opening time of 1 second and an opening frequency of once. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). If it is not a big hit in the low probability state (S35: NO), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15) as it is.

  When it is in the probability change state (high probability state) (S34: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is a big hit in the high probability state based on the acquired small random number value (S37). When it is a big hit in the high probability state (S37: YES), the CPU 41 executes an opening / closing member release process (S38), and opens the second start winning port 21 with an opening time of 2 seconds and an opening frequency of 3 times. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). When it is not a big hit in the high probability state (S37: NO), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15) as it is.

  When it is determined in S31 that the second start winning opening 21 is being opened (S31: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the opening processing time of the second starting winning opening 21 has elapsed (finished). (S39). When the opening process time has elapsed (S39: YES), the CPU 41 executes an opening / closing member closing process (S40), and closes the opening / closing member of the second start winning opening 21. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). On the other hand, when the release process time has not elapsed (S39: NO), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15) as it is.

  As described above, when the normal operation process (S15) is completed in the interrupt process, the CPU 41 executes the special operation process (see FIG. 5). Here, the processing content of the special operation processing (S16) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the process proceeds to the special operation process (S16), the CPU 41 determines which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S41, S43, S45). When the special operation status is 1 (S41: YES), the CPU 41 executes a special symbol standby process (S42). When the special operation status is 2 (S43: YES), the CPU 41 executes a changing process (S44). When the special operation status is 3 (S45: YES), the CPU 41 executes a special symbol determination process (S46). When the special operation status is 4 (S45: NO), the CPU 41 executes a special electric accessory process (S47). After executing any of the special symbol standby process (S42), the changing process (S44), the special symbol confirmation process (S46), and the special electric accessory process (S47), the CPU 41 ends the special operation process (S16). Then, the process proceeds to the reserved ball number process (S17) in the interrupt process.

  The processing content of the special symbol standby process (S42) performed when the special operation status is 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process proceeds to the special symbol standby process (S42), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservation balls is 0 as shown in FIG. 9 (S51). When the number of special symbol reservation balls is not 0 (S51: NO), the CPU 41 executes a special symbol jackpot determination process (S52). When the number of special symbol reservation balls is 0 (S51: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S59.

  The processing contents of the special symbol jackpot determination process (S52) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, when the process proceeds to the special symbol jackpot determination process (S52), the CPU 41 first loads the acquired jackpot random number value from the RAM of the main control board 40 (S71) and is currently undergoing probabilistic change ( It is confirmed whether it is a high probability state) (S72).

  When it is a low probability state that is not in a certain change state (S72: NO), the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is a big hit in the low probability state based on the loaded big hit random number value (S73). Specifically, when the loaded jackpot random number value is any of 3, 397 (odd number), the CPU 41 determines that the jackpot is in a low probability state. If the jackpot is in a low probability state (S73: YES), the CPU 41 sets the jackpot flag to ON (S75), and the transmission buffer formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 is set to “probability jackpot” or “normal” A winning command indicating any of “big hit” is stored (S76), and then the special symbol big hit determining process (S52) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in the low probability state (S73: NO), the CPU 41 sets a command of “special symbol off” in the transmission buffer formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 (S77), and the special symbol jackpot The determination process (S52) ends.

  When the probability change is in progress (high probability state) (S72: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the jackpot is in a high probability state based on the loaded jackpot random number value (S74). Specifically, when the loaded jackpot random number value is any of 3, 397, 33, 53, 59, 113, 173, 227, 281, 337, 449, and 503 (odd number), Judgment is a big hit in the probability state. When the jackpot is a high probability state (S74: YES), the CPU 41 sets the jackpot flag to ON (S75), and the transmission buffer of the main control board 40 is set to either “probability jackpot” or “normal jackpot”. Is stored (S76). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol jackpot determination process (S52). On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in the high probability state (S74: NO), the CPU 41 sets a command of “special symbol loss” in the transmission buffer formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 (S78), and the special symbol jackpot The determination process (S52) ends. The lottery probability that the special symbol combination in the special symbol display unit 6 is a big hit is 1/315 at the low probability and 6/315 at the highest probability.

  In the special symbol standby process (S42), when the special symbol jackpot determination process (S52) is completed, the CPU 41 executes a special symbol selection process (S53) and determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 6. . Here, the processing content of the special symbol selection processing (S53) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the process proceeds to the special symbol selection process (S53), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the jackpot flag formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 is ON (S81). When the jackpot flag is ON (S81: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S82. When the big hit flag is not ON (S81: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S83.

  In S <b> 82, the CPU 41 stores the jackpot symbol random number values acquired at the time of winning the first start winning opening 11 and the second starting winning opening 21 in the transmission buffer of the main control board 40. At this time, the CPU 41 stores the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol so as to have the same special symbol (slobby) as the jackpot symbol random number value. Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53).

  After shifting to S83, the CPU 41 reads the special symbol data (1) indicating the left special symbol, the special symbol data (2) indicating the middle special symbol, and the special symbol data indicating the right special symbol from the RAM of the main control board 40. (3) is acquired, and the process proceeds to S84.

  In S84, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the three random number values acquired as the special symbol data (1), the special symbol data (2), and the special symbol data (3) match. When the three random number values match (S84: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S85. When the three random number values do not match (S84: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S88.

  In S85, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the reach random number value acquired at the time of winning the first start winning slot 11 and the second start winning slot 21 matches the preset reach random number value. When the reach random number value coincides with the reach establishment random number value (S85: YES), the CPU 41 transmits the random number value according to the special symbol data (1) plus 1 as the medium special symbol and transmits it to the main control board 40. Store in the buffer (S86). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53). At this time, the left special symbol and the right special symbol are the same special symbol, and only the middle special symbol is a different symbol, so a combination of so-called “reaching out” is shown.

  On the other hand, when the reach random number value does not coincide with the reach establishment random number value (S85: NO), the CPU 41 uses the random number value related to the special symbol data (1) plus 1 as the right special symbol 40 as the main control board 40. (S87). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53). In this case, since the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are all forced to be different special symbols, a combination of so-called “reach without reach” is shown.

  In S88, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the special symbol data (1) related to the left special symbol and the special symbol data (3) related to the right special symbol match. If the special symbol data (1) and the special symbol data (3) match (S88: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S89. When the special symbol data (1) and the special symbol data (3) do not match (S88: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S91.

