JP5796048B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized by recovery processing after power interruption.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters a starting device provided on the game board, a big hit determination is made and a special symbol is variably displayed on the display. At this time, the liquid crystal display device provided at the center of the game board is decorated. There is a known gaming machine that displays symbols in a variable manner. Here, when the special symbol is a jackpot, the corresponding decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “777”), and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is started.

  In such a gaming machine, the special symbol is changed when the game ball enters the starting device, but if there is a new game ball entering during the change of the special symbol, the special ball by the game ball is changed. Up to a predetermined number of symbol variations are suspended. And this hold is displayed on a display device like a special symbol. There is a gaming machine in which the liquid crystal display device displays the hold in correspondence with the hold display by the display.

  At this time, in order to improve the interest of the game, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a plurality of types of holding objects are prepared and the holding objects are changed so as to raise expectations for the holding (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-116361 A

  However, the change of the hold object generally occurs at one corner of the liquid crystal display device, and it cannot be denied that the indication effect is poor. As a result, there is a concern that the interest of games will be reduced.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems described above, and its object is to improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention at all. .

The gaming machine (1) according to the present invention is based on the acquisition means (301a, S1204 to S1207, S1304 to S1307) for acquiring the determination information when the start condition is satisfied, and the determination information acquired by the acquisition means. Determination means (301a, S1601) for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the game, storage means (301c) capable of storing a predetermined number of determination information acquired by the acquisition means, and storage in the storage means Prior determination means (301a, S1208, S1308) for determining whether or not to play the special game before the determination information being determined is determined by the determination means, and predetermined display means (121) On-hold display control means (320a, S3) for displaying a hold object corresponding to the determination information stored in the storage means in one display area 03, and S3604), when the holding object is displayed by the hold display control means, the effect display control means for displaying the changed object in the second display area different from the first display area (320a) And a receiving unit (105) for receiving a predetermined operation from the player, wherein the hold display control unit is configured to display the first display mode or the first display based on a determination result by the prior determination unit. A pre-hold display control means (320a) for displaying the hold object in a second display mode which is different from the mode and suggests that the special game is highly likely to be played. The control unit is configured to display the hold object when the hold object is displayed in the first display mode by the advance hold display control unit. Change object display control means (320a, S3208, S3210) for displaying a change object for changing the display form in a predetermined display form, and the acceptance when the change object is displayed by the change object display control means When a predetermined operation is accepted by the means, the display mode of the change object is changed to a specific display mode that suggests a change from the hold object of the first display mode to the hold object of the second display mode. Specific display control means (320a, S3208 to S3210) that are capable of, and the pre-hold display control means, after the change object is changed to the specific display mode by the specific display control means, The hold object of the first display mode is set as the hold object of the second display mode. It is characterized in that it is changed into an object and displayed (S3402, S3403).

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved.

1 is a schematic front view showing a gaming machine 1. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a display device 111. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a gaming machine 1. (A) illustrates the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol, (B) illustrates the jackpot determination table of the second special symbol, and (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the hit determination table of the normal symbol. (A) illustrates the symbol determination table for jackpot, (B) illustrates the ratio of 15R jackpot, and (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the symbol determination table for lose. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the table for the determination of a fluctuation pattern. 3 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a recovery process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a power interruption monitoring process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a switch process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 3 is a flowchart showing a first starter switch process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a second starter switch process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a gate switch process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern table selection process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a stop process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 3 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing an electric tulip process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a big prize device opening control process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing command processing executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 12 is a flowchart showing variation processing executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the present fluctuation area and reservation area in the storage area of sub RAM320c. It is a flowchart showing a first effect determination process executed by the sub CPU320a of the effect control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing a group notice execution determination process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the holding | maintenance object displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 corresponding to holding | maintenance. (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates the pseudo-holding object determination table for jackpots, (B) is explanatory drawing which illustrates the pseudo-holding object determination table for reach lose. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the group aspect determination table for determining the group aspect which is the aspect of the group in group notice. It is a flowchart showing a second effect determination process executed by the sub CPU320a of the effect control board 320. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a change mode determination table. 10 is a flowchart showing a hold display process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 12 is a flowchart showing a hold-related process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing a hold process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 12 is a flowchart showing effect button processing executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display of a hold object on the liquid crystal display device 121. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the one aspect | mode of the group notice in the liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the one aspect | mode of the group notice in the liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the one aspect | mode of the group notice in the liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the one aspect | mode of the group notice in the liquid crystal display device. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an outing notice in the liquid crystal display device 121. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an outing notice in the liquid crystal display device 121. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a change notice in the liquid crystal display device 121. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a change notice in the liquid crystal display device 121. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a change notice in the liquid crystal display device 121. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a change notice in the liquid crystal display device 121. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a change notice in the liquid crystal display device 121. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a change notice in the liquid crystal display device 121. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates another aspect of the group notice in the liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates another aspect of the notice in the liquid crystal display device.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.
[Configuration of gaming machine 1]
A schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine called type 1 type.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 100 provided with a prize and a prize related to determination, and a frame member 101 surrounding the gaming board 100.
The frame member 101 is a so-called glass frame that supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 100 at a predetermined interval, and a game area 102 in which a game ball can flow down by the glass board and the game board 100. Is formed.

  The frame member 101 has a frame lamp 103 that emits light for production or the like in the upper center. Speakers 104 are provided on both the left and right sides of the frame lamp 103. Further, the frame member 101 is configured such that the lower portion protrudes toward the player side, and has a circular effect button 105 on the upper surface of the protruding portion. An effect key 106 composed of four push buttons is provided on the left side of the effect button 105. Further, on the back side of the effect button 105, a tray 107 for guiding the game ball to a launching device (not shown) is provided. The frame member 101 has a handle 108 at the lower right side. A lever 109 is rotatably attached to the handle 108. In addition, a stop button 110 is provided for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball regardless of the rotation of the lever 109. A display 111 is provided at a position near the game board 100 of the frame member 101.

  On the other hand, the game board 100 that forms the game area 102 together with the glass plate has a liquid crystal display device 121 in the center thereof. In addition, a panel lamp 122 that emits light for production or the like is provided above the liquid crystal display device 121. In addition, the game board 100 includes a first starter 123, a second starter 124, an electric tulip 125, a gate 126, a grand prize winner 127, and four general prize winners 128 as the prizes and prizes. ing.

  The first starting device 123 is provided at the center of the game board 100 below the liquid crystal display device 121, and the second starting device 124 is provided below the first starting device 123. In addition, an electric tulip 125 as an ordinary electric accessory is provided in the vicinity of the second starting device 124. The gate 126 is provided on the upper right side of the game board 100, and a big prize device 127 is provided on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display device 121. Two of the four general winning devices 128 are provided in the lower left portion of the game board 100, and the remaining two are provided in the lower right portion of the game board 100. At the bottom of the game board 100, a discharge device 129 for discharging game balls that have not won a prize is provided.

  With such a configuration, when the player grasps the handle 108 and rotates the lever 109 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 107 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and the rotation angle of the lever 109 is set. The game is fired into the game area 102 with a corresponding hitting force.

  The game board 100 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to an upper position in the game area 102 and moved by contacting the game nails, windmills, etc. Falling along the game board 100 while changing the direction. As described above, the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 110.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 109 of the handle 108 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 102 as illustrated by the arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 109 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right area in the game area 102 as exemplified by the arrow 131. Therefore, “right-handed” is required to win the gate 126 and the big winning device 127.

  The first starter 123 is a starter that is always open, and the second starter 124 is a starter that is opened only when the electric tulip 125 is operating. In the gaming machine 1, whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player when the game ball wins through the first starter 123 or when the game ball wins through the second starter 124 Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 111.

  In the following description, the determination executed on the condition that the winning of the game ball that has passed the first starting device 123 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting device 124 is determined. The determination executed as a condition is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The big prize device 127 is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize device 127 is provided at the opening of the big prize device 127. The big prize device 127 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 111, that is, when a big jackpot occurs, the plate is operated to win a big prize. A jackpot game that opens the device 127 is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The electric tulip 125 is disposed close to the second starting device 124 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 125 is configured such that the pair of blade members can change the posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the second starting device 124 is closed and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting device 124 is opened. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the second starting device 124 is normally closed by an electric tulip 125. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 126, it is determined whether or not the second starter 124 is to be opened, although no prize ball is paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second starting device 124 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed position after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 125 has maintained the open position for the specified time is repeated a specified number of times. As described above, the second starting device 124 is in a state where it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 125 is not operated, whereas the game ball is likely to pass when the electric tulip 125 is operated. Become. In the following description, the determination that is executed on condition that a game ball wins the gate 126 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The general winning device 128 is always open like the first starting device 123, and is a winning device having a predetermined number of winning balls by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting device 123 and the like, even if a game ball wins the general winning device 128, no determination is made.

[Configuration of Display 111]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the display 111 in FIG. The display 111 mainly displays information related to the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 2, the first special symbol display 201, the second special symbol display 202, and the first special symbol are displayed. The symbol holding display 203, the second special symbol holding display 204, the normal symbol display 205, and the normal symbol holding display 206 are provided.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 201 displays the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. On this first special symbol display 201, a jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is lost Is done.

  When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display unit 202 displays the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the second special symbol display 202, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the second special symbol determination is lost is stopped. Is displayed.

  By the way, when a game ball is newly won in the first starting device 123, such as during a symbol variation display or a jackpot game related to the special symbol determination, the first special symbol determination and the symbol variation display triggered by this winning are performed. It cannot be executed immediately. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended when the first special symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if a game ball wins the first starting device 123. It is configured. The first special symbol hold display 203 displays the number of hold of the first special symbol determination held in this way.

  Similarly, when a game ball is newly won in the second starting device 124, such as during a symbol variation display or special jackpot game related to the special symbol determination, the second special symbol determination and symbol variation display triggered by this winning. Cannot be executed immediately. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the right of the second special symbol determination is suspended when the second special symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if a game ball wins the second starting device 124. It is configured. The second special symbol hold indicator 204 displays the number of hold of the second special symbol determination held in this way.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display unit 205 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. Note that the normal symbol determination and the symbol variation display related to the normal symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if the game ball passes through the gate 126, for example, during the symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 205, the normal symbol is displayed. Judgment rights are withheld. The normal symbol hold display unit 206 displays the number of hold for normal symbol determination held in this way.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202 is referred to as “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 205 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[Internal configuration of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 300, a payout control board 310, an effect control board 320, an image control board 330, a lamp control board 340, a launch control board 350, and a power supply board 360.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine. The main control board 300 includes a one-chip microcomputer 301, and the one-chip microcomputer 301 includes a main CPU 301a, a main ROM 301b, and a main RAM 301c. The main control board 300 includes an input port and an output port (both not shown) for main control.

  The main control input port includes a general winning device detection switch 302 for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning device 128, and a gate detection switch for detecting that a game ball has entered the normal symbol gate 126. 303, a first starter detection switch 304 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starter 123, a second starter detection switch 305 for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starter 124, A big winning device detection switch 306 for detecting that a game ball has entered the big winning device 127 and a payout control board 310 are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 300 through the main control input port.

  In addition, a starting device opening / closing solenoid 307 that opens and closes a pair of blade members of the electric tulip 125 disposed in proximity to the second starting device 124 and a plate that opens and closes the prize winning device 127 are operated on the main control output port. Large winning device opening / closing solenoid 308, special symbol displays 201 and 202 for displaying special symbols, normal symbol display 205 for displaying normal symbols, special symbol hold indicators 203 and 204 for displaying the number of special symbol determinations held, normal A normal symbol hold indicator 206 that displays the number of symbols held for symbol determination, a game information output terminal board 309 that outputs an external information signal, a payout control board 310, and an effect control board 320 are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The game information output terminal board 309 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 300 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 309 is wired to the main control board 300, and the game information output terminal board 309 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer of a game store.

  In the one-chip microcomputer 301 of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 301b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device. Alternatively, a command is transmitted to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  The main ROM 301b stores a game control program and tables necessary for various games. For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like are stored. The tables listed here are only a part, and a number of tables (not shown) are provided.

  Furthermore, the main RAM 301c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 301a, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, in the main RAM 301c, the number T of the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol random number, the numbers U1, U2 of the special symbol, the round number R, the number C of balls entered into the big winning device, the probability variation game flag, the short-time game flag, etc. Is memorized. In addition to the information listed here, a lot of information is stored.

  The payout control board 310 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 310 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on an input signal from the payout ball measuring switch 311, the door opening switch 312, and the timer that detects whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. And corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 300 based on the processing. Further, a payout motor 313 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 310. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 313 of the prize ball payout device to control the predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The effect control board 320 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 320 includes a sub CPU 320a, a sub ROM 320b, and a sub RAM 320c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320. . The sub CPU 320a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 320b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an effect button detection switch 321, an effect key detection switch 322, and an input signal from the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on this processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. The sub RAM 320c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 320a performs arithmetic processing.

  For example, when the sub CPU 320a in the effect control board 320 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 320a analyzes the content of the received fluctuation pattern designation command, and displays the liquid crystal display device 121, the sound. Data for causing the output device 331, the effect driving device 341, and the effect illumination device 342 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

The sub ROM 320b of the effect control board 320 stores a program for effect control and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 300, an ornamental symbol determination table for determining a combination of ornamental symbols to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 320b. Has been. In addition, the table mentioned above only enumerates the characteristic table among the tables in this embodiment as an example, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided.

  The sub RAM 320c of the effect control board 320 has a plurality of storage areas. In these storage areas, a game state, an effect mode, an effect pattern, a decorative pattern, a counting counter, firing operation information, and the like are stored. In addition to this, a lot of information is stored.

