JP2013226430A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for preventing a game player from mistakenly acknowledging the stored number.SOLUTION: Before a specific presentation image (door) reaches a specific display region (reserved number display region 13D), both a first number image and a second number image are not displayed all together and in turn after the specific presentation image is moved away from the specific display region (reserved number display region 13D), both the first number image and the second number image are displayed all together.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a reserved number on an image output device when a special prize lottery held at the start of an effective winning is held.

  In conventional gaming machines, special lottery information consisting of a predetermined random number, etc., is acquired in response to an effective winning at the start of the game ball, and whether or not the special prize is determined based on the acquired special lottery information. A special lottery will be held. The lottery result (whether or not a special prize is won or the type of special prize) is notified (announced) to the player by, for example, a symbol display displayed on the symbol display device. Until the symbol display is stopped, the symbol display is performed for a predetermined time in the symbol display device. In other words, when the game ball is effectively won at the starting gate and the special prize lottery is performed, the symbol display is started on the symbol display device, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol variation display ends and the symbol stop display (Hereinafter, stop display after variable display is referred to as variable display).

  If the lottery result of the special prize lottery is a special prize, when the variable display of the symbol based on the winning of the special prize ends, the variable prize opening maintained in a state where the winning of the game ball is impossible can win the game ball A special game that goes into a state is performed.

  During this special game and during variable display of symbols, variable display of symbols based on another new winning is restricted, and variable display of symbols related to the special game or lose without special game is terminated. Then, a new symbol variation display can be started. Therefore, when the game ball is effectively won at the starting opening during the period when the start of the variable display of these symbols is restricted, the variable display of the symbols related to the winning is suspended (special prize lottery information is stored in a predetermined storage device). ) Generally, there is an upper limit for the number of special prize lottery information that can be stored, and when the number of special lottery information stored (hereinafter referred to as the stored number) is reserved for the upper limit value, more game balls are stored. Even if there is a prize at the starting point, the special lottery information relating to the prize is not stored. That is, the special prize lottery is not performed based on the winning.

  The stored number may be displayed (notified) by a stored number display unit having a storage number display area, an LED, or the like formed in the image output apparatus. When the storage number display device is a storage number display area formed in the image output device, the display mode in the storage number display area is, for example, a mode in which the current storage number is directly expressed by a number or a current storage There are various ways of displaying figures made up of characters, etc., depending on the number, and these are appropriately set depending on the model or the like (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-305639 A

  By the way, various effects are performed by various effect devices corresponding to the variable display of symbols. Such an effect is performed simultaneously with the display of the stored number. When the effect device is composed of an image output device, a movable accessory device, or the like, a part of the display of the stored number is covered by the effect produced by them, and the stored number different from the actual stored number is displayed. May appear.

  For example, the stored number is displayed in the stored number display area formed in the image output apparatus, and the current stored number is represented by the number of characters displayed side by side in the stored number display area. . Here, there are four stored numbers at the present time, four characters are arranged in the horizontal direction, and there is an effect that the two doors slide from the outer side to the center of the stored number display area of the image output device. Assume that it is done. In this case, when each door slides to cover the characters at both ends, the number of characters that can be seen by the player is two, so that it appears to the player that the number of memories is two. As described above, since the display of the number of memories that can be visually recognized by the player is different from the actual number of memories, the player may misunderstand the number of memories.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents a player from misidentifying the number of memories.

  The present invention relates to first acquisition means for acquiring determination information when the first acquisition condition is satisfied, and whether to give a predetermined profit to the player based on the determination information acquired by the first acquisition means. When the first profit grant determination means for determining the first profit grant and the first profit grant determination are performed, the first symbol display means displays the fluctuation of the first symbol after the first symbol display means. A first symbol display control means for performing a stop display of the first symbol representing the result of the determination of giving, and a first for storing the determination information acquired by the first acquisition means when the variable display of the first symbol cannot be started. Whether to give a predetermined profit to the player based on the storage means, the second acquisition means for acquiring the determination information when the second acquisition condition is satisfied, and the determination information acquired by the second acquisition means 2nd interest to make the 2nd profit grant judgment When the grant determination means and the second profit grant determination are performed, the second symbol display means displays the second symbol stop display indicating the result of the second gain grant determination after the second symbol change display. Second symbol display control means to perform, second storage means for storing determination information acquired by the second acquisition means when the variable display of the second symbol cannot be started, results of the first profit grant determination, and And an effect control means for displaying a game effect image on the image display means based on the result of the determination of the second profit provision, the effect control means in the specific display area of the image display means in the first storage means A number image display control means for displaying a first number image representing the number of determination information stored in the second storage means and displaying a second number image representing the number of determination information stored in the second storage means. The non-specific display area in which the specific effect image is different from the specific display area of the image display means when the number image display control means is displaying the first number image and the second number image. When moving to the specific display area and then leaving the specific display area, before the specific effect image reaches the specific display area, the first number image and the second number image are Number image non-display means for simultaneously non-display, and number image re-display means for simultaneously re-displaying the first number image and the second number image after the specific effect image leaves the specific display area It is characterized by having.

  Before the specific effect image reaches the specific display area for displaying the first number image and the second number image, the first number image and the second number image are simultaneously hidden. Since the first number image and the second number image are simultaneously redisplayed after the effect image leaves the specific display area, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the stored number.

It is a front view of the gaming machine in which the nail of the present embodiment is omitted. It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a perspective view of the electrical decoration apparatus of FIG. It is the figure which removed the side wall from the electrical decoration apparatus of FIG. (A) is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the first start opening, the second big winning opening and the second starting opening in FIG. 1, the first starting opening popping prevention section, and the second large winning opening popping prevention section of FIG. 5 (a). And it is the figure which abbreviate | omitted the protrusion part for 2nd start openings. It is a perspective view which shows the state currently controlled to the state which can win a 2nd big winning opening. It is a perspective view which shows the state currently controlled to the state which can win a 2nd start opening. (A) is a perspective view when the second big prize opening control device is not energized, and (b) is a perspective view when the second big prize opening control device is energized. (A) is a perspective view when the second starting port control device is not energized, and (b) is a perspective view when the second starting port control device is energized. It is a rear view of the gaming machine of FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the dispensing device in FIG. 2. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device, and (b-1) is a jackpot determination table. The figure showing the symbol determination table for the 1st special symbol display device of (b-2) is the figure showing the symbol determination table for the 2nd special symbol display device at the time of big hit, (b-3) is the figure at the time of the small hit time The figure showing a symbol determination table, (c) is a figure showing a reach determination table, (d) is a figure showing the symbol determination table at the time of a loss. (A) is a diagram showing a big winning opening control device operation mode determination table for jackpot 1 (long win) game, (b) is a big winning port control device operation mode determination table for jackpot 2 (short win) game (C) is a figure showing the big winning opening control apparatus action | operation mode determination table for small hits games. (A) is a diagram showing a game condition data / special prize data determination table at the time of winning a big win, (b) is a diagram showing a game condition determination table, and (c) is a chart showing a determination table of special prize data at the time of winning a big hit. is there. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the fluctuation pattern determination table in a normal period. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table in the specific period after a game appearance big hit game. (A) is a figure showing the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table in the specific period after a winning game, (b) is a figure showing the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table in a special grace period. It is a figure showing the fluctuation pattern determination table in the specific period after a game with big hit probability. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table in the specific period after a small hit game. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the table for setting a period specific flag and the frequency | count of execution. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the data creation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the output control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the port output control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process in an effect control board. (A) is a flowchart which shows the reservation number increase process in an effect control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the reservation number decrease process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery effect pattern selection process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing the lottery effect pattern determination table in effect mode "A". It is a figure showing the lottery effect pattern determination table in effect mode "D". It is a figure showing the lottery effect pattern determination table in effect mode "E". It is a figure showing the lottery effect pattern determination table in effect mode "F". It is a flowchart which shows the reservation number non-display determination process in an effect control board. (A) is a figure showing the reservation number non-display determination table in effect mode "A", (b) is a figure showing the reservation number non-display determination table in effect mode "B". (A) is a figure showing the reservation number non-display determination table in effect mode "C", (b) is a figure showing the reservation number non-display determination table in effect mode "D". (A) is a figure showing the reservation number non-display determination table in effect mode "E", (b) is a figure showing the reservation number non-display determination table in effect mode "F". It is a flowchart which shows the lottery effect completion | finish process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing the table for setting the remaining number of production mode flags and production modes. It is a flowchart which shows a customer waiting command reception process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation number non-display process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the number-of-holds confirmation command generation process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing a pending | holding number fixed command determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a state immediately before the decorative symbol variation display is started, (b) is a diagram immediately after the decorative symbol variation display is started, and (c) is a state in which the door starts sliding. FIG. 6D is a diagram showing a state of a lottery effect immediately after the hold number non-display start time (Th) has elapsed. (A) is a figure showing a state that the door is closed, (b) is a figure showing a state of a lottery effect immediately before the holding number redisplay start time (Ts) elapses, and (c) is a decorative pattern after the door has been opened and closed. It is a figure showing a mode that the fluctuation display of is performed. (A) is a diagram showing a hold number image when the first hold number is one and the second hold number is one, and (b) is the first hold number is three and the second hold number. The figure showing the reserved number image when the number is two, (c) is a diagram showing the reserved number image when the first reserved number is four and the second reserved number is four. . It is a figure showing the outline | summary of the opening and closing of the door at the time of the lottery production | presentation which concerns on the large probability winning win or the small win winning in production mode "F".

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 5 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 that is rotatably arranged on the front side of the gaming board 2. Around the gaming machine 1, a data display 700 for displaying predetermined information and a card unit 800 in which a card insertion slot 800a for inserting a prepaid card (not shown) is formed. (Not shown) so as to be communicably connectable. A control board 100 for controlling the progress of the game is provided on the back surface of the game board 2.

  A game ball supply tray 25 is installed below the glass frame 110. The game ball supply tray 25 has a rental button 26 for borrowing a game ball and a return button 27 for returning a prepaid card. Is provided. When the rental button 26 is operated, the game ball is supplied to the game ball supply tray 25.

  Further, the operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110, and when a human body contacts the operation handle 3, a touch sensor 3 b provided on the operation handle 3 touches the operation handle 3 by the player. Is detected, and a touch signal is transmitted to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c (see FIG. 12).

  If the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 changes while the firing solenoid 3c is energized, a gear (not shown) directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates, and a knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. To do. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to the firing solenoid 3c (see FIG. 12). When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates according to the applied voltage, and the game area 5 has a strength (hereinafter referred to as "stroke") according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Launch a game ball toward

  The game area 5 is mainly partitioned by a partition member 4 projecting from the game board 2, and is formed around the center role C disposed in the approximate center of the game board 2. The center accessory C includes an image output device 13, an effect accessory device 14, an effect lighting device 15, and a first stage S1. The game area 5 is formed on an upper game area 5A formed on the upper side of the center bonus C, a lower game area 5B formed on the lower side of the center bonus C, and on the left side of the center bonus C as viewed from the front. It consists of a left game area 5C and a right game area 5D formed on the right side of the center accessory C.

  The upper game area 5A is defined by an outer rail member 4a that divides the outside of the guide path and an upper rail member 4c that is positioned on the center accessory C, and the lower game area 5B is defined inside the guide path. The inner rail 4b is partitioned by a second stage 4d connected to the inner rail member 4b. On the other hand, the left game area 5C is divided by the inner rail member 4b and a center accessory C, and is divided by an illumination device 15A located at the left end of the center accessory C when viewed from the front, and the right game area 5D is The accessory C is configured and is partitioned by an electrical decoration device 15B located at the right end of the center accessory C when viewed from the front, and a side wall 4e connected to the outer rail member 4a.

  The game ball fired by the firing solenoid 3c enters the game area 5 through a guide path defined by the outer rail member 4a and the inner rail member 4b constituting the partition member 4. The game balls that have entered the game area 5 are divided into the following four patterns. First, a pattern in which a game ball falls within the guideway without entering the game area 5. Second, when the game ball escapes from the guide path at a slow speed, the pattern immediately flows down in the left game area 5C. Third, the game ball escapes from the guide path and enters the upper game area 5A, and then flows down in the left game area 5C. Note that the game ball flowing down in the left game area 5C passes through the windmill F (traveling direction changing means) installed near the boundary between the left game area 5C and the lower game area 5B, or the decoration device 15A. A game ball is guided by the warp line w provided with an entrance on the upper side, and enters the lower game area 5B via the first stage S1 located in front of the image output device 13. And fourthly, after the game ball escapes from the guide path at a high speed, it passes through the upper game area 5A and flows down in the right game area 5D. A game ball that has entered the right game area 5D wins a general winning opening 11 installed in the right game area 5D, which will be described later, or enters the lower game area 5B as it is. Basically, the necessary “stroke” increases from the first pattern to the fourth pattern.

  The game area 5 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 11. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 11a. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects a gaming ball, a predetermined number (for example, ten) of gaming balls are paid out as winning balls. In FIG. 1, three general winning holes 11 are provided in the lower game area 5B, and one general winning opening 11 is provided in the right game area 5D.

  A winning gate 10 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side as viewed from the center line of the center accessory C in the lower gaming area 5B, that is, on the downstream side of the general winning opening 11. The winning gate 10 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 10a for detecting a game ball. When the winning gate detection sensor 10a detects a gaming ball, a winning lottery described later is performed. In the winning lottery, when the “winning” is won, the second starting port control device 70 is operated, and the second starting port 7 can be won.

  In addition, on the center line of the center role C in the lower game area 5B, a first start port 6 in which a game ball can always win, and a second big winning port 9 that can be switched between a winable state and a non-winning state. And the 2nd starting port 7 by which the state which can be awarded, and the state which cannot be awarded is switched is arranged in parallel from the top (from the center accessory C side). The first start port 6 is provided with a first start port detection sensor 6 a, the second big prize port 9 is provided with a second big prize port detection sensor 9 a, and the second start port 7 is provided with a second start port detection sensor 7 a. When each sensor detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three for the first starting port 6 and the second starting port 7 and 14 for the second large winning port 9) corresponding to each winning port. A game ball is paid out as a prize ball.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (a), a first start with a U-shaped cross-section is received at the side and lower rim of the first start port 6 to receive the flowing game balls and guide them to the back side of the game board 2. A mouth receiving portion 61 is provided in a protruding manner. A series of game ball passages for guiding the game ball to the first start port 6 are connected to the upper end of the first start port receiving portion 61. Specifically, a third game ball passage K3 is formed from the upper left side of the first starting port 6 to the left upper end of the first starting port receiving portion 61 as viewed from the front, and the first starting port 6 is viewed from the front. A fourth game ball path K4 is formed from the upper right toward the upper right end of the first start port receiving portion 61 when viewed from the front. Each game ball passage is constituted by a large number of nails.

  Formed on the front surface of the first start port receiving portion 61 is a first start port pop-out preventing portion 62 that prevents the game balls that have entered the first start port receiving portion 61 from jumping to the front side. In addition, a winning prevention portion 63 is provided so as to protrude from both sides of the first start port receiving portion 61 (both sides). The winning prevention unit 63 has an adjustment hole h3 or a fourth game ball passage K4 formed in the third game ball passage K3 when the game ball flowing down along the third game ball passage K3 or the fourth game ball passage K4. This is to prevent winning from the adjustment hole h4 formed in the second to the second big winning opening 9. The adjustment hole h3 and the adjustment hole h4 are provided to adjust the number of winnings to the first start port 6.

  A curved guiding portion 63 a that descends toward the outside in the horizontal direction and is recessed toward the center line of the first starting port 6 is formed on the upper surface of the winning prevention portion 63. The third game ball passage K3 and the fourth game ball passage K4 are constituted by a plurality of nails, and are located closest to the first start port 6 and include the nail k3 and the adjustment hole h4 that constitute the adjustment hole h3. The constituting nail k4 and the guide portion 63a are separated from each other by an amount that allows easy passage of the game ball (for example, the diameter of the game ball + about 5 mm). Even if various manufacturing errors (nail position, nail driving angle, game ball shape, etc.) are taken into consideration, the game ball guided onto the guiding portion 63a is locked with the nail k3 or the nail k4. This is to ensure that the liquid is discharged to the outside in the horizontal direction.

