JP6085334B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player is determined on the condition that a game ball has entered a starting area provided in the game area.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters the start opening, a jackpot lottery is performed, and when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a gaming machine that can execute a special game capable of acquiring a large amount of prize balls is known. . In such a gaming machine, after an effect symbol with numbers and the like is displayed in a variable manner on the effect display unit, a variable effect in which the losing symbol or jackpot symbol is finally stopped is performed. The lottery result is notified to the player. In recent gaming machines, various effects are displayed on the effect display unit during the display of the effect symbol, and the effect and the interest of the game are displayed by displaying and changing the effect symbol itself in various ways. To improve.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a freeze effect is executed as an aspect of a variable effect. According to this gaming machine, usually, when the variation effect starts, the effect symbol immediately starts the variation display (scroll display). It will be in the state frozen over time (state in which the effect design has been stopped). In this way, when the production symbol freezes for a predetermined time, anxiety and unexpectedness such as whether it has broken down, further, expectation such as what kind of production will develop after the freeze is released, etc. Various impressions can be given to the player, and the production effect can be improved.

JP 2006-122455 A

  In the above freeze effect, at the start of the variable effect, the effect symbol that was finally stopped and displayed as a notification of the jackpot lottery result in the previous variable effect is displayed as the initial symbol, and the initial symbol is Freeze is displayed. Therefore, when a special symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the previous variation effect, the special symbol is continuously displayed for a predetermined time from the start of the variation effect. For example, after the special game is over, if the freeze effect is performed in the first variation effect, the jackpot symbol (7, 7, 7, etc.) is frozen for a predetermined time, and then the freeze is canceled and the variation effect is performed. Done.

  In this way, when a special symbol freezes, the player may have a great expectation about winning the jackpot, or may mistakenly think that the jackpot has been finalized without noticing the freeze effect. At this time, if the jackpot lottery result is actually a losing, the winning symbol is displayed for a predetermined time, and then the losing symbol is stopped and displayed. As a result, the production effect and the interest of the game are significantly reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can employ a freeze effect to improve the effect.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a game board provided with a game area where game balls flow down, a start area provided in the game area, and entry of the game ball into the start area. A holding storage means for acquiring holding information for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player and storing it in the storage unit, and outside the gaming area and visible to the player A hold display device that is provided at a position and indicates the number of hold information stored in the storage unit, and a special game that determines whether or not a special game can be executed by reading the hold information stored in the storage unit when a start condition is established Based on the determination of the execution determination means and the special game execution determination means, after the display of variation of the production symbol is started, in a big hit mode indicating that the special game is executed or in a lose mode indicating that the special game is not executed Production design The variation effect determining means for determining the variation effect mode to be stopped, the variation effect executing means for executing the variation effect according to the determination of the variation effect determining means, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a jackpot manner by the variation effect execution means. Special game execution means for executing a special game in the event that the change effect execution means displays the effect symbol stopped and displayed as the initial symbol on the effect display unit in the change effect immediately before the change effect. The variation effect is started in the state, and after the effect symbol starts varying display in the effect display unit, the effect symbol becomes a predetermined specific display mode, and the predetermined variation effect image is displayed on the effect display unit. After the display, a specific variation effect in which the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a big hit mode or a lost mode is included, and the variation effect determination means determines the specific variation effect In this case, regardless of whether the special game execution determination means is determined as to whether or not the special game can be executed, the normal effect in which the variation display of the initial symbol displayed on the effect display unit is started with the start of the variation effect. and, the initial symbols are displayed in the effect display unit, a freeze effect maintained in the state of being displayed for a predetermined time from the start of the variation effect, each determined at a predetermined probability, the variation When the initial symbol displayed on the effect display unit at the start of the effect is a predetermined effect symbol, the determination of the freeze effect is limited .