  The image control board 330 includes an image CPU, control ROM, control RAM, CGROM, VRAM, and VDP (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 121, a sound CPU, a sound ROM, and a sound RAM. . The image control board 330 is connected to the effect control board 320 so that bidirectional communication is possible, and a liquid crystal display device 121 and an audio output device 331 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 320. The control RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program of the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. The image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 320, and the CGROM. The predetermined image data stored in the VRAM is expanded in the VRAM, and the image data expanded in the VRAM is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121.

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data to be output from the audio output device 331, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 320, and the audio ROM Audio output control is performed in the output device 331.

  The lamp control board 340 controls lighting of the board lamp 122 provided on the game board 100 and controls the frame lamp 103 provided on the frame member 101. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 341. The lamp control board 340 is connected to the effect control board 320, and performs each control described above based on data transmitted from the effect control board 320.

  The firing control board 350 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and performs energization control on the firing solenoid 353 and the ball feed solenoid 354 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 352.

  The touch sensor 351 includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the handle 108. When the touch sensor 351 detects that the player touches the handle 108, the launch control board is detected. A touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 353 is output to 350.

  The firing volume 352 includes a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 352 is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 350.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 353 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 350. As a result, the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  Note that the touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and the voltage signal from the firing volume 352 are input to the effect control board 320. Thereby, it is possible to detect the launch of the game ball on the effect control board 320.

  The power supply board 360 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the power supply voltage is supplied to the main control board 300, the payout control board 310, the effect control board 320, and the launch control board 350. Further, the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 is monitored, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, the power interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 300. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 301a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 301a 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.

[Various tables]
Details of various tables stored in the main ROM 301b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  4 (A) and 4 (B) show a jackpot determination table used for “big jackpot determination”. FIG. 4 (A) is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, and FIG. 4 (B) is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol.

  The jackpot determination table is for determining “big hit” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired jackpot random number. The jackpot random number is acquired as a numerical value of “0” to “598” when entering the first starting device 123 or the second starting device 124.

Here, the gaming state shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B will be described.
In the present embodiment, “normal gaming state” and “probability changing gaming state” are included as states relating to the jackpot determination.

  “Normal gaming state” means that the probability of winning a jackpot is set to 1 / 299.5 in the jackpot determination performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting device 123 or the second starting device 124. Refers to the played gaming state. On the other hand, the “probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “probability game state”, it is easier to win a big hit than in the “normal game state”. It should be noted that in this probability variation game state, a probability variation game flag, which will be described later, is set to “ON”, and in the normal game state, the probability variation game flag is “OFF”. Also, the transition from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state is after the probability variation big hit game is finished.

  The “big hit” is a special game for opening the big prize device 127. Specifically, it refers to a game that is executed when a big win is won in the jackpot determination performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starter 123 or the second starter 124.

  In the “hit”, the round game in which the big winning device 127 is opened is played 15 times in total or 8 times in total. The maximum opening time of the grand prize winning device 127 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the big prize winning device 127 during this time, one round game is played. Ends. The “big hit” allows a large amount of prize balls to be obtained because a game ball enters the grand prize winning device 127 and a player can obtain a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. Also, since the big prize device 127 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 100, when “big hit”, the lever 109 of the handle 108 is rotated greatly, so that the game is played by the so-called “right-handed”. Become.

  According to the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 4A, in the normal gaming state, when the acquired jackpot random number is “7” or “8”, it is determined to be a jackpot. On the other hand, when the probability variation gaming state, 20 big hit random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits. If the value is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the random number range of the jackpot random number is “0” to “598”, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the normal gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and the probability of being determined to be the jackpot in the probability variation gaming state Is increased by 10 times to 1 / 29.9.

FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hit determination table used for “normal symbol hit determination”.
The winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired normal symbol random number. The normal symbol random number is acquired as a numerical value of “0” to “65535” when passing through the gate 126.

Here, a description will be given of the gaming state shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, there are a “non-short game state” and a “short-time game state” as states relating to the electric tulip 125 arranged in proximity to the second starting device 124. The states related to the jackpot determination (the normal gaming state, the probability variation gaming state) and the states related to the electric tulip 125 (the non-time saving gaming state, the time saving gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. .

It should be noted that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “normal gaming state” and is set to the “non-short game state”.
In this embodiment, “non-short game state” means that in the normal symbol hit determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 126, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result is 12 seconds. This is a gaming state in which the opening control time of the second starting device 124 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds when it is set to be long and wins. In other words, when the game ball passes through the gate 126, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display unit 205 displays the variation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol stops 12 seconds after the variation display is started. indicate. If the lottery result is a win, the second starter 124 is opened for about 0.2 seconds by the movement of the electric tulip 125 after the normal symbol is stopped.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol hit determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 126, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result is 3 seconds. A gaming state that is set shorter than the “non-short gaming state” and that the opening control time of the second starter 124 when winning in the win is 3.5 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short gaming state” Say. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is 65535 / 65536 is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set to “ON” in the short game state, and the short-time game flag is “OFF” in the non-short-time game state.

  Therefore, in the “short time gaming state”, the second starting device 124 is more easily controlled to the open state as long as the game ball passes through the gate 126 than in the “non-short time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the consumption of the game ball is suppressed in the progress of the game.

  Further, since the gate 126 is provided on the right side of the game board 100, in the “short-time gaming state”, the game is played by so-called “right-handed” in which the lever 109 of the handle 108 is greatly rotated.

It should be noted that the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short game state” and the “short-time game state”.
According to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4 (C), in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol random number is “0”. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol random number is any one of “0” to “65534”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the range of normal symbol random numbers is “0” to “65535”, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short game state is 65535 / 65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 5A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of jackpot, FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing the probability of 15R jackpot, and FIG. It is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing.

  In FIG. 5A, the type of “special symbol” (whether the game ball has entered the first starter 123 or the second starter 124) and the first starter 123 or the second starter 124 The jackpot “type” and stop symbol data are determined based on the “hit symbol random number” acquired when the game ball enters. The range of the jackpot symbol random number is set to “0” to “99”. In addition, the probability of being a promiscuous jackpot or a normal jackpot is ½ (50%), respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the first special symbol is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number is between “0” and “49”, the probability is ½. Becomes a “probable 15R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2 and becomes a “normal 15R jackpot”. At this time, the stop symbol data is “01” and “02”, respectively.

  Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number is between “50” and “99”, it becomes “probability 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2, and “normal 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data becomes “03” and “04”, respectively.

  In the case of jackpot in the second special symbol, the jackpot symbol random number is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number is “0” to “74”, it becomes “probability 15R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2, It becomes “normal 15R big hit” with a probability of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data is “05” and “06”, respectively.

  Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number is between “75” and “99”, it becomes “probability 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2 and “normal 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data becomes “07” and “08”, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (B), the ratio of 15R jackpot is 50% when the first special symbol is a big jackpot, whereas when the second special symbol is a big jackpot, it is 75%. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 5C, when the determination result is lost in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the stop symbol data is “00”.
In addition, the game state after jackpot end and the jackpot mode are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

[Variation pattern determination table]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern determination tables for the first special symbol and the second special symbol are common. The variation pattern is determined based on the determination result, the gaming state, the number of reserved balls, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number take values from “0” to “99”.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6, when the determination result is a probable big hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number. Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern random number is “0” to “29”, the fluctuation pattern 1 is selected. At this time, the fluctuation time is 20 seconds, and the reach A is a big hit. Then, after the jackpot ends, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state. When the variation pattern random number is “30” to “99”, the variation pattern 2 is selected. At this time, the fluctuation time is 30 seconds, and a big hit is made by reach B. Then, after the jackpot ends, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state.

  When the determination result is usually a big hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number. Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern random number is “0” to “29”, the fluctuation pattern 1 is selected. At this time, the fluctuation time is 20 seconds, and the reach A is a big hit. Then, after the jackpot ends, the game is controlled in the normal gaming state. When the variation pattern random number is “30” to “99”, the variation pattern 2 is selected. At this time, the fluctuation time is 30 seconds, and a big hit is made by reach B. Then, after the jackpot ends, the game is controlled in the normal gaming state.

When the determination result is a loss, the variation pattern is determined based on the gaming state, the number of reserved balls, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern random number.
Specifically, when the game state is “non-short-time game state” and the number of held balls is “0 to 2”, one of the variation patterns 3, 4, and 5 is selected by the reach random number and the variation pattern random number. . The fluctuation pattern 3 is a normal fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 10 seconds, the fluctuation pattern 4 is a fluctuation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the fluctuation pattern 5 is a fluctuation time of 30 seconds and loses at reach B.

  When the game state is “non-short game state” and the number of reserved balls is “3-4”, one of the variation patterns 4, 5, and 6 is selected by the reach random number and the variation pattern random number. The variation pattern 6 is a shortened variation with a variation time of 5 seconds, the variation pattern 4 has a variation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the variation pattern 5 has a variation time of 30 seconds and loses at reach B.

  When the game state is “time-short game state” and the number of held balls is “0 to 1”, one of the variation patterns 3, 4, and 5 is selected by the reach random number and the variation pattern random number. The fluctuation pattern 3 is a normal fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 10 seconds, the fluctuation pattern 4 is a fluctuation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the fluctuation pattern 5 is a fluctuation time of 30 seconds and loses at reach B.

  When the game state is “time-short game state” and the number of held balls is “2-4”, one of the variation patterns 4, 6, and 7 is selected by the reach random number and the variation pattern random number. The variation pattern 4 is a shortened variation with a variation time of 5 seconds, the variation pattern 4 has a variation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the variation pattern 7 has a variation time of 5 seconds and loses at reach C. The variation pattern 7 is a variation pattern having a short variation time despite being reach.

  As a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table illustrated in FIG. 6, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the determination result is lost and the game is in the short-time gaming state. For example, if the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is “2”, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern 6 (shortening variation) with a variation time of 5 seconds with a probability of 95% based on the reach random number However, in the non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 10 seconds is determined. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

[Main control board main processing]
A main process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the main process executed in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 executes this main process when the power is turned on. The main process of the main control board 300 is executed by the main CPU 301a based on a program stored in the main ROM 301b.

In the first S701, access to the main RAM 301c is permitted. This process is performed, for example, after waiting for 1000 ms after the power is turned on.
In S702, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is “ON”. If it is determined that the RAM clear switch is “ON” (S702: YES), the process proceeds to S711. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch is not “ON” (S702: NO), that is, when the RAM clear switch is “OFF”, the process proceeds to S703.

  In S703, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is “ON”. The backup flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the power to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. If it is determined that the backup flag is “ON” (S703: YES), the process proceeds to S704. On the other hand, when it is determined that the backup flag is not “ON” (S703: NO), that is, when the backup flag is “OFF”, the process proceeds to S711.

  In S704, it is determined whether or not the checksum is normal. The checksum is created for the backup information, and is intended to determine the validity of the backup information when the data addition values match. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (S704: YES), the process proceeds to S705. On the other hand, when it is determined that the checksum is not normal (S704: NO), the process proceeds to S711.

In S705, a recovery process is executed. Details of the recovery process will be described later.
In S706, the CTC cycle is set. This process sets the cycle of the CTC that is a built-in timer counter. For example, it is set to 4 ms. As a result, the main CPU 301a executes a timer interrupt process to be described later at a CTC cycle.

In S707, a power interruption monitoring process is executed. Details of the power interruption monitoring process will be described later.
In S708, interrupt prohibition setting is performed. This process prohibits the timer interrupt process by the main CPU 301a.

  In S709, random number update processing is performed. This process is to update various random values of jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and regular symbol random numbers. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

  In S710, an interrupt permission setting is performed. This process permits timer interrupt processing by the main CPU 301a. Then, after the processing of S710 is completed, the processing from S707 is repeated.

  The process proceeds to S711 when an affirmative determination is made in S702, a negative determination is made in S703, and a negative determination is made in S704. In S711, the RAM is cleared. The RAM clear is to initialize various flags and count values set by the main control board 300. For example, various flags include a probability variation flag and a time reduction flag. Examples of the count value include the number of short-time fluctuations W.

  In S712, peripheral part initial setting is performed. In this process, an initial setting command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the payout control board 310 and the effect control board 320. Thereby, initial setting is performed on the payout control board 310 and the effect control board 320. After the process of S712 is completed, the process proceeds to S706 described above.

[Recovery processing]
The restoration process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This restoration process is executed in S705 of FIG.

In the first step S801, a work area is set. In this process, the work area is an area used for the recovery process, and is set in the main RAM 301c.
In S802, a recovery command is created. This recovery command includes a command related to the gaming state. That is, a probability variation game flag, a time-short game flag, and the like. In addition, the count value of the counter related to these flags is included. Furthermore, hold information related to the hold display is included.

In S803, a recovery command is transmitted. In this process, the restoration command created in S802 is transmitted to the effect control board 320.
In S804, the backup flag is set to “OFF”, and then the recovery process is terminated.

[Power failure monitoring processing]
The power interruption monitoring process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This power interruption monitoring process is executed in S707 of FIG.

In the first S901, interrupt prohibition setting is performed. This process prohibits the timer interrupt process by the main CPU 301a.
In S902, it is determined whether or not the power supply is shut off. This process determines whether or not the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. If it is determined that the power supply has been cut off (S902: YES), the process proceeds to S903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not shut off (S902: NO), the process proceeds to S906.

  In S903, backup information is created and stored. The backup information is stored in the main RAM 301c. At this time, a checksum is created and stored together with the backup information. As described above, the backup information is used to create a recovery command.

In S904, the backup flag is set to “ON”. The backup flag is stored in the main RAM 301c.
In S905, RAM access is prohibited, and then the main process (see FIG. 7) is terminated.