  Since the guide part 63a is descending outward in the horizontal direction, the game ball colliding with the guide part 63a from above rebounds in a direction away from the center line of the first start port 6. Therefore, the bounced game ball collides with another game ball flowing down toward the first start port 6 and does not prevent winning of the game ball. In addition, since the guiding portion 63a has a curved shape that is recessed toward the center of the first starting port 6, the shortest distance between the guiding portion 63a and the nail k3 and the nail k4 is set so that the game ball can be easily passed. The required space can be saved.

  A side rim of the second grand prize opening 9 formed immediately below the first start opening 6 receives the flowing game ball and leads to the front of the second big prize opening 9 Receiving portions 91 and 92 are projected. Both upper surfaces 91 a and 92 a of both receiving portions 91 and 92 are inclined so as to descend toward the second grand prize winning opening 9. In addition, since the width of the upper surface 91a, 92a in the direction perpendicular to the game board 2 is at least equal to or larger than the radius of the game ball, the upper surface 91a, 92a can flow down on the upper surface 91a, 92a. A series of fifth game ball passages K5 for guiding the game ball to the second big prize opening 9 are provided at the end of the second big prize port receiving part 91 far from the prize gate 10 away from the prize gate 10. It is connected. Specifically, a fifth game ball passage K5 is formed from a number of nails from the upper left side of the front view toward the left end of the second grand prize opening receiving portion 91 in the front view.

  Guide portions 93 and 94 for guiding the slide (linear motion) of the slide member 90b are extended downward from the end portions of the receiving portions 91 and 92 closer to the second big prize opening 9. The slide member 90b includes a low plate 90b1, a side wall 90b2 erected on the outer edge portion of the low plate 90b1, and a front wall 90b3 erected on the front side end. The low plate 90b1, the side wall 90b2, and the front wall A game ball housing area for housing game balls is defined by 90b3 (see FIG. 8). The slide member 90b is connected to the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c via, for example, a rotatable connecting member 90d, and is completely in a normal gaming state (the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c is not energized). Are stored in the second big prize opening 9 (see FIGS. 6 and 8A), but when a predetermined condition is established and the special gaming state is entered (the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is energized), In conjunction with the linear motion of the second prize winning opening / closing solenoid 90c, the guide portions 93 and 94 linearly move in a direction perpendicular to the game board 2 (see FIGS. 7 and 8B).

  The slide member 90b controls the second big prize opening 9 to a state in which a prize cannot be won in a normal gaming state, but controls to a state in which a prize can be won when a predetermined condition is established and a special gaming state is established. That is, when the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c is not energized, the slide member 90b is completely accommodated in the second big prize opening 9, and between the side wall 90b2, the front wall 90b3, and the surface of the game board 2. A space larger than the maximum cross section (cross section passing through the center) of the game ball is not formed. On the other hand, when the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is energized, the slide member 90b moves to the front side, and the maximum cross-section (center of the game ball) is between the side wall 90b2, the front wall 90b3, and the surface of the game board 2. (Cross section through) is formed. During the sliding of the slide member 90b, the upper end of the side wall 90b2 is maintained at the same height or lower as the top end of the upper surface 91a, 92a on the second big prize opening 9 side, so that the side wall 90b2 is in front of the game ball housing area (upstream side). ) Does not lock (block) the game ball. When the energization of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c is stopped again, the slide member 90b is completely accommodated in the second big prize opening 9. In this way, the substantial opening / closing of the second big prize opening 9 (whether or not winning is possible) is controlled depending on whether or not the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is energized, that is, whether or not the slide member 90b is activated. The A first start port 6 is formed on the second big winning port 9, but the first start port 6 is kept in a state where a winning is possible at all times, and the winning area is fixed, When the second grand prize opening control device 90 is activated and the second big prize opening 9 becomes ready for winning a game ball, the winning path to the second big prize opening 9 is narrowed and the player's profit is reduced. There is no reduction.

  On the front side of the second winning prize receiving portions 91, 92, a second large winning opening pop-out preventing portion 96 that covers the receiving portions 91, 92 and the second winning winning opening 9 is formed. The front end of the slide member 90b that has slid stops near the back of the second big prize opening pop-out prevention section 96 or stops in contact with the second big prize opening pop-out prevention section 96 and the slide member 90b. The shortest distance from is smaller than the diameter of the game ball. Accordingly, while the predetermined condition is satisfied and the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is energized, the game ball guided to the second big prize opening receiving parts 91, 92 is received from between the receiving parts 91, 92. It is difficult to flow down. However, when the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is not energized, the pop-out prevention part 96 and the slide member 90b are separated from each other by the diameter of the game ball. The played game ball is guided to the front of the second grand prize opening 9 and flows down from between the receiving portions 91 and 92.

  In the present embodiment, the second big prize opening pop-out prevention section 96 has transparency, and the operation of the slide member 90b can be visually recognized through the second big prize opening pop-out prevention section 96. , The player will not be completely disadvantaged. On the other hand, since the part 96A facing the slide member 90b of the second big prize opening pop-out preventing portion 96 is opaque, the player cannot easily visually recognize the operation of the slide member 90b. As a result, the concentration of the player is enhanced, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored easily. Further, the second big prize opening pop-out preventing portion 96 may be opaque, but in this case, in order to make it difficult to visually recognize the operation of the slide member 90b, for example, the slide It is necessary to make the part 96A facing the member 90a transparent or a hole.

  At the lower rim of the second start opening 7 formed just below the second grand prize winning opening 9, a second start opening receiving portion 71 that receives the flowing game balls and guides them to the back side of the game board 2 is played. Projecting from the board 2. A pair of anti-rotation portions 72 and 73 for preventing excessive rotation of a pair of blade members 70b and 70b described later are symmetrical with respect to the center line of the second start port 7 at both ends of the second start port receiving portion 71. Is formed. Between the rotation prevention parts 72 and 73, a pair of blade members 70b and 70b having the same shape are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center line of the second starting port 7 (FIGS. 2B and 9A). )reference). A rotating shaft perpendicular to the game board 2 is provided at each base end portion of the blade members 70b and 70b, and each rotating shaft is connected to one second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c. When the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is energized, the blade members 70b, 70b rotate around the rotation axis of the base end portion and away from each other (opposite direction) (FIG. 9B). reference).

  When the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is not energized, the tip portions of the blade members 70b and 70b are separated by about the diameter of the game ball, and the flat guiding portions 70b1 and 70b1 formed from these tips are 2 Opposing across the center line of the start port 7, the two are maintained substantially vertical. Therefore, if it is assumed that the game ball flows down between the leading ends of the guiding portions 70b1 and 70b1, the second starting port 7 is won even though the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 70c is not energized. A second start port winning prevention portion 95 is extended from the guide portion 94 so as to prevent the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c from winning a game ball to the second start port 7 when not energized. That is, when the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is not energized, the blade members 70b and 70b are held in a state where a winning can be made from the end portions to the second start port 7, but each of the blade members 70b and 70b. Since the distance between the front end portion of the first and the second start port winning prevention portion 95 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball (for example, 0 to 1 mm), the second start port 7 is controlled so as not to be able to win.

  On the other hand, when the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is energized, the blade members 70b and 70b rotate around the respective rotation axes until the tip portions are separated from each other until they come into contact with the rotation prevention units 72 and 73. To do. A series of game ball passages for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 7 are connected to the tip portions of the blade members 70b and 70b in this state. Specifically, a sixth game ball passage K6 is formed from the upper left of the second starting port 7 when viewed from the front to the tip of the blade member 70b far from the winning gate 10, and the second starting port 7 is viewed from the front. A second game ball passage K2 is formed from the upper right toward the tip of the wing member 70b near the winning gate 10. The sixth game ball passage K6 is composed of a large number of nails, and the second game ball passage K2 includes the second stage 4d formed under the winning gate 10, and the second stage 4d side of the second stage 4d. It is composed of a plurality of nails continuing from the end.

  In addition, the guiding portions 70b1 and 70b1 are lowered toward the center of the second starting opening 7, and the shortest distance between the guiding portions 70b1 and 70b1 and the second starting opening winning prevention portion 95 is equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball. The game balls that have reached the portions 70b1 and 70b1 can flow down toward the front of the second start port 7.

  Guide portions 70b2 and 70b2 project from the opposite sides of the rotation shaft with respect to the leading ends of the guide portions 70b1 and 70b1. The guide portions 70b2 and 70b2 face the second start port receiving portion 71 when the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is not energized, and when the blade members 70b and 70b rotate (when energized), they are separated by more than the diameter of the game ball. Facing each other. Therefore, the game ball flowing down on the guide portions 70b1 and 70b1 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 from between the guide portions 70b2 and 70b2 of the second start port receiving portion 71. In this way, when the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is energized, a winning of the game ball to the second start port 7 becomes possible. A second start-out pop-out preventing portion 72 is formed on the front side of the second start-port receiving portion 71 so that the game balls that have entered the second start-port receiving portion 71 do not come out. The mouth receiving part 71 and the second start opening 7 are covered.

  The second start port winning prevention unit 95 is connected to the drop guide unit 95a extending downward from the second start port 7 side end of the guide portion 94 near the winning gate 10, and connected to the drop guide unit 95a at one end. And a discharge guiding portion 95b. The other end of the discharge guiding portion 95b forms a free end, and is formed up to the vicinity of the tip of the blade member 70b that is away from the winning gate 10 and is not energized.

  Since the length of the drop guide portion 95a is equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball, the guide balls 93 and 94 are escaped, and the game ball entering the area of the drop guide portion 95a is dropped as it is. As a result, the game ball is immediately guided out of the operating range of the slide member 90a, so that it is possible to prevent a failure of the second big prize opening control device 90 due to a collision between the slide member 90a and the game ball. In particular, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the second big prize opening control device 90 operates only in a short hit game in which the second big prize opening 9 opens and closes at high speed, so this effect is remarkable. .

  Since the upper surface (surface on the second big prize opening 9 side) 95b1 of the discharge guiding portion 95b is separated from the lower end portion of the guide portion 93 by more than the diameter of the game ball, the game ball flowing down on the guide portions 93 and 94 Can pass over the discharge guiding portion 95b. If the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is not energized, the tip of the blade member 70b that is far from the winning gate 10 is below the tip of the discharge guide portion 95b. Since it is located on the side, it flows down through the outside of the blade member 70b. On the other hand, if energized, the tip of the blade member 70b that is far from the winning gate 10 and the tip of the discharge guiding portion 95b are separated by more than the diameter of the game ball, so it falls on the guiding portion 70b1. Then, the second start opening 7 is won as it is. Further, the upper surface of the discharge guiding portion 95b descends in a direction away from the winning gate 10. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed down on the discharge guiding portion 95b can be immediately discharged in a direction away from the winning gate 10, and smoothly flowed down without stopping. The first game ball passage K1 is constituted by a path that passes from the second large winning opening receiving portions 91 and 92 to the blade members 70b and 70b during energization through the second start opening winning prevention portion 95 (FIG. 5). 7).

  Since the discharge guiding portion 95b is formed with a certain thickness, the bottom surface (the surface on the second starting port 7 side) 95b2 is parallel to the top surface 95b1 and descends away from the winning gate 10. . Here, as described above, the shortest distance when the blade members 70b, 70b and the second start port winning prevention portion 95 are energized is equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball, but the blade member 70b near the winning gate 10 and the second The shortest distance from the start opening winning prevention unit 95 is larger. That is, the game ball is more likely to win the second starting port 7 from the blade member 70b near the winning gate. As will be described later, the second start port control device 70 operates only when “winning” is won in the winning lottery performed when the winning gate 10 is won. Therefore, basically, the game balls that are launched aiming at the winning to the winning gate 10 enter the second grand prize opening 7 through the second gaming ball passage K2. Moreover, even if “winning” is won in the winning lottery, both the blade members 70b and 70b operate easily for the game ball to win the second starting port 7 (for a long time that is easy to win). Only when in a state. Therefore, in the short-time state, the game balls are launched targeting the winning gate 10, so that it is easy for the gaming balls to gather at the guiding portion 70 b 1 of the blade member 70 b near the winning gate 10. However, since the portion constituting the final entrance of the second starting port 7 near the winning gate 10 (the narrowest portion in the gap between the blade member 70b and the second starting port winning prevention unit 95) is larger, the game ball Can be smoothly guided to the second starting port 7. Therefore, it is possible to suppress useless collision between game balls and to save space.

  The game ball path to the second starting port 7 includes a second game ball path K2 on the winning gate 10 side, a sixth game ball path K6 on the opposite side to the winning gate 10, and receiving portions 91 and 92 for the second big prize port. The first game ball passage K1 is routed through the second start opening winning prevention unit 95. The game balls are awarded to the second start port 7 mainly along the second game ball passage K2 on the winning gate 10 side in a short time state. Here, the second game ball passage K2 on the winning gate 10 side and the other game ball passages K1 and K6 are blocked by the second start opening winning prevention unit 95. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed down along the passage K2 and the game ball that has flowed down to the blade member 70b along the passage K1 or K6 collide with each other and are blown out of the blade member 70b. It is possible to reduce the unexpected disadvantage for the player that the chance of winning a prize in the mouth 7 is impaired. Further, the game balls flowing down to the second start opening 7 along the first game ball passage K1 jump out from the second start opening winning prevention portion 95 in a direction away from the winning gate 10, and therefore enter the second game ball passage K2. Accordingly, it is possible to reliably prevent a collision with the game ball flowing down to the second start port 7.

  A first big winning opening 8 is formed immediately below the winning gate 10. In the normal gaming state, the first grand prize winning port 8 is maintained in a state in which no winning can be achieved by being blocked by a plate-shaped rotary door 80b having a horizontal rotation shaft in the game board 2. The revolving door 80b is connected to the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 80a via its rotating shaft, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, the winning of “long win”). When the open / close solenoid 80b is energized, the rotary door 80b rotates around the rotation axis and is held substantially perpendicular to the game board 2 (or game area 5). That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the revolving door 80b rotates to receive a game ball and guide it to the first grand prize opening 8, so that the first grand prize opening 8 can be won. Guide portions 81 and 82 for guiding the rotation of the rotary door 80 b are provided projecting from the game board 2 on the edge side portion of the first grand prize winning opening 8.

  A part of the second game ball path K2 leading to the second starting port 7 is formed immediately below the first grand prize winning port 8, and the second game ball is entirely lowered toward the second starting port 7 in the horizontal direction. Stage 4d is formed. The other part of the second game ball passage K2 to the second start port 7 (hereinafter referred to as “second game ball passage rear portion K2B”) is entirely from the tip of the second stage 4d on the second start port 7 side. Therefore, it is formed to descend toward the horizontal second start port 7 side. Specifically, the second game ball passage rear portion K2B is formed from the tip of the second stage toward the second start port 7 toward the tip of the blade member 70b when the blade member 70b near the winning gate 10 rotates. And is constituted by a nail way. Adjustment holes h21 and h22 in which the axial length of the passage is equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball are formed in the middle portion of the nail passage and the end portion on the second start port 7 side. The adjustment holes h21 and h22 are holes for adjusting the number of game balls toward the second start port 7 along the second game ball passage K2, specifically, adjusting so as not to increase too much. is there.

  Regarding the winning probability to the second starting port 7 when the second starting port control device 70 is operating, that is, when the second starting port 7 is open, the first game from the second game ball passage K2. The ball passage K1 is higher. This is because, as described above, a space larger than the diameter of the game ball is formed between the second game ball passage K2 and the blade members 70b, 70b when the second start port control device 70 is energized. This is because two spaces (adjustment holes h21 and h22) having a diameter equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball are formed on the passage K2.