  According to the present invention, a freeze effect can be adopted to improve the effect.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a special symbol determination table. It is a figure explaining a symbol classification judgment table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. When a jackpot symbol is determined in the non-short game state, the relationship between the number of changes after the end of the special game and the variation pattern command determination table selected when the variation pattern is determined for each type of jackpot symbol FIG. When the jackpot symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the relationship between the number of variations after the end of the special game and the variation pattern command determination table selected when the variation pattern is determined is shown for each jackpot symbol type. FIG. It is a figure explaining fluctuation pattern command determination tables a1 and a2. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern command determination table b. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern command determination table c. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern command determination table d. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern command determination table e. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern command determination table x. It is a figure explaining a normal symbol determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining a change production. It is a figure explaining the combination of effect design. It is a figure explaining an example of "a reachless production". It is a figure explaining an example of "reach production". It is a figure explaining an example of "freeze production". It is a figure explaining the pre-development effect determination table in the normal effect mode. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the start winning command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the pre-development effect determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the post-development effect determination process in a sub control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, Similarly to the middle frame 4, a front frame 6 attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 8 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 16 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  Further, the game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18, a first starting port 20, and a second starting port 22 through which game balls can enter. These general winning port 18, first starting port 20, and first starting port 20 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the start opening 22, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits (states) such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is to be made. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  The second starting port 22 has a movable piece 22b that can be projected and retracted from the back side to the front side of the game board 8, and the second starting port 22 is connected to the second starting port 22 according to the state of the movable piece 22b. The ease of entry of game balls is changed. Specifically, when the movable piece 22b is immersed in the back side of the game board 8 and retracted from the game area 16, that is, in the closed state, the game ball flows down the front of the movable piece 22b. Thus, it is impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 22.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 22b enters the game area 16 for a predetermined time. It is controlled to the open state protruding toward. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided below the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b that opens and closes the large winning opening 28. Normally, the open / close door 28b is closed and the large winning opening is opened. It is impossible for a game ball to enter 28. On the other hand, when the above-described special game is executed, the opening / closing door 28b is opened in a predetermined manner, and the opening / closing door 28b functions as a tray that guides the game ball into the prize winning opening 28. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28 are played from the gaming area 16. A discharge port 30 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 8.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50 a that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50 a is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game board 8 so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, an effect agent device 52 is provided on the back side of the game board 8 and on the front side of the gaming machine 1 with respect to the effect display unit 50a. The stage effect device 52 is configured in a shape imitating a sword as shown in the figure, and is retracted from the front of the stage display unit 50a so that it can be seen from an initial position that cannot be seen by the player facing the gaming machine 1. Thus, it is provided so that it can be displaced to a displacement position facing the front surface of the effect display section 50a.

  In addition, the front frame 6 is provided with an effect lighting device 54 formed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 6 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. The main CPU 100a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 100b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 100c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start port detection switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 24, and special winning port 28 A big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is inputted to the main control board 100 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c for operating the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c for operating the open / close door 28b for opening / closing the large winning opening 28. Connected, and the main control board 100 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 22 and the special winning opening 28.

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol game which is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the game ball passes through the gate 24. It can be broadly divided into normal symbol games that are started. The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 100 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 200.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 100 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board 110. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 122 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 123 that detects a full condition of the lower dish 72 is connected to the dispensing control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 123 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 123 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  In addition, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 12 a that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that a player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 12 b that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When signals are input from the touch sensor 12a and the launch volume 12b, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 131 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 210 or the illumination control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 210 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 200, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the illumination control board 220 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 58. Further, the illumination control board 220 moves the stage effect device 52 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 54 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 200. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a that detects that the effect operation device 56 has been pressed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 100 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. It is like that.

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 100b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which the game state of either the game state or the high probability game state and the game state of either the non-time-short game state or the time-short game state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set with a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the special winning opening 28 is opened (in this embodiment, 1/399). It is a gaming state, and the high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (in this embodiment, 1 / 39.9).

  In addition, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 22b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 22.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player gives it to the player A special symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “hit lottery”) associated with the gaming profit to be performed is performed. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 28 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning slot 28, and after the special game ends. Is set to one of the above gaming states. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers (special design random numbers, jackpot random numbers, first variation pattern random numbers, (Second variation pattern random number) is acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area after the game ball has entered the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as first hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively referred to as a second hold.