  The process proceeds to S906 when it is determined in S902 that the power is not shut off. In S906, interrupt permission setting is performed. This process permits the timer interrupt process of the main CPU 301a. After the processing of S906 ends, the process proceeds to S708 of FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing]
The timer interrupt process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 10 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the main control board 300 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and after is executed by the main CPU 301a based on a program stored in the main ROM 301b.

  First, in S1001, random number update processing is executed. This process is to update various random values of jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and regular symbol random numbers. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

In S1002, a switch process is performed. This process is executed when a detection signal from each switch is input. Details of the switch process will be described later.
In S1003, special symbol processing is performed. This process includes a process of stopping and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202. Details of the special symbol process will be described later.

  In S1004, normal symbol processing is performed. This process includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display 205 to display the normal symbol variably, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Details of this normal symbol processing will be described later.

  In S1005, an electric tulip process is performed. This process activates the electric tulip 125 when it is determined that the second starting device 124 is to be released as a result of the normal symbol determination. Details of the electric tulip process will be described later.

  In S1006, a special winning device opening control process is performed. In this process, when it is determined in S1003 that the game is a big hit, the big winning device opening / closing solenoid 308 is controlled to open the big winning device 127. Details of the big prize device opening control process will be described later.

In S1007, prize ball processing is executed. This process controls the payout of prize balls according to the winning of game balls.
In S1008, transmission processing is executed. In this processing, information necessary for determining various commands and production contents set (stored) in the main RAM 301c in the processing steps before S1007 is transmitted to the production control board 320.

[Switch processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the switch processing in S1002 of FIG.

  In the first S1101, first starter switch processing is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the first starter detection switch 304, and various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that are appropriately updated by the processing of S1001. ) Is obtained at the time when the detection signal from the first starter detection switch 304 is input. The first starter switch process will be further described later.

  In subsequent S1102, the second starter switch process is executed. In this process, the presence or absence of a detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 is monitored, and various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that are appropriately updated by the processing of S1001. ) Is obtained at the time when the detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 is input. The second starter switch process will be further described later.

  In the next S1103, gate switch processing is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the gate detection switch 303, and determines the value at the time when the detection signal from the gate detection switch 303 is input for the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of S1001. To get. The gate switch process will be further described later.

[First starter switch processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the first starter switch process in S1101 of FIG.

  In the first step S1201, it is determined whether or not the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON”. This processing is based on whether or not a detection signal from the first starter detection switch 304 (ON signal indicating that the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 304 is turned “ON”. Here, when it is determined that the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON” (S1201: YES), the process proceeds to S1202. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first starter detection switch 304 is not “ON” (S1201: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the first starter switch process is terminated.

  In S1202, it is determined whether or not the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1. In this process, it is determined whether or not the hold number U1 for the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 301c is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 ("4" in the present embodiment) stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. Judgment. If it is determined that U1 <Umax1 is satisfied (S1202: YES), the process proceeds to S1203. On the other hand, if it is determined that U1 ≧ Umax1 (S1202: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the first starter switch processing is terminated.

In S1203, the value of the holding number U1 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.
In S1204 to S1207, various random numbers are acquired. In this process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired as acquisition information used for the first special symbol determination, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 301c. .

  In S1208, a prior determination is performed. Here, jackpot determination, determination of jackpot symbol, and selection of variation pattern are performed in advance. These processes are the same as those performed in the special symbol process described later. Therefore, detailed processing will be described later.

Here, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number acquired in S1204.
If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S1205. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the jackpot symbol random number is “0 to 49”, it becomes 15R jackpot, and when the jackpot symbol random number is “50 to 99”, it becomes 8R jackpot. Further, the probability variation 15R jackpot is a half of the 15R jackpot, and the ratio is usually 15R jackpot at a ratio of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data is “01” and “02”, respectively. Further, the probability variation 8R jackpot is a half of the 8R jackpot, and the ratio of 1/2 is usually the 8R jackpot. At this time, the stop symbol data is “03” and “04”, respectively.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data) is selected. The stop symbol data at the time of losing is “00”.
When the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number acquired in S1207. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern 1 or the fluctuation pattern 2 is selected.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the reach random number acquired in S1206, the variation pattern random number acquired in S1207, the gaming state, and the number of holds. In this case, one of the fluctuation pattern 3 to the fluctuation pattern 6 is selected.

  As described above, the jackpot determination, the determination of the jackpot symbol, and the selection of the variation pattern are performed by special symbol processing described later. Therefore, the variation pattern may be changed according to the number of holds at the time of executing the special symbol process.

  In S1209, a hold command is set. The hold command includes “starter data” for distinguishing whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and “hold number data” indicating the number of the hold (ie, the hold number data). The number of reservations U1), “stop symbol data” indicating the jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern are included.

Note that the hold command set in step S1209 is transmitted to the effect control board 320 in step S1008 of FIG.
[Second starter switch processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the second starter switch process in S1102 of FIG. The second starter switch process is the same as the first starter switch process described above.

  In the first S1301, it is determined whether or not the second starter detection switch 305 is turned “ON”. This process is based on whether or not a detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 (ON signal indicating that the second starter detection switch 305 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 305 is turned “ON”. Here, when it is determined that the second starter detection switch 305 is “ON” (S1301: YES), the process proceeds to S1302. On the other hand, when it determines with the 2nd starter detection switch 305 not being "ON" (S1301: NO), the subsequent process is not performed but a 2nd starter switch process is complete | finished.

  In S1302, it is determined whether or not the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2. In this process, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 301c is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 ("4" in the present embodiment) stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. Is. If it is determined that U2 <Umax2 is satisfied (S1302: YES), the process proceeds to S1303. On the other hand, if it is determined that U2 ≧ Umax2 (S1302: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the second starter switch processing is terminated.

In S1303, the value of the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.
In S1304 to S1307, various random numbers are acquired. This process acquires jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers as acquisition information used for the second special symbol determination, associates these random numbers, and stores them in the main RAM 301c. .

  In S1308, a prior determination is performed. Here, jackpot determination, determination of jackpot symbol, and selection of variation pattern are performed in advance. These processes are the same as those performed in the special symbol process described later. Therefore, detailed processing will be described later.

Here, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number acquired in S1304.
When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S1305. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the jackpot symbol random number is “0 to 74”, it becomes 15R jackpot, and when the jackpot symbol random number is “75 to 99”, it becomes 8R jackpot. Further, the probability variation 15R jackpot is a half of the 15R jackpot, and the ratio is usually 15R jackpot at a ratio of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data is “05” and “06”, respectively. Further, the probability variation 8R jackpot is a half of the 8R jackpot, and the ratio of 1/2 is usually the 8R jackpot. At this time, the stop symbol data becomes “07” and “08”, respectively.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data) is selected. The stop symbol data at the time of losing is “00”.
When the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number acquired in S1307. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern 1 or the fluctuation pattern 2 is selected.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the reach random number acquired in S1306, the variation pattern random number acquired in S1307, the gaming state, and the number of holds. At this time, any one of the fluctuation patterns 3 to 6 is selected.

  As described above, the jackpot determination, the determination of the jackpot symbol, and the selection of the variation pattern are performed by special symbol processing described later. Therefore, the variation pattern may be changed according to the number of holds at the time of executing the special symbol process.

  In S1309, a hold command is set. The hold command includes “starter data” for distinguishing whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and “hold number data” indicating the number of the hold (ie, the hold number data). The number of reservations U2), “stop symbol data” indicating the jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern are included.

Note that the hold command and the prefetch command set in S1309 are transmitted to the effect control board 320 in S1008 of FIG.
[Gate switch processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the gate switch processing in S1103 of FIG.

  In the first step S1401, it is determined whether or not the gate detection switch 303 is “ON”. In this process, the gate detection switch 303 is turned “ON” based on whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 303 (ON signal indicating that the gate detection switch 303 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the gate detection switch 303 is “ON” (S1401: YES), the process proceeds to S1402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gate detection switch 303 is not “ON” (S1401: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the gate switch processing is terminated.

  In S1402, it is determined whether the hold number T is less than the maximum hold number Tmax. In this process, whether or not the normal symbol determination hold number T stored in the main RAM 301c is less than the maximum normal symbol determination hold number Tmax ("4" in this embodiment) stored in advance in the main ROM 301b. It is a judgment. If it is determined that T <Tmax (S1402: YES), the process proceeds to S1403. On the other hand, when it is determined that T ≧ Tmax (S1402: NO), the gate switch process is terminated without executing the subsequent processes.

In S1403, the hold count T is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. In subsequent S1404, the normal symbol random number used for the normal symbol determination is acquired and stored in the main RAM 301c.
[Special symbol processing]
Details of the special symbol processing executed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol process in S1003 of FIG.

  In first S1501, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played. When the jackpot game is being played, the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot game (S1501: YES), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not a jackpot game (S1501: NO), the process proceeds to S1502.

  In S1502, it is determined whether or not a special symbol variation display is in progress. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not in progress (S1502: NO), the process proceeds to S1503. On the other hand, if it is determined that special symbols are being displayed (S1502: YES), the process proceeds to S1511.

  In S1503, it is determined whether one of the number of holdings U1 for the first special symbol determination or the number of holdings U2 for the second special symbol determination is greater than “0”. If it is determined that U1> 0 or U2> 0 (S1503: YES), the process proceeds to S1504. On the other hand, if it is determined that U1 = U2 = 0 (S1503: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated.

  In S1504, if U2> 0, the hold number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. If U2 = 0, the number of holdings U1 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. That is, the reservation of the second special symbol is preferentially digested.

  In S1505, the storage area is shifted. This process executes a shift process for the storage area of the main RAM 301c. Specifically, the first or second special symbol determination jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that were subtracted in S1504 are the first stored in the reserved storage area (the oldest one) Are shifted to the determination storage area, and the rest are shifted to the determination storage area.

  In S1506, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the jackpot determination process is executed based on the random numbers stored in the determination storage area. By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether it is a jackpot or loss, and the determination result is set in the main RAM 301c. When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) indicating the type of jackpot. Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  In S1507, a variation pattern selection process is executed. Specifically, referring to the variation pattern table stored in advance in the main ROM 301b, the determination result of the jackpot determination in S1506, the stop symbol data set in the main RAM 301c, the current gaming state, the number of pending special symbol determination The variation pattern of the special symbol is selected based on the reach random number and the variation pattern random number stored in the storage area for determination U1 or U2. By performing the processing of S1507, it is also determined whether to perform a reachable effect or a reachless effect. Details of the variation pattern selection process will be described later.

  In S1508, a change start command is set. In this process, a change start command including stop symbol data set in the process of S1506, change pattern data indicating the change pattern set in the process of S1507, game state data indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, etc. is set in the main RAM 301c. To do. This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process of S1008.

  On the other hand, the effect control board 320 needs to specify the result of the special symbol determination by analyzing the variation start command received from the main control board 300, and perform either the effect with reach or the effect without reach. To determine the game state of the gaming machine 1 by acquiring the variation time during which the special symbol is variably displayed. From the voice output device 331, the display pattern of the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 201 or the second special symbol indicator 202. It determines what sound is output, what light emission pattern the frame lamp 103 emits, and the like, and causes the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 to execute the effect of the determined content.

  In S1509, the variable display is started. This process starts the change display of the special symbol based on the data included in the change start command set in the process of S1508. The special symbol variation display is performed using the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202.

In S1510, measurement of the variation time is started. In this process, measurement of a variation time that is an elapsed time since the start of variation display is started.
In next S1511, it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the processing in S1507 has elapsed since the measurement of the variation time in S1510. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S1511: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S1511: YES), the process proceeds to S1512.

  In S1512, a symbol confirmation command is set. In this process, a symbol confirmation command for notifying that the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202 is set in the main RAM 301c. is there. The symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process in S1008. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in the aspect which shows the determination result of a special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  In S1513, the variable display ends. This process ends the special symbol variation display started in S1509. At that time, the stop symbol data (big hit symbol or lost symbol) set in the processing of S1506 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 201 and 202 that have variably displayed the special symbols. Specifically, when the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 201, the first special symbol display 201 is caused to stop display the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol, and the second special symbol display 202 When the special symbol is variably displayed, the big special symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 202.

In S1514, the measured variation time is reset. This process is to reset the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of S1510.
In continuing S1515, the process during stop is performed. This process includes a process of starting a jackpot game when the jackpot is won. Details of the stop process will be described later.

[Big hit judgment processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in S1506 of FIG.

  In the first S1601, a jackpot determination is performed. Here, when the jackpot determination relating to winning in the first starting device 123 is executed, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4A) of the first special symbol stored in advance in the main ROM 301b is used. On the other hand, when executing the jackpot determination relating to winning in the second starting device 124, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4B) of the second special symbol stored in advance in the main ROM 301b is used.

  A jackpot random number is described in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area matches the value described in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. If they do not match, it is determined to be lost. At this time, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the jackpot random number is either “7” or “8”, and when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state, the jackpot random number is “7” to “26”. Either.

  In subsequent S1602, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot is based on the determination result of S1601. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S1602: YES), the process proceeds to S1603. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1602: NO), that is, when it is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data “00”) is set in S1605, and the big hit determination process is terminated.

  In S1603, the type of jackpot is determined. In this process, a jackpot type is determined using a jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 5A) stored in the main RAM 301c. Here, 15R jackpot or 8R jackpot is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number stored in the determination storage area. In the case of the first special symbol, the value shown in the upper part of FIG. 5A is used, and in the case of the second special symbol, the value shown in the lower part of FIG. 5A is used. This makes it possible to realize the jackpot breakdown shown in FIG.

  In S1604, a jackpot symbol is set. In this process, the jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S1603 is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, at the time of the process of S1513 mentioned above, the jackpot symbol set here is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202, and the jackpot game is executed. become. After the process of S1604, the jackpot determination process ends.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern selection processing in S1507 of FIG.

  In first S1701, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is based on the jackpot determination in S1601 of FIG. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S1701: YES), the process proceeds to S1702. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1701: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the process proceeds to S1705.