  As described above, the game ball fired with a stroke aiming at the winning gate 10 basically goes to the second starting port 7 through the second gaming ball passage K2, but the winning ball to the second starting port 7 is won. Is not certain. However, the game balls that have accidentally reached the second grand prize opening receiving portions 91 and 92 when the second start port control device 70 is operated almost certainly (at least with a higher probability than the first game ball passage K1), the second Win at the starting port 7. As described above, if it is easy to reach the first game ball passage K1 having a relatively high probability of winning, the benefit given to the player may be excessive, but it is difficult to reach the first game ball passage K1, By making it easier to reach the second game ball passage K2, which has a lower probability of winning than the first game ball passage K1, from the first game ball passage K1, the game performance is moderately complicated and the benefits that the player enjoys Can be harmonized.

  In the present embodiment, the winning gate 10 is such that the game ball that has passed through the winning gate 10 cannot win the first starting port 6 and the second major winning port 9 without special guiding means such as a game ball passage. In the position. In addition, guidance means such as a game ball passage for the game ball that has passed through the winning gate 10 to the first starting port 6 and the second large winning port 9 are not formed. Therefore, basically, the game ball that has passed through the winning gate 10 does not win the first starting port 6 or the second major winning port 9. However, there is a possibility that a game ball fired with a stroke aiming at the winning gate 10 (so-called “right-handed”) may accidentally win the first starting port 6 or the second major winning port 9. . This is for the following reason. That is, the game ball flows down in the left game area 5C and reaches the second stage 4d through the warp line w or jumps on the third game ball path K3 and the fourth game ball path K4. Thus, the player enters the winning gate 10 side in the lower game area 5B (right side in front view from the center line of the lower game area 5B). Then, the second game ball passage K2 from the top of the winning gate 10 to the first starting port 6 is formed, and it is possible to reach the end near the winning gate 10 of the second large winning port receiving portion 92. It is.

  In the present embodiment, the first start port receiving portion 61, the winning prevention portion 63, the second large winning opening receiving portions 91, 92, the guide portions 93, 94, the second starting opening winning prevention portion 95, and the second The two start port receiving portions 71 are integrated by the base plate 40.

  At the bottom of the game area 5, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 11, the first starting opening 6, the second starting opening 7, the first large winning opening 8, and the second large winning opening 9 Is provided with a discharge port 12.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with various effect devices for performing effects.
Specifically, an image output device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6. Further, the effect accessory device 14 is provided on the upper front side of the image output device 13, and the decorating devices 15A and 15B are provided on the front sides of both ends. The image output device 13, the effect accessory device 14, and the illumination devices 15A and 15B constitute a center role C. An effect lighting device 16 is provided above and below the game board 2, and an effect button 18 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  The image output device 13 displays effects mainly according to the progress of the game. Among them, the main one is a lottery effect corresponding to a special lottery performed when a game ball wins at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7. In the lottery effect, the effect symbol is stopped, the effect symbol in the lottery effect is fixed, and the effect symbol stop display means that the lottery effect is ended, and external (player-like) rather than internal. From the start of the special prize lottery to immediately before the end, that is, the change display of the effect symbol that leads to the stop display of the effect symbol. The lottery effect is performed corresponding to the special prize lottery, but since it is an effect for the special prize lottery, the arrangement of the effect symbols on the active line in the stop display of the effect symbol described later is not necessarily the result of the special prize lottery. For example, it is not associated with the special symbol that is stopped and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the display area (screen) of the image output device 13 is divided into a left display area 13A divided into a left part when viewed from the front, a central display area 13B divided into a central part, and a right part. The right display area 13C is divided into three. The effect symbol is composed of a decorative symbol, and includes a left symbol displayed in the left display region 13A, a middle symbol displayed in the center display region 13B, and a right symbol displayed in the right symbol display region 13C. In the variable display, a plurality of types of decorative symbols move (scroll) regularly in the vertical direction (for example, from the top to the bottom) from the next to the next for a predetermined time until the stop display is performed in each of the display areas 13A to 13C. This scroll display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently being performed. In addition, by displaying special images, characters, and the like during the scroll display of the decorative symbols, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player. When the variable display ends, one decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in each of the display areas 13A to 13C. Therefore, the effective line in this case is constituted by a horizontal line. When a special lottery is not performed for a predetermined period of time (so-called customer waiting), a customer waiting command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and a customer waiting effect is performed.

  The effect accessory device 14 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. In the present embodiment, the effect accessory device 14 simulates a belt provided with a rotatable windmill member at the center. Depending on the performance, the windmill member rotates or the entire belt descends.

  In addition, the electrical decoration device 15 (15A, 15B) includes an electronic circuit and an LED 151 mounted thereon, a board 152 attached to the game board 2, and a housing box 153 that houses the board 152. . The storage box 153 includes an outer wall 153A facing the game area 5, an inner wall 153B facing the image output device 13, an upper wall 153C facing upward, a lower wall 153D facing downward, an electronic circuit mounted on the board 152, The cover plate 153 </ b> E functions as a cover of the storage box 153 while facing the LED 151. Note that at least the surface of the storage box 153 is plated in order to enhance designability (decorativeness).

  The cover plate 153E incorporates a transmission part 153b made of a transparent member having a character shape of “transformation”. Therefore, when the LED 151 emits light in accordance with the progress of the game (effect contents), it appears that the characters “transformation” are shining. A cutout portion 153a is formed in a range of the outer side wall 153A facing the side surface 152a of the substrate 152. In the present embodiment, the notch 153a is formed from the base plate C2 of the center accessory C on the outer wall 153A to the position of the surface 152b on which the LED 151 and the like of the substrate 152 are mounted. As described above, the board 152 and the side walls 153A to 153D of the storage box 153 are separated from each other by a predetermined distance, and the cutout portion 153a is formed in the range facing the board 152 of the outer wall 153A. It is possible to reduce or prevent the static electricity generated by the contact with 153 from affecting the LED 151, and to reduce the deterioration of the rendering effect. In order to reduce the influence of static electricity on the LED 151, the volume of the storage box 152 may be increased in order to increase the distance between the storage box 153 and the substrate 152. However, the area on the front side of the image output device 13 and the game area 5 are reduced, which is not preferable. Here, the storage box 153 and the substrate 152 can be brought close to each other by the notch 153a. That is, the erosion to the area | region of the front side of the image output apparatus 13 of the storage box 153 (electric decoration apparatus 15) and the game area | region 5 can be reduced.

The effect button 18 is configured so that it can be pressed, and in a game, for example, the operation is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 18 is displayed on the image output device 13. The effect button 18 is provided with an effect button detection SW 18a. When the effect button detection SW 18a detects a player's operation, an effect button operation detection signal is transmitted to an effect control board 102 to be described later. Special effects are performed.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a sound output device 17 (see FIG. 12) formed of a speaker. In addition to the above-described effect devices, music, voice, sound effects and the like Production by the sound of.

  Below the game area 5, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device 23, A normal symbol hold display device 24, a high probability state display device 25, and a time-short state display device 26 are provided.

  The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are for displaying the lottery results of the special lottery performed on the condition that the game balls win at the start ports 6 and 7. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the lottery result of the special prize lottery are set, and the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the special prize lottery is stopped and displayed on these special symbol display devices 19 and 20 so that the lottery result can be played. The person is informed. The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are each composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When a big win is won, a plurality of specific LEDs are lit. One lights up. The pattern that appears as a result of lighting in this way becomes a special symbol. This special symbol is displayed in a stopped state after being displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time. In other words, whenever a special symbol change display is performed, the special symbol is stopped and the lottery result of the special prize lottery is notified.

  The normal symbol display device 21 is for informing a lottery result of a lottery performed when a game ball passes through the winning gate 10. As will be described in detail later, when the winning is won by the winning lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 composed of LEDs is turned on, and then the start opening control device 70 is opened for a predetermined time. Note that the lottery result of this lottery is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the winning gate 10. That is, the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. The blinking of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol variation display, and the lighting of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol stop display corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery.

  By the way, even if a game ball enters the start ports 6 and 7 during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control devices 80 and 90 are operated, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed. If the lottery result of the special prize lottery is not notified, the change display of the special symbol (notification of the lottery result of the special prize lottery) is suspended under certain conditions. There is an upper limit for the number of special symbols that can be suspended, and the upper limit is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to reserve up to four special symbol variable display rights for each of the start ports 6 and 7. The first special symbol hold display device corresponds to the first start port 6, the second special symbol hold display device 23 corresponds to the second start port 7, and each display device 22, 23 has a current The reserved number is displayed in a predetermined manner set according to the number.

  On the other hand, the upper limit reserved number is similarly set to 4 for the variable symbol display, and the reserved number is the same as that of the first special symbol hold display device 22 and the second special symbol hold display device 23. It is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24 depending on the mode. The high-probability state display device 25 is configured by an LED, and lights up on the condition that it is in a high-probability state, which will be described later, before the power is turned off during morning (when power is restored). On the other hand, the short-time state display device 26 is also configured by an LED, but this is not limited to the time of wake-up but lights up on condition that the time-short state is present when the power is turned on.

  On the upper side of the gaming machine 1 is installed a game information display device 700 for displaying various game-related information (hereinafter referred to as game information). On the left side of the front view, a prepaid card is inserted to lend a ball (game) A card unit 800 that enables lending of a ball is installed.

  The game information display device 700 is provided with a dot matrix type data display unit 710 in which a liquid crystal panel and a large number of LEDs are arranged in a grid, and the data display unit 710 has a number of winning jackpots as game information (in FIG. "), The number of times of transition to the high-probability gaming state in the jackpot (" probable change "in the figure) for today, the previous day, and the day before two are displayed. In addition, the number of times of special symbol change display (“times” in the figure) performed from the previous jackpot to the present is displayed. Further, push button switches such as a “service” button, a “call” button, a “history” button, a “cumulative” button, and the like that can be appropriately operated by the player are arranged on the left and right of the data display unit 710. A lamp device is disposed outside the push button switch.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a storage tank 30 for storing game balls is installed at the upper part of the back surface of the gaming machine 1, and the storage tank 30 is a prize ball (prize) based on the entrance through the game ball passage. ) And a payout device 31 covered with a prize ball case 32 for paying out a game ball based on a ball lending request to a player. The payout device 31 pays out a game ball as a prize ball or a rental ball to the player one by one by driving a drive unit 31b (see FIGS. 5 and 6) such as a stepping motor.

  As shown in FIG. 11, on the output side of the payout device 31, a payout ball counting switch 31a composed of a proximity switch or the like is installed. Each time one game ball is paid out from the payout device 31, the payout ball counting switch 31a is turned on, and a payout detection signal indicating that one game ball has been paid out is output. In the present embodiment, the payout device 31 is configured to perform both the winning ball payout and the ball lending. However, the payout device 31 pays out the winning ball and the lending payout device that lends the ball. It can also be configured separately.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the control means 100 includes a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, and an image control board 105.

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

  On the input side of the main control board 101, there are a first start opening detection sensor 6a, a second start opening detection sensor 7a, a first large winning opening detection sensor 8a, a second large winning opening detection sensor 9a, and a winning gate detection sensor 10a. And a general winning opening detection sensor 11a, and detection signals corresponding to the sensors are input to the main control board 101.

  On the output side of the main control board 101, the start opening / closing solenoid 70c for moving the pair of blade members 70b, 70b of the second start opening control device 70 and the large winning opening opening / closing door 80b of the first large winning opening control device 80 are moved. A first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c and a second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c for moving the slide member 90b of the second big prize opening control device 90 are connected to each solenoid via an output port (not shown). A control signal is output. Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device. 23 and the normal symbol hold display device 24 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

  Further, a game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101, and information relating to a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) is output as a converted external signal via the output port. The The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to a game information display device 700 and a hall computer of the game store, and the predetermined game information (external signal) is transferred from the game information output terminal board 108 to the game information display device 700 and the hall. Sent to the computer. The predetermined game information is output (displayed) by the game information display device 700, so that the player is provided with information for determining the game machine (unit). On the other hand, predetermined game information is output (displayed / printed) by a display device or a printer connected to the hall computer, so that the game shop can grasp the operating status of each gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 and the game information display device 700 are connected and the game information display device 700 and the hall computer are connected, but the connection mode is limited to this. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the hall computer, and the hall computer and the game information display apparatus 700 are connected to each other. It is also possible to be connected directly to

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The effect button detection SW 18 a is connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button detection signal indicating that the operation of the effect button 18 has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

  The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection SW 18a or a timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on this, the command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and game ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is connected to the main control board 101 and the launch control board 106 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  A payout ball counting switch 31a for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out is connected to the input side of the payout CPU 103a, and payout based on a payout ball detection signal from these and an input signal from a timer. The program stored in the ROM 103b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing.

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout driving unit 31 b of the payout device 31 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the storage tank 30 to the player is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 31 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Also, the payout CPU 103a checks whether or not the card unit (game ball lending device) 800 is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the card unit 800 is connected, causes the launch control board 106 to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization control of the launch solenoid 3c is performed, and the game ball is launched.
In the present embodiment, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates.

  The lamp control board 104 is provided with a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c in the same manner as each of the boards described above, and controls the lighting of the illumination device 15 and the lighting device 16 provided for the game board 2 or effects. Drive control for the motor for changing the light irradiation direction of the illumination device 16 for the light. Further, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device 14. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102 and performs each control described above based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes at least an image control unit 105B that controls images such as moving images and still images displayed on the image output device 13, a sound control unit 105C that controls sound output from the sound output device 17, and an image And a control unit 105A that controls the control unit 105B and the sound control unit 105C.

  The overall control unit 105A of the image control board 105 receives the effect confirmation command transmitted from the effect control board 102, and the overall CPU 105Aa of the overall control unit 105A controls the image displayed on the image output device 13 and outputs it from the sound output device 17. Control the sound that is played. The general CPU 105Aa is connected to a program ROM 105Ab in which a control program executed by the general CPU 105Aa is stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the general CPU 105Aa is read out.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to the image CPU 105Ba of the image control unit 105B and the sound CPU 105Ca of the sound control unit 105C. The image CPU 105Ba generates an image signal corresponding to the image to be displayed on the image output device 13, and the generated image signal is displayed. It transmits to the drive circuit of the image output device 13. On the other hand, the sound CPU 105Ca generates a sound signal corresponding to the sound output from the sound output device 17, and transmits the generated sound signal to the drive circuit of the sound output device 17.

  An image ROM 105Bb in which a control program executed by the image CPU 105Ba is stored is connected to the image CPU 105Ba, and a control program necessary for the operation of the image CPU 105Ba is read out. The image CPU 105Ba also stores in advance image data related to an image such as a background, a character, a decorative design, and the like displayed on the image output device 13. The image CPU 105Ba is also connected to an image RAM 105Bc that develops and stores the generated image signal.

  The image CPU 105Ba executes various image processing such as background image display processing, decorative design display processing, and character image display processing on the image output device 13, but the background image, decorative design image, and character image are output as images. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13. That is, the decorative design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the image RAM 105Bc by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Let

  On the other hand, a sound ROM 105Cb in which a control program executed by the sound CPU 105Ca is stored is also connected to the sound CPU 105Ca, and a control program necessary for the operation of the sound 105Ca is read out. In the sound 105Ca, sound data of the sound output from the sound output device 17 is also stored in advance. The sound CPU 105Ca is also connected to a sound RAM 105Cc that develops and stores the generated sound signal.

The game information output terminal board 108 is a relay board for transmitting an external signal generated on the main control board 101 to the hall computer of the game shop and the game information display device 700. In the present embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is directly connected only to the game information display device 700 on the output side, and is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.
In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display apparatus 700, but is connected to both the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer from the game information output terminal board 108. It may be configured. Further, the game information output terminal board 108 may be connected to the game information display device 700 through a hall computer.

The payout information output terminal board 109 is a relay board for outputting to the hall computer a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls to be paid and a ball lending request signal indicating the number of balls to be paid out, generated in the payout control board 103. It is. In the present embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 109 is also connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. The payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the payout control board 103 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.
In this embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. However, the payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to both the game information display device 700 and the hall computer. It may be configured. The payout information output terminal board 109 may be connected to the game information display device 700 via a hall computer.