  This reserved storage area has two storage areas, a first reserved storage area and a second reserved storage area, and both reserved storage areas have four storage units (first to fourth storage units). doing. And the random number value acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 20 is stored as the first hold in the first to fourth storage units of the first hold storage area with the upper limit of four, and the second start The random number values obtained by entering the game balls into the mouth 22 are stored as second reservations in the first to fourth storage units of the second reservation storage area with an upper limit of four.

  Accordingly, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where four first holds are stored in the first hold storage area, a random value is stored based on the game ball entering. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where four second holds are stored in the second hold storage area, Random values are never stored.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one special symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 797. Then, a special symbol determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the game state when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, when the jackpot determination is performed, and the selected special symbol is selected. The jackpot determination is performed based on the determination table and the acquired special symbol random number.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this special symbol determination table 1, when the special symbol random number is 0 or 1, it is determined that it is a big hit, and when it is any other special symbol random number, it is determined that it is lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/399.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4B is referred to. According to the special symbol determination table 2, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 19, it is determined that the jackpot is big. Accordingly, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 39.9. Thus, in the case of a high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of a low probability gaming state.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 3 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 1, the special symbol determination table 3 is also determined to be a big hit when the special symbol random number is 0 or 1. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/399.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 4 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 2, the special symbol determination table 4 is also determined to be a big hit when the special symbol random number is 0 to 19. Accordingly, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 39.9. Thus, in the jackpot determination of the second hold, similarly to the jackpot determination of the first hold, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the low probability gaming state. Become.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a symbol type determination table for determining the type of a special symbol. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot random number is acquired from the range of 0-299. Then, a symbol type determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the determination result of the jackpot or lose, and the special symbol is determined by the selected symbol type determination table and the acquired jackpot random number. The symbol type is determined. Note that the jackpot random number is acquired not only when the determination result of the jackpot is derived but also when the determination result of the loss is derived when determining the type of the special symbol. In the following, among the special symbols determined by the jackpot random number, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained Is called a lost pattern.

  As a result of determining the first hold based on the special symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 1 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 1, as shown in the figure, 18 types of special symbols A to R are associated with each jackpot random number from 0 to 299. For example, the jackpot random number is “0”. In such a case, the special symbol A is determined.

  In addition, as a result of determining the second hold based on the special symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 2 is referred to. Also according to the symbol type determination table 2, each special symbol is determined with the same probability as the symbol type determination table 1.

  In addition, when the determination result of the loss is obtained as a result of determining the first hold or the second hold by using the special symbol determination table described above, the symbol type determination table 3 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 3, when the determination result of the first hold is obtained, the special symbol X is always determined as the special symbol type, and the determination result of the loss is obtained for the second hold. In such a case, the special symbol Y is always determined as the special symbol type.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessory operating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a jackpot is won. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operation TBL1 is used as the special electric accessory operating table. Is provided. When any of the special symbols A to R is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation TBL1. According to this operation TBL1, the condition that either the prize winning opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or that nine game balls enter the prize winning opening 28 (count C = 9) is satisfied. The round game that ends is executed 15 times. Note that the closing time of the special winning opening 28 set between the round games, that is, the interval time is set to 2.0 seconds.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting the game state after the special game when the special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the type of special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery.

  As shown in the figure, when the special symbols A to N are determined, the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game, and when the special symbols O to R are determined, the low probability is set after the end of the special game. Set to gaming state. Note that the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability number”) is set to 10,000. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is determined 10,000 times. In the high-probability gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 39.9, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot is won again. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed.

  In addition, after the end of the special game, it is set to either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and is always set to the short-time game state. The “number of times reduced” is determined as follows according to the type of the special symbol and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  In other words, when special symbols A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N are determined and a special game is executed, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big win, The time reduction count is always set to 10,000 times. In addition, when special symbols B, C, and D are determined and a special game is executed, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-short-time game state, the short-time number is 29 times, 19 times, and 9 times, respectively. When the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the short-time game state, the short-time number is set to 10,000 times.