  In S1702, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot. This process is based on the jackpot type (stop symbol data) determined in S1603 of FIG. If it is determined that it is a probable big hit (S1702: YES), the fluctuation pattern table for the probable big hit is set in S1703, and then the process proceeds to S1709. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a promising big hit (S1702: NO), that is, if it is a normal big hit, a normal big hit variation pattern table is set in S1704, and then the flow proceeds to S1709.

  In S1705, which is shifted to when it is determined that the game is not a big hit, the gaming state and the number of holdings are determined. This process is to determine whether the current gaming state is the hourly gaming state or the non-hourly gaming state based on the hourly gaming flag stored in the main RAM 301c. Moreover, the number of pending special symbol determinations is determined. As a result, the corresponding variation pattern table is narrowed down.

  In S1706, it is determined whether or not a reach is reached. In the case of a loss, this process determines whether or not to perform a reach effect for causing the player to expect a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area matches the value described in the variation pattern table. If it is determined that it is reach (S1706: YES), the process proceeds to S1707. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not reach (S1706: NO), the process proceeds to S1708.

  In S1707, a reach variation pattern table is set. In this process, the reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 301b based on the gaming state and the number of reserved balls determined in S1705, and is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S1709.

  In S1708, a fluctuation pattern table without reach is set. In this process, the unreachable variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 301b based on the gaming state and the number of reserved balls determined in S1705, and is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S1709.

  In step S1709, a variation pattern random number determination process is performed. In this process, the variation pattern random number is determined using the variation pattern table set in the processing of S1703, S1704, S1707, or S1708. Specifically, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area is selected with reference to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 301c. By performing the processing of S1709, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is determined.

  In S1710, a variation pattern is set. In this process, variation pattern data indicating the variation pattern selected in S1709 is set in the main RAM 301c. The variation pattern data is included in the variation start command set in the processing of S1508 in FIG. 15 together with the symbol (stop symbol data) set by the jackpot determination processing, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission processing of S1008. The

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the stopping process in S1515 in FIG.

  In first S1801, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot is based on the determination result of S1601 in FIG. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot (S1801: YES), the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” in S1802, and then the process proceeds to S1803. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1801: NO), the process proceeds to S1806.

  In S1803, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is “ON”. This process is to determine whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. The short-time game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a short-time game state, and is set to “ON” when transitioning from the normal game state to the short-time game state. It is set to “OFF” when returning to the gaming state. If it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (S1803: YES), the short-time game flag is set to “OFF” in S1804, and then the process proceeds to S1805. On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not set to “ON” (S1803: NO), that is, when the short-time game flag is set to “OFF”, the processing of S1804 is not executed. The process moves to S1805.

  In S1805, an opening command is set in the main RAM 301c. The opening refers to a period from when the jackpot game is started until the first prize-winning device 127 is first opened. The opening command is a command for notifying that the opening is started, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process of S1008.

  In S1806, the process proceeds from S1805, or in S1806, which is performed when it is determined in S1801 that the game is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the probability variation game flag is “ON”. The probability change game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the probability change game state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the normal game state is set. If it is determined that the probability variation game flag is “ON” (S1806: YES), the subsequent processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is “OFF” (S1806: NO), the process proceeds to S1807.

  In S1807, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is “ON”. The time saving game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the time saving gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the non-time saving gaming status is set. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is “ON” (S1807: YES), the process proceeds to S1808. On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is “OFF” (S1807: NO), the subsequent processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

In S 1808, “1” is subtracted from the short-time fluctuation count W, and the short-time fluctuation count W is updated. The time fluctuation number W is stored in the main RAM 301c.
In S1809, it is determined whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations W is “0”. If it is determined that W = 0 (S1809: YES), the time-short game flag is set to “OFF” in S1810, and then the in-stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if W ≠ 0 (S1809: NO), the process in S1810 is not executed and the stopped process is terminated.

[Normal pattern processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the normal symbol processing in S1004 of FIG.

  In the first S1901, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game flag is “ON”. This process determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. The auxiliary game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the auxiliary tulip is in the auxiliary game in which the operation of returning to the closed position after the electric tulip 125 is maintained in the open position for a specified time is set to “ON” during the auxiliary game. When it is not in the auxiliary game, “OFF” is set. If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (S1901: YES), the subsequent symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. In this case, it moves to the electric tulip process of S1005. On the other hand, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (S1901: NO), that is, when the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF”, the process proceeds to S1902.

  In S1902, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing. This process is to determine whether or not the variable display on the normal symbol display 205 is being performed. Here, when it is determined that the normal symbol is not changing (S1902: NO), the process proceeds to S1903. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol is changing (S1902: YES), the process proceeds to S1914.

  In S1903, where the normal symbol is not fluctuating, it is determined whether or not the number T of the normal symbol determination is “1” or more. If it is determined that the hold count T is “1” or more (S1903: YES), the process proceeds to S1904. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holdings T is not “1” or more (S1903: NO), that is, when the number of holdings T is “0”, the subsequent symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. .

  In step S1904, the number of holds T is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. In step S1905, a hit random number determination process is performed. In this process, whether the oldest normal symbol random number among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the main RAM 301c in S1404 in FIG. 14 matches any of the winning values related to the normal symbol determination stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. It is to determine whether or not.

  In S1906, it is determined whether or not a win. This process is to determine whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on the determination result of S1905. If it is determined that it is a win (S1906: YES), a win symbol is set in the main RAM 301c in S1907, and then the process proceeds to S1909. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (S1906: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the lost symbol is set in the main RAM 301c in S1908, and then the process proceeds to S1909.

  In S1909, it is determined whether or not it is a non-time saving gaming state. This process determines whether or not the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a non-short-time gaming state based on whether or not the hourly gaming flag is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state (S1909: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to 12 seconds in S1910, and then the process proceeds to S1912. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the non-short game state (S1909: NO), that is, if the game is in the short-time game state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 3 seconds, and then the process proceeds to S1912. The normal symbol variation time is the time for the normal symbol display 205 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner. The normal symbol variation time set here is temporarily stored in the main RAM 301c.

In S1912, the normal symbol display 205 starts to change the normal symbol. In step S1913, measurement of elapsed time from the start of the variable display is started.
On the other hand, in S1914 which is shifted to when the normal symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not to end the normal symbol change. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to end the normal symbol variation display based on whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement was started in S1913 has reached the normal symbol variation time set in S1910 or S1911. To do. Here, when it is determined that the variation of the normal symbol is to be ended (S1914: YES), the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit 205 is terminated in S1915, and the winning symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. The process proceeds to S1916. On the other hand, if it is determined not to end the variation of the normal symbol (S1914: NO), the normal symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

In S1916, the elapsed time is reset. This process resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started in the process of S1913.
In S1917, as in S1906, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is correct. If it is determined that it is a win (S1917: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” in S1918, and then the normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a hit (S1917: NO), the process of S1918 is not executed, and the normal symbol process is terminated.

[Electric tulip treatment]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the electric tulip process in S1005 of FIG.

  In the first S2001, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is “ON” (S2001: YES), the process proceeds to S2002. On the other hand, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (S2001: NO), that is, when the auxiliary game flag is “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed and the electric tulip is executed. The process ends.

  In S2002, it is determined whether or not the electric tulip is operating. If it is determined that the electric tulip is operating (S2002: YES), the process proceeds to S2007. On the other hand, when it is determined that the electric tulip is not operating (S2002: NO), the process proceeds to S2003.

  In S2003, it is determined whether or not the non-time-saving gaming state. This process is the same as S1909 in FIG. If it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state (S2003: YES), an operation pattern is set in S2004, and then the process proceeds to S2006. In S2004, as an operation pattern of the electric tulip 125, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second starting device 124 for 0.1 second twice is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, the opening for a total of 0.2 seconds is realized. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the non-short-time gaming state (S2003: NO), that is, if it is in the time-short gaming state, the operation pattern is set in S2005, and then the process proceeds to S2006. In S2005, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 125, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second starting device 124 for 0.5 seconds seven times is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, the opening for a total of 3.5 seconds is realized.

  In S2006, the operation of the electric tulip 125 is started. This process starts the operation of the electric tulip 125 with the operation pattern set in S2004 or S2005.

  In S2007, it is determined whether or not the operation is completed. If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 125 is completed (S2007: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF” in S2008, and then the electric tulip process is terminated. Thereby, an auxiliary game is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 125 is not completed (S2007: NO), the process of S2008 is not executed and the electric tulip process is terminated.

[Large winning device opening control processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the big winning device opening control process in step S1006 of FIG.

  In first S2101, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (S2101: YES), the process proceeds to S2102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (S2101: NO), that is, if the jackpot game flag is set to “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed. The big prize device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2102, it is determined whether or not opening is in progress. For example, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being opened based on whether or not the elapsed time after setting the opening command related to the jackpot game by the processing of S1805 has reached a predetermined opening time. is there. If it is determined that the opening is being performed (S2102: YES), the process proceeds to S2103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening is not in progress (S2102: NO), the process proceeds to S2111.

  In S2103, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (S2103: YES), the process proceeds to S2104. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S2103: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2104, an operation pattern is set. In this process, the round upper limit number Rmax (“15” or “8”) and the operation pattern are determined and stored in the main RAM 301c. By the processing of S2104, various times related to the jackpot game such as the interval time between rounds and the next round, and the ending time after the final round are also set.

  In S2105, the winning number Y of game balls to the big winning device 127 is reset to “0”. In the subsequent S2106, the number R of big hits stored in the main RAM 301c is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. The round number R is set to “0” before the start of the jackpot, and is incremented by “1” every time the process of S2106 is executed.

  In S2107, the opening control of the big prize device is started. In subsequent S2108, measurement of an opening time that is an elapsed time since the opening control in S2107 is started is started. In the next S2109, a round start command is set. In this process, a round start command for notifying that a round game has started is set in the main RAM 301c. After the process of S2109 is completed, the process proceeds to S2116.

  In S2111 which is shifted when it is determined that the opening is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the ending is being performed. This process determines, for example, whether the ending immediately after the end of the final round is in progress based on information indicating when the current state stored in the main RAM 301c is in the jackpot game. If it is determined that the ending is being performed (S2111: YES), the process proceeds to S2124. On the other hand, if it is determined that ending is not in progress (S2111: NO), the process proceeds to S2112.

  In S2112, it is determined whether the interval is in progress. In this process, for example, whether or not the current state stored in the main RAM 301c is in the interval (between the rounds) is determined based on the information indicating the time point in the jackpot game. To do. If it is determined that the interval is in effect (S2112: YES), the process proceeds to S2113. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval is not in progress (S2112: NO), the process proceeds to S2114.

  In S2113, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed. This process is to determine whether or not the interval time set by the process of S2104 has elapsed since the big winning device 127 was closed at the end of the previous round. If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (S2113: YES), the process proceeds to S2104 because it is time to start the next round. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (S2113: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2114, it is determined whether or not the special winning device detection switch 306 is turned “ON”. The big winning device detection switch 306 is a switch for detecting a winning of a game ball to the big winning device. This process is to determine whether or not the big winning device detection switch 306 is turned “ON” based on the presence / absence of the detection signal input from the big winning device detection switch 306 during the round. If it is determined that the big winning device detection switch 306 is “ON” (S2114: YES), it is determined that one game ball has won the big winning device 127, and the game ball is won in S2115. The number Y is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”, and then the process proceeds to S2116. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special winning device detection switch 306 is not “ON” (S2114: NO), the processing of S2115 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S2116.

  In S2116, it is determined whether the specified opening time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the specified opening time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning device 127. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time at which measurement is started by the processing of S2108 has reached a specified opening time (29 seconds in the present embodiment) stored in advance in the main ROM 301b. If it is determined that the specified opening time has elapsed (S2116: YES), the process proceeds to S2118 without executing the process of S2117. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specified release time has not elapsed (S2116: NO), the process proceeds to S2117.

  In S2117, it is determined whether or not the winning number Y has reached the winning upper limit number Ymax. In this process, the winning number Ymax of game balls in the current round stored in the main RAM 301c is the upper limit number Ymax (for example, “9”) that prescribes the closing timing of the big winning device 127 stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. ) Is determined. If it is determined that Y = Ymax (S2117: YES), the process proceeds to S2118. On the other hand, if it is determined that Y ≠ Ymax (S2117: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

In S2118, the opening control of the special winning device 127 is terminated. As a result, the big prize device 127 is closed.
In S2119, it is determined whether the round number R has reached the round upper limit number Rmax. If it is determined that R = Rmax (S2119: YES), the process proceeds to S2121. On the other hand, if it is determined that R ≠ Rmax (S2119: NO), the measurement of the interval time is started in S2120, and then the big prize winning device opening control process is ended. The process of S2120 starts measurement of an interval time that is an elapsed time after the big winning device 127 is closed in order to control the start timing of the next round. This interval time is used for the processing of S2113.

  In step S2121, ending time measurement is started. In step S2122, the round number R is reset to “0”. In step S2123, an ending command is set in the main RAM 301c. This ending command is a command for notifying that the final release of the special winning device 127 has been completed, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission processing in step S1008.

  In S2124, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of S2121 has reached the set ending time set by the process of S2104. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (S2124: YES), the process proceeds to S2125. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (S2124: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2125, a game state setting process is executed. The game state setting process is to set the game state of the gaming machine 1 after the jackpot game ends. Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  In S2126, the big hit game flag is turned “OFF”, and then the big winning device release control process is terminated. By setting the jackpot game flag to “OFF”, the jackpot game ends.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the game state setting process in S2125 of FIG.

  In the first step S2201, the presence or absence of a probability change is determined based on the jackpot symbol (stop symbol data). This process is based on the jackpot symbol set in S1604 of FIG.