  The power supply board 107 has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor (not shown), monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and controls the power interruption detection signal when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. Output to the substrate 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

FIGS. 13A-1 and 13A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table.
FIG. 13 (a-1) is a table (a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device in the figure) that is referred to in the jackpot determination performed in response to a winning at the first start port 6. FIG. a-2) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination that is performed in response to a winning at the second start port 7 (a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in the figure).

  Each of the jackpot determination tables includes a jackpot determination table that is referred to in a low probability state, which will be described later, and a jackpot determination table that is referred to in a high probability state. In other words, the jackpot determination table is different based on the game conditions related to the jackpot winning probability. The obtained jackpot determination random number value is collated with a jackpot determination table corresponding to the game condition, and any one of “big jackpot”, “small jackpot”, or “losing” is determined. The table in FIG. 13 (a-1) and the table in FIG. 13 (a-2) have the same winning probability for the jackpot, although the winning probability for the jackpot is different.

For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device in the low probability state shown in FIG. 13A-1 (hereinafter referred to as the first low probability jackpot determination table), five jackpot determinations of 25 to 29 are made. The random value for use is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device in the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as the first high probability jackpot determination table), 46 random jackpot determination random numbers 25 to 70 are determined to be jackpots. . Further, regardless of which jackpot determination table is used, if the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 24, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
In this embodiment, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 1998, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the low probability state is 1 / 399.8, and it is determined to be a jackpot in the high probability state. The probability is 1 / 43.5. The probability determined to be a small hit is 1/80 in both the low probability state and the high probability state.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. Specifically, the reach determination random number value is acquired, and the reach determination table is determined by matching the reach determination random number with the reach determination table in which the reach determination value is associated with the presence / absence of reach. To do. As a result of reach determination, when the reach is won (determined that there is a reach), as will be described later, the decorative symbols arranged in three columns that are variably displayed in the image output device 13 corresponding to the variably displayed special symbols Of these, two columns finally reach a reach (state) that stops at the same symbol on the active line. Even if it reaches a specific state of reach, the determination result of the jackpot determination is still “losing”, but in the main effect performed by the image output device 13, of the three decorative symbols By combining the two and creating a situation close to “big hit”, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be raised.

  13B-1 to 13B-3 and 13D are diagrams illustrating an example of the symbol determination table. The symbol determination is to determine a symbol mode (special symbol type: stop symbol data) to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the acquired symbol random number for symbol determination, and to the image output device 13. The mode of the symbols to be stopped and displayed (decoration symbol type: variation start command) is determined. FIG. 13 (b-1) shows a table that is referred to in the symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination that is performed upon entering the first starting port 6 is “big jackpot” (the first jackpot at the time of the jackpot in the figure). FIG. 13 (b-2) is a symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination performed when the ball enters the second starting port 7 is “big jackpot”. (A symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device at the time of jackpot in the figure). FIG. 13B-3 is a symbol determination table that is referred to in symbol determination when the jackpot determination result is “small hit” regardless of the type of start opening into which the game ball enters. FIG. 13D is also performed for each reach determination result (with or without reach) when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, regardless of the type of start opening into which the game ball enters. It is a symbol determination table referred to in symbol determination.

  When the “big hit” or “small win” is won, the special winning opening control devices 80 and 90 are activated, and a special game is executed in which the special winning opening allows the game ball to be won. , 20, the special symbol type (stop symbol data) displayed in a stopped state corresponds to the special game type. Specifically, the type of the special prize opening control device to be operated (the first special prize opening control device 80 or the second special prize opening control device 90) and the operation mode of the special prize opening control device are determined. The type of special symbol (stop symbol data) further corresponds to game condition data associated with a game condition that varies after the end of the jackpot game related to the “big hit” win.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In this embodiment, the special game in which the big prize opening control device operates (the big prize opening opens) is composed of “big hit game” and “small win game”, and “big hit game” is further “long win “Game” and “Short win game”.

  The “long hit game” is a special game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained and the number of game balls possessed by the player can be easily increased. In the “long game”, a round game in which the big prize opening is opened at least once is performed 15 times in total. In the present embodiment, the total opening time that can be opened by the big winning opening in the round game is uniformly set to 30.0 seconds (see FIG. 14A). “The total opening time that can be opened by the big prize opening (hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening time)” means that a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) are placed in the big prize opening during one round game. This is because, when the player enters the ball, the grand prize opening is closed even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, and the round game ends.

  A “short hit game” is a game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by a player. In the “short win game”, the round game is played 15 times in total, and the maximum open time in the round game is uniformly set to 0.052 seconds (see FIG. 14B). In the present embodiment, since the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in each round game is one, the big winning opening can be opened 15 times during the short hit game.

“Small game” is a game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by a player. In the present embodiment, in the “small win game” as well as the “short win game”, the big prize opening is opened 15 times, and the opening / closing mode by the opening time, closing time, etc. of the big prize opening at this time is: Although it is the same as the above “short win game” (see FIG. 14C), it is not necessarily the same, and it is impossible or difficult for the player to distinguish between “small hit game” and “short win game”. It only needs to be approximated to the extent. Also in the “small hit game”, when a game ball wins a big winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14 game balls) of game balls are paid out as prize balls in the same manner as described above. The “small hit game” does not have a concept of a round game, and when a predetermined number (for example, nine) is entered throughout the entire small hit game, the game ends even in the middle of the small hit game.

  Note that the opening / closing mode of the grand prize opening, such as the number of round games executed in “games per long” and “game per short”, the number of times a big prize opening is opened and the maximum opening time in round games, is limited to the example of this embodiment. However, it is set appropriately depending on the type of model and the specifications of the model.

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions which are preconditions for the progress of the game will be described. In the present embodiment, the game is played based on a game condition based on a “low probability” state or a “high probability” state, and a “short time” state or a “non-short time” state. The initial (when the power is turned on) game conditions are set to a “low probability” state and a “non-short-time” state. It shall be called.

  In this embodiment, “low probability” is set to 1 / 399.8 in a lottery (special prize lottery) performed on the condition that a game ball has won the first start port 6 or the second start port 7. It is the value of the winning probability of “big hit”. Here, the winning of “big hit” is to acquire the right to execute “long win game” or “short win game”. On the other hand, the “high probability” is a value of the jackpot winning probability set to 1 / 43.5, which is lower than the “low probability”, that is, advantageous to the player. Therefore, the winning of the jackpot is easier on the basis of the “high probability” gaming condition than on the “low probability” gaming condition.

  The game condition of “non-temporal short” is the time required for the display of fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as the time required for the fluctuation display of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery (winning lottery)) performed on the condition that the game ball has won the winning gate 10 The control time of the second starting port control device 70 that is activated when the winning time is set to be relatively long (29 seconds) and the time when the winning is won (the opening time of the second starting port 7) is 0. This is a state set to be relatively short, 2 seconds. When the game ball wins the winning gate 10, a winning lottery is performed, but the player is notified of the lottery result by displaying a normal symbol stop display 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 7 is in a state where a game ball can be won for about 0.2 seconds.

  On the other hand, the game condition of “short time” is set to be shorter than the “non-short time state”, which is a normal time variation time of 3 seconds, and the operation of the second start-up control device 70 that is activated in the win is activated. This is a state where the time is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than “non-short time”. Therefore, on the basis of the “short time” game condition, it becomes easier to win the second start port 7 than in the “non-short time” game condition. The ease of winning at the first starting port 6 does not depend on the gaming conditions, so the winning frequency (winning probability) at the starting ports 6 and 7 is higher under the “short time” gaming conditions, Opportunities increase and are advantageous to players. Therefore, if there are more chances for a special prize lottery based on the same jackpot winning probability, it will be easier to win the jackpot.

  When a game ball enters the start openings 6 and 7, in this embodiment, three prize balls can be obtained. Under the “non-short-time” game condition, basically, even when the player launches the game ball by operating the appropriate operation handle 3, the number of game balls possessed by the player decreases. On the other hand, based on the “short-time” gaming condition, it becomes easier to win the second starting port 7 than in the “non-short-time state”, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. . Here is the original purpose of “short time”. In this embodiment, the winning probability of winning in the winning lottery is set to 90% in any game condition (non-short-time state / short-time state). However, the winning probability per “short time” is “ You may make it achieve the said objective which provided "short time" by making it higher than the winning probability of winning concerning "non-short time".

  As described above, the game condition is a combination of two types of game conditions (high probability / low probability, short time / non-short time), but the game condition is changed only when a jackpot game is performed. In other words, the game condition at the time of the special prize lottery resulting from the jackpot winning game is changed to a new game condition corresponding to the type of the special symbol across the jackpot game. Here, “fluctuate” includes that the game conditions are the same as those of the special prize lottery related to “big hit” (for example, high probability → high probability, short time → short time, etc.). In this case, the game condition itself does not change, but the remaining number of executions (the number of executions of special symbol change display) is renewed (updated).

  Which game condition is changed after the jackpot game is determined by the type of the winning jackpot, that is, the type of special symbol (see FIG. 15). There are also the types of jackpot games described above (long hit games / short hit games) as elements that constitute the jackpot type. When these are combined, the jackpot type is the type of jackpot game to be executed and the jackpot game. Corresponds to the combination with the game conditions to be transferred after completion. As shown in FIGS. 13 (b-1) and (b-2), in this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots (one jackpot (one jackpot special symbol 1-5), two jackpots (one jackpot special symbol 6, 7), jackpot 3 (bonus special symbol 8) and jackpot 4 (bonus special symbol 9, 10).

  Here, the game conditions after the jackpot game are determined according to the type of the special symbol, but for the special symbol related to the jackpot 4 (the jackpot special symbol 8), the gaming conditions at the time of winning the jackpot four, specifically, the first Varying game conditions vary depending on one game condition (winning probability of winning a jackpot). In the present embodiment, when the big hit 4 is won based on the “high probability” game condition, the short win game is performed, and thereafter, the game condition changes to the “high probability” and “short time” game condition, and the “low probability” game condition When winning the big hit 4 based on the above, a short win game of the same mode is performed, but after that, it changes to the game conditions of “high probability” and “non-short time”.

  In the following, regardless of the type of special symbol, the jackpot type is classified based on the combination of the jackpot game type guided by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, the type of profit that the player enjoys. When winning, a long win game is executed, and then a big hit that becomes a “high probability” and “short-time” game condition is “Idetama certain change big hit”, a short win game is executed by winning, and after that “high probability” and “short time” The jackpot that becomes the game condition is called “surprise jackpot”, the game that wins the short game by winning is executed, and the jackpot that becomes the “high probability” and “non-short-time” game condition is called “latent jackpot”.

  On the other hand, if the “small hit” is won, the “high probability” and “short time” gaming conditions do not change after the “small hit game” ends. That is, the game conditions are continued as they are. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability” state, the “high probability” state continues even after the “small hit game” ends. The number of “small hits” is one, but five types of special symbols (special symbols 1 to 5 for small hits) are set for this one type of “small hit”.

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

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

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM 101b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol composed of the reach determination random number value, the variation pattern determination random value, and the like.

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol fluctuation time counter, the normal symbol fluctuation time counter update processing, the first big prize opening control device 80, the second big prize opening control device 90 (special electric accessory). ), The time control process for updating the special game timer counter, such as the process for updating the operation time of the second start port control device 70 (ordinary electric accessory).

In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs random number update processing for the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, and the hit determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

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

In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process for determining whether or not a new valid signal is transmitted from a predetermined detection sensor. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the first special symbol hold display device 22, the second special symbol hold display device 23, and the first big prize opening control device 80. And the special figure special electric control process for performing control (special symbol system control) of the 2nd big prize opening control device 90 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a general-purpose normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol display device 21, the normal symbol hold display device 24, and the second starting port control device 70 (normal symbol system control). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36.

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 101a corresponds to the start opening (first start opening 6, second start opening 7), grand prize opening (first big prize opening 8, second big prize opening 9), and general prize opening 11. It is checked whether or not the prize ball counter exceeds “0”. If it exceeds “0”, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 103. To do. When a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a drives the external signal output control data for outputting an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the start opening / closing solenoid 70c and the big prize opening opening / closing solenoids 80c, 90c. Drive control data (start port opening / closing solenoid drive data, big prize opening / closing solenoid drive data), and display control for displaying predetermined symbols on the symbol display devices 19, 20, 21 and the hold display devices 22, 23, 24 Data creation processing of data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, a symbol display device output process for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in S600 is performed. Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39.

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

The input control process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S201, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 11. If there is a valid detection signal, the general winning opening prize ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S202, and if there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S203.

  Next, in step S203, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 10. If there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S207, and if there is a valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, it is determined whether or not the counter value (G) of the normal symbol hold counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (G) is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S207. If the counter value (G) is less than 4, the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. The value (G) is updated by adding “1”. In step S206, a random number for winning determination is acquired and stored in the normal symbol holding storage device. At this time, in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24, the normal symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. The random number for hit determination constitutes the auxiliary game data of the present invention.

  Next, in step S207, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 6. If there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S213. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding "1" in step S208.

  In step S209, it is determined whether or not the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol hold counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S213, and if the counter value (U1) is smaller than 4, the right to execute the special symbol change display is obtained, so in step S210 the first special symbol hold counter The counter value (U1) is updated by adding “1”, and the first pending number increase command is set in step S211.

  In step S212, the main CPU 101a acquires predetermined random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers and the like and stores them in the first special symbol hold storage device. At this time, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 21, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, in step S213, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. If there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S219. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding "1" in step S214.

  In step S215, it is determined whether or not the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol hold counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S219. If the counter value (U2) is less than 4, the right to execute the special symbol change display is obtained. Therefore, in step S216, the second special symbol hold counter The counter value (U2) is updated by adding “1”, and the second reserved number increase command is set in step S217.

  In step S218, the main CPU 101a acquires predetermined random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers and the like and stores them in the second special symbol hold storage device. At this time, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 23, the special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, in step S219, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first big prize opening detection sensor 8a or the second big prize opening detection sensor 9a, that is, the game ball is the first big prize opening 8 or the first prize winning hole. It is determined whether or not the two major winning openings 9 have been won. If there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to the input control process. If there is a valid detection signal, the prize winning ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S221. The counter is updated by adding “1”.

  The special figure special electric control process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S301, the value of the special figure special processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the special figure special processing data loaded in step S302. If the special figure special processing data = 0, the special symbol variation processing (step S310) is performed. If the special figure special processing data = 1, the special symbol stop processing (step S320) is transferred. If the special figure special electric processing data = 2, the processing is transferred to the jackpot game processing (step S330). If the figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the small hit game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the special game end process (step S350). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 0. If the special figure special power processing data is not 0, the special symbol variation processing is terminated, and if the special figure special power processing data = 0, the process proceeds to step S310-2.

  In step S <b> 310-2, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-6. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-3.

  In step S310-3, if the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter value (second special symbol hold count) (U2) of the second special symbol hold counter is 1 or more. . If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-6, and if it is determined that the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is "1" or more, step S310 is performed. The process is transferred to -4.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a updates the second special symbol reservation number counter by subtracting “1”, sets a second reservation number decrease command in step S310-6, and in step S310-7, sets the second reservation number reduction command. 2. Shift processing of data stored in the special symbol holding storage device. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the 0th storage unit is erased. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the symbol determination random number value, etc. used in the previous game are deleted. Furthermore, the stop symbol data used in the previous game is also erased from the stop symbol data storage area.

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (first special symbol hold number) (U1) of the first special symbol hold counter is 1 or more. If the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to the customer waiting setting process in step S314.

  Here, the customer waiting setting process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S314-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON. If it is determined that the flag is ON, the customer waiting setting process is terminated, and if it is determined that the flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S314-2.

  In step S314-2, the main CPU 101a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer. In step S314-3, the main CPU 101a turns on a customer waiting flag in the customer waiting flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. A customer waiting effect is performed when the game does not proceed until a predetermined time elapses after the customer waiting command is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-4 that the first special symbol hold count (U1) is equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” in the first special symbol hold count counter in step S310-8. In step S310-9, the first reserved number decrease command is set. In step S310-10, the data stored in the first special symbol reserved storage device is shifted. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the 0th storage unit is erased. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, etc. used in the previous game are deleted. Furthermore, the stop symbol data used in the previous game is also erased from the stop symbol data storage area.