  After shifting to S89, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the reach random number value acquired at the time of winning the first start winning prize port 11 and the second start winning prize port 21 is equal to the reach reach random number value set in advance. When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment random number value (S89: YES), the CPU 41 stores the special symbol data (1) to (3) acquired in S83 as it is in the transmission buffer of the main control board 40. (S90). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53). In this case, the transmission buffer stores data indicating a so-called “reach out” combination.

  On the other hand, when the reach random number value does not coincide with the reach establishment random number value (S89: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S87, and displays special symbol data indicating a combination of so-called “no reach” as the main control board. 40 is stored in the transmission buffer (S87). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53).

  In S91, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the reach random number value acquired at the time of winning the first start winning slot 11 and the second start winning slot 21 matches the preset reach random number value. When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment random number value (S91: YES), the CPU 41 sets the special symbol data (3) related to the right special symbol to the same value as the special symbol data (1) related to the left special symbol. Then, the special symbol data (2) related to the medium special symbol is stored in the transmission buffer of the main control board 40 as a value obtained by adding 1 to the special symbol data (1) (S92). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53).

  On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not coincide with the reach establishment random number value (S91: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S90, and the special control data indicating the so-called “reach out” combination is stored in the main control board 40. Stored in the send buffer. Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S93) and ends the special symbol selection processing (S53).

  In the special symbol standby process (S42), when the special symbol selection process (S53) is completed, the CPU 41 executes a variation pattern selection process (S54), and sets the variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 6. Here, the processing content of the variation pattern selection processing (S54) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the process proceeds to the variation pattern selection process (S54), the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not it is in the normal state (S101). When it is a normal state (S101: YES), CPU41 transfers a process to S102. If it is not the normal state and the probability change is in progress (S101: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S107.

  In S102, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON. When the big hit flag is ON (S102: YES), the CPU 41 changes based on the fluctuation pattern counter value from the table (first fluctuation pattern table) configured by a plurality of fluctuation patterns related to the hit in the normal state. A pattern is selected (S103). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON (S102: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S104.

  In S <b> 104, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the reach random number matches the reach establishment random number value. When the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value match (S104: YES), the CPU 41 determines a variation pattern counter from a table (second variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns related to reach loss in the normal state. Based on the value, a variation pattern is selected (S105). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value do not match (S104: NO), the CPU 41 changes from the table (third change pattern table) configured by a plurality of change patterns related to the loss in the normal state. A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern counter value (S106). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112.

  In S107, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON. When the big hit flag is ON (S107: YES), the CPU 41 determines, based on the variation pattern counter value, the variation pattern from a table (fourth variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns relating to the probability variation. Is selected (S108). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON (S107: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S109.

  In S109, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the reach random number matches the reach establishment random number value. When the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value match (S109: YES), the CPU 41 determines a variation pattern counter value from a table (fifth variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns related to reach loss during probability variation. Based on the above, a variation pattern is selected (S110). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value do not match (S109: NO), the CPU 41 determines a variation pattern from a table (sixth variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns related to a loss that is likely to change. Based on the counter value, a variation pattern is selected (S111). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S112.

  In S112, the CPU 41 sets a command corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the transmission buffer of the main control board 40, and subsequently executes other processing (S113). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the variation pattern selection process (S54), and proceeds to the special symbol random number shift process (S55).

  In the special symbol random number shift process (S55), in the data storage area for the number of special symbol reservation balls in the RAM of the main control board 40, the special symbol variation hold data stored in the storage area of the load rank first address is Due to the fact that the seat is loaded and vacant in the previous process, the CPU 41 shifts the address by which the load order is incremented one by one for the special symbol variation pending data stored in the addresses after the second place. Execute.

  Here, the processing content of the special symbol random number shift processing (S55) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process shifts to the special symbol random number shift process (S55), the CPU 41 first executes the special symbol variation display based on the determination result of the success / failure determination, and thereby the special symbol stored in the RAM of the main control board 40. One is subtracted from the number of reserved balls (S121). Thereafter, when proceeding to S122, the CPU 41 shifts the data corresponding to each hold to a hold RAM address obtained by subtracting 1 from each hold. Subsequently, the CPU 41 sets 0 to the RAM address corresponding to the highest order (the load order is the last, in the present embodiment, the fourth) (S123). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol random number shift process (S55), and proceeds to S56.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the process proceeds to S56, the CPU 41 executes a special symbol variation start process and performs a process necessary for starting the special symbol variation. Next, the CPU 41 sets the special operation status to 2 (S57) and cancels the waiting state (S58). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol standby process (S42).

  In the special symbol standby process (S42), when it is determined that the number of special symbol reserved balls is 0 (S51: YES), the CPU 41 is in a standby screen (standby screen) in which the special symbol display unit 6 is not changing the special symbol. It is determined whether or not (S59). When it is in the standby screen (standby screen) (S59: YES), the CPU 41 ends the special symbol standby process (S42). On the other hand, when it is not in the standby screen (standby screen) (S59: NO), the CPU 41 executes the standby screen setting process (S60), changes the special symbol display unit 6 to the standby screen (standby screen) and is in standby. Set. The standby screen setting process (S60) is a process of outputting a command for setting a standby screen when a game ball does not win the first start winning opening 11 for a predetermined time after the setting process (S60) is performed. It is. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol standby process (S42).

  Next, the processing contents of the changing process (S44) performed when the special operation status is 2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process proceeds to the changing process (S44), the CPU 41 first determines whether or not the special symbol change time has ended (that is, whether or not the value of the operation timer is 0) (S131). When the variation time has ended (S131: YES), the CPU 41 sets a variation stop command (S132), and sets the special operation status to 3 (S133). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S134) and ends the changing processing (S44). On the other hand, when it is during the changing time (S131: NO), the CPU 41 ends the changing process (S44) as it is.

  Next, the processing content of the special symbol confirmation processing (S46) performed when the special operation status is 3 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process proceeds to the special symbol determination process (S46), the CPU 41 first refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 to determine whether or not the big hit flag is ON (that is, whether or not the big hit flag) (S141). When the jackpot flag is ON (S141: YES), the CPU 41 turns off the jackpot flag (S142) and sets the special operation status to 4 (S143). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol determination process (S46). On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (S141: NO), the CPU 41 sets the special operation status to 1 (S144), and then ends the special symbol determination process (S46).

  The processing contents of the special electric accessory processing (S47) performed when the special operation status is 4 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process proceeds to the special electric accessory process (S47), the CPU 41 first turns off the probability change flag (S151) and checks whether or not the special symbol display unit 6 performs the big hit opening (S152). When the jackpot opening is not performed (S152: NO), the CPU 41 performs the jackpot opening (S153), and then shifts the processing to S154. On the other hand, when the jackpot opening has been performed (S152: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S154 as it is.