  In S2202, it is determined based on the determination result in S2201 whether or not it is a probable big hit. Here, when it is determined that it is a probable big hit (S2202: YES), the process proceeds to S2203. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a probable big hit (S2202: NO), that is, if it is a normal big hit, the process proceeds to S2205.

  In S2203, the probability variation game flag is set to “ON”. The probability change game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the probability change game state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the normal game state is set.

  In S2204, the time-saving game flag is set to “ON”. The time saving game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the time saving gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the non-time saving gaming status is set. After the process of S2204 ends, the game state setting process ends.

In S2205, which is shifted to when it is determined that the probability variation is not a big hit, the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF”.
In S2206, the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, and in S2207, “100” is set to the short-time fluctuation count W. Thereby, a game (a so-called short-time game) in which a decrease in the number of game balls in the low probability state is suppressed is awarded 100 times. After the process of S2207 ends, the game state setting process ends.

[Timer interrupt processing of production control board 320]
The contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 320 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process performed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. Note that this processing is performed by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 320 during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the effect control board 320 is turned on or off. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 2 ms). In addition, the process performed on the effect control board 320 described based on the flowchart of FIG. 23 is executed based on a program stored in the sub ROM 320b. Furthermore, processes that are not related to the present invention are omitted as appropriate.

  When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 320a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, the sub RAM 320c). After initialization, the program stored in the sub ROM 320b is read into the sub RAM 320c, and the program is executed by the sub CPU 320a.

  In the first S2301, the production random number is updated. This process is to update various random numbers used for production. Specifically, “1” is added to various random numbers for updating, and when reaching a predetermined value, the random number is reset to “0”. In the present embodiment, the effect random numbers include “notice random number”, “group mode random number”, “change mode random number”, and “holding random number”.

  The “notice random number” is a random number for determining whether to perform group notice, whether to go out, and whether to give change notice. The “group mode random number” is a random number that determines the mode of the group when performing group notice. The “change mode random number” is a random number that determines the mode of change when a change notice is made. The “holding random number” is a random number that determines the holding object. In any case, taking an integer value of “0 to 99” is exemplified.

  In S2302, command processing is executed. This process is for performing effects based on various commands. The commands processed here are a change start command, a symbol determination command, an opening command, a round start command, and an ending command transmitted from the main control board 300. Details of the command processing will be described later.

  In S2303, a hold related process is executed. This process is for effect display based on a hold command or the like. The commands processed here are a hold command and a recovery command transmitted from the main control board 300. Details of the hold-related processing will be described later.

  In S2304, effect button processing is performed. This process is for realizing an effect by the effect button 105. Specifically, the operation of the production button 105 accompanying the group notice is detected, and processing corresponding to the operation is performed. Details of the effect button process will be described later.

In S2305, transmission processing is performed. In this process, the command set in the processes up to S2304 is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.
[Command processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of command processing executed in S2302 of FIG.

  In the first S2401, it is determined whether or not a command has been received. The command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the buffer area of the effect control board 320. This process determines whether a command is stored in the buffer area. If it is determined that a command has been received (S2401: YES), the process proceeds to S2402. On the other hand, if it is determined that a command has not been received (S2401: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the command processing is terminated.

  In S2402, it is determined whether it is a change start command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is a change start command. The change start command is set in S1508 of FIG. If it is determined that the command is a change start command (S2402: YES), the change process is executed in S2403, and then the command process is terminated. The fluctuation process of S2403 will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a change start command (S2402: NO), the process proceeds to S2404.

  In S2404, it is determined whether or not it is a symbol confirmation command. In this process, it is determined whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is a symbol confirmation command. The symbol confirmation command is set in S1512 of FIG. If it is determined that the command is a symbol confirmation command (S2404: YES), the process proceeds to S2405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a symbol confirmation command (S2404: NO), the process proceeds to S2406.

  In S2405, a symbol determination process is executed. The symbol confirmation command is a command for notifying that the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202. Therefore, in the symbol determination process, a process of stopping and displaying the decorative symbol that has been variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is performed. After the process of S2405 is completed, the command process is terminated.

  In S2406, it is determined whether it is an opening command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is an opening command. If it is determined that the command is an opening command (S2406: YES), the process proceeds to S2407. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not an opening command (S2406: NO), the process proceeds to S2408.

  In S2407, an opening process is executed. The opening refers to a period from when the jackpot game is started until the first prize-winning device 127 is first opened. The opening command is a command for notifying that the opening is started, and is set in S1805 of FIG. In the opening process, a live-action video (for example, an idle group video) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with a command to display the real-action video on the liquid crystal display device 121. The process is exemplified. Further, the voice data (for example, “congratulations”) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read and transmitted together with the command to the image control board 330, thereby performing voice output from the speaker 104 via the voice output device 331. It is exemplified. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2407 ends, the command process ends.

  In S2408, it is determined whether the command is a round start command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is a round start command. If it is determined that the command is a round start command (S2408: YES), the process proceeds to S2409. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a round start command (S2408: NO), the process proceeds to S2410.

  In S2409, a round process is executed. The round start command is a command for notifying that a round game has started, and is set in S2109 of FIG. Therefore, in the round process, a live-action live video (for example, a live video of an idle group) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read and transmitted together with a command to the image control board 330, so that the live-action live video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. It is exemplified that the process is to display Also, music data (for example, music data corresponding to live video) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with the command, so that music from the speaker 104 via the audio output device 331 is obtained. It is illustrated that this is a process for performing the output. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2409 is completed, the command process is terminated.

  In step S2410, it is determined whether the command is an ending command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is an ending command. If it is determined that the command is an ending command (S2410: YES), the process proceeds to S2411. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not an ending command (S2410: NO), the process of S2411 is not executed and the command process is terminated.

  In step S2411, an ending process is performed. The ending command is a command for notifying that the final release of the special winning device 127 has been completed, and is set in S2123 of FIG. Therefore, in the ending process, a message image (for example, RUSH time entry or chance time entry) stored in advance in the sub ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with the command, whereby the message image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. It is exemplified that the process is to display The audio data (for example, “RUSH time entry” or “chance time entry”) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with the command, whereby the speaker 104 via the audio output device 331 is obtained. It is exemplified that the process is to perform audio output from. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2411, the command process is terminated.

[Variation processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the variation processing executed in S2403 of FIG.

  In the first S2501, the reserved area is shifted. The holding area is an area for storing information for holding display, and is provided in a part of the storage area of the sub RAM 320c. The reserved area has a maximum reserved number Umax1 (“4” in this embodiment) as a reserved area related to the first special symbol, and a maximum reserved number Umax2 (“4” in this embodiment) as a reserved area related to the second special symbol. It consists of a total of 8 areas. In S2501, the hold information stored in these hold areas is shifted along with hold digestion.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the first special symbol first reservation area, the first special symbol second reservation area, the first special symbol third reservation area, and so on, a total of eight reservations. An area is prepared in the sub RAM 320c. In the present embodiment, the current fluctuation is also indicated by the pending object, and the current fluctuation area is prepared in the sub RAM 320c as an area for storing information for the current fluctuation display.

  In the processing of S2501, when the reservation related to the first special symbol is digested, the information of the first special symbol first reserved area is shifted to the current variation area, and the information of the first special symbol second reserved area is changed to the first. Depending on the number of reservations, the holding information related to the first special symbol is shifted to the current fluctuation region side, such as shifting to the special symbol first holding region. On the other hand, when digesting the reservation related to the second special symbol, the information of the second special symbol first reserved area is shifted to the current variation area, and the information of the second special symbol second reserved area is changed to the second special symbol No. The hold information related to the second special symbol is shifted to the current variation area side according to the number of holds, such as shifting to one hold area. As described above, when there is a hold related to the second special symbol, it is digested from the hold related to the second special symbol. The storage of the hold information in these hold areas is performed when a hold command is received as will be described later. The stored hold information is data included in the hold command and object data for specifying a hold object used for hold display.

  In S2502, a first effect determination process is executed. As described above, the change start command received in S2401 of FIG. 24 includes “stop symbol data”, “change pattern data”, and “game state data”. As a result, the result of the special symbol determination is specified, it is determined whether the production with reach or the production without reach is necessary, the variation time during which the special symbol is variably displayed is acquired, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 Is identified. From the voice output device 331, the display pattern of the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 201 or the second special symbol indicator 202. It is determined what sound is output, what light emission pattern the frame lamp 103 emits light, and the like.

In S2503, a second effect determination process is executed. This process is the same as S2502.
S2502 and S2503 are characterized in that, in addition to a normal effect, it is determined whether or not to perform a notice effect using a hold object, and a notice command is set. The first effect determination process and the second effect determination process will be described later in this regard.

  In S2504, a hold display process is executed. The hold display process is to change the hold display of the liquid crystal display device 121 in accordance with the notice effect determined in S2502. Further, the holding display of the liquid crystal display device 121 is performed again with the shift of the holding area. Details of the hold display process will be described later.

  In S2505, the change command is set in the sub RAM 320c. This change command is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 together with the contents determined in S2502 in S2305 of FIG. Thereby, the production of the determined content is realized.

[First effect determination process]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing details of the first effect determination process executed in S2502 of FIG.

  In the first S2701, data in the storage area is acquired. The storage areas referred to here are the first to fourth reserved areas related to the first special symbol shown in FIG. 26 and the first to fourth reserved areas related to the second special symbol. In addition, data related to the next change executed immediately after is also acquired. Data relating to the next change is included in the change start command.

  In S2702, it is determined whether or not a big hit. Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the stop symbol data. Here, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is included in the hold related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol including the next change. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S2702: YES), the process proceeds to S2704. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S2702: NO), the process proceeds to S2703.

  In S2703, it is determined whether or not a reach loss has occurred. Whether or not it is reach lose is determined based on the stop symbol data and the fluctuation pattern data. Here, it is determined whether or not the reach loss is included in the hold related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol including the next change. If it is determined that it is reach lose (S2703: YES), the flow proceeds to S2704. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not reach lose (S2703: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the first effect determination process is terminated.

  In addition, when an affirmative determination is made in S2702 and S2703, which hold corresponds to that is stored. When there is a jackpot or reach loss in two or more holds, any one hold may be stored, or all holds may be stored. In any case, the hold object indicating the hold that has been affirmed here becomes the target of change as will be described later.

  The process proceeds to S2704 when a jackpot is included, or when reach lose is included. In this S2704, various random numbers are acquired. The various random numbers are a notice random number, a reserved random number, and a group mode random number. As described above, the notice random number is a random number for determining whether to perform group notice, whether to go out, and whether to give change notice. The reserved random number is a random number for determining a reserved object. Furthermore, the group mode random number is a random number that determines the mode of the group at the time of group notice.

  In S2705, group notice execution determination processing is executed. The group notice execution determination process is a process for determining whether to execute a group notice. Here, the group notice execution determination process will be described.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the group notice execution determination process.
In first S2801, it is determined whether or not to perform group notice. This determination is made based on the notice random number acquired in S2704 of FIG. For example, assuming that the notice random number is an integer value of “0 to 99” and is any one of “0 to 4”, that is, it is determined that the group notice is performed with a probability of 5%. If it is determined that group notice is to be performed (S2801: YES), the process proceeds to S2802. On the other hand, if it is determined not to perform group notice (S2801: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the group notice execution determination process is terminated.

In S2802, the fluctuation time is acquired. In this process, the variation time is acquired based on the variation pattern data included in the variation start command.
In S2803, it is determined whether group advance notice is possible. This process is based on the variation time acquired in S2802, and determines whether or not the variation time is long enough to allow group notice. In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern 7 is selected in the short-time gaming state, the variation time is 5 seconds, so a negative determination is made in this case. If it is determined that group notice is possible (S2803: YES), execution of group notice is determined in S2804, and then the group notice execution determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that group notice is impossible (S2803: NO), the process of S2804 is not executed, and the group notice execution determination process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 27, in S2706, it is determined whether or not to execute group notice. This determination is based on the determination result in S2705. If it is determined that the group notice is to be executed (S2706: YES), the process proceeds to S2707. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the group notice, the process proceeds to S2710.

In step S2707, the process proceeds to the case where the group notice is executed, and the hold object is determined.
Here, a description will be given of the hold object and the pseudo hold object.
As shown in FIG. 29, in this embodiment, the hold related to the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. At this time, the hold object in the normal display mode and the hold object in the special display mode are prepared. Yes. These image data are stored in advance in the sub ROM 320b.

  The hold object in the normal display mode is a circular symbol mark. For example, in the case of the theme of an idol group, it is exemplified that the image is a model of a CD that makes a music image.

There are four types of hold objects in the special display mode: special display mode A, special display mode B, special display mode C, and special display mode D.
The special display mode A is an object that represents a person to be cheered, and has a black and white stripe pattern. The hold object of the special display mode A is a hold object that shows a so-called intense hot state in which the reliability that is a big hit is quite high.

  The holding objects in the special display mode B, the special display mode C, and the special display mode D are images of humans of red, green, and blue, respectively. Display mode C and special display mode D are set.

  The group notice described above is intended to make a group notice using a pseudo hold object that is the same as or similar to such a hold object. The “similarity” here is exemplified to be similar to the extent that the player is reminded that the object is a reserved object.

  At this time, in this embodiment, in order to suggest the reliability that is a big hit, one of the holding objects of the special display modes A to D is determined, and the same or similar pseudo holding object is included in the group. To. That is, the process of S2707 is a process of selecting one of the hold objects having the special display modes A to D.

  In this embodiment, the same pseudo-holding object as that of the holding object is used. Hereinafter, a pseudo hold object that is the same as the hold object in the special display mode is referred to as a “special object”. Further, a pseudo hold object that is the same as the hold object in the normal display mode is referred to as a “normal object”.

The specific determination process is performed based on the hold random number acquired in S2704.
FIG. 30A illustrates a jackpot reserved object determination table. FIG. 30B is a reach-losing hold object determination table.