  In order to update the first special symbol reservation number (U1) or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) in accordance with the data shift processing (the suspension digestion process) in step S310-7 or step S310-10. Specifically, in order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 22 and 23 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data, the first and second special symbol hold display data are stored in the main RAM 101c. Set to area. The hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

  In step S310-11, the main CPU 101a turns off the customer waiting flag.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes a jackpot determination process based on the data shifted in step S310-7 or step S310-10 and newly stored in the 0th storage unit.

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines which start opening the winning game determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination process is due to winning at the first start port 6.

  If it is determined in step S311-1 that the first start port 6 is selected, in step S311-2, the main CPU 101a selects a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 13 (a-1)). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 6 (the second start port 7), in step S3111-3, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device ( 13 (a-2)) is selected.

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. Here, the fact that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area means that the gaming condition relating to the current jackpot winning probability is high probability.

  If it is determined in step S311-4 that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines that the contents of the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. Then, the “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-6, the main CPU 101a further selects “first” from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. “1 low probability jackpot determination table” or “second low probability jackpot determination table” is selected.

  In Step S311-7, the main CPU 101a selects the jackpot determination random number value shifted in Step S310-7 or Step S310-10 and stored in the 0th storage unit in Step S311-5 or Step S311-6. Further, the determination is made based on the “high probability jackpot determination table” or the “low probability jackpot determination table”.

  When the big hit determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 20, and performs the symbol determination process in step S312. In the symbol determination process, the special symbol mode to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. The symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is determined as “big hit” as a result of the big hit determination. If it is determined as “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S312-2, and if it is not determined as “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S312-5.

  In step S312-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is due to winning in the first start port 6 as in step S311-1.

  If it is determined in step S312-3 that the first start port 6 is selected, in step S312-4, the main CPU 101a selects a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device for the big hit. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S312-5 that it is not the first start port 6 (the second start port 7), in step S312-6, the main CPU 101a displays the symbol for the second special symbol display device at the time of the big hit. Select a judgment table.

  If it is not determined as a big hit in the step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is determined as a “small hit” in step S312-5. If it is determined as “small hit”, the process proceeds to step S312-6 to select a symbol determination table for the small hit.

  If it is not determined in step S312-5 that the game is a small hit, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S312-7 and determines whether or not the special grace period flag (= F15) is turned on in the period specification flag storage area. Determine. Although the period specifying flag and the like will be described later, when the special grace period flag is ON, the reach state does not occur. Therefore, the presence / absence of the special grace period flag is determined before the reach determination in the next step S312-8. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S312-7 that the special grace period flag is not turned on, it performs reach determination in step S312-8. Specifically, the reach determination random number value that has been shifted in step S310-7 or step S310-10 and stored in the 0th storage unit is collated with the reach determination table.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not “reach is present” is determined as a result of the reach determination in step S312-8. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S 312-10, and a symbol determination table at the time of reach loss is selected. On the other hand, if it is not “reach”, that is, it is determined that “no reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-11 to select a symbol determination table for loss without reach. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S312-7 that the special grace flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S312-11.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a selects the design determination random number value in the 0th storage unit in step S310-7 or step S310-10, and selects the symbol determination random value in step S312-1 to step S312-11. The symbol is checked against the symbol determination table. Then, stop symbol data (special symbol type) for the special symbol is determined in step S312-21, and the determined special symbol stop symbol data is set in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S312-13, the main CPU 101a sets game condition data to be referred to when setting the game condition after the jackpot, based on the stop symbol data. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area and selects a game condition data / special prize data determination table based on the first game condition (low probability / high probability) (FIG. 15 (a), ( b)), the stop condition data is collated with the selected game condition data / special prize data determination table to determine the game condition data, and set in the game condition data storage area of the main RAM 101c. This process is not performed when the result of the big hit determination is a small hit or a loss.

  When determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern determination process of FIG. 23, the determined special symbol stop symbol data is “big hit special symbol” or “small hit special symbol” in the special symbol stop processing of FIG. When determining the operating mode of the big winning opening control devices 80 and 90 in the big hit game process of FIG. 30 and the small hit game process of FIG.

  In step S312-14, the main CPU 101a sets special prize data to be referred to when determining the variation pattern based on the stop symbol data. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area and selects a game condition data / special prize data determination table based on the first game condition (low probability / high probability) (FIG. 15 (a), ( c)), the special symbol data is determined by collating the stop symbol data with the selected game condition data special prize data determination table, and set in the special prize data storage area of the main RAM 101c. This process is not performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss.

  When the big hit determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 20, and performs a variation pattern determination process in step S312. In the variation pattern determination process, a random number value for variation pattern determination is acquired, and the special symbol variation (to be performed in the future) is based on the stop symbol data reflecting the jackpot determination result, the symbol determination result, and the reach determination result. A variation pattern including a time required for display (special drawing variation time) and a lottery effect configuration (hereinafter referred to as a lottery effect configuration) displayed on the image output device 13 corresponding to the special prize lottery is determined.

  The variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area in step S312-1. As will be described later, the period specifying flag indicates a specific period after each special game is executed, and is stored (ON) in the period specifying flag storage area. The flag to be turned on is associated with the type of special game executed. In the present embodiment, “F11” is turned on in response to a game with a promising big hit game, “F12” is turned on in response to a sudden big hit game, and “F13” is turned on in response to a latent big hit game. “F14” is turned on in response to the small hit game, and “F15” corresponds to the special grace period after the end of the specific period after the game of the big hit game and after the big hit game. The specific period and the special grace period are set with the number of executions of the special symbol variation display. Note that, after power-on (restoration), or during a normal period other than the specific period, no flag is stored in the period specific flag storage area, which is referred to as a normal period.

  The main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag at the beginning of the variation pattern determination process (in step S313-1). In this embodiment, the table for determining the variation pattern (variation pattern determination table) specifies the period. This is because it is largely classified according to the presence / absence of a flag and the type of period specifying flag (see FIGS. 24 to 28). In other words, it is selected according to a specific period after a game with a big hit probability change, a specific period after a game with a sudden big hit, a specific period after a game with a latent big hit, a specific period after a small hit game, a special grace period, or a normal period (see ) To be changed is different. Therefore, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag in step S313-1, and selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the period specifying flag in step S313-2.

  Next, the main CPU 101a loads the stop symbol data and the special prize data set in the stop symbol data storage area, and based on the stop symbol data or the special prize data, the variation pattern determination based on the period specifying flag selected in step S313-2. From the table, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the lottery result of the special prize lottery is selected. In other words, when the lottery result of the special prize lottery is a winning ball probability variation jackpot (special data = F21), the variation pattern determination table for winning ball probability variation jackpot winning pattern is selected (step S313-3 to step S313-4), and the probability is determined. If it is a big hit (special prize data = F22), the variation pattern determination table for winning a big hit is selected (steps S313-5 to S313-6), and if it is a latent big hit (special prize data = F23), The variation pattern determination table for winning a winning combination is selected (steps S313-7 to S313-8), and if the winning combination is small (stop symbol data = 21 to 25 or special prize data = F24), the variation for winning a winning combination A pattern determination table is selected (steps S313-9 to S313-10), and reach is lost. If (stop symbol data = 26 to 75), the reachable variation pattern determination table for loss is selected (steps S313-11 to S313-12), and no reach is lost (stop symbol data = 76 to 175). If there is, a variation pattern determination table for losing without reach is selected (step S313-13).

  When the variation pattern determination table is determined in this way, the main CPU 101a acquires a variation pattern determination random number in step S313-14, and determines the variation pattern in step S313-14. Specifically, the random number for variation pattern determination is collated with the determined variation pattern determination table.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 20, and sets a variation start command corresponding to the variation pattern in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c in step S310-12. The variation start command is a command corresponding to the variation pattern, and when the effect control board 102 receives this command, it recognizes that the variation display of the special symbol starts. As shown in FIGS. 24 to 28, the change start command is identification information reflecting the result of the special lottery and the presence / absence of reach in addition to the change pattern.

  Here, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 24 to 28 will be described. As described above, in the variation pattern determination table, first, the type of the period to which the present time belongs (a specific period (the type in the case of a specific period), a special grace period, or a normal period), that is, the special symbol variation process is performed. It is roughly divided according to the type of flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area at the time. Further, among the divisions, it is further divided according to the result of the special prize lottery (type of special prize (bonus / small), type of jackpot, presence / absence of reach). Thus, in each variation pattern determination table subdivided in two stages, the variation pattern determination value and the variation pattern are associated with each other. The variation pattern consists of a special drawing variation time and a lottery effect configuration. Here, the lottery effect configuration is a combination of various types of effects, for example, a lottery effect configuration composed only of reach effects, or a lottery effect structure where pseudo continuous notice effects and reach effects are combined. is there. There is also a lottery effect configuration in which a step-up notice effect and a reach effect are combined. When the number of times of configuring them in the pseudo continuous notice effect or the step-up notice effect is different, the lottery effect structure is different. Further, the lottery effect configuration is different when the type of reach effect is different.

  The data structure of the change start command consists of “MODE” and “EXT”, and “MODE” represents the type of period to which the special prize lottery and the lottery effect belong. That is, the “MODE” of the variation start command based on the variation pattern determination table for the specific period after the game with a big hit game is “81H”, and “MODE” is “82H”, and “MODE” of the variation start command based on the variation pattern determination table for the specific period after the latent hit game and the variation pattern determination table for the specific period after the small hit game is “83H”. Yes, “MODE” of the change start command based on the change pattern determination table for the special grace period is “85H”, and “MODE” of the change start command based on the change pattern determination table for the normal period is “80H”.

  From the opening and closing mode of the big prize winning openings 8, 9, it is difficult to distinguish between short win games (surprise big hit and latent big hit) and small hit games, so the situation where the player is placed (whether won by short win? , You can conceal). Therefore, the player can be excited while giving a sense of tension. In addition to this, in the short win game, the latent big hit game that becomes the “non-short-time” game condition after the big hit game and the effect mode of the lottery effect after the small hit game are the same (D mode or E mode) By doing so, it is possible to extend the period of concealing the situation and to maintain a sense of tension and excitement. In order to create such a situation reliably and simply, a change start command (change pattern) related to the change pattern determination table after the latent hit game and a change start command (change pattern command related to the change pattern determination table after the small hit game ( The fluctuation pattern is the same. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102 cannot recognize whether it relates to the latent big hit or the small hit from the received variation start command.

  The type of the variation pattern related to the variation pattern determination table after the game with a large probability and the variation pattern related to the variation pattern determination table after the small hit game are the same, but the probability of the variation pattern to be won is That is, the ratio (allocation, distribution) of the variation pattern determination values associated with the variation pattern may be different. This is because there is a difference in the ratio of the lottery effects that appear after the game with the big hit and the game with the big hit, so the expectation for the big win or the big win will be different, so there is room for the player to guess the situation. This is to increase the interest of the game.

  In step S310-13, the main CPU 101a sets the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined in step S312-15 to the special symbol fluctuation time counter. The fluctuation time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S310-14, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol variation display data in order to display the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display device 19 or 20, and once ends the special symbol variation process. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  In step S310-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S312-10 has elapsed (is the variation time counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S310-16, the main CPU 101a is associated with the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in order to transmit the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image output device 13 to end the change display of the special symbol on the effect control board 102. Set the change end command in the transmission buffer.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in step S310-17, the main CPU 101a ends the special symbol variation display, and in the routine processing (big hit determination processing) before the special symbol variation processing. The special symbol stop display data is set to stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the stop symbol data set in step S311-19. Thereby, basically, the player is notified of the lottery result of the special prize lottery. In step S310-18, the main CPU 101a sets 1 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

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

  First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 1. If the special figure special electricity processing data is not 1, the special symbol stop process is terminated. If the special figure special electricity treatment data is 1, the process proceeds to step S320-2.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the hourly flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is the time reduction state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-3. If the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-6.

  In step S320-3, when the current game condition is a short time, the main CPU 101a obtains a calculated value obtained by subtracting "1" from (J) stored in the short time remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area. And stored as a new remaining number of fluctuations (J).

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-5. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S320-6.

  In step S320-5, when the remaining number of changes (J) = 0, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area. Note that the number of remaining fluctuations (J) being “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the time reduction is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special prize lottery based on the “time reduction” gaming conditions is completed. .

  In step S320-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area means that the current state is a high probability state. If the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-7. If the flag is OFF in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-10.

  In step S320-7, if the current game condition is high probability, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from (X) stored in the high probability remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area. The value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (X).

  In step S320-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (X) = 0. If it is determined that the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-9. If it is determined that the remaining number of changes (X) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S320-10. Move.

  In step S320-9, when the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area. When the remaining variation number (X) is “0”, the special symbol variation display in the high probability state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special prize lottery based on the “high probability” gaming condition is ended. Means.

  In step S320-10, the main CPU 101a stores the period specific flag in the period specific flag storage area (post-game probability big hit post-game flag, post-probable big hit post-game flag, post-latency big hit post-game flag, small hit post-game flag or special grace period). It is determined whether or not (flag) is ON. The fact that the flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area means that it is currently a specific period after the special game. If the flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-11. If the flag is turned off in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-16.

  In step S320-11, the main CPU 101a stores the calculated value obtained by subtracting "1" from (T) stored in the remaining fluctuation count (T) storage area for a specific period as a new remaining fluctuation count (T). To do.

  In step S320-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (T) = 0. If it is determined that the remaining number of fluctuations (T) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-13. If it is determined that the remaining number of fluctuations (T) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-16. Move.

  In step S320-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area is a post-game probability change big hit post-game flag (F11) or a post-probability big hit post-game flag (F12). If the main RAM 101c determines that it is the post-probability big hit game post-game flag (F11) or the post-probability big hit game post-flag flag (F12), the special grace period flag is turned on (set) in step S320-14, and the period Overwrites the flag stored in the specific flag storage area. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines that it is not the after-game probability big hit game flag (F11) or the after-hit big hit game flag (F12), the main CPU 101a stores the flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area in step S320-15. Is turned off. In step S320-14, the main CPU 101a turns on the special grace period flag and sets “4” in the remaining fluctuation count (T) storage area based on the period specifying flag determination table shown in FIG. .

  In step S320-16, the main CPU 101a confirms the current game conditions and sets a game state designation command in the transmission buffer.

  In step S320-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is related to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 20). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S320-22. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot special symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-18.

  In step S320-18, the main CPU 101a similarly determines whether or not it is “small hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area relates to a small bonus special symbol (stop symbol data = 21 to 25). Here, when it is determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-20, and when it is not determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-19.

  In step S320-19, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG.

  In step S320-20, the main CPU 101a clears (resets) data in the period specifying flag storage area and the remaining fluctuation count storage area of the period specifying flag.

  In step S320-21, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S320-22, the main CPU 101a resets the game conditions and the number of executions. Specifically, the data in the high probability flag storage area, the high probability remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area, the time-short flag storage area, and the time-short remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area are cleared.

  In step S320-23, the main CPU 101a clears (resets) the data in the period specifying flag storage area and the remaining fluctuation count storage area of the period specifying flag.