  In S154, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the special winning opening 25 is currently open. When the special winning opening 25 is closed (S154: NO), the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is the opening time of the special winning opening 25 (S155). On the other hand, when the special winning opening 25 is being opened (S154: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the processing to S157.

  When it is during the opening time of the big prize opening 25 (S155: YES), the CPU 41 executes the big prize opening process (S156) and operates the open / close plate 26 of the big prize opening 25 to thereby win the big prize opening 25. Is released. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory process (S47). On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 25 (S155: NO), the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory process (S47) as it is.

  When it is determined that the big winning opening 25 is open (S155: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not ten game balls have won the big winning opening 25 (S158), or It is determined whether or not the round end time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed (S158). If it is not 10 winnings and the round end time has not elapsed (S157: NO, S158: NO), the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory processing (S47) as it is. On the other hand, when 10 game balls have been won in the big winning opening 25 or when the round end time has elapsed (S157: YES or S158: YES), the CPU 41 executes a big winning opening closing process (S159). Then, a command for instructing closing of the special winning opening 25 is set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the round counter (S160).

  In subsequent S161, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the round counter is zero. When the round counter is 0 (S161: YES), the CPU 41 executes a jackpot end process (S162) and shifts the process to a probability change / non-probability change setting process (S163). On the other hand, when the round counter is not 0 (S161: NO), the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory processing (S47) as it is.

  When the process proceeds to the probability variation / non-accuracy variation setting process (S163), the CPU 41 first determines whether or not the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol as shown in FIG. 17 (S171). When the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol (S171: YES), the CPU 41 sets the probability variation flag to ON (S172), and the process proceeds to S174. When the stop symbol is not the probability variation symbol (S171: NO), the CPU 41 sets the probability variation flag to OFF (S173), and the process proceeds to S174. In S174, the CPU 41 sets the special operation status to 1, and then ends the special electric accessory processing (S47).

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the special operation process (S16) is completed, the CPU 41 executes a reserved ball number process (S17). In the reserved ball number processing (S17), as shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 41 first loads the current reserved ball number (S181), and sets the reserved ball number in the output buffer (S182). After setting the number of held balls in the transmission buffer of the main control board 40, the CPU 41 ends the held ball number processing (S17) and shifts the processing to the power-off monitoring processing (S18).

  In the power-off monitoring process (S18), as shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 41 first determines whether or not a power-off signal has been input (for example, whether or not the power-off state has continued for 12 ms) (S191). . When the power-off signal is input (S191: YES), the CPU 41 stores data indicating the current gaming state and the like in the RAM of the main control board 40 (S192), and sets the power-off flag to ON (S193). ). Thereafter, the CPU 41 places the gaming machine 1 in a standby state by causing the process to loop infinitely. On the other hand, when the power-off signal is not input (S191: NO), the CPU 41 ends the power-off monitoring process (S18) as it is.

  When the power-off monitoring process (S18) ends, the CPU 41 executes other processes (S19). In other processing (S19), the CPU 41 executes other processing necessary for game control.

  Next, a main processing program of the sub control board 50 executed by the sub CPU 51 of the sub control board 50 will be described with reference to the drawings. Another part of the control processing in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is realized by executing various control programs (see FIGS. 20 to 24 and FIGS. 28 to 32) by the sub CPU 51 of the sub control board 50. Is done.

  First, the main process of the sub control board 50 in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the main process on the sub control board 50, the sub CPU 51 of the sub control board 50 first executes an initialization process (S201). In the initialization process (S201), the sub CPU 51 performs stack setting, constant setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, resetting of various flags and counter values, and the like. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S202.

  In S202, the sub CPU 51 determines whether the power-off signal is ON and the stored contents of the RAM of the sub control board 50 are normal. The power-off signal is transmitted from the power supply board to the sub control board 50 when the power supply is turned on. When the power-off signal is ON and the stored contents of the RAM are normal (S202: YES), the sub CPU 51 proceeds to S204 as it is. On the other hand, if the stored contents of the RAM are not normal (S202: NO), the sub CPU 51 initializes the RAM of the sub control board 50 and resets various flags and counter values (S203). Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S204. The processing related to S201 to S203 is executed only in the first round after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  When the processes of S201 to S203 are completed, the sub CPU 51 executes an interrupt prohibition process (S204), a random number seed update process (S205), a command transmission process (S206), and an interrupt permission process (S207), and then interrupts again. The process returns to the prohibition process (S204). In the process of returning the processing to the interrupt prohibition processing (S204) after the interrupt permission processing (S207), the sub CPU 51 performs reception interrupt processing (S208), 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S209), and 2 ms timer under a predetermined condition. Interrupt processing (S210) is executed.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S204), the sub CPU 51 prohibits the execution of the reception interrupt process (S208), the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209), and the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210) until the interrupt is permitted. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S205.

  In step S205, the sub CPU 51 executes a random number seed update process. In the random number seed updating process (S205), the sub CPU 51 updates various random values including various counters provided on the sub control board 50 and a random number value for selecting a notice for determining the contents of the notice. When the random value reaches the set maximum value, the random value returns to the minimum value and is again subjected to the update process (addition process).

  In S206, the sub CPU 51 executes a command transmission process. In the command transmission process (S206), the sub CPU 51 transmits various commands to the display control board 55, the audio control board 60, and the lamp control circuit. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 performs an interrupt permission process (S207), and then repeats the processes of S204 to S207 in an infinite loop.

  If the strobe signal (STB signal) is received from the main control board 40 when repeating the processing of S204 to S207 in an infinite loop, the sub CPU 51 takes precedence over the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S70) and the 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S71). Then, the reception interrupt process (S208) is executed. The sub CPU 51 executes a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209) each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 50. The sub CPU 51 interrupts the remaining time between 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S210) and executes 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S209). Furthermore, the sub CPU 51 executes a 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210) each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 50. The sub CPU 51 executes the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210) in preference to the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209).

  Next, the processing content of the reception interrupt processing (S208) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, when the process proceeds to the reception interrupt process (S208), the sub CPU 51 first determines whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON (S211). When the STB signal is ON (S211: YES), the sub CPU 51 captures a control signal (data, command, etc. relating to variation mode or special symbol determination determination) transmitted from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. Then, it is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 50 (S212). Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 ends the reception interrupt process (S208). On the other hand, when the STB signal is not ON (S211: NO), the sub CPU 51 ends the reception interrupt process (S208) as it is.

  Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, when the process proceeds to the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209), the sub CPU 51 causes the main command analysis process (S221) and other processes to be performed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 50. (S222), the watchdog timer counter (2) is initialized (S223). When the initialization (S223) of the watchdog timer counter (2) is completed, the sub CPU 51 ends the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209).

  Specifically, when the process is shifted to the main command analysis process (S221), the sub CPU 51 performs an analysis process for all control commands received in the reception interrupt process (S208) and an operation setting process for each control command. . Therefore, the sub CPU 51 also executes a process of setting the content of the notice effect performed within the variable period in the main command analysis process (S221). Here, the processing content of the main command analysis processing (S221) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the process proceeds to the main command analysis process (S221), the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not a control command is received from the main control board 40 (S231). When the control command is received (S231: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S232. On the other hand, if the control command has not been received (S231: NO), the sub CPU 51 executes other processing (S238) and ends the main command analysis processing (S221).

  In S232, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the received control command is a fluctuation command. When the control command is a fluctuation command (S232: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S233. On the other hand, when the control command is not a fluctuation command (S232: NO), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S234.

  In S233, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the change command indicates a change in the special symbol related to the specific effect. When the change command indicates the change of the special symbol related to the specific effect (S233: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S235. On the other hand, when the change command does not indicate the change of the special symbol related to the specific effect (S233: NO), the process proceeds to other notice processing (S236), and the process related to the other notice effect excluding the specific effect is performed. Run. After completing the other notice process (S236), the sub CPU 51 executes the other process (S238) and ends the main command analysis process (S221).

  On the other hand, in S234, when the received command is not a variation command (S232: NO), the sub CPU 51 is a start opening prize command that is transmitted when the received command is detected with respect to the first start winning opening 11. Judge whether there is. When the received command is a start opening prize command (S234: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to the start opening winning process (S237). On the other hand, when the received command is not the start opening prize command (S234: NO), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to other processing (S238), and executes processes related to other control commands other than the change command and the starting opening prize command. To do. After completing the other processing (S238), the sub CPU 51 ends the main command analysis processing (S221).

  Next, the specific effect process (S235) executed in the main command analysis process (S221) will be described with reference to FIG. In the specific effect process (S235), the sub CPU 51 performs a process related to execution of the specific effect using the winning device 10 shown in FIG. When the specific effect process (S235) ends, the sub CPU 51 executes other processes (S238), executes processes related to other control commands other than the change command and the start opening prize command, and then analyzes the main command. The process (S221) ends.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the process shifts to the specific effect process (S235), first, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the change of the special symbol in the specific effect is a jackpot change (S241). When the final stop symbol is a jackpot variation that becomes a jackpot symbol (S241: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the processing to S242 and uses the first arrangement pattern table (see FIG. 25) to An effect type for the first entrance part 16A to the sixth entrance part 16F is set. On the other hand, when the final stop symbol becomes a lost symbol instead of the big hit variation (S241: NO), the sub CPU 51 shifts the processing to S243 and uses the second arrangement pattern table (see FIG. 26). The effect type with respect to the 1st entrance part 16A-the 6th entrance part 16F of member 15 is set up.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the type of the notice effect that is executed following the specific effect and the content of the effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the notice effect that is executed following the specific effect includes four types of “V effect”, “SP reach effect”, “hot effect”, and “normal reach effect”. As shown in FIG. 27, in the gaming machine 1, a highly reliable notice effect in which the transition to the probability variation state occurs in the order of “V effect”, “SP reach effect”, “hot effect”, and “normal reach effect”. It is set to become.

  Each of the types of notice effects of “V effect”, “SP reach effect”, “hot effect”, and “normal reach effect” is configured to include a plurality of effect contents. The content of the video used for the notice effect and the content of the sound effect are set differently within the range of the effect type to be performed. For example, “V effect (1)”, “V effect (2)”, and “V effect (3)” belonging to “V effect”, respectively, belong to the effect type “V effect”, but execute notice effects with different contents. It is stipulated to be.

  The ROM of the sub control board 50 stores a first arrangement pattern table and a second arrangement pattern table. As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, each of the first arrangement pattern table and the second arrangement pattern table includes a plurality of arrangement patterns. Each arrangement pattern associates one type of notice effect with each of the first ball entry portion 16A to the sixth ball entry portion 16F of the cruising member 15, and automatically releases the game ball storage unit 14 of the winning device 10. It is configured to specify the presence or absence of setting.

  For example, in the case of the “placement pattern (B)” shown in FIG. 26, the “normal reach effect” for the first entrance part 16A, the “SP reach effect” for the second entrance part 16B, the third “Hot effect” for the entrance part 16C, “SP reach effect” for the 4th entrance part 16D, “Normal reach effect” for the 5th entrance part 16E, 6th entrance part 16F is associated with “SP reach production”, and the automatic release setting is effectively defined.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in the present embodiment, the first arrangement pattern table has more arrangement patterns including the “V effect” having the highest reliability than the second arrangement pattern table. It is configured. As shown in FIG. 24 and the like, the first arrangement pattern table is used in S242 that is shifted when the final stop symbol is a jackpot variation that becomes a jackpot symbol. As such, such a configuration is employed.

  Returning to FIG. 24, the processing content after S242 in the specific effect processing (S235) will be described in detail. In S242, the sub CPU 51 executes an arrangement pattern acquisition process, and selects one of the plurality of arrangement patterns based on the first arrangement pattern table stored in the ROM of the sub control board 50 and the acquired random number value. Get the placement pattern. That is, the sub CPU 51 obtains one arrangement pattern, and associates one production type with each of the first ball entry portion 16A to the sixth ball entry portion 16F of the crew member 15. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S244.

  In S243, the sub CPU 51 executes an arrangement pattern acquisition process, and selects one of the plurality of arrangement patterns based on the second arrangement pattern table stored in the ROM of the sub control board 50 and the acquired random number value. Get the placement pattern. By acquiring one arrangement pattern, the sub CPU 51 associates one production type with each of the first entrance part 16A to the sixth entrance part 16F of the crew member 15. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S244.

  After shifting to S244, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the one arrangement pattern acquired in the arrangement pattern acquisition process (any one of S242 and S243) includes the “V effect”. When one arrangement pattern includes “V effect” (S244: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the processing to the automatic release effect process (S245). On the other hand, when one arrangement pattern does not include the “V effect” (S244: NO), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S246 and determines whether or not the automatic release setting for the one arrangement pattern is valid. to decide. When the automatic release setting relating to one arrangement pattern is valid (S246: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to the automatic release effect process (S245). On the other hand, when the automatic release setting related to one arrangement pattern is not valid (S246: NO), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to the manual release setting process (S247).