  As shown in 30 (A), in the case of a big hit, special display modes A to C with relatively high reliability are easily selected. However, in the special display mode A, the ratio of selection is smaller than that of the special display mode B in order to give a premium feeling. On the other hand, in FIG. 30B, since it is a loss with reach to the last, the ratio of selecting the special display mode A and the special display mode B is small, and the ratio of selecting the special display mode D is the most. It is getting bigger.

  Specifically, in the jackpot hold object determination table shown in FIG. 30A, the special display mode A is selected when the hold random number is “0 to 19”. The ratio is 20/100. Further, the special display mode B is selected when the reserved random number is “20 to 69”. The ratio is 50/100. Furthermore, the special display mode C is selected when the reserved random number is “70 to 89”. The ratio is 20/100. Further, the special display mode D is selected when the reserved random number is “90 to 99”. The ratio is 10/100.

  In the reach-losing hold object determination table shown in FIG. 30B, the special display mode A is selected when the hold random number is “0 to 4”. The ratio is 5/100. Further, the special display mode B is selected when the reserved random number is “5 to 9”. The ratio is 5/100. Furthermore, the special display mode C is selected when the hold random number is “10 to 39”. The ratio is 30/100. Further, the special display mode D is selected when the reserved random number is “40 to 99”. The ratio is 60/100.

  Returning to FIG. 27, in S2708, the group mode is determined. In this process, the group mode in the group notice is determined using the group mode random number acquired in S2704. Here, when the group mode B or C is determined, a special mode number TT that is the number of special objects is determined. Further, when the group mode D is determined, the presence / absence of object change is determined. The presence / absence of an object change is determined to be “with object change” or “no object change”.

  FIG. 31 shows a group mode determination table. As shown in FIG. 31, when the group mode random number is any one of “0 to 24”, the group mode A is selected. Further, when the group mode random number is any one of “25 to 49”, the group mode B is selected. Similarly, when the group-use random number is any of “50 to 74”, the group mode C is selected, and when it is any of “75 to 99”, the group mode D is selected. Further, when the group mode B or C is determined, the special mode number TT is determined. When the group mode D is determined, whether or not the object is changed is determined. Specific examples of the group mode will be described later.

  In S2709, a group notice command is set. The group notice command is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 by the transmission process of S2305 in FIG. Thereby, group notice is realized.

  The process proceeds to S2710 when a negative determination is made in S2706. In S2710, it is determined whether or not to go out notice. For example, when the notice random number is an integer value of “0 to 99” and is any of “5 to 9”, that is, it is determined that the notice of going out is performed with a probability of 5%. If it is determined that the advance notice is to be executed (S2710: YES), the process proceeds to S2711. On the other hand, when it is determined not to perform the outing notice (S2710: NO), the processing of S2711 to S2713 is not performed, and the first effect determination process is terminated.

In step S2711, the reserved object having the special display mode is determined. This process is the same as S2707 described above.
In S2712, the presence / absence of object change is determined. This process determines whether or not to change the hold object in the normal display mode to the hold object in the special display mode with the advance notice. It is determined as either “object changed” or “no object changed”.

  In S2713, an outing notice command is set. This outing notice command is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 by the transmission process of S2305 in FIG. As a result, the outing notice is realized.

[Second effect determination process]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing details of the second effect determination process executed in S2503 of FIG.

  In the first S3201, data in the storage area is acquired. This process is the same as S2701. As described above, the storage areas are the first to fourth reserved areas related to the first special symbol shown in FIG. 26 and the first to fourth reserved areas related to the second special symbol. In addition, data related to the next change executed immediately after is also acquired. Data related to the next change is included in the change start command.

  In S3202, it is determined whether or not a big hit. Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the stop symbol data. Here, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is included in the hold related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol including the next change. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S3202: YES), the process proceeds to S3204. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (S3202: NO), the process proceeds to S3203.

  In S3203, it is determined whether or not a reach loss has occurred. Whether or not it is reach lose is determined based on the stop symbol data and the fluctuation pattern data. Here, it is determined whether or not the reach loss is included in the hold related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol including the next change. If it is determined that it is a reach loss (S3203: YES), the process proceeds to S3204. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not reach lose (S3203: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the second effect determination processing is terminated.

  In addition, when an affirmative determination is made in S3202 and S3203, which hold corresponds to that is stored. When there is a jackpot or reach loss in two or more holds, any one hold may be stored, or all holds may be stored. In any case, the hold object indicating the hold that has been affirmed here becomes the target of change as will be described later.

  The process proceeds to S3204 when a jackpot is included or a reach lose is included. In S3204, it is determined whether or not execution of the group notice is confirmed. Here, when it is determined that the group notice is confirmed (S3204: YES), the subsequent effects are not executed and the second effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the group notice is not confirmed (S3204: NO), the process proceeds to S3205.

  In S3205, various random numbers are acquired. The various random numbers are a notice random number, a hold random number, and a change mode random number. As described above, the notice random number is a random number for determining whether to perform group notice, whether to go out, and whether to give change notice. The reserved random number is a random number for determining a reserved object. Furthermore, the change mode random number is a random number that determines the mode of change at the time of the change notice.

  In S3206, it is determined whether or not to execute a change notice. For example, assuming that the notice random number takes an integer value of “0 to 99” and is any of “10 to 14”, that is, it is determined that the notice of change is to be made with a probability of 5%. If it is determined that a change notice is to be executed (S3206: YES), the process proceeds to S3207. On the other hand, when it is determined not to perform the outing notice (S3206: NO), the processes of S3207 to S3210 are not performed, and the second effect determination process is terminated.

In S3207, a pending object is determined. This process is the same as S2707 and S2711.
In S3208, the change mode is determined. In this process, the change mode in the change notice is determined using the change mode random number acquired in S3204.

  FIG. 33 shows a change mode determination table. As shown in FIG. 33, when the change mode random number is any of “0 to 49”, “shooting” is selected as the change mode. When the change mode random number is any of “50 to 99”, “slot” is selected as the change mode. Furthermore, when execution of the advance notice is confirmed (S2710: YES), “battle” is selected as the change mode regardless of the change mode random number.

  Returning to FIG. 32, in S3209, the change level is determined. In this process, when a change is made step by step in making a change notice, a change level, which is a level indicating which step is allowed to be changed, is determined. In the case of jackpot, the change level is relatively increased, and in the case of reach lose, the change level is relatively decreased.

  In S3210, a change notice command is set. This change notice command is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 by the transmission process of S2305 in FIG. Thereby, a change notice is realized.

[Hold display process]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing details of the hold display process executed in S2504 of FIG.

  In first S3401, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the hold display can be changed to a hold object in a special display mode at the final stage of the group notice, the outing notice, and the change notice. Therefore, it is determined here whether it is the change timing. If it is determined that the predetermined timing is reached (S3401: YES), the process proceeds to S3402. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the predetermined timing (S3401: NO), the process of S3402 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S3403.

  In S3402, a pending object is determined. This process determines the mode of the hold object that is changed at the final stage of the group notice, the outing notice, and the change notice. When the group mode A is selected when the group notice is executed, the reserved object is determined as a special display mode. When the group mode B or C is selected, the reserved object is determined based on the special mode number TT. For example, if the number of special modes TT takes an integer value of “0-9”, a reserved object having a special display mode is selected with a probability (TT / 10). When the group mode D is selected, it is determined as a reserved object in a special display mode when “object change is present”, and is determined as a held object in a normal display mode when “no object change”. When the outing notice is executed, it is performed based on whether or not the object has been changed. When “object change is present”, it is determined to be a reserved object in a special display mode. On the other hand, when “no object change”, the hold object in the normal display mode is selected. When the change notice is executed, it is determined whether the hold object is in the special display mode or the normal display mode based on the change level determined in S3209.

Note that the data for specifying the hold object determined here is stored in the corresponding hold area.
In S3403, a hold display command is set. This hold display command is transmitted to the image control board 330 by the transmission process of S2305 in FIG. Thereby, the hold display by the hold object corresponding to each hold area is realized.

[Pending-related processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing details of the hold-related process executed in S2303 of FIG.

  In first step S3501, it is determined whether a command is received. This process is the same as S2401 in FIG. The command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the buffer area of the effect control board 320. This process determines whether a command is stored in the buffer area. If it is determined that a command has been received (S3501: YES), the process proceeds to S3502. On the other hand, if it is determined that a command has not been received (S3501: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the suspension-related processing is terminated.

  In step S3502, it is determined whether the command is a hold command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to have been received in S3501 is a pending command. The hold command is set in S1209 in FIG. 12 or S1309 in FIG. If it is determined that the command is a hold command (S3502: YES), a hold process is executed in S3503, and then the hold-related process is terminated. Details of the hold process will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a pending command (S3502: NO), the process proceeds to S3504.

  In step S3504, it is determined whether the command is a recovery command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to have been received in S3501 is a recovery command. The recovery command is transmitted in S803 in FIG. If it is determined that the command is a recovery command (S3504: YES), the process proceeds to S3505. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a recovery command (S3504: NO), the processing of S3505 is not executed, and the hold-related processing is terminated.

  In S3505, a hold recovery process is executed. As described above, the recovery command is transmitted when the power is cut off. Since this recovery command includes hold information, here, the hold display is returned to the state before power-off based on the hold information. After executing the process of S3505, the hold related process is terminated.

[Hold processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing details of the hold process executed in S3503 of FIG.

  In the first S3601, the pending command is analyzed. The hold command includes “starter data” for distinguishing whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and “hold number data” indicating the number of the hold (ie, the hold number data). The number of holds U1, U2), “stop symbol data” indicating the jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern are included.

  In S3602, a pending object is selected. Here, the hold object in the normal display mode is selected. In the present embodiment, the hold related to the first special symbol and the hold related to the second special symbol share the hold object in the normal display mode, but may be different. At this time, the hold object in the normal display mode may be selected based on the “starter data”.

  In S3603, data is stored in the reserved area. This process specifies whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the “starter data”, and the number of the hold based on the “hold number data” And the data is stored in one of the first to fourth reserved areas related to the first special symbol and the first to fourth reserved areas related to the second special symbol. The data to be stored are “object data” for specifying the pending object, “stop symbol data” indicating the jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern.

  In S3604, a hold display command is set. This hold display command is transmitted to the image control board 330 by the transmission process of S2305 in FIG. Thereby, regarding the new hold, the hold display by the hold object in the normal display mode is realized. After executing the process of S3604, the hold process is terminated.

[Direction button processing]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing details of the effect button process executed in S2304 of FIG.

  In S3701, it is determined whether or not the effect button 105 has been pressed. This determination is made based on a signal from the effect button detection switch 321 shown in FIG. If it is determined that the effect button 105 has been pressed (S3701: YES), the flow proceeds to S3702. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect button 105 is not pressed (S3701: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the effect button process is terminated.

  In S3702, it is determined whether or not the effect button is valid. Specifically, it is determined whether it is a predetermined period of group notice and change notice. In the present embodiment, when the player presses the effect button 105 in parallel with the group notice and the change notice, an effect of changing the object to another mode is performed. When performing group notice, affirmative determination is made when the group notice C is selected and the group form C is selected and the number of special objects constituting the group is smaller than the special form number TT Is done. Further, when the group mode D is selected and the presence / absence of the object change is “object change present”, an affirmative determination is made. If a change notice is being given, an affirmative determination is made when it is a predetermined period of change notice and the change of the object is allowed based on the change level. If it is determined to be valid (S3702: YES), the process proceeds to S3703. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not valid (S3702: NO), the process of S3703 is not executed, and the effect button process is terminated.

  In S3703, an object change command is set. This object change command is transmitted to the image control board 330 in S2305 of FIG. Thereby, the object displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 is changed to another mode. After the process of S3704 is completed, the effect button process is terminated.

[Specific examples of hold display and hold-up]
Various processing has been described so far, but a specific example will be given to facilitate understanding of the above processing.

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the display of the hold object on the liquid crystal display device 121.
When the production control board 320 receives the hold command (S3502: YES in FIG. 35), the hold process is executed (S3503). In the hold process, a hold object is selected, data is stored in the hold area, and a hold display command is set (S3602, S3603, and S3604 in FIG. 36). Thereby, the hold display in the liquid crystal display device 121 is realized.

  As illustrated in FIG. 38A, the hold display is performed with the hold object in the normal display mode at the bottom of the liquid crystal display device 121. For example, the reserved display related to the second special symbol is performed in the region indicated by the two-dot chain line of the symbol A, and the reserved display related to the first special symbol is performed in the region indicated by the two-dot chain line of the symbol B. That is, the display related to the current fluctuation is displayed in the area indicated by the dotted line. The reserved object indicated by the two-dot chain line of symbol A is the second special symbol first reserved region, the second special symbol second reserved region, the second special symbol third reserved region, and the second special symbol from the side closer to the center. This corresponds to the symbol fourth reserved area. Similarly, the reserved object indicated by the two-dot chain line of symbol B is, from the side closer to the center, the first special symbol first reserved region, the first special symbol second reserved region, the first special symbol third reserved region, the first It corresponds to the special symbol fourth reserved area.

  As indicated by an arrow in FIG. 38 (B), in the next variation, the reserved object corresponding to the second special symbol first reserved area moves to the area indicated by the two-dot chain line of symbol C, and accordingly, the remaining 3 One hold object moves to the left one by one.

  In other words, the production control board 320 executes the fluctuation process when the fluctuation start command is received (S2402: YES, S2403 in FIG. 24). In this fluctuation process, the hold area is shifted and the hold display process is performed (FIG. 24). 25 S2501, S2504). Since the hold display command is set in the hold display process (S3403 in FIG. 34), the movement of the hold object as shown in FIG. 38B is realized.