  In addition, when special symbols O, P, and Q are determined and a special game is executed, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-short-time game state, the short-time number is 29 times, 19 times, and 9 times, respectively. When the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the short-time game state, the short-time number is set to 100 times. Also, when the special symbol R is determined and the special game is executed, the number of time reductions is always set to 100 regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit. However, the above-mentioned number of short times indicates the maximum number of times of continuation in the short time gaming state of 1, and if the big hit is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the setting of the number of short times is performed again. It will be. In addition, when the special symbol is changed and displayed for the number of times set as described above, the time-saving gaming state is ended and the non-time-saving gaming state is set.

  8 and 9 are diagrams showing the relationship between the number of changes after the end of the special game and the change pattern command determination table selected when the change pattern is determined for each type of jackpot symbol. FIG. 8 shows the relationship between the number of changes and the change pattern command determination table when each jackpot symbol is determined in the non-short game state, and FIG. 9 shows the case where each jackpot symbol is determined in the time-saving game state. 3 shows the relationship between the number of changes and the change pattern command determination table.

  When a jackpot lottery is performed in response to a game ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a variation pattern command is determined based on the lottery result. The change pattern command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. The sub control board 200 is configured to display an image displayed on the effect display unit 50a based on the received change pattern command. The mode of typical variation effect is determined. In other words, the variation pattern command is for determining a variation effect mode to be executed when notifying the jackpot lottery result.

  There are multiple types of variation pattern commands, but each variation pattern command is associated with a variation pattern command determination table, and which variation pattern command is determined at what probability for each variation pattern command determination table. It is set whether to be done. In this embodiment, there are seven types of variation pattern command determination tables, tables a1, a2, b, c, d, e, and x, as shown in the figure according to the number of variations after the end of the special game. A table is selected.

  For example, when the special symbol A is determined and the special game is executed in the non-short-time game state, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game (the number of lottery wins) is 1 to 8 times. The table a1 is selected, the table b is selected when the number of changes is 9, 19, and 29, the table c is selected when the number of changes is 10 to 18, and 20 to 28, Table d is selected when the number of fluctuations is 30 or more.

  On the other hand, when the special symbols A to N are determined and the special game is executed in the short-time game state, the table d is selected from the first variation after the special game is finished, as shown in FIG. When the symbols O to R are determined and the special game is executed, the table e is selected from the first variation after the special game is finished. As described above, the variation pattern command determination table is variously selected according to the game state at the time of the big hit and the type of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the special game.

  Here, the variation effect mode (variation pattern) for notifying the player of the jackpot lottery result is divided into a first-half effect (pre-development effect) and a second-half effect (post-development effect). Then, when determining the variation pattern, the first variation pattern associated with the variation effect of the first half is determined based on the first variation pattern command determination table, and based on the second variation pattern command determination table, The second variation pattern associated with the latter-stage variation effect is determined.

  Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one first variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99 and within the range of 0 to 99. One second variation pattern random number is acquired from. Then, when the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number are acquired, the first variation pattern random number is determined based on the first variation pattern command determination table, one first variation pattern is determined, and the second variation pattern random number is determined. The second variation pattern random number is determined based on the variation pattern command determination table, and one second variation pattern is determined. Hereinafter, the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number are collectively referred to as a variation pattern random number.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the variation pattern command determination tables a1 and a2. When the variation pattern command determination table a1 is selected, when the variation pattern is determined, the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 10A (common to both a1 and a2) and FIG. The second variation pattern command determination table a1 shown is selected. When the variation pattern command determination table a2 is selected, when determining the variation pattern, the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 10A (common to a1 and a2) and FIG. And the second variation pattern command determination table a2 shown in FIG.

  According to the first variation pattern command determination table (a1, a2), the first variation pattern of “none (0 seconds)” is determined for any first variation pattern random number. The first variation pattern = “none (0 seconds)” indicates that the first half portion of the variation effect is not performed. Therefore, in this case, the second half portion determined by the second variation pattern. Only the fluctuating effects will be performed.

  Further, according to the second variation pattern command determination tables a1 and a2 shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, the second variation pattern is determined as follows. In other words, in the second variation pattern command determination tables a1 and a2, the selection area to which the second variation pattern random number is assigned depends on the type of the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the determined special symbol type. Are classified.