  In step S320-24, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special figure special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

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

  First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 2. If it is not special figure special power processing data 2, the jackpot game processing is terminated, and if special figure special power processing data = 2, the process proceeds to step S330-2.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted. If it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If it is determined that the opening command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and sets an opening command corresponding to the jackpot type in the transmission buffer.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time corresponding to the jackpot type in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and selects a winning prize control device (special electric accessory) operation mode determination table according to the jackpot type. And set it in a predetermined area. Specifically, according to the stop symbol data, the long winning big winning opening control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14A) or the short winning large winning opening control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14B). ) Is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S330-6, when the main CPU 101a determines that an opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently being opened. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S330-7, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S330-14.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 330-14 that the special winning opening control device is not operating (the special winning opening is closed), and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S330-7 has elapsed. The Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether the number of times of opening (K) = 0. As a result, if it is determined that the number of times of opening (K) is not 0, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  If it is determined in step S330-8 that the number of times of opening (K) = 0, it means that a round game will be started from now on. Therefore, in step S330-9, the main CPU 101a stores a round game number of times (R) storage area. "1" is added to the current number of round games (R) stored in and stored. If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress and the set opening time has elapsed, nothing is stored in the round game count (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a sets a round start command in order to transmit information to the effect control board 102 that the round game starts. When the effect control board 102 receives the round start command in the jackpot game, an effect display is performed, for example, “fifth round”.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a adds and stores “1” to the current number of releases (K) stored in the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c, and operates the opening / closing door 80b or the slide member 90b to generate the first big prize opening 8 or In order to open the second big prize opening 9, the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid energization start data is set.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening control device operation mode determination table (FIGS. 14A and 14B) determined in step 330-5, and determines the current number of round games ( Based on R) and the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 8 (9) is set in the opening timer counter. The release timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 8 (9) is closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 8 (9) is closed, it is determined in step S330-7 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 8 (9) is not closed, the process proceeds to step S330-15.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Accordingly, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S330-27, where it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, step S330-15 is performed. Processing is transferred to.

In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set opening time has elapsed (whether or not the opening timer counter = 0).
As a result, when the set opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-20, and when the set opening time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-19.

  In step S330-17, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the big prize round entry counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). As a result, if it is determined that the predetermined number has not been reached, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the predetermined number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S330-18.

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a sets the big prize opening / closing solenoid energization stop data in order to stop energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c (90c) and close the big prize opening 8 (9).

  In step S330-19, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), in the present embodiment, the maximum per round game is the same for any big win game (long win game, short win game). Since the number of times of opening is one, the round game is ended when the special winning opening 8 (9) is opened once. Here, if the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S330-20, and if the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, step S330-21. Move processing to.

  In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a clears the number-of-releases (K) storage area, and in step S330-22, clears the round prize winning round entry counter and sets the counter value (C) to “0”. To do.

  In step S330-23, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S330-24, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S330-20.

  In step S330-20, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening control device operation mode determination table (FIGS. 14 (a) and (b)) set in step 330-5 to determine the current number of round games ( Based on R) and the number of times of opening (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S330-24, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S330-25, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and sets the ending command according to the jackpot type in the transmission buffer to transmit to the effect control board 102. .

  In step S330-26, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and sets the ending time corresponding to the jackpot type in the ending timer counter. The ending timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-27, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the set time has elapsed, in step S330-28, the main CPU 101a Process data = 4 is set, and the process proceeds to the special game end process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

  The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 3. If the special figure special power processing data is not 3, the small hit game processing is terminated. If the special figure special power processing data is 3, the process proceeds to step S350-2.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted. If it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-3. If it is determined that the opening command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-6.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a sets a small hitting opening command in the transmission buffer.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a sets the opening time in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a selects the small winning big prize opening control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14C) and sets it in a predetermined area. Specifically, according to the stop symbol data, the small winning big winning opening control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14C) is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S350-6, when determining that the opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-7, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-11.

  If it is determined in step S350-6 that the opening is currently in progress, in step S350-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 350-11 that the second winning prize opening 9 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-7 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-8.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current operation count (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a sets the big prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data to start energization of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a refers to the small winning jackpot control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14C) determined in step 350-5, and based on the number of times of opening (K). Thus, the opening time of the second big winning opening 9 is set in the opening timer counter. The release timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second big prize opening 9 is closed. If it is determined that it is closed, it is determined in step S350-7 whether the closing time has elapsed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second big prize opening 9 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-12.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. If it is determined that it is currently ending, it is determined in step S350-22 whether or not the set ending time has passed. If it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-13. Is moved.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set open time has elapsed (whether or not the open timer counter = 0). As a result, when the set opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-15, and when the set opening time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-14.

  In step S350-14, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the big prize round entry counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (9). As a result, if it is determined that the predetermined number has not been reached, the jackpot game process is terminated. If it is determined that the predetermined number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S350-15.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a sets the big winning opening solenoid energization stop data in order to stop the energization of the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 90c. As a result, the second big prize opening 9 is closed.

In step S350-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round. If the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S350-17, and if the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases, the process proceeds to step S350-18. .
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14C, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of times of opening is 15 in the case of “small hit”.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 101a refers to the small winning jackpot control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14C) determined in step 350-5, and based on the number of times of opening (K). Then, the closing time counter counter is set. Note that the closing timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  If it is determined in step S350-16 that the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum, in step S350-18, the main CPU 101a sets the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area. Reset.

  In step S350-19, the main CPU 101a clears the grand prize winning round entry counter (C).

  In step S350-20, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit the information on the end of the small hit game to the effect control board 102.

  In step S350-21, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to the ending time, that is, the ending time, in the ending timer counter of the main RAM 101c. The ending timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S350-22, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, 4 is set in the special figure special electric processing data in step S350-23. Then, the processing shifts to the special game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S350-22 that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  The special game end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 4. If the special figure special power processing data is not 4, the special game end processing is terminated. If the special figure special power processing data is 4, the process proceeds to step S360-2.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special game to be ended is a jackpot game. Specifically, the stop symbol data is loaded, and it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data is 01-20. If the main CPU 101a determines that the game is a jackpot game in step S360-2, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S360-3, and if the main CPU 101a determines that the game is not a jackpot game, moves the process to step S360-8.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a loads game condition data. The game condition data is composed of a front part and a rear part, and the front part indicates whether or not to shift to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, and the rear part indicates whether or not to shift to a short time state after the jackpot end. Show. Specifically, when the front part is “01H”, it represents a change with high probability, and when it is “00H”, it represents a change with low probability. On the other hand, similarly, when the rear part is “01H”, it represents a change in time, and “00H” represents a change in non-time.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a compares the game condition data with the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 15B, and determines whether or not to turn on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area. In the case of changing to “high probability” after the jackpot game, the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area, and a predetermined number of times is set in the high probability remaining change count (X) storage area in step S360-5. . In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won, the winning probability of the jackpot after the jackpot game is always “high probability”. In addition, when the game condition data is 01H01H or 0100H, 74 times is set in the high probability remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area.

  In step S360-6, with reference to the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 15B, whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the short-time game flag storage area based on the game condition data loaded in S360-3 above. Perform the process. If the game condition data is 01H01H, the short time game flag is set in the short time game flag storage area.

  In step S360-7, the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 15B is referred to, and based on the game condition data loaded in S360-2, a predetermined number of times are stored in the shortest remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area. set. If the game condition data is 01H01H, 70 times is set in the short time remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a loads the special prize data, collates the special prize data with the period identification flag determination table shown in FIG. 31, and turns on the period identification flag (F11 to F14) in step S360-9. In step S360-10, a predetermined number of times is set in the remaining fluctuation count (T) storage area of the period specifying flag corresponding to the period specifying flag.

  In this way, when winning a winning big hit or a surprise big win, after the jackpot game, a maximum of 70 special lotteries will be performed based on the “high probability” and “short time” gaming conditions. Is performed 70 times, a special grace period is entered, and a special prize lottery is performed a maximum of 4 times based on “high probability” and “non-short-time” gaming conditions. When the special grace period ends after four special lotteries are performed under the “high probability” and “non-short-time” gaming conditions, the “low probability” and “non-short-time” gaming conditions are met until the winning period is reached. Based on this, a special lottery is performed (see FIG. 52). Since the game conditions in the special grace period are “high probability” and “non-short-time”, the game conditions vary after the game with the big probability, in other words, the game conditions associated with the big jackpot. In other words, the benefits received by the player due to the odds-out jackpot or sudden jackpots are not suddenly lost, but the game conditions are via the benefits from the latent jackpots that have a lower level of benefit than the ball-like odds jackpot or the jackpot jackpot (via Disappear). As a result, for the player, in the present embodiment, the most advantageous gaming condition associated with a jackpot winning will change from the most advantageous gaming condition to the most unfavorable gaming condition. It is more disadvantageous than the most advantageous game condition, and the game condition that is more advantageous than the most unfavorable game condition is routed, so that it is possible to alleviate the decline in the game motivation due to the discouragement of the player.

  In the present embodiment, a maximum of four special prize lotteries are performed during the special grace period, and this is associated with the upper limit value of the second special symbol hold number (U2). This is to place the special grace period as a favored measure. The reason for this will be described below. When the game of winning ball odd change or the game of sudden hit is completed and the game condition becomes “high probability” and “short time”, the player basically sets a target at the winning gate 10 and fires a game ball. When the winning gate 10 is won, a lottery is performed. When the winning is won, the second starting port 7 which can be easily won from the first starting port 6 can easily enter the time (6. 0 seconds) Open. Therefore, since the player opens the second starting port 7 aiming at the winning gate 10 under the “short time” gaming condition, the second holding increase due to winning at the second starting port 7 and the execution of the special prize lottery are performed. The decrease (digestion) of the second hold by is repeated. Here, based on the game ball firing interval (for example, 0.6 seconds) and the special figure fluctuation time, the increase in the second holding is faster than the decrease in the basic or general board design. Therefore, the second hold number (U2) tends to be maintained at the upper limit “4” under the “short time” gaming condition. Therefore, when the specific period after the game with a big hit probability change or the specific period after the game with the big hit is completed, that is, when the “high probability” and “short time” game conditions are ended, the second hold number (U2) is 4. One. Therefore, in order to make the special lottery based on the winning to the second starting port 7 based on the “high probability” and “short time” gaming conditions, “high probability” and “short time” The game condition is shifted to a special grace period consisting of a “high probability” and “non-short time” game condition in which only the “short time”, which is an advantageous game condition related to the ease of winning, is canceled and returned to the normal game condition. .

  The special grace period is set only for the special prize lottery of 4 times, that is, only for the special prize lottery that can be held on the basis of the “high probability” and “short time” game conditions that accompany the game of odd-bending odds or surprise big hits. Therefore, the profit that the player enjoys will not be excessive.

  In addition, the “high probability” and “non-short-time” gaming conditions include a path that varies directly when the latent probability jackpot is triggered, and a path that varies indirectly when triggered by the probable outcome big hit or the sudden jackpot. In this way, the presence of a plurality of routes in the same game condition complicates the game, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG.

  FIG. 34 will be used to explain the ordinary power transmission control process.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S401. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36.

  The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0. If the ordinary map / electric power processing data = 0 is not satisfied, the normal symbol variation process is terminated. If the ordinary / common electric power processing data = 0, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-4, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-3 that the number of retained ordinary symbols (G) is “1” or more, it is stored in the ordinary symbol retained number (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the reserved symbol hold display device 24 as the data is shifted (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current normal symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol is displayed. The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of hit random number values are stored, the hit random number values are read in the stored order. The main ROM 101b is provided with a table for determining the winning random number value (not shown), and the read random number value is checked against the above table to determine whether or not it is a hit. For example, the range of winning random numbers is “0” to “250”, and the above table is set so that random numbers from “0” to “224” are determined to be winning and other random numbers are determined to be lost. Yes. In this case, the normal symbol winning probability is about 90%.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S206. If the winning determination is made, the main CPU 101a sets the winning symbol in step S410-8 and determines that it is lost. In this case, a lost symbol is set in step S410-9.

  Here, the winning symbol is a symbol expressed by the final lighting by the LED of the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol expressed by the final light extinction of the LED. . The winning symbol set is to store data indicating a winning symbol (ordinary symbol stop symbol data) in the normal symbol stopping symbol data storage area of the main RAM 101c. The lost symbol set is data indicating a loss. (Ordinary symbol stop symbol data) is stored in the general symbol stop symbol data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the hourly flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short flag storage area is when the game condition is in a time-short state, and the case where the flag is not turned on is when the game condition is in a non-time-short state. .

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is turned on in the hour / short flag storage area, in step S410-11, 3 seconds are set in the normal symbol variation time counter, and the flag is turned on in the hour / short flag storage area. If it is determined that it is not, 29 seconds is set in the normal symbol variation time counter in step S410-12. By the processing of step S410-11 or step S410-12, the time for displaying the normal symbol variation is determined. The variable time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol fluctuation display data for the normal symbol display device 21 to perform the normal symbol fluctuation display. In other words, the mode of variation display (in the present embodiment, the mode of blinking the LED at a predetermined interval, for example, 0.2 second lighting and 0.2 second lighting off is repeated), and normal information having variation time, etc. Set the symbol variation display data. Here, the variation time is the variation time set in step S410-11 or step S410-12.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol operation start command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit information indicating that the operation of the normal symbol display device 21 starts to the effect control board 102. The normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-15, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the set variation time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the variation time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the set variation time has elapsed, in step S410-16, the main CPU 101a ends the variation display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 21, and the ordinary symbol display device 21 displays the ordinary symbol. In order to stop display, normal symbol stop display data is set based on the data set in step S410-8 or S410-9.

  In step S410-17, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol operation end command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit information indicating that the operation of the normal symbol display device 21 is ended to the effect control board 102.

  In step S410-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol data stored in the normal symbol stop symbol data is a winning symbol. Processing data = 1 is set, and the processing is shifted to the normal electric accessory control processing. If the symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation processing is terminated as it is.

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

  First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission processing data = 1. If the ordinary power transmission process data is not 1, the normal electric utility control process is terminated. If the ordinary power transmission process data is 1, the process proceeds to step S420-2.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on in the time reduction game flag storage area.

  In step S420-3, if the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is turned on in the time-saving flag storage area, that is, if the current game condition is the time-saving status, the main power release time counter is set to 3. Set 5 seconds.

In step S420-4, if the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is not turned on in the time-saving flag storage area, the main CPU 101a sets 0.2 seconds in the public power open time counter.
Here, the opening time of the electric train is a time period in which the second start port control device 70 is not operated, that is, the second start port 7 is in a state where the game ball can be won by the pair of blade members 70b and 70b. That is. In addition, the public power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a sets start opening / closing solenoid energization start data to start energization of the second start opening / closing solenoid 70c.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the normal power open time counter = 0.

  In step S420-8, when it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the start-up opening / closing solenoid energization to stop energization of the second start-up opening / closing solenoid 70c. Set the data. Based on this data, the second start port 7 returns to a state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the auxiliary game that has been executed ends.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0, and ends the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  The data creation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S611, the main CPU 101a performs the second start opening / closing operation based on the start opening / closing solenoid drive data (start opening / closing solenoid energization start data, start opening / closing solenoid energization end data) set in the ordinary electric accessory control process. Drive control data corresponding to the drive signal output from the port is generated in order to drive the solenoid 70c and place the second start port 7 in a winning or non-winning state.

  In step S612, the main CPU 101a, based on the big prize opening / closing solenoid drive data (big prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data, big prize opening / closing solenoid energization end data) set in the big win game process or the small hit game process, The drive control data corresponding to the drive signal output to the port is created in order to drive and control the prize winning opening / closing solenoid 80c (90c) to open or close the prize winning opening 8 (9).

  In step S613, the main CPU 101a controls the display of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the special symbol display data (special symbol variation display data and special symbol stop display data) set in the special symbol variation process. Is turned on, turned off, or blinked, special symbol display control data corresponding to the special symbol display signal output from the port is created.

  In step S614, the main CPU 101a controls the display of the normal symbol display device 21 based on the normal symbol display data (normal symbol variation display data, normal symbol stop display data) set in the normal symbol variation process, thereby displaying the normal symbol display. Display control data corresponding to the normal symbol display signal output from the port to turn on, turn off, or blink the device 21 is created.

  In step S615, the main CPU 101a determines the first hold display device 22, the second hold based on the special symbol hold display data and the normal symbol hold display data set in the input control process, the special symbol change process, and the normal symbol change process. Display control data corresponding to the hold display signal output to the port in order to turn on / off or blink the LED is generated by controlling the display of the hold display device 23 and the normal symbol hold display device 24.

  In step S620, the main CPU 101a displays general game information (the number of jackpot wins, the number of shifts to a high-probability gaming state among the jackpots, and the change display of special symbols performed up to the present after the end of the previous jackpot game. The external signal output control data is generated to display the number of times) on the game information display device 700. Specifically, the main CPU 101a is output to a port for displaying general external information on the game information display device 700 based on the special figure special processing data and stop symbol data stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. The external information output control data corresponding to the external signal is generated.