[Specific example of group notice]
As described above, in the production control board 320, when it is determined that the group notice is to be executed (S2706: YES in FIG. 27), the holding object is determined (S2707), and the group mode is determined (S2708). Then, by setting the group notice command (S2709), the group notice is realized. Here, the description will be continued on the assumption that the hold object of the special display mode B is determined.

  The group mode is determined based on the group mode determination table (see FIG. 31). In the present embodiment, four modes as shown in FIGS. 39 to 42 are selected. 39 corresponds to the group aspect A, FIG. 40 corresponds to the group aspect B, FIG. 41 corresponds to the group aspect C, and FIG. 42 corresponds to the group aspect D.

As shown in FIG. 39A, in the group mode A, the pseudo pending object group is composed of only special objects.
As shown in FIG. 40A, in the group mode B, the pseudo pending object group is composed of a normal object and a special object. At this time, the number of special objects is the number of special modes TT. In FIG. 40A, the number of special modes TT = 1, and only one special object is mixed. That is, as the number of special modes TT increases, the number of special objects increases.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (A), in group mode C, the pseudo-holding object group is composed of normal objects. At this time, an effect button object simulating the effect button 105 is displayed in the upper right corner of the liquid crystal display device 121 together with the characters “continuous hit”.

As shown in FIG. 42 (A), in the group mode D, the pseudo hold object group is composed of effect button objects.
In the effect control board 320, it is determined whether or not the effect button 105 is pressed in the effect button process (S3701 in FIG. 37), and when the effect button 105 is pressed (S3701: YES), the effect button 105 is pressed. It is determined whether or not is valid (S3702). If pressing of the effect button 105 is effective (S3702: YES), an object change command is set (S3503). Thereby, the object which comprises a group is changed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41B, in the group mode C, when the effect button 105 is pressed for a predetermined period of group notice, each time the effect button 105 is pressed, one normal object is displayed as a special object. Changed to a pending object. As described above, in the group mode C, the special object corresponding to the hold object determined in S <b> 2707 appears when the effect button 105 is pressed. However, special objects appear with the number of special modes TT as the upper limit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42B, in the group mode D, when a group of effect button objects appears and the effect button 105 is pressed, the effect button object is displayed as a special object. Changed to As described above, in the group mode D, the special object corresponding to the hold object determined in S <b> 2707 appears when the effect button 105 is pressed. Here, special objects appear as the presentation button 105 is pressed until the number of presentation button objects is reached. However, in the case of the group mode D, the special mode number TT may be determined and the special object may appear with the special mode number TT as an upper limit.

  As shown in FIG. 39B, FIG. 40B, FIG. 41B, and FIG. 42B, in any of the group modes A to D, the special object is a liquid crystal in the group notice effect. It falls toward the holding object displayed at the bottom of the display device 121.

  The effect control board 320 determines a predetermined timing in the hold display process (S3401 in FIG. 34). This predetermined timing is a timing at which the dropped special object overlaps the holding object in the group notice. In other words, if it is determined that the special object overlaps the hold object (S3401: YES), the hold object is determined and a hold display command is set (S3402, S3403). At this time, if the hold object in the special display mode is selected as the hold object, as shown in FIGS. 39C, 40C, 41C, and 42C, the normal display mode is displayed. The held object is changed to a held object having a special display mode. Of course, when the hold object in the normal display mode is selected as the hold object, the hold object in the normal display mode remains unchanged without being changed to the hold object in the special display mode.

[Specific example of going out notice]
As described above, in the production control board 320, when it is determined that the advance notice is to be executed (S2710: YES in FIG. 27), the hold object is determined (S2711). Then, an outing notice is realized by setting an outing notice command (S2713). Here, the description will be continued assuming that the hold object of the special display mode A is determined as the hold object.

  As shown in FIG. 43A, in the outing notice, the hold object in the normal display mode displayed at the lower part of the liquid crystal display device 121 goes out to an area different from the normal display area. Then, for example, a message such as “Yoshisha Ikuzo” appears.

  After the message appears, as shown in FIG. 43 (B), the hold object in the normal display mode displayed in another area is changed to the hold object in the special display mode A. In this case, the presence / absence of an object change is determined as “object change present” (S2712 in FIG. 27). Then, the hold object of this special display mode A returns to the first display area.

  The effect control board 320 determines a predetermined timing in the hold display process (S3401). This predetermined timing is the timing at which the hold object in the special display mode arrives at the first display area in the outing notice. That is, if it is determined that it is the arrival timing to the display area (S3401: YES), a hold object is determined and a hold display command is set (S3402, S3403). Thereby, as shown in FIG.43 (C), a holding | maintenance object is changed into the holding | maintenance object of the special display mode A. FIG.

  Also in FIG. 44A, as in FIG. 43A, the hold object in the normal display mode displayed at the bottom of the liquid crystal display device 121 goes out to a different area from the normal display area. Then, for example, a message such as “Yoshisha Ikuzo!” Appears.

  After the message appears, in FIG. 44 (B), the held object in the normal display mode is not changed to the held object in the special display mode A, and remains in the normal display mode. In this case, the presence / absence of an object change is determined as “no object change” (S2712 in FIG. 27). Here again, the hold object in the normal display mode returns to the first display area. Further, as indicated by the arrow indicated by the symbol X, it may be an effect that disappears from the liquid crystal display device 121 without returning to the initial display area.

  At this time, in the determination of the hold object described above, the hold object in the normal display mode is selected (S3402). As a result, as shown in FIG. 44C, the hold object in the hold display remains the hold object in the normal display mode.

[Specific example of change notice (battle)]
As described above, in the effect control board 320, when it is determined that the change notice is to be executed (S3206: YES in FIG. 32), the hold object is determined (S3207), and the change mode is determined (S3208). Then, the change level is determined (S3209), and the change notice command is set (S3210), thereby realizing the change notice. Here, the description will be continued on the assumption that the hold object of the special display mode A is determined.

The change mode is determined based on the change mode determination table (see FIG. 33). In the present embodiment, three modes are selected.
FIG. 45 shows the mode of “battle” selected when execution of the outing notice is confirmed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 45 (A), the hold object in the normal display mode goes out to the central portion of the liquid crystal display device 121 to become a player character and perform a battle effect with the enemy character.

  In the effect control board 320, it is determined whether or not the effect button 105 is pressed in the effect button process (S3701 in FIG. 37), and when the effect button 105 is pressed (S3701: YES), the effect button 105 is pressed. It is determined whether or not is valid (S3702). If pressing of the effect button 105 is effective (S3702: YES), an object change command is set (S3503). As a result, the object is changed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 45 (B) and 45 (C), an effect is produced in which the physique of the enemy character is reduced by pressing the effect button. The degree to which the enemy character becomes smaller is determined based on the change level.

In other words, in this case, the enemy character is a change object, and when the effect button 105 is pressed, the enemy character is changed to a specific display mode.
In this battle, when the own character wins the enemy character, the hold object is changed to the hold object of the special display mode A. This change is the same as the outing notice. When the own character is defeated by the enemy character, the hold object is not changed to the hold object in the special display form A, and remains in the normal display form.

FIG. 46 shows another mode of “battle” selected when execution of the outing notice is confirmed.
Here, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), the hold object in the normal display mode goes out to the central portion of the liquid crystal display device 121 and becomes a player's own character to perform a battle effect with the enemy character.

  In the effect control board 320, it is determined whether or not the effect button 105 is pressed in the effect button process (S3701 in FIG. 37), and when the effect button 105 is pressed (S3701: YES), the effect button 105 is pressed. It is determined whether or not is valid (S3702). If pressing of the effect button 105 is effective (S3702: YES), an object change command is set (S3503). As a result, the object is changed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 46A and 46B, the enemy character is defeated and knocked out by pressing the effect button, or the enemy character wins and holds both hands. I will give you an idea of whether you will be happy. Whether the enemy character loses or wins is determined based on the change level.

That is, in this case as well, the enemy character is a change object, and when the effect button 105 is pressed, the enemy character is changed to a specific display mode.
In this battle, as shown in FIG. 46C, when the player's own character wins the enemy character, the holding object is changed to the holding object having the special display mode A. This change is the same as the outing notice. When the own character is defeated by the enemy character, the hold object is not changed to the hold object in the special display form A, and remains in the normal display form.

FIG. 47 shows a “shooting” mode selected based on the change mode random number.
Here, as shown in FIG. 47A, a predetermined character appears in the central portion of the liquid crystal display device 121 and throws a pebble toward the holding object.

  In the effect control board 320, it is determined whether or not the effect button 105 is pressed in the effect button process (S3701 in FIG. 37), and when the effect button 105 is pressed (S3701: YES), the effect button 105 is pressed. It is determined whether or not is valid (S3702). If pressing of the effect button 105 is effective (S3702: YES), an object change command is set (S3503). As a result, the object is changed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), an effect is produced in which pebbles thrown by a predetermined character by gradually depressing an effect button gradually become large rocks. How much rock will be determined is based on the level of change.

In other words, in this case, the pebbles thrown by the predetermined character are changed objects, and are changed to a specific display mode by pressing the effect button 105.
The effect control board 320 determines a predetermined timing in the hold display process (S3401). This predetermined timing is a timing at which the change object overlaps the hold object in the change notice shooting. When the hold object is determined to be the hold object in the special display mode (S3402), the hold object is changed to the hold object in the special display mode A as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the hold object is determined as the hold object in the normal display mode (S3402), the hold object remains in the normal display mode. The determination of the pending object is made based on the change level.

FIG. 48 shows another mode of “shooting” selected based on the modified mode random number.
Here, as shown in FIG. 48A, a predetermined character appears in the central portion of the liquid crystal display device 121 and throws a pebble toward the holding object.

  In the effect control board 320, it is determined whether or not the effect button 105 is pressed in the effect button process (S3701 in FIG. 37), and when the effect button 105 is pressed (S3701: YES), the effect button 105 is pressed. It is determined whether or not is valid (S3702). If pressing of the effect button 105 is effective (S3702: YES), an object change command is set (S3503). As a result, the object is changed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 48B and 48C, an effect is performed in which the hat's color pattern of a predetermined character changes when the effect button is pressed. For example, the pattern changes from blue to green to red to black and white stripes. The extent of change is determined based on the change level.

  That is, in this case, the predetermined character itself is a change object, and is changed to a specific display mode by pressing the effect button 105. Alternatively, a hat of a predetermined character may be used as the change object.

  The effect control board 320 determines a predetermined timing in the hold display process (S3401). This predetermined timing is a timing at which the pebbles overlap with the holding object in the shooting of the change notice. When the hold object is determined to be a hold object in the special display mode (S3402), the hold object is changed to a hold object in the special display mode A. On the other hand, when the hold object is determined as the hold object in the normal display mode (S3402), the hold object remains in the normal display mode. The determination of the pending object is made based on the change level.

In this case, the color pattern of the hat of the predetermined character may be changed according to the reserved object determined in S3207 instead of the change level in S3209.
FIG. 49 shows a “slot” mode selected based on the change mode random number.

Here, as shown in FIG. 49A, the slot machine appears in the central portion of the liquid crystal display device 121.
In the effect control board 320, it is determined whether or not the effect button 105 is pressed in the effect button process (S3701 in FIG. 37), and when the effect button 105 is pressed (S3701: YES), the effect button 105 is pressed. It is determined whether or not is valid (S3702). If pressing of the effect button 105 is effective (S3702: YES), an object change command is set (S3503). As a result, the object is changed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 49A to 49C, an effect is produced in which the reels of the slot machine stop in order by pressing the effect button. Whether or not the pattern of the slot machine is complete is determined based on the change level.

That is, in this case, the slot machine is a change object, and the display button 105 is changed to a specific display mode by pressing the effect button 105.
The effect control board 320 determines a predetermined timing in the hold display process (S3401). This predetermined timing is a timing at which all the reels stop in the slot of the change notice. When the hold object is determined to be a hold object in the special display mode (S3402), the hold object is changed to a hold object in the special display mode A as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the hold object is determined as the hold object in the normal display mode (S3402), the hold object remains in the normal display mode. The determination of the pending object is made based on the change level.

FIG. 50 shows another mode of “slots” selected based on the change mode random number.
Here, as shown in FIG. 50A, the slot machine appears in the central portion of the liquid crystal display device 121.

  In the effect control board 320, it is determined whether or not the effect button 105 is pressed in the effect button process (S3701 in FIG. 37), and when the effect button 105 is pressed (S3701: YES), the effect button 105 is pressed. It is determined whether or not is valid (S3702). If pressing of the effect button 105 is effective (S3702: YES), an object change command is set (S3503). As a result, the object is changed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 50A to 50C, an effect is produced in which the color pattern of the operation unit of the slot machine is changed by pressing the effect button. For example, the pattern changes from blue to green to red to black and white stripes. The extent of change is determined based on the change level.

  That is, in this case, the slot machine is a change object, and the display button 105 is changed to a specific display mode by pressing the effect button 105. In this case, the reels are automatically stopped.

  The effect control board 320 determines a predetermined timing in the hold display process (S3401). This predetermined timing is a timing at which all the reels stop in the slot of the change notice. When the hold object is determined to be a hold object in the special display mode (S3402), the hold object is changed to a hold object in the special display mode A as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the hold object is determined as the hold object in the normal display mode (S3402), the hold object remains in the normal display mode. The determination of the pending object is made based on the change level.

In this case, the color pattern of the operation unit of the slot machine may be changed in correspondence with the hold object determined in S3207 instead of the change level in S3209.
[Effects of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment]
(1) In the present embodiment, in the first effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the group notice is to be executed (S2706 in FIG. 27). If it is determined that the group notice is to be executed (S2706: YES), the special display is performed. The pending object of the aspect is determined (S2707). When the group mode A or B is selected (S2708), a group notice command is set (S2709), and a pseudo pending object group including special objects appears (FIGS. 39A and 40). (A)). Then, at the timing in accordance with the drop of the special object in the group notice (S3401 in FIG. 34), the hold object is determined and the hold display command is set (S3402, S3403). Thereby, the hold object in the normal display mode is changed to the hold object in the special display mode with a predetermined probability (FIGS. 39B, 39C, 40B, and 40C).