  For example, according to the second variation pattern command determination table a1 shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the jackpot symbol (special symbols A to R) is determined triggered by the game ball entering the first start port 20 The second fluctuation pattern random number “0 to 49” = “big hit A (60 seconds)” is determined, and the second fluctuation pattern random number “50 to 89” = “big hit B (90 seconds)”. The second variation pattern of the second variation pattern random number “90 to 99” = “big hit C (120 seconds)” is determined.

  Further, for example, according to the second variation pattern command determination table a2 shown in FIG. 10C, when the lost symbol (special symbol Y) is determined when the game ball enters the second starting port 22 as an opportunity The second variation pattern random number “0-59” = “losing A (10 seconds)” is determined, and the second variation pattern random number “60-99” = “losing B (20 seconds)”. The second variation pattern is determined. Each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern command, and the variation pattern command associated with the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

  The second variation pattern command determination table a1 shown in FIG. 10 (b) and the second variation pattern command determination table a2 shown in FIG. 10 (c) have lost symbols (special symbols X and Y). Sometimes, only the probabilities of determining the second variation pattern of “losing A (10 seconds)” and “losing B (20 seconds)” are different, and the probabilities of determining other second variation patterns are the same. It is. More specifically, when the losing symbol is determined, according to the second variation pattern command determination table a1 shown in FIG. 10B, “losing A (10 seconds)” is 80%, “losing B (20 Second) "is determined with a probability of 20%. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is determined, according to the second variation pattern command determination table a2 shown in FIG. 10C, “losing A (10 seconds)” is 60% and “losing B (20 Second) "is determined with a probability of 40%.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the variation pattern command determination table b. When the variation pattern command determination table b is selected, when determining the variation pattern, the first variation pattern command determination table b shown in FIG. 11A and the second variation pattern shown in FIG. The command determination table b is selected.

  According to the first variation pattern command determination table b, as in the first variation pattern command determination table (common to both a1 and a2), any random number of the first variation pattern is “none (0 seconds)”. A first variation pattern is determined. Further, the second variation pattern command determination table b indicates that only the second variation pattern of “losing B (20 seconds)” is determined when the loss symbol (special symbols X, Y) is determined. The second variation pattern command determination tables a1 and a2 are the same as the second variation pattern command determination tables a1 and a2.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the variation pattern command determination table c. When the variation pattern command determination table c is selected, when determining the variation pattern, the first variation pattern command determination table c shown in FIG. 12A and the second variation pattern shown in FIG. The command determination table c is selected.

  According to the first variation pattern command determination table c, as in the first variation pattern command determination table b described above, the first variation pattern of “none (0 seconds)” is obtained for any random number of the first variation pattern. It is determined. In addition, the second variation pattern command determination table c indicates the second of “shortened lose 1 (8 seconds)” and “shortened lost 2 (3 seconds)” when the lost symbol (special symbols X, Y) is determined. The difference between the variation pattern command determination table b and the second variation pattern command determination table b is the same as that of the second variation pattern command determination table b.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a variation pattern command determination table d. When the variation pattern command determination table d is selected, when the variation pattern is determined, the first variation pattern command determination table d shown in FIG. 13A and the second variation pattern shown in FIG. The command determination table d is selected.

  According to the first variation pattern command determination table d, similarly to the first variation pattern command determination table c described above, the first variation pattern of “none (0 seconds)” is obtained for any first variation pattern random number. It is determined. Further, the second variation pattern command determination table d is that the second variation pattern of “shortening loss 3 (2 seconds)” is determined instead of “shortening loss 2 (3 seconds)”. It is different from the pattern command determination table c, and the others are the same as the second variation pattern command determination table c.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a variation pattern command determination table e. When the variation pattern command determination table e is selected, when determining the variation pattern, first, the first variation pattern command determination table e shown in FIG. 14A is selected. According to the first variation pattern command determination table e, the selection area to which the first variation pattern random number is allocated is classified according to the type of the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the determined special symbol type. Has been.