  The output control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S710, the main CPU 101a performs port output processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S780, the main CPU 101a displays a display signal (special symbol) based on the display control data created in steps S613 to 615 to turn on the LEDs of the symbol display devices 19 to 21 and the hold display devices 22 to 24. Display signal, normal symbol display signal, hold display signal).

  In step S790, the main CPU 101a performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to the effect control board 102.

  The port output process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S711, the main CPU 101a outputs a drive signal to the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c based on the drive control data for the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c created in S611, and in step S712, the main CPU 101a Based on the drive control data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c created in S612, port output processing is performed for outputting a drive signal to the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c (90c). Further, in step S713, the main CPU 101a performs port output processing for the external signals 1 to 3 toward the game information output terminal board 108 based on the external signal output control data created in step S620.

(Production control board main processing)
Next, the main process of the effect control board 102 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 40, when power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S1010, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the activation program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes each storage area of the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on.

  In step S1020, the sub CPU 102a updates effect determined random numbers such as effect mode determination random numbers and effect pattern determination random numbers. Thereafter, the process of step S1020 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, whereby a timer interrupt process described below is executed.

  First, in step S1100, the sub CPU 102a saves information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1110, the sub CPU 102a performs a time control process for updating the effect time timer counter in the time counter update process for various effects.

  In step S1120, the sub CPU 102a performs random number update processing of various effect fixed random numbers. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S1200, the sub CPU 102a performs command reception processing. In this process, the sub CPU 102a stores various commands transmitted from the main control board 101 in predetermined areas corresponding to the respective commands of the sub RAM 102c. When a previously transmitted command is stored, the previous command is overwritten to store a newly transmitted command. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 42 to 55.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs effect button processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs a hold number non-display process. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 57 and 60 to 63.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs a pending number determination command generation process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs command transmission processing (output control processing). In this process, the command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 in order to produce effects based on various commands.

  In step S1130, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

  The command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a determines in step S1201 whether or not there has been an effective reception of a pending number increase command. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1202. If it is determined that there is a valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a pending number increase process for updating the pending number counter in step S1210. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1202, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the pending number reduction command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1203. If it is determined that there is a valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a pending number reduction process for updating the pending number counter in step S1220. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1203, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a change start command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1204. If it is determined that there is a valid reception, the sub CPU 102a determines a lottery effect pattern determination process for determining the lottery effect pattern in order to perform the lottery effect corresponding to the special symbol lottery, that is, the variable symbol display in step S1230. I do. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 44 to 52.

  In step S1204, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a change end command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1205. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a lottery effect end process in step S1240. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 53 and 54.

  In step S1205, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the opening command has been received successfully. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1206. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a special game effect selection process in step S1250 in order to perform a main effect related to the big hit game or the small hit game.

  In step S1206, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a round start command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1207. If it is determined that there is valid reception, in step S1260, the sub CPU 102a performs round start effect selection processing in order to perform an effect of displaying the round number related to the long hit game.

  In step S1207, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not an ending command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1280. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect selection process in step S1270 in order to perform an ending effect related to the ending of the big hit game or the small hit game.

  In step S1280, the sub CPU 102a performs customer waiting command reception processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  First, the pending number increasing process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1211, the sub CPU 102a102a determines whether or not the hold number increase command is the first hold number increase command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command is the first hold number increase command, in step S1212 the counter value of the first hold number counter is incremented by “1” and the first hold number counter is updated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not the first hold number increase command, that is, the second hold number increase command, in step S1213, the counter value of the second hold number counter is incremented by “1” and the second hold number counter is updated. To do. In step S1214, the sub CPU 102a turns on a hold number command generation flag, which will be described later, in the hold number command storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  Next, the hold number reduction process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1221, the sub CPU 102a102a determines whether or not the hold number reduction command is a first hold number reduction command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command is the first hold number decrease command, in step S1222, the counter value of the first hold number counter is decreased by “1” and the first hold number counter is updated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not the first hold number decrease command, that is, the second hold number decrease command, in step S1223, the counter value of the second hold number counter is decreased by “1” and the second hold number counter is updated. To do. In step S1224, the sub CPU 102a turns on a hold number command generation flag, which will be described later, in the hold number command storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  Here, the lottery effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1231, the sub CPU 102a obtains an effect pattern determination random number and stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Next, in step S1232, the effect mode determination table based on the effect mode is selected with reference to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area. In the present embodiment, the effect mode is the highest classification mode (category) with respect to the effect contents of effects (hereinafter referred to as lottery effects) performed by the image output device 13 or the like corresponding to the special prize lottery. In the present embodiment, six types of effect modes (effect mode “A” to effect mode “F”) are set, and effect mode flags “F00” to “F05” are set to effect modes “A” to “F”. F ". As the production mode, various elements that make up the production such as the background by location, situation, time, etc., the main characters that appear, the angle of the background, etc. are appropriately set, but in this embodiment, the type of “place” is set. Accordingly, the production mode is set to be different. An effect pattern determination table associated with the effect mode is stored in the sub ROM 102b. That is, an effect pattern determination table for effect mode “A” to an effect pattern determination table for effect mode “F” are stored (see FIGS. 45 to 48).

  Next, in step S1233, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the change start command received and stored in the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1234, further changes start command from the effect mode determination table selected in step S1232. An effect mode determination table based on (variation pattern) is selected, and a final effect mode determination table is determined. This is because the effect mode determination table divided for each effect mode is further divided by the type of change start command (change pattern).

  Basically, the production mode “A” corresponds to a normal period, the production mode “B” corresponds to a specific period after a game with a big hit, and the production mode “C” corresponds to a specific period after a game with a big hit. Correspondingly, the production mode “D” and the production mode “E” correspond to a specific period after the game with the large probability hit or after the small game, and the production mode “F” corresponds to the special grace period.

  Therefore, only the change start command determined by the change pattern determination table for the normal period, that is, the change start command whose MODE is “80H” is associated with the effect mode determination table in the effect mode “A” (see FIG. 45). The effect mode determination table in the effect mode “B” is associated with only the change start command determined by the change pattern determination table for a specific period after the game with a big hit game, that is, the change start command with MODE “81H”. In addition, the effect mode determination table in the effect mode “C” is associated with only the change start command determined by the change pattern determination table for a specific period after the winning game, that is, the change start command with MODE “82H”. (Not shown).

  In addition, the effect mode determination table in the effect mode “D” and the effect mode “E” includes a change start command determined by the change pattern determination table in the specific period after the latent large hit game or the specific period after the small hit game, That is, only the change start command with MODE of “83H” is associated (see FIGS. 46 and 47). Furthermore, only the change start command determined by the change pattern determination table for the special grace period, that is, the change start command whose MODE is “85H” is associated with the effect mode determination table in the effect mode “F” ( (See FIG. 48). And in the effect pattern determination table classified according to the type of change start command, the effect pattern determination value and the lottery effect start command indicating the lottery effect pattern are associated with each other.

  The lottery effect pattern is a pattern of a lottery effect performed by the image output device 13, the effect accessory device 14, the effect lighting device 15, the effect lighting device 16, the sound output device 17, and the effect button 18. . Therefore, the lottery effect pattern includes the specific contents (lottery effect image mode) of the effect image displayed on the image output device 13 as components, and the image control board 105 is associated with the lottery effect pattern. By receiving the changed production start command, the image output device 13 displays the production image associated with the lottery production pattern. The lottery effect image mode consists of a decorative pattern display pattern, a background display pattern, etc., and the type, variation mode, stop mode, presence / absence of reach effect, background type / variation mode, etc. are set. Yes.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 24, when the variation start command “80H02H” is won for the winning ball probability variation jackpot during the normal period, two consecutive lottery effects are performed during the decorative symbol variation display. This corresponds to the variation pattern A02 in which the structure of the effect that the reach effect A02 is performed after the pseudo continuous notice effect is shown.

  The pseudo lottery effect is a pseudo lottery effect, and includes a pseudo-variable display and a pseudo stop display of decorative symbols, and is performed a plurality of times within one lottery effect. Regarding a specific aspect, the lottery effect and the pseudo lottery effect do not have to be the same, and the basic configuration may be the same. Therefore, for example, at the time of the pseudo stop display of the decorative symbol in the pseudo lottery effect, the decorative symbol may appear to be stopped or may be slightly shaken even if it is completely stopped. In the present embodiment, it is only necessary to make the player appear as if one pseudo lottery effect has been completed by pseudo-stopping the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. By performing the pseudo lottery effect a plurality of times, the player can be given an illusion that a special prize lottery is performed a plurality of times.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 48, the effect pattern determination table based on the change start command “80H02H” in the effect mode “A” corresponding to the normal period has a structure of two pseudo continuous notice effects and a reach effect A02. A plurality of lottery effect patterns are set for the variation pattern A02. Here, four types of lottery effect patterns are set by appropriately combining four types of two continuous pseudo-continuous notice effects and two types of reach effects A02. Specifically, for the two-stage pseudo continuous notice effect, an image mode, a slip change mode, and a left / right shift in which the normal lottery effect / left / right shift stop mode (left / right shift n) pseudo lottery effect is continuously performed twice. An image mode in which the pseudo lottery effect in the eye stop mode (left and right misalignment s) is continuously performed twice, and a pseudo lottery effect in the normal variation mode and the left and right same eye stop mode (right and left same eye n) is performed twice in succession. There are four types of image modes in which the pseudo lottery effect of the image mode and the sliding variation mode and the left and right same eye stop mode (left and right same eye s) are continuously performed twice.

  The normal variation mode is a mode of pseudo variation display of a decorative pattern having no particular feature. In each of the left display region 13A, the central display region 13B, and the right display region 13C, the vertical variation direction (for example, from above) Below, the multiple types of decorative symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) that move from one to the next are pseudo-stopped while gradually decelerating in the order of the left display area 13A, right display area 13C, and central display area 13B. To do. The slip variation mode is the same as the normal variation mode in that the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are finally pseudo-stopped in the order of left side, right side, and center, but the right symbol is the same as the normal variation mode. Is different from the normal variation mode in that after temporarily decelerating to quasi-stop, temporarily quasi-stops, slides (faster than the predetermined speed), and then gradually decelerates again to quasi-stop.

  The left-right misalignment stop mode is that the type of the left design is different from the type of the right design when the decorative design is pseudo-stopped.The left-right same-eye stop mode is the left design when the decorative design is pseudo-stopped. And the right symbol type are the same, that is, a pseudo reach. In any case, the middle symbols display mode (variation mode / stop mode) is almost the same. In this way, there are four types of image modes of the pseudo lottery effect, which are combinations of the pseudo-variable display mode and the pseudo-stop display mode of the decorative symbol.

  Reach effect A02 has image forms of reach A02-1 and reach effect A02-2, both of which represent the winning of “departure probable big hit” in effect mode “A”. At the end of the performance, the phrase “Great! Big hit” is displayed superimposed on the background image, but the background image is different for each. For example, the background related to reach A02-1 is a scene where the main character “K” runs and moves, while the background related to reach A02-2 is a scene where the main character “K” moves on a motorcycle. It is. That is, the reach A02-1 and the reach A02-2 are the same type of jackpot, but differ in specific display modes.

  Reach A12-1 and Reach A12-2, Reach A22-1 and Reach A22-2, and Reach A32-1 and Reach A32-2 also have the same type of reach in the sense that they are both related to the probable jackpot. Although it is an effect, it differs about the kind of concrete display mode. Reach A02-1, Reach A12-1, Reach A22-1 and Reach A32-1, Reach A02-2, Reach A12-2, Reach A22-2 and Reach A32-2 are specific display modes. Are the same, and the content indicating the lottery result of the special prize lottery relating to the lottery effect is different, but the rest is almost the same. The same applies to other production modes.

  As described above, a plurality of lottery effect patterns related to the variation start command “80H02H” are set by a combination of the image mode of the two-line pseudo continuous notice effect and the image mode of the reach A02, and are associated with the lottery effect start command. Yes. Similar to the effect start command “80H02H” for the other change start commands in the effect mode “A” and the change start commands in the other effect modes, a plurality of lottery effect patterns are set. Is associated with a lottery effect start command.

  In both the production mode “D” and the production mode “E”, the lottery production start command is determined based on the variation start command whose MODE is “83H”. The lottery effect start command to be determined is different, that is, the lottery effect pattern is completely different, and the effect contents by the image output device 13 are also completely different.

  In step S1235, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect pattern determination in which the effect pattern determination random number stored in step S1231 is checked against the effect determination table determined in step S1234. In step S1236, the lottery effect start command (lottery effect pattern), which is the determination result in step S1235, is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1237, the number-of-holds display determination process is performed, and the lottery effect pattern determination process is performed. Exit.

  The hold number non-display determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1237-1, a hold number non-display determination is performed. Here, the hold number non-display determination will be described. As described above, the lottery effect pattern indicating the specific content of the effect is determined in step S1235. Here, as one element characterizing the lottery effect pattern, there is a feature that the effect image based on the lottery effect pattern covers the reserved number display area 13D (see FIG. 60C) where the reserved number image is displayed. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, in the upper layer of the reserved number image displayed in the layer above the background image, the doors located on both sides of the reserved number display area 13D slide toward the center. The door closes temporarily, and after a predetermined time has passed, an image of sliding to the left and right sides again and opening the door flows. FIG. 4 is a diagram stored in the sub ROM 102b for the non-holding number display determination process for erasing the hold number image before the door hides the hold number image so that the door does not hide the hold number image during the door opening / closing operation. This is performed using the reserved number non-display determination table shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, in the reserved number non-display determination table, a lottery effect start command (lottery effect pattern) is associated with the presence / absence of non-display of the reserved number. Then, for the case where the reserved number is not displayed (“◯” in the figure), the time when the reserved number non-display is started after the lottery effect starts (the reserved number non-display start time in the figure: Th (s )) Is also associated with the time when the hold number non-display ends and the hold number redisplay starts (the hold number redisplay start time: Ts (s) in the figure). Details will be described later.

  In view of this, in step S1237-1, the sub CPU 102a checks the set lottery effect start command against the reserved number non-display determination table to determine whether or not the reserved number is hidden.

  In step S1237-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the lottery effect pattern is a lottery effect pattern related to non-display of the number of reservations. If the sub CPU 102a determines in step S1237-2 that it is not the lottery effect pattern related to the hold number non-display, the sub CPU 102a ends the hold number non-display determination process and determines that it is the lottery effect pattern related to the hold number non-display. Then, for the lottery effect, in order to recognize that the reserved number non-display process is performed, in step S1237-3, the reserved number non-display flag is turned ON in the reserved number non-display flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Then, in step S1237-4, the sub CPU 102a, based on the reserved number non-display determination table, holds the reserved number non-display start time (Th) and the reserved number redisplay start time (Ts) associated with the lottery effect pattern. Is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 102c, and the reserved number non-display determination process ends.

  Next, the lottery effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1241, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the change end command stored in the change end command storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and determines the lottery result of the special prize lottery corresponding to the lottery effect.

  In step S1242, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the determination result is lost (change end commands = E3H001H to E3H050H, E4H001H to E4H100H). As a result, if it is a loss, the process proceeds to step S1243. If not, the process proceeds to step S1251.

  In step S1243, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area, and determines whether or not the effect mode flag is “F00” in step S1244. The production mode flag “F00” represents a production mode “A” which is not special and is performed immediately after the power is turned on, and is different from the production modes “B” to “F” which are other special production modes. Note that the remaining number of times is not set in the effect mode “A”.

  When the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode flag is “F00” in step S1244, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1250. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode flag is not “F00”, the one-time special symbol variation display related to the effect mode for which the remaining number of times has been set ends, so in step S1245 the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter Subtract (1) from (M).