  In S245, the sub CPU 51 executes an automatic release effect process, and automatically releases the storage state of the game ball storage unit 14 in the winning device 10 as time passes. Here, the processing content of the automatic cancellation effect processing (S245) will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the process proceeds to the automatic release effect process (S245), the sub CPU 51 sets the value of the release timer formed in the RAM of the sub control board 50 to a predetermined value (S261), and then subtracts 1 from the value of the release timer. (S262). Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S263.

  In S263, the sub CPU 51 refers to the RAM of the sub control board 50 and determines whether or not the value of the release timer is zero. When the value of the release timer is 0 (S263: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S264. On the other hand, when the value of the release timer is not 0 (S263: NO), the sub CPU 51 returns the process to S262 and repeats the process until the value of the release timer becomes 0.

  When the process proceeds to S264, the sub CPU 51 performs the release setting of the game ball storage unit 14 to release the storage state of the game ball storage unit 14 based on the value of the release timer becoming 0. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 ends the automatic cancellation effect process (S245), and shifts the process to S248 in the specific effect process (S235).

  On the other hand, in S247, the sub CPU 51 executes manual release effect processing, and stores the game ball storage unit 14 in the winning device 10 when either the operation of the operation handle unit 35 or the passage of time is satisfied. Release the state. Here, the processing content of the manual cancellation effect processing (S247) will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the process proceeds to the manual release effect process (S247), the sub CPU 51 sets a numerical value of an input valid time during which the input of the release operation using the operation handle unit 35 is valid (S271). After completing the numerical setting of the input valid time, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S272.

  In S272, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not a release operation of the operation handle unit 35 has been performed. When the release operation of the operation handle unit 35 is performed (S272: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S275. On the other hand, when the release operation of the operation handle unit 35 is not performed (S272: NO), the sub CPU 51 refers to the RAM of the sub control board 50 and subtracts 1 from the numerical value of the input valid time (S273). The process proceeds to S274.

  In S274, the sub CPU 51 refers to the RAM of the sub control board 50 and determines whether or not the value of the input valid time is zero. When the input valid time is 0 (S274: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S275. On the other hand, when the input valid time is not 0 (S274: NO), the sub CPU 51 returns the process to S272 and repeats the process until the value of the input valid time becomes 0.

  After shifting to S275, the sub CPU 51 releases the storage state of the game ball storage unit 14 based on the release operation of the operation handle unit 35 being performed or the value of the input valid time being 0. Therefore, the release setting of the game ball storage unit 14 is performed. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 ends the manual cancellation effect process (S247), and shifts the process to S248 in the specific effect process (S235).

  With reference to FIG. 24 again, the processing content after S248 in the specific effect processing (S235) will be described. After shifting to S248, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the game ball that has entered the winning device 10 has entered any of the plurality of entering portions 16 in the cruising member 15 via the first start winning port 11. The determination is made based on the incoming ball sensor 18 disposed in each incoming ball portion 16. When the game ball has entered any of the plurality of entrance parts 16 (S248: YES), the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S249. On the other hand, when no game ball has entered any of the respective ball entry portions 16 of the cruising member 15 (S248: NO), the sub CPU 51 enters a game ball into any of the ball entry portions 16. Wait until processing.

  In S249, the sub CPU 51 executes an effect type specifying process, and determines an effect type to be performed following the specific effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 51, based on the one arrangement pattern acquired in the arrangement pattern acquisition process (S242, S243) and the one entrance part 16 in which the game ball enters the crune member 15, The effect type associated with the entrance part 16 into which the game ball has entered is specified as an effect type performed following the specific effect.

  For example, in a state where “placement pattern (5)” of the first placement pattern table shown in FIG. 25 is set, when a game ball enters the fourth ball entry portion 16D of the cruising member 15, the sub CPU 51 The fourth incoming sensor 18D detects a game ball that has entered the fourth incoming part 16D, and specifies the type of effect performed following the specific effect as “SP reach effect”. After specifying the effect type in this way, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S250.

  In S250, the sub CPU 51 executes an effect content lottery process, and by lottery using a random value acquired from a plurality of effect contents constituting one effect type specified in the effect type specifying process (S249). The content of one production performed following a specific production is determined. For example, according to the above-described example, from a plurality of effect contents (ie, “SP reach effect (1)”, “SP reach effect (2)”...) Belonging to the specified effect type “SP reach effect”, The content of one effect performed following the specific effect is determined by lottery using a random value. After determining one production content, the sub CPU 51 shifts the processing to S251.

  After shifting to S251, the sub CPU 51 sets one effect content determined by the effect content lottery process (S250) as the effect content to be performed following the specific effect. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 ends the specific effect process (S235), and shifts the process to S238 of the main command analysis process (S221).

  Next, in the main command analysis process (S221), the processing contents of the start opening winning process (S237) that is shifted to when the start winning command is received (S234: YES) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  When the process proceeds to the start opening prize process (S237), the sub CPU 51 first stores the winning information included in the received start opening prize command in the RAM of the sub control board 50 (S281), and then the process proceeds to S282. To do. Note that the winning information includes various random values (for example, an effect mode random number indicating a notice effect mode) acquired in accordance with the game ball winning timing with respect to the first start winning port 11.

  After shifting to S282, the sub CPU 51 executes an effect mode pre-decision process, and determines a mode of a notice effect related to winning of a game ball for the first start winning port 11 based on the stored winning information. Here, with reference to FIG. 31, the processing content of the effect mode predetermination process (S282) will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 31, when the process proceeds to the effect mode predetermination process (S282), the sub CPU 51 obtains the effect mode random number included in the winning information from the RAM of the sub control board 50. That is, the gaming machine 1 can pre-read the hold related to the number of special symbol hold balls at this time. After acquiring the effect mode random number in S291, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S292.

  In S292, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect for winning of the first start winning opening 11 is won for the specific effect based on the acquired effect mode random number. When the specific effect is won (S292: YES), the sub CPU 51 switches the flow path switching member 13 of the winning device 10 to the first state (see the solid line in FIG. 2) (S293). In this case, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 11, the flow path switching member 13 guides the game ball to the first flow path 12 </ b> A toward the game ball storage unit 14 and the croon member 15. After switching the flow path switching member 13 to the first state, the sub CPU 51 ends the effect mode predetermination process (S282).