  For example, when a jackpot symbol (special symbols A to I) is determined in response to a game ball entering the first starting port 20, the first variation pattern random number “0 to 9” = “reach jackpot (20 Second variation pattern random number “10 to 29” = “pseudo one reach big hit (25 seconds)” is determined, and the first variation pattern random number “30 to 29” is determined. 59 ”=“ pseudo two reach jackpot (30 seconds) ”is determined, and the first variation pattern random number“ 60 to 99 ”=“ pseudo three reach jackpot (35 seconds) ”is determined. Is done.

  Further, for example, when a big hit symbol (special symbols J to R) is determined in response to a game ball entering the first starting port 20, the first variation pattern random number “0 to 9” = “pseudo 1”. The first variation pattern of “reach jackpot (25 seconds)” is determined, the first variation pattern random number “10-29” = “pseudo two reach jackpot (30 seconds)” is determined, and the first variation pattern The first variation pattern of the random number “30 to 59” = “pseudo 3 reach jackpot (35 seconds)” is determined, and the first variation pattern random number “60 to 99” = “pseudo 4 reach jackpot (40 seconds)” first A variation pattern is determined.

  Note that when the lost symbol (special symbol X) is determined in response to the game ball entering the first starting port 20, the first variation pattern random number “0-94” = “none (0 second)” The first variation pattern is determined, the first variation pattern random number “95” = “reach loss (20 seconds)” is determined, and the first variation pattern random number “96” = “pseudo 1 reach loss (25 seconds)”. ) ”Is determined, the first variation pattern random number“ 97 ”=“ pseudo 2 reach lose (30 seconds) ”is determined, and the first variation pattern random number“ 98 ”=“ pseudo 3 ”. The first variation pattern of “reach lose (35 seconds)” is determined, and the first variation pattern of the first variation pattern random number “99” = “pseudo 4 reach lose (40 seconds)” is determined.

  As described above, when the first variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern command determination table e and the first variation pattern of “none (0 seconds)” is determined, FIG. The second variation pattern is determined based on the second variation pattern command determination table e (when no reach is shown) shown in b). According to this second variation pattern command determination table e (when there is no reach), whenever a game ball enters the first starting port 20, the second variation pattern of “shortened lose 1 (8 seconds)” is sure to be obtained. Is determined. In addition, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, if the second number of holds is “0” or “1”, the second variation pattern of “shortened lose 1 (8 seconds)” is determined. If the second holding number is “2” to “4”, the second variation pattern of “shortening loss 2 (3 seconds)” is determined.

  On the other hand, as a result of determining the first variation pattern based on the first variation pattern command determination table e, when a first variation pattern other than “none (0 seconds)” is determined, it is shown in FIG. The second variation pattern is determined based on the second variation pattern command determination table e (at the time of reach). According to the second variation pattern command determination table e (at the time of reach), one of the second variation patterns is determined from the second variation patterns assigned as illustrated.

  When the first variation pattern of “none (0 seconds)” is determined as described above, the second variation pattern of “shortening loss 1 (8 seconds)” or “shortening loss 2 (3 seconds)” is determined. Is determined. In this case, since there is no production in the first half, a variation effect of 8 seconds corresponding to “shortening loss 1 (8 seconds)” or a variation effect of 3 seconds corresponding to “shortening loss 2 (3 seconds)” is executed. Will be. On the other hand, when the first variation pattern other than “none (0 second)” is determined, the variation effect corresponding to the second variation pattern is executed after the variation effect corresponding to the first variation pattern is executed. The Rukoto.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a variation pattern command determination table x. When the variation pattern command determination table x is selected, when the variation pattern is determined, first, the first variation pattern command determination table x shown in FIG. 15A is selected. The first variation pattern command determination table x is different from the first variation pattern command determination table e only in that the first variation pattern is determined according to the number of holds when the lost symbol is determined. However, the rest is the same as the first variation pattern command determination table e.