  Next, in step S1246, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value (M) of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”, that is, determines whether or not the lottery effect in the effect mode ends. . If it is determined that M ≠ 0, the process directly proceeds to step S1250. If it is determined that M = 0, it is the effect mode flag “F01” or the effect mode flag “F02” that is currently stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in step S1247. Determine if there is.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode flag “F01” or the effect mode flag “F02” is determined in step S1247, the effect mode flag “F05” is set in step S1248, and the effect mode flag “F01” or “ If it is determined that the effect mode flag is not “F02”, the effect mode flag F00 is set in step S1249.

  In step S1251 to step S1254, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect mode change process. Specifically, first, in step S1251, the sub CPU 102a confirms the lottery result of the special prize lottery based on information included in the change end command analyzed in step S1241, and associates it with the type of special prize in the sub ROM 102b. The stored table for effect mode determination is selected (FIG. 54). In each effect mode determination table associated with the type of special prize, an effect mode determination value and an effect mode are associated with each other. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a obtains the effect mode determination random number in step S1252, and collates the acquired effect mode determination random number with the effect mode determination table in step S1253 to determine the effect mode in the next lottery effect. To do. In step S1254, the sub CPU 102a stores an effect mode flag corresponding to the determined effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area, and sets the remaining number of effect modes in the effect mode remaining number counter.

  In step S1250, the sub CPU 102a sets a lottery effect end command in the transmission buffer. The lottery effect end command is a command that indicates that the lottery effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol is ended, that is, that the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the decoration that is stopped and displayed on the active line at the same time. It is also a command indicating a symbol. In the present embodiment, the change end command stored in the sub RAM 102c is directly set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c as a lottery effect end command. The lottery effect end command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control board 105, and the image control board 105 that has received the lottery effect end command performs a stop display of the decorative symbols based on the lottery effect end command.

  As shown in FIG. 54, when winning a winning jackpot change jackpot, the presentation mode “B” is played after the end of the jackpot game, and when winning the winning jackpot, the presentation mode “C” after the jackpot game ends. "Is performed. On the other hand, when “Large chance big hit” or “Small win” is won, the effect of the effect mode “D” or the effect mode “E” is performed after the special game. In other words, the production mode “B” or the production mode “C” is always executed if winning the winning big hit or sudden big hit, but it is common even if the winning big win or small win is won. Thus, the effect of the effect mode “D” or the effect mode “E” is selectively performed. As described above, the lottery effect in the same effect mode is performed after the big hit game and the small hit game in order to make it difficult or impossible to distinguish which game is after. As a result, even after the end of the special game, for example, whether the player wins the potential big hit and the jackpot winning probability is high, or the player wins the small jackpot and the jackpot winning probability is low Since it is not known whether it is still, it is possible to maintain the throbbing feeling of the player. However, the probabilities of performance modes that can appear after each game are set differently. As a result, since the degree of expectation of the potential big hit or the small hit based on the appearing production mode is different, there is still room for guessing the game situation, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Next, the customer waiting command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1281, the sub CPU 102a determines whether a customer waiting command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it has been received, in step S1283, it starts measuring the customer waiting authorization time, and in step S1284, turns on the customer waiting authorization time measurement flag in the customer waiting authorization time measurement flag storage area. . Then, the process proceeds to step S1285.

  In step S1285, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the customer waiting authorization time has elapsed. Here, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the time has not elapsed, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1281 that the customer waiting command has not been received effectively, the sub CPU 102a determines in step S1282 whether or not the customer waiting authorized time measurement flag is ON. If it is determined that it is not turned on, the process ends. If it is determined that it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1285.

  When the sub CPU 102a determines in step S1285 that the customer waiting authorization time has elapsed, in step S1286, the customer waiting authorization time measurement flag is turned OFF, and in step S1287, a customer waiting effect confirmation command is set in the transmission buffer. By transmitting this command to the image control board 105, a customer waiting effect is executed.

  The effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1301, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not there is a valid effect button detection signal from the effect button detection SW 18a. If it is determined that there is no such signal, the sub CPU 102a ends the process, and if it is determined that there is the signal, in step S1302, the effect button command is set in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for notifying the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 that the operation of the effect button 18 has been detected.

  With reference to FIG. 57, the hold number non-display process will be described. First, in step S1401, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the reserved number non-display flag is turned on in the reserved number non-display flag storage area. Here, if it is determined that the reserved number non-display flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a ends the reserved number non-display process.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines in step S1401 that the hold number non-display flag is ON, it determines in step S1402 whether the hold number non-display start time is currently being measured. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the pending number non-display start time is being measured, the process proceeds to step S1405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pending number non-display start time is not being measured, it is determined in step S1403 whether the pending number redisplay start time is currently being measured. If the sub CPU 102a determines in step S1403 that the pending number redisplay start time is being measured, the process proceeds to step S1409. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1403 that the hold number redisplay start time is not being measured, the hold number non-display start set in step S1237-4 is started in order to measure the time until the hold number non-display is started. Set the time to the pending display time counter. The hold display time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1110.

  Next, in step S1405, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the set holding number non-display start time has elapsed (whether the holding display time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the suspended number non-display process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the set time has elapsed, in step S1406, the reserved number non-display command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. This reserved number non-display command is transmitted to the effect control board 105, but when the effect control board 105 receives the reserved number non-display command, the reserved number display area 13D is simultaneously erased in the present embodiment. .

  In step S1407, the sub CPU 102a determines the time from the start of the hold number redisplay, that is, the time for not displaying the hold number, based on the hold number redisplay start time set in step S1237-4. Then, a time obtained by subtracting the hold number non-display start time (Th) from the hold number redisplay start time (Ts) is set in the hold display time counter. The hold display time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1110.

  While the hold number is not displayed, the sub CPU 102a stores the hold number decision command transmission restriction flag in the sub RAM 102c in step S1408 in order to restrict transmission of a hold number decision command to be described later to the image control board 105. The hold number determination command transmission restriction flag is turned ON in the area, and the hold non-display process is temporarily ended.

  In step S1409, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the set hold number redisplay start time has elapsed (whether the hold display time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the suspended number non-display process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the set time has elapsed, in step S1410, a reserved number confirmation command generation in the sub RAM 102c is generated in order to transmit a reserved number confirmation command to the image control board 105 for execution of redisplay of the reserved number. The pending number determination command generation flag is turned ON in the flag storage area.

  Further, in step S1411, the sub CPU 102a turns off the hold non-display flag to end the hold non-display process, and in step S1412, the sub CPU 102a releases the restriction on the transmission of the hold number determination command to the image control board 105. Then, the pending number confirmation command transmission restriction flag is turned OFF.

  The pending number determination command generation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1501, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the hold number determination command transmission restriction flag is turned on in the hold number determination command transmission restriction flag storage area. If it is determined “YES” in step S1501, the sub CPU 102a is currently in the hold number non-display period, and therefore ends the hold number determination command generation process. If it is determined “NO”, the sub CPU 102a determines the hold number in step S1502. It is determined whether or not the pending number confirmation command generation flag is turned on in the confirmation command generation flag storage area.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines “NO” in step S1502, the sub CPU 102a ends the hold number determination command generation process. If it determines “YES”, the sub CPU 102a determines the counter value of the first hold number counter, that is, the current value in step S1503. Check the number of first hold. This is because the hold number determination command determination table is classified by the first hold number and the second hold number (see FIG. 59).

  In step S1504, the sub CPU 102a selects a hold number determination command determination table corresponding to the current first hold number, and in step S1505, confirms the counter value of the second hold number counter, that is, the current second hold number. To do. In step S1506, the sub CPU 102a compares the current second reserved number confirmed in step S1505 with the reserved number determined command determination table selected in step S1504 to determine a reserved number determined command. In step S1507, the sub CPU 102a determines Set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 102c. As described above, the hold number determination command is characterized by a combination of the first hold number and the second hold number, and the hold number determination command and the first hold number / second hold number are in a one-to-one relationship. It corresponds.

  In step S1508, the sub CPU 102a turns off the hold number determination command generation flag and ends the hold number determination command generation process.

  Next, a reservation number image displayed in the reservation number display area 13D will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, in the reserved number display area 13D, four reserved number image display areas 131 to 134 are formed side by side in the horizontal direction. The reserved number image display area has a color corresponding to the type of reservation, which constitutes the reserved number image, and the number of the reserved number image display area in that color represents the reserved number. As the first reserved number increases, the reserved number image display area turns yellow from the leftmost reserved number image display area 131 toward the rightmost reserved number image display area 134. On the other hand, as the second reserved number increases, the reserved number image display area turns blue from the reserved number image display area 134 at the right end toward the reserved number image display area 131 at the left end.

  In the present embodiment, since only four reserved number image display areas are provided, if the total of the first reserved number and the second reserved number is four or less, the reserved color is corresponding to each. The number of the number image display areas represents the number of each reserved. However, when the total is five or more, the reserved number image display areas corresponding to the type of holding overlap, so in the present embodiment, when the portions constituting the respective reserved number images overlap, The reserved number image display area is made green.

  For example, when the first reserved number is one and the second reserved number is one, as shown in FIG. 63A, the leftmost reserved image display area 131 turns yellow, and the rightmost reserved image display area 134 turns blue. Further, when the first reserved number is three and the second reserved number is two, the reserved image display areas 131 and 132 are yellow, the reserved image display area 133 is green, and the reserved image display area 134 is blue. When the first reserved number and the second reserved number are both four, the reserved image display areas 131 to 134 are green.

  Next, the hold number non-display process and the hold number redisplay process will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, a lottery effect pattern A01-02, a lottery effect pattern A02-02, a lottery effect pattern A03-02, a lottery effect pattern A04-02, and a lottery effect pattern A05-02 in the effect mode “A” are taken as specific examples. These lottery performance patterns differ with respect to the lottery results of the special prize lottery, and correspond to the odds-out big hit, sudden hit big hit, latent hit big hit, small hit, reach lost, and no reach lose, respectively, in the order listed above. .

  FIG. 60A shows a state immediately before the decorative symbol stop display in the previous lottery effect ends and the decorative symbol variation display in the lottery effect starts. Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), as soon as the decorative symbol variation display is started, the decoration pattern and the background are covered with smoke in the display area other than the reserved number display area 13D of the image output device 13. Done. Next, as shown in FIG. 60C, in the foremost layer of the image output device 13, doors appear from the left and right ends, and each starts to slide toward the center.

  As shown in FIG. 60 (d), before the door reaches the reserved number display area 13D, that is, when the reserved number non-display start time (Th) has elapsed since the start of the lottery effect, The reserved number images displayed in the display area 13D are erased all at once, and the door is completely closed. (FIG. 61 (a)). Then, as shown in FIG. 61 (b), when a predetermined time elapses after the door is closed, this time, the door slides from the center toward both ends, and after the door leaves the reserved number display area 13D, that is, When the hold number redisplay start time (Ts) has elapsed from the start of the lottery effect, the hold number image in which the current hold number is reflected is simultaneously displayed again in the hold number display area 13D. Internally, a hold number non-display command is transmitted to the image control board 105 at the hold number non-display start time (Th), and a hold number confirmation command is sent to the image control board 105 at the hold number re-display start time (Ts). Is done.

  As described above, in the foreground layer of the image output device 13, a predetermined effect image (door) covers the reserved number display area 13D, but before the predetermined effect image covers the reserved number display area 13D. The reserved number image is erased. Here, as an effect in which the reserved number display area 13D is covered with a predetermined effect image (door), an effect is performed such that the door opens and closes in front of the image output device 13, but the reserved number image is displayed from the front side of the door. Is not displayed, the sense of incongruity or image quality is alleviated. Therefore, it is possible to alleviate the reduction in the effect. Furthermore, since the reserved number image is erased all at once and redisplayed all at once, the reserved number image is hidden by the door, thereby preventing the player from misidentifying the reserved number.

  In addition, by performing the effect that the door is opened and closed in the foremost layer of the image output device 13, a movable device that simulates the door can be substituted, so that the production cost can be reduced while maintaining the effect. be able to. During the period when the door is away from the hold number display area 13D, the hold number image is not displayed / redisplayed, so even if the hold number increases or decreases while the door is closed, The reserved number image is hidden by the door so that the player does not mistake the reserved number.

  When the result of the special prize lottery is a lossless reach, when the door opening / closing operation is finished, the decorative symbol change display is continuously performed for a predetermined time and then the decorative symbol is stopped. On the other hand, when the result is another result, when the door opening / closing operation is completed, the reach is established after the decorative symbol variation display is continuously performed for a predetermined time, and the predetermined reach effect is performed.

  Further, the reserved number non-display start time or the reserved number re-display start time is varied depending on the result of the special prize lottery. In this embodiment, since the difference is very small, it is not possible to easily guess the result of the special prize lottery just by observing the erase / redisplay of the hold number display for a moment. By providing an opportunity to distinguish the results of the special prize lottery according to the time difference, the gameability and fun are enhanced.

  Furthermore, even in a mode other than the effect mode “A”, that is, in a specific period after the special game, when the result of the special prize lottery is lost, an effect of opening and closing the door is performed. However, the reserved number non-display start time (Th) and the reserved number display start time (Ts) are greatly different. In other words, the hold number non-display period in the effect mode “A” has been in the middle since the start of the lottery effect, but in these cases, the lottery effect is about to end (see FIGS. 50 to 52). This is because the specific period after the special game is limited by the number of executions of the special symbol variable display, so that the door opens and closes just before the end of the lottery effect corresponding to the end of the special symbol variable display. In order to create an atmosphere in which the special prize lottery is clearly divided once at a time and the countdown is performed.

  Also, in the lottery effect related to the winning in the big win and the small win, the door opens and closes just before the end of the lottery effect. This is a short win game or small hit game that is difficult to distinguish when winning these special prizes, and then it is difficult to determine which win is associated with the production modes “D” and “E”. This is to create an opening atmosphere for the transition to.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the reserved number display area and the reserved number image are the same in any effect mode, but may be different. Further, the effect image overlapping the reserved number display area 13D may be other than the door. In this case, depending on the effect mode, the reserved number non-display start time and the reserved number redisplay start time are set based on the time when the effect image instead of the door overlaps with the reserved number display area 13D and the time away from the reserved number display area 13D. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reserved number is displayed in the reserved number display area 13D of the image output device 13. However, in addition to the image output device 13, for example, a lamp device or an LED may be used. In addition, the image output device 13 is used as an effect that covers the display of the number of reserved items, but an effect accessory device including a movable part may be used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 1st starting port 6a 1st starting port detection sensor 7 2nd starting port 7a 2nd starting port detection sensor 13 Image output apparatus 100 Control means 101 Main control board 102 Production control board 105 Image control board

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First acquisition means for acquiring determination information when the first acquisition condition is satisfied;
Based on the determination information acquired by the first acquisition means, a first profit grant determination means for performing a first profit grant determination that is a determination as to whether or not to give a predetermined profit to the player;
When the first profit grant determination is performed, the first symbol display means displays the first symbol in the first symbol display unit, and then displays the first symbol stop indicating the result of the first profit grant determination. Control means;
First storage means for storing determination information acquired by the first acquisition means when the first symbol variation display cannot be started;
Second acquisition means for acquiring determination information when the second acquisition condition is satisfied;
Based on the determination information acquired by the second acquisition means, a second profit grant determination means for performing a second profit grant determination that is a determination as to whether or not to give a predetermined profit to the player;
When the second profit grant determination is performed, the second symbol display means performs the second symbol change display on the second symbol display means and then displays the second symbol stop indicating the result of the second profit grant determination. Control means;
Second storage means for storing determination information acquired by the second acquisition means when the second symbol variation display cannot be started;
An effect control means for displaying a game effect image on the image display means based on the result of the first profit grant determination and the result of the second profit grant determination;
The effect control means displays a first number image representing the number of determination information stored in the first storage means in the specific display area of the image display means, and is stored in the second storage means. A number image display control means for displaying a second number image representing the number of determination information being
The number image display control means includes:
When displaying the first number image and the second number image, the specific effect image moves from the non-specific display area different from the specific display area of the image display means to the specific display area, Thereafter, when the user wants to leave the specific display area, the first number image and the second number image are not displayed at the same time before the specific effect image reaches the specific display area. Display means;
A gaming machine, comprising: a number image redisplay unit that simultaneously redisplays the first number image and the second number image after the specific effect image leaves the specific display area.

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