  On the other hand, when the effect other than the specific effect is won (S292: NO), the sub CPU 51 switches the flow path switching member 13 of the winning device 10 to the second state (see the broken line in FIG. 2) (S294). . In this case, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 11, the game ball is guided to the second flow path 12 </ b> B by the flow path switching member 13 and is handled as an out ball. After switching the flow path switching member 13 to the second state, the sub CPU 51 ends the effect mode predetermination process (S282).

  With reference to FIG. 30 again, the processing content of the start opening winning process (S237) will be described. When the effect mode predetermination process (S282) is completed, the sub CPU 51 executes other processes (S283) and ends the start opening prize process (S237).

  Next, the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, when the process proceeds to the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210), the sub CPU 51 first executes an input process (S301). In the input process (S301), the sub CPU 51 creates input data such as operation buttons and inputs the input data to the RAM of the sub control board 50. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the process to S302.

  In S302, the sub CPU 51 executes lamp data output processing. In the lamp data output process (S302), the sub CPU 51 outputs the lamp data created in the other process (S222) of the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S209). Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 shifts the processing to S303.

  In step S303, the sub CPU 51 executes a drive output process, generates drive data indicating a drive pattern of a drive motor constituting a movable effect unit (not shown), and outputs the drive data. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 ends the drive output process (S303) and executes the watchdog timer process (S304). When the watchdog timer process (S304) ends, the sub CPU 51 ends the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S210).

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a specific effect is executed (S233: YES), the game ball won in the winning device 10 through the first start winning opening 11, The type of the notice effect that is performed following the specific effect by using each of the entrance parts 16 of the croon member 15 is selected from a plurality of types of the notice effect and is associated with the entrance part into which the game ball has entered. The type is determined (S249). That is, according to the gaming machine 1, the type of the notice effect that is performed following the specific effect is configured to be developed into a number of types corresponding to the plurality of ball-entry portions 16 formed on the croon member 15. Therefore (see FIG. 25 and FIG. 26), the player's expectation can be enhanced by using more various types of notice effects.

  According to the gaming machine 1, one of the notice effects produced following the predetermined notice effect is determined from a plurality of contents of the effect included in one kind of notice effect determined by the effect type specifying process (S249). The contents are selected and set (S250). As shown in FIG. 27, since the plurality of effects included in one type of notice effect indicate different contents, according to the gaming machine 1, the player can use the notice effects of various contents. Can raise the sense of expectation.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the winning device 10, a game ball storage unit 14 is disposed on the path of the first flow path 12 </ b> A in the game ball flow path 12, and the first flow from the first start winning opening 11. The game ball flowing down the road 12A is configured to be stored. And according to the said gaming machine 1, when determining the kind of notice effect which follows a specific effect, the automatic cancellation | release effect process (S245) which cancels | releases the storage in the game ball storage unit 14 with progress of time, and an operation handle Since one of the manual release effect processing (S247) that can release the storage in the game ball storage unit 14 is executed by the release operation by the unit 35, the game ball is determined when the type of the notice effect to be performed following the specific effect is determined. It can be influenced by whether or not the game balls are stored by the storage unit 14, and the diversity of the notice effect can be secured. That is, according to the gaming machine 1, since the player can be involved by the release operation of the operation handle unit 35 in determining the type of the notice effect that is performed following the specific effect, the player's sense of expectation for the provision of the privilege Can be improved.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game ball flow path 12 of the winning device 10 is branched into a first flow path 12A and a second flow path 12B, and at a branch point between the first flow path 12A and the second flow path 12B. A flow path switching member 13 is provided. According to the gaming machine 1, when the specific effect is won (S292: YES) in the effect mode predetermination process (S282) of the start opening prize process (S237), the flow path switching member 13 is changed to the first. When the state is changed and the specific effect is not won (S292: NO), the flow path switching member 13 is changed to the second state, so that the game ball is stored by the game ball storage unit 14 and the crew member 15 or the like. The determination of the production type using can be executed under appropriate conditions.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 refers to the arrangement pattern table (see FIGS. 25 and 26) stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 50 in the arrangement pattern acquisition process (S242, S243) of the specific effect process (S235). Then, by obtaining one arrangement pattern, one production type associated with each entering part 16 of the crew member 15 is changed, respectively, so that the type of the notice production that is performed following the specific production The type of notice effect that can be set can be changed at any time. As a result, it is possible to further diversify the types of the notice effects that are performed following the specific effects, and the player's expectation can be enhanced by the notice effects having various characteristics. At this time, since only the arrangement pattern table (see FIGS. 25 and 26) stored in the ROM of the sub control board 50 is referred to, the control burden on the sub CPU 51 and the like is not increased.

Each aspect of the present invention embodied as each embodiment described above can be conceptually described as the following means (1) to means (7).
(Configuration of means (1))
A gaming machine as means (1) according to one aspect of the present invention is a game machine having a winning device provided with a winning opening in which a game ball flowing down on the gaming board is arranged so that a prize can be won, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A game machine having: determination means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous privilege to a player; and notice effect means for executing a notice effect for suggesting the determination result of the determination means to the player The winning device has a plurality of ball entering portions configured to be able to accommodate the game balls won in the winning opening, and is arranged so as to be rotationally driven, and a plurality of winning components in the rotating member. A rotation device having a ball position specifying unit for specifying a ball unit containing the game ball among the ball units, and the notice effect unit is based on a winning of the game ball with respect to the winning port When executing the previous notice effect, It has an effect type determining means for determining the type of the notice effect to be performed from a plurality of types of the notice effects to one type associated with the entrance portion specified by the entrance position specifying means. To do.

(Effect of means (1))
The gaming machine according to the means (1) has a winning device, a determination means, and a notice effect means, and gives a benefit advantageous to the player by executing the notice effect by the notice effect means. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the provision of the privilege. The winning device in the gaming machine has a rotating device, and the rotating device includes a rotating member having a plurality of ball-entry portions and arranged to be rotationally driven, and a ball-entry position specifying unit. ing. Then, when the gaming machine executes a predetermined notice effect based on the winning of the game ball with respect to the winning opening, the kind of notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect is performed by the effect type determining means. From the plurality of types of notice effects, the type is determined to be one type associated with the pitched portion specified by the pitched position specifying means. That is, according to the gaming machine, the type of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect is configured so as to be developed into a number of types corresponding to a plurality of ball entering portions formed on the rotating member. , The player's expectation can be enhanced by using various types of notice effects. Also, since the types of the notice effects are different, the characteristics of the notice effects vary greatly depending on the types, and the player's expectation can be enhanced by the notice effects having various characteristics.