  As described above, when the first variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern command determination table x and the first variation pattern of “none (0 seconds)” is determined, FIG. The second variation pattern is determined based on the second variation pattern command determination table x shown in b) (without reach). According to this second variation pattern command determination table x (when there is no reach), when a game ball enters the first start port 20, if the first hold number is “0” to “2”, “ The second fluctuation pattern of “normally lost (12 seconds)” is determined, and if the first holding number is “3”, the second fluctuation pattern of “shortened loss 1 (8 seconds)” is determined, and the first holding number is If “4”, the second variation pattern of “shortening loss 2 (3 seconds)” is determined. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 22, the second variation pattern “normally lost (12 seconds)” is always determined.

  On the other hand, when the first variation pattern other than “none (0 second)” is determined as a result of determining the first variation pattern based on the first variation pattern command determination table x, FIG. The second variation pattern is determined based on the second variation pattern command determination table x (at the time of reach). According to the second variation pattern command determination table x (at the time of reach), one of the second variation patterns is determined from the second variation patterns allocated as illustrated. The second variation pattern command determination table x (when reaching) is the same as the second variation pattern command determination table e (when reaching).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one ordinary symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 19, and four random number values are stored in the ordinary diagram holding storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. Hereinafter, a random number value (ordinary symbol random number) stored in the normal figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as a general figure hold.

  When the normal drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this normal symbol determination table 1, when the normal symbol random number is 0, it is determined to be a win, and when the normal symbol random number is 1 to 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/20.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the normal symbol determination table 2, when the normal symbol random number is 0 to 18, it is determined that the winning is selected, and when the normal symbol random number is 19, it is determined that the game is lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 19/20. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 17 (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 17 (b) is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 20 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. . When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. Then, the energization is controlled as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized only for 0.1 sec × 1 = 0.1 sec, and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is 0. Open only for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 have a total of 5 pieces. Open for 8 seconds.

  Thus, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 22 than in the non-short-time gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 100c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 200. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an effect random number update process for updating the fluctuation pattern random number.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value random number that is referred to when the special symbol random number and the big hit random number are updated. Thereafter, the processes in steps S2 and S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “2 ms”) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for updating the special symbol random number, the jackpot random number, and the normal symbol random number.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1, and the random number counter is updated. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not there is an input to the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, the gate detection switch 24a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a. Perform control processing.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special symbol special power process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, and the big winning port 28, and there is an incoming game ball. In the case of the payment, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout control board 120.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, second start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S700, and command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

(Step S310)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

(Step S320)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 28a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning opening 28. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 28a, the main CPU 100a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and Add and update the big winning entrance entrance counter for counting the number of game balls entered.

(Step S330)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, and performs a big win lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22. The second start port detection switch input process is the same as the first start port detection switch input process in step S330 except that the storage areas for various data are different.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100 a determines whether or not a signal is input from the gate detection switch 24 a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24. This gate detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 20a, The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S330-2)
When it is determined in step S330-1 that a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it. Process.

(Step S330-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, when it is determined that the first hold number (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-4, and when it is determined that the first hold number (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-4)
If it is determined in step S330-3 that the first hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the first hold number (X1) to the new first hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the special symbol random number updated in the above step S200, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first reserved storage area, and stores it in the free storage unit. The acquired special symbol random number is stored.

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the jackpot random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the same storage unit that stores the special symbol random number in step S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-5 and S330-6.

(Step S331)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes pre-determination processing for determining each random number stored in the storage unit in steps S330-5 to S330-7, and ends the first start port detection switch input processing.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the prior determination process in step S331.

(Step S331-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol random number stored in the storage unit in step S330-5 based on the special symbol determination table 1 or the special symbol determination table 2 described above. Specifically, the special symbol determination table 1 or the special symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4 is selected according to the current gaming state, the special symbol random number is determined with reference to the selected table, and the preliminary determination is performed. The result is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c. The determination of each random number is performed when a big win lottery is performed, that is, when the special symbol variation display is started, and more specifically, before the special symbol variation display, more specifically, the first hold or second 2 This is done twice when the hold is reserved. Hereinafter, the above-described determination process performed when the first hold or the second hold is reserved is referred to as a pre-determination, and is distinguished from the determination made when the special symbol variable display is started.