  That is, an acquisition unit that acquires determination information when a start condition is satisfied, a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit, and the acquisition Storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of determination information acquired by the means, and prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to perform the special game based on the determination information stored in the storage means; A hold display control means for displaying a hold object corresponding to the determination information stored in the storage means on a predetermined hold display means, and a predetermined effect when the hold object is displayed by the hold display control means Effect display control means for displaying the effect object on the display means, and the hold display control means is based on the determination result by the prior determination means. A pre-hold display control means for displaying the hold object in a normal display mode or a display mode different from the normal display mode and suggesting that the special game is likely to be performed. The production display control means is configured to display a first pseudo hold object that is the same as or similar to the hold object in the special display mode when the hold object is displayed in the normal display mode by the prior hold display control unit. A holding group display control means for displaying a pseudo holding object group having a plurality of pseudo holding objects including the pre-hold display control means after the pseudo holding object group is displayed by the holding group display control means; The hold object in the normal display mode is changed to the hold object in the special display mode with a predetermined probability. Wherein the display change.

Thereby, the change of a pending | holding object can be produced by group notice, and the interest of a game can be improved.
(2) Also, in this embodiment, when it is determined that group notice is to be executed (S2706: YES in FIG. 27), the group mode is determined. At this time, in group modes B and C, the number of special modes TT, which is the number of special objects, is determined (S2708). In group mode B, a pseudo-holding object group in which special objects of the number of special modes TT are mixed is displayed (FIG. 40A). In group mode C, the number of special modes TT is increased by pressing the effect button 105. A number of special objects appear (FIGS. 41B and 42B). Further, in the hold display process, a hold object having a special display mode is determined with a higher probability as the number of special modes TT increases (S3402 in FIG. 34). That is, as the number of special modes TT increases and the number of special objects that form a group increases, the held object in the normal display mode is more easily changed to the held object in the special display mode.

  That is, as the number of the first pseudo-holding objects in the pseudo-holding object group is larger, the pre-holding display control unit is more likely to hold the normal-display-holding object after the pseudo-holding object group is displayed. Is changed to the hold object in the special display mode and displayed.

Thereby, the expectation degree of a pending | holding object change can be suggested in a group notice, and the interest of a game can be improved.
(3) Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the group mode C is selected in the first effect determination process (S2708), the group notice command is set (S2709), and the pseudo hold including the normal object is performed. An object group appears (FIG. 41A). In this case, in the effect button process, when the effect button 105 is pressed during a predetermined period of the group notice (S3701: YES, S3702: YES in FIG. 37), an object change command is set (S3503), which is normal. The object is changed to a special object (FIG. 41B).

  That is, it has a receiving means for receiving a predetermined operation from a player, and the holding group display control means is configured to display a second pseudo hold that is the same as or similar to the hold object in the normal display mode when displaying the pseudo hold object group. A pseudo-pending object group having a plurality of pseudo-pending objects including objects is displayed, and each time a predetermined operation is received by the receiving unit, the second pseudo-holding object of the pseudo-holding object group is displayed in the first pseudo-holding object group. Change to a hold object and display it.

Thereby, the expectation degree of the hold object change can be suggested in the group notice in accordance with the operation of the effect button 105, and the interest of the game can be improved.
(4) Further, in this embodiment, in the effect determination process, it is determined whether or not to go out (S2710 in FIG. 27), and if it is determined to execute the outing notice (S2710: YES), the holding object (S2711), the presence / absence of an object change is determined (S2712), and an outing notice command is set (S2713).

  As a result, the hold object in the normal display mode goes out of the hold display area to another area (FIGS. 43A and 44A), and there is an object change according to the presence or absence of the object change determined in S2712. In the case of (2), the object changes to a holding object in a special display mode (FIG. 43B), and in the case where there is no object change, the object remains in the normal display mode (FIG. 44 (B)).

  In the effect control board 320, if it is determined in the hold display process that it is the arrival timing of the hold object in the special display mode to the hold display area (S3401: YES in FIG. 34), the special display mode hold object is selected. A hold display command is set (S3402, S3403). Thereby, the hold object in the normal display mode is changed to the hold object in the special display mode.

  That is, an acquisition unit that acquires determination information when a start condition is satisfied, a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit, and the acquisition Storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of determination information acquired by the means, and prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to perform the special game based on the determination information stored in the storage means; Hold display control means for displaying a hold object corresponding to the determination information stored in the storage means on a predetermined hold display means, and the hold display control means is based on a determination result by the prior determination means. In the first display area of the predetermined hold display means, there is a possibility that the special game is performed in a normal display mode or a display mode different from the normal display mode. Pre-hold display control means for displaying the hold object in a special display mode that suggests that the hold object in the normal display mode is displayed when the hold object in the normal display mode is displayed. Moving display control means for moving to a second display area different from the display area, and holding the object in the normal display mode moved to the second display area by the moving display control means in the hold in the special display mode Change control means that can be changed to an object, and return movement control means for returning and moving the holding object in the special display mode changed by the change control means to the first display area.

Thereby, the change of the hold object can be produced by the outing notice that the hold object goes out, and the interest of the game can be improved.
(5) Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the hold object in the normal display mode goes out from the hold display area to another area (FIG. 44A), and the “object” is determined according to the presence or absence of the object change determined in S2712. When “no change”, the hold object in the normal display mode remains unchanged (FIG. 44B). At this time as well, the hold object in the normal display mode returns to the hold display area.

  In the effect control board 320, in the hold display process, when it is determined that it is the arrival timing of the hold object in the normal display mode to the hold display area (S3401: YES in FIG. 34), the normal display mode hold object is selected. A hold display command is set (S3402, S3403). Thereby, the hold object in the normal display mode is displayed.

  That is, when the change control means does not change the hold object in the special display mode, the return movement control unit returns the hold object in the normal display mode that has not been changed to the first display area. Let

Thereby, since the hold object which did not change also returns to a holding area, it becomes a comical effect and can improve the interest of a game.
(6) In the present embodiment, in the second effect determination process, it is determined whether or not to execute the change notice (S3206 in FIG. 32), and if it is determined to execute the change notice (S3206: YES), The hold object in the special display mode is determined (S3207). Then, when the change notice command is set (S3210), various objects appear (FIGS. 45 to 50). At this time, when the effect button 105 is pressed (S3701: YES in FIG. 37), if the effect button is valid (S3702: YES), an object change command is set (S3503). Thereby, various objects (change object) change to the object of a specific display mode (FIGS. 45 to 50). Then, at a predetermined timing (S3401 in FIG. 34), a hold object is selected and a hold display command is set (S3402, S3403). Thereby, the hold object in the normal display mode can be changed to the hold object in the special display mode.

  That is, an acquisition unit that acquires determination information when a start condition is satisfied, a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit, and the acquisition Storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of determination information acquired by the means, and prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to perform the special game based on the determination information stored in the storage means; A hold display control means for displaying a hold object corresponding to the determination information stored in the storage means on a predetermined hold display means, and a predetermined effect when the hold object is displayed by the hold display control means The hold display control, comprising: an effect display control means for displaying the effect object on the display means; and an accepting means for receiving a predetermined operation from the player. The stage is a special display mode that suggests that the special game is likely to be performed in a display mode different from the normal display mode or the normal display mode based on the determination result by the prior determination unit. It has a prior hold display control means for displaying a hold object, and the effect display control means displays the hold object when the hold object is displayed in the normal display mode by the advance hold display control means. A change object display control means for displaying a change object for changing the aspect in a predetermined display form; and when the change object is displayed by the change object display control means, a predetermined operation is received by the reception means. It is possible to change the display mode of the change object to a specific display mode Specific display control means, wherein the pre-hold display control means changes the change object into the specific display mode by the specific display control means, and then changes the hold object in the normal display mode to the special display mode. Change the display mode to the hold object and display it.

Thereby, the change of a pending | holding object can be produced by the change of a change object, and the interest of a game can be improved.
As described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical scope thereof.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the same object as the pending object is set as the pseudo pending object. However, an object similar to the pending object may be set as the pseudo pending object. Here, “similar” is exemplified as being similar enough to associate a suspended object with a pseudo-held object, as described above.

  (B) In the above embodiment, there is one kind of special object that constitutes a group. For example, in FIG. 39 (A) and FIG. 40 (A), it is a special object corresponding to the special display mode B.

  On the other hand, as shown to FIG. 51 (A), it is good also as a group containing the multiple types of special object corresponding to special display mode AD. If it does in this way, a player's expectation can be heightened by the point which it changes to which holding object of special display mode AD. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 51B, the special object is changed to a special object having a large number of special objects (special display mode B in FIG. 51B) with high probability. (FIG. 51C). Of course, it may be changed to a small number of special objects.

  (C) In the above embodiment, when the group mode C is selected, the special mode number TT, which is the number of special objects, is determined, and when the effect button 105 is pressed, until the special mode number TT is reached. The object is changed to a special object one by one. On the other hand, as in the case of the group mode D, the presence / absence of the object change may be determined, and the normal object may be changed to a special object in the case of “object change present”. In this case, it may be changed until the number of special modes TT is reached, or may be changed until the number of normal objects constituting the group is reached.

  (D) In the above embodiment, when the group mode D is selected, the presence / absence of an object change is determined, and when “object change is present”, the normal object is changed to a special object. On the other hand, as in the case of the group mode C, when the effect button 105 is pressed without determining whether or not the object is changed, the normal object is unconditionally processed until the special mode number TT is reached. You may make it change into an object.

  (E) In the above embodiment, when the group mode D is selected, the effect button group is displayed. However, as shown in FIG. 52 (A), one effect button object appears and the effect button is pressed. Alternatively, the effect button object may be changed to a special object as shown in FIG. That is, it is not always necessary to make a group appear. Also in this case, the special object falls, and the hold object in the normal display mode is changed to the hold object in the special display mode (FIG. 52C).

  (F) In the above embodiment, the special objects constituting the group are dropped, and the normal display mode holding object at the bottom of the liquid crystal display device 121 is changed to the special display mode holding object.

  On the other hand, you may change the hold object of a normal display mode into the hold object of a special display mode, without performing the production which the special object which comprises a group falls. Alternatively, the group may pass through the lowermost part of the liquid crystal display device 121 so as to hide the hold object, and after the group passes, the hold object in the normal display mode may be changed to the hold object in the special display mode.

(G) In the embodiment described above, the hold object goes out to another area of the liquid crystal display device 121 in the outing notice.
On the other hand, if the configuration includes the sub liquid crystal display device, the reserved object may go out from the reserved area of the liquid crystal display device 121 to the area of the sub liquid crystal display device.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 100 ... Game board, 101 ... Frame member, 102 ... Game area, 103 ... Frame lamp, 104 ... Speaker, 105 ... Production button (reception means), 106 ... Production key, 107 ... Plate, 108 ... Handle , 109 ... lever, 110 ... stop button, 111 ... display, 121 ... liquid crystal display device (holding display means, effect display means), 122 ... panel lamp, 123 ... first starter, 124 ... second starter, 125 ... Electric tulip, 126 ... Gate, 127 ... Large winning device, 128 ... General winning device, 129 ... Ejecting device, 300 ... Main control board, 301 ... One-chip microcomputer, 301a ... Main CPU (Acquisition means, determination means, prior determination) Means) 301b ... Main ROM, 301c ... Main RAM (storage means), 302 ... General winning device detection switch, 303 ... Gate detection switch 304, first starter detection switch, 305 ... second starter detection switch, 306 ... big winning device detection switch, 307 ... starting device opening / closing solenoid, 308 ... big winning device opening / closing solenoid, 309 ... game information output terminal Reference numeral 310, payout control board, 311 ... payout ball measurement switch, 312 ... door opening switch, 313 ... payout motor, 320 ... effect control board, 320a ... sub CPU (hold display control means, effect display control means, pre-hold display) Control means, changed object display control means, specific display control means), 320b ... sub ROM, 320c ... sub RAM, 321 ... effect button detection switch, 322 ... effect key detection switch, 330 ... image control board, 331 ... audio output device 340 ... Lamp control board, 341 ... Production drive device, 342 ... Illumination equipment for production , 350 ... launch control board, 351 ... touch sensor 352 ... firing volume, 353 ... firing solenoid, 354 ... Ball feed solenoid 360 ... power substrate

Claims (1)

Acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of a start condition;
Determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
Storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
Prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to perform the special game before the determination information stored in the storage means is determined by the determination means;
A hold display control means for displaying a hold object corresponding to the determination information stored in the storage means in a first display area of a predetermined display means;
Effect display control means for displaying a changed object in a second display area different from the first display area when the hold object is displayed by the hold display control means;
Receiving means for receiving a predetermined operation from a player,
The hold display control means includes
A second display that suggests that there is a high possibility that the special game is performed in a display mode different from the first display mode or the first display mode based on the determination result by the prior determination unit Pre-hold display control means for displaying the hold object in a mode,
The effect display control means includes:
Change object display control for displaying a change object for changing the display mode of the hold object in a predetermined display mode when the hold object is displayed in the first display mode by the prior hold display means. Means,
When a predetermined operation is received by the receiving unit while the changed object is displayed by the changed object display control unit, the display mode of the changed object is changed from the hold object of the first display mode to the second object. Specific display control means capable of changing to a specific display mode that suggests a change of the display mode to the hold object ,
The pre-hold display control means includes
After the change object is changed to the specific display mode by the specific display control means, the hold object of the first display mode is changed to the hold object of the second display mode and displayed. To play.