(Configuration of means (2))
The gaming machine as means (2) according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine according to means (1), wherein the notice effect means is one kind of notice effect determined by the effect type determining means. There is an effect content setting means for selecting and setting the content of one notice effect performed subsequent to the predetermined notice effect from a plurality of effect contents included in.

(Effect of means (2))
According to the gaming machine according to the means (2), the effect content setting means follows the predetermined notice effect from a plurality of effect contents included in one kind of notice effect determined by the effect type determining means. Select and set the content of one notice effect to be performed. Since the plurality of content contents included in one type of the notice effect show different contents, according to the gaming machine, the player's expectation can be enhanced by using the notice effect of various contents.

(Configuration of means (3))
The gaming machine which is means (3) according to one aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means (1) or means (2), wherein the winning device is provided between the winning opening and the rotating member. The game ball is provided on a path through which the game ball flows down, and is configured to store the game ball won in the winning opening, and the notice effect means performs the predetermined notice effect. In this case, the storage means is controlled so as to store the game balls won in the winning opening, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a release means for releasing the storage of the game balls by the storage means is provided. Features.

(Effect of means (3))
In the gaming machine according to the means (3), the winning device has a storing means, and is configured to be able to store a game ball won in the winning opening. According to the gaming machine, when the predetermined notice effect is executed, the storage unit is controlled so as to store the game ball won in the winning opening, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the release unit Therefore, the storage of the game ball by the storage means is released, and therefore, when determining the type of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect, it is possible to influence whether or not the game ball is stored by the storage means. Diversity of production can be secured.

(Configuration of means (4))
A gaming machine as means (4) according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine according to means (3), and has operating means that can be operated by a player. An automatic release setting for automatically releasing the storage of the game ball by the storage means by controlling the release means as time elapses, and controlling the release means based on an operation of the operation means. It has the storage control means set to either of the manual cancellation | release setting which cancels | releases the storage of the game ball by.

(Effect of means (4))
According to the gaming machine according to the means (4), either the automatic release setting or the manual release setting can be set with respect to the release of the storage of the game ball by the storage means. Whether or not to allow participation by the player's operation can be set for the determination of the type of the notice effect to be performed. In other words, according to the gaming machine, since the player can be involved by operating the operation means when determining the type of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect, the player's expectation for the provision of the privilege is improved. Can be.

(Configuration of means (5))
A gaming machine as means (5) according to one aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means (3) or means (4), wherein the winning device has the storage means, and the gaming ball Is arranged at a branch point between the first path and the second path, the first path for guiding the game ball toward the rotating member, the second path for discharging the game ball as an out-ball, A switching member disposed so as to be switchable between a first state for guiding to the first route and a second state for guiding the game ball to the second route; When it is determined that a predetermined notice effect is to be executed based on the winning of a game ball with respect to, there is provided a switching control means for changing the switching member from the second state to the first state.

(Effect of means (5))
According to the gaming machine according to the means (5), the winning device of the gaming machine discharges the gaming ball as the out ball, the first path for guiding the gaming ball toward the storage means and the rotating member. The second path and the switching member are included. According to the gaming machine, when it is determined to execute a predetermined notice effect based on the winning of the game ball with respect to the winning opening, the switching control unit changes the switching member from the second state to the first state. Since the change is made, the storage of the game ball by the storage means and the determination of the effect type using the rotation device can be executed under appropriate conditions.

(Configuration of means (6))
A gaming machine which is means (6) according to one aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means (1) to means (5), wherein the notice effect means is a game ball for the winning opening. It is characterized by having arrangement setting changing means for changing one production type associated with each pitching part of the rotating member by lottery based on the winning.

(Effect of means (6))
According to the gaming machine according to the means (6), the arrangement setting changing means is configured to associate one effect type associated with each winning portion of the rotating member by lottery based on winning of the game ball with respect to the winning opening. Therefore, the type of the notice effect that can be set as the kind of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect can be changed at any time. As a result, it is possible to further diversify the types of the notice effects that are performed following the predetermined notice effects, and the player's expectation can be enhanced by the notice effects having various characteristics.

(Configuration of means (7))
The gaming machine which is means (7) according to one aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means (6), wherein the notice effect means is provided for each ball entry portion of the rotating member. A plurality of types of arrangement patterns associated with the production types, and the arrangement setting change unit is configured to receive the winning opening from the plurality of types of arrangement patterns stored in the arrangement pattern storage unit. By selecting one arrangement pattern based on the winning of a game ball with respect to, one production type associated with each ball entry portion of the rotating member is respectively changed.

(Effect of means (7))
The gaming machine according to the means (7) selects one arrangement pattern from a plurality of types of arrangement patterns stored in the arrangement pattern storage means on the basis of a winning game ball with respect to the winning opening, Since one production type associated with each ball entry part of the rotating member is changed, it is associated with each ball entry part of the rotating member without increasing the burden of control processing in the gaming machine. One production type can be changed.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the number of the clown members 15 in the winning device 10 is the first ball entering portion 16A to the sixth ball receiving portion 16F, but is not limited to this aspect. For example, the number of the ball entering portions 16 in the cruising member 15 may be 5 or less or may be increased.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, there are four types of “normal reach effect”, “hot effect”, “SP reach effect”, and “V effect” as the types of notice effect that is performed following the specific effect. It is not limited to. More types of notice effects may be adopted. Moreover, although it was comprised so that the reliability with respect to the transition to a probability fluctuation state may differ for every kind of notice effect, the kind of notice effect with the same reliability may be included.

Furthermore, the contents of the notice effect belonging to each type of notice effect may be different from each other, and various aspects can be adopted. For example, a video effect on the symbol display device 5 or the like, a sound production effect from the speaker 34 or the like, a light emission effect using the lighting mode of the lamp device in the gaming machine 1 may be individually executed, or a combination thereof. It may be a notice effect of the content.
Moreover, although the embodiment which embodied the gaming machine according to the present invention has been described above, the gaming machine can also have the following configuration, and in that case, the following effects are achieved.
(Additional remark 1) For example, the gaming machine according to the first configuration is configured so that a player who has a winning device provided with a winning opening in which a game ball flowing down on the gaming board can be awarded, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. A judging device for judging whether or not to give an advantageous privilege to the player, and a notice effecting means for executing a notice effect for suggesting the judgment result of the judgment means to the player. The player has operation means that can be operated, and the notice effect executed by the notice effect means has at least a predetermined notice effect and an effect performed following the predetermined notice effect, The winning device has a plurality of ball entering portions configured to be able to receive the game balls won in the winning opening, a rotating member disposed so as to be able to be driven to rotate, and a plurality of the ball receiving portions in the rotating member. , Entry position specifying means for specifying an entry part containing the game sphere A rotating device that is disposed on a path from which the game ball flows down from the winning port to the rotating member and configured to store the gaming ball that has won the winning port. When the predetermined notice effect is executed, a display suggesting a plurality of notice effects respectively associated with the plurality of entrances is performed, and the predetermined notice effect is displayed on the rotating device. This includes a game ball entering operation into the ball part, and the effect performed following the predetermined notice effect is executed after the game ball enters the ball entering part of the rotating device. When the predetermined notice effect is executed based on the winning of the game ball with respect to the winning opening, the notice effect means has entered a ball in any of the plurality of entering parts. The announcement effect that follows the given announcement effect There is an effect type determining means for determining the type from one of a plurality of types of the notice effect to one type associated with the entrance portion specified by the entrance position specifying means, and the predetermined notice effect is executed. The storage means is controlled so as to store the game balls won in the winning opening, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a release means for releasing the storage of the game balls by the storage means, and a predetermined The release means is controlled as the period elapses, and the release means is controlled based on the automatic release setting for automatically releasing the storage of the game ball by the storage means, and the operation of the operation means, It has the storage control means set to either of the manual cancellation | release setting which cancels | releases the storage of the game ball by the storage means.
The gaming machine having such a first configuration includes a winning device, a determination unit, and a notice effect unit, and a privilege advantageous to the player by executing the notice effect by the notice effect unit. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the provision of the privilege by suggesting the presence or absence of the provision. The winning device in the gaming machine has a rotating device, and the rotating device includes a rotating member having a plurality of ball-entry portions and arranged to be rotationally driven, and a ball-entry position specifying unit. ing. When the gaming machine executes a predetermined notice effect including a game ball entering operation to the entry part of the rotating device, a plurality of notice effects associated with the plurality of entry parts respectively. Is displayed, and the type of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect based on the fact that the game ball has entered one of the plurality of entrance parts by the effect type determining means, From the plurality of types of notice effects, the type is determined to be one type associated with the pitched portion specified by the pitched position specifying means. That is, according to the gaming machine, the type of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect is configured so as to be developed into a number of types corresponding to a plurality of ball entering portions formed on the rotating member. , The player's expectation can be enhanced by using various types of notice effects. Also, since the types of the notice effects are different, the characteristics of the notice effects vary greatly depending on the types, and the player's expectation can be enhanced by the notice effects having various characteristics.
Further, in the gaming machine, the winning device has a storing means, and is configured to be able to store the game balls won in the winning opening. According to the gaming machine, when the predetermined notice effect is executed, the storage unit is controlled so as to store the game ball won in the winning opening, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the release unit Therefore, the storage of the game ball by the storage means is released, and therefore, when determining the type of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect, it is possible to influence whether or not the game ball is stored by the storage means. Diversity of production can be secured.
Furthermore, according to the gaming machine, regarding the release of the storage of the game ball by the storage means, either the automatic release setting or the manual release setting can be set, so that the notification effect that is performed following the predetermined notification effect It is possible to set whether or not the player's operation is allowed to be involved in the determination of the type. In other words, according to the gaming machine, since the player can be involved by operating the operation means when determining the type of the notice effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect, the player's expectation for the provision of the privilege is improved. Can be.
(Supplementary note 2) Further, for example, in the gaming machine according to the second configuration, in the gaming machine according to the first configuration, the notice effect means is one kind of notice effect determined by the effect kind determining means. There is an effect content setting means for selecting and setting the content of one notice effect performed subsequent to the predetermined notice effect from a plurality of effect contents included in.
In the gaming machine having the second configuration, the effect content setting means performs following the predetermined notice effect from a plurality of effect contents included in one kind of notice effect determined by the effect type determining means. Select and set the content of the first notice effect. Since the plurality of content contents included in one type of the notice effect show different contents, according to the gaming machine, the player's expectation can be enhanced by using the notice effect of various contents.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 5 Symbol display apparatus placement 10 Prize-winning device 11 1st start winning opening 12 Game ball flow path 12A 1st flow path 12B 2nd flow path 13 Flow path switching member 14 Game ball storage unit 15 Clune member 16 Enter Ball section 18 Entrance sensor 35 Operation handle unit 40 Main control board 41 CPU
50 Sub control board 51 Sub CPU
67 Prize Ball Dispensing Device R Game Area

Claims (1)

A winning device having a winning opening in which a game ball flowing down on the game board is arranged to be able to win;
A determination means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous privilege to the player when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
A notice effect means for executing a notice effect for suggesting the determination result of the decision means to the player,
It has an operation means that can be operated by the player,
The notice effect performed by the notice effect means includes at least a predetermined notice effect and an effect performed following the predetermined notice effect,
The winning device is
A plurality of ball entering portions configured to receive the game balls won in the winning opening, the rotation member disposed so as to be rotationally driven; and the game balls among the plurality of ball entering portions in the rotation member A ball position specifying means for specifying a ball portion containing the game ball, and a game ball that is arranged on the path from which the game ball flows down between the winning port and the rotating member, A storage device configured to be stored, and a rotating device having
When executing the predetermined notice effect, a display suggesting a plurality of notice effects respectively associated with the plurality of entrance parts is performed,
The predetermined notice effect includes an operation of entering a game ball into the entrance of the rotating device,
The effect that is performed following the predetermined notice effect is an effect that is executed after the game ball has entered the entrance part of the rotating device,
The notice effect means is
When executing the predetermined notice effect based on the winning of the game ball with respect to the winning opening, following the predetermined notice effect based on that the game ball has entered one of the plurality of entered parts. The effect type determining means for determining the type of the notice effect to be performed from one of the plurality of types of the notice effect to one type associated with the entrance portion specified by the entrance position specifying means ,
Effect content setting means for selecting and setting the content of one notice effect performed following the predetermined notice effect from a plurality of effect contents included in one kind of notice effect determined by the effect type determining means And having
Controlling the storage means so as to store the game balls won in the winning opening when performing the predetermined notice effect;
A release means for releasing the storage of the game ball by the storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The release means is controlled as the predetermined period elapses, and the release means is controlled based on the automatic release setting for automatically releasing the storage of the game ball by the storage means, and the operation of the operation means, A gaming machine comprising storage control means that is set to one of manual release settings for releasing storage of game balls by the storage means.

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