(Step S331-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a pre-determines the jackpot random number stored in the storage unit in step S330-6. Specifically, when the result of “big hit” is derived by the prior determination in step S331-1, the symbol type determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5 is selected, and the jackpot is referenced with reference to the selected table. Predetermine random numbers. Then, the special symbol type derived by the prior determination is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c. On the other hand, when the result of the “big hit” is not derived by the prior determination in step S331-1, the data related to the special symbol X is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S331-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a pre-determines the first variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit in step S330-7. Specifically, the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 10 to FIG. 15 is selected according to the type of special symbol derived from the prior determination result in step S331-2, and the selected table is selected. The first variation pattern random number is preliminarily determined with reference. Then, information related to the type of the first variation pattern derived by the prior determination (hereinafter referred to as “first variation pattern information”) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S331-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a pre-determines the second variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit in step S330-7. Specifically, according to the type of special symbol derived from the prior determination result in step S331-2, the first variation pattern information derived from the prior determination result in step S331-3, the number of variations, etc. The second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIGS. 10 to 15 is selected, and the second variation pattern random number is preliminarily determined with reference to the selected table. Then, information related to the type of the second variation pattern derived by the prior determination (hereinafter referred to as “second variation pattern information”) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S331-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command based on the first variation pattern information and the second variation pattern information stored in the main RAM 100c in the step S331-3 and the step S331-4, and effects transmission data Set in the storage area, and the first start port detection switch input process ends. As a result, the first variation pattern information and the second variation pattern information at the time when the first hold is reserved are transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

  The start winning command is configured to be able to identify whether the first hold is reserved or whether the second hold is reserved. Further, the first variation pattern information and the second variation pattern information may be provided as one command, or a plurality of commands may be transmitted by providing each information as a separate command. This pre-determination process is similarly performed when a game ball enters the second start port 22.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, when it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and when it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the normal symbol random number updated in step S200 and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. The normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. When the normal symbol random number is acquired, the normal symbol random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. A free storage part that is not available is searched, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the storage part having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage parts. Below, the normal symbol random number memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the normal symbol hold | maintenance storage area is called general symbol hold.

  Next, processing related to the special symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electricity processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “02” indicating execution of the post-stop process. Further, data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process and data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process are provided.

  Next, the main CPU 100a performs special symbol variation start processing (step S420), special symbol variation stop processing (step S430), post-stop processing (step S440), special electric accessory control processing (step S450), and special game end processing. These processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420.

(Step S420-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol special electricity data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. As a result, when it is determined that special figure special power data = 00, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and when it is determined that special figure special power data = 00, the special symbol variation start process ends.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the special figure special power data = 00, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area. As a result, if it is determined that the second hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-3, and if it is determined that the second hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-4.

(Step S420-3)
If it is determined in step S420-2 that the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the second hold stored in the second hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the second hold is written in the processing area in the order in which it is reserved. Therefore, the second suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the second reserved number (X2) is stored as a new second reserved number (X2).

(Step S420-4)
If it is determined in step S420-2 that the second hold is not stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a determines whether the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area. To do. As a result, when it is determined that the first hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-5, and when it is determined that the first hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-10.

(Step S420-5)
When determining in step S420-4 that the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the first hold stored in the first hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the first hold is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the first suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first hold number (X1) is stored as a new first hold number (X1).

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 4) and the symbol type determination table (see FIG. 5). Then, the special symbol random number and the jackpot random number copied to the processing area in the step S420-3 or the step S420-5 are determined based on the selected tables, respectively, and any one special symbol is determined. Data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  Thus, according to this special symbol variation start process, when both the first hold and the second hold are stored, the special symbol determination process is performed based on the second hold. That is, here, the second hold is processed in preference to the first hold.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation pattern random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-3 or step S420-5 based on the first variation pattern command determination table and the second variation pattern command determination table. To determine the variation pattern. This variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.
(Step S420-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol variation display is performed based on the second suspension. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 82 and 84. In addition, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the first hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. When the controlled display of the special symbol based on the second hold is performed, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed to indicate that the second hold is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation time determined in step S421 in the variation time counter.

(Step S420-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-10)
If it is determined in step S420-4 that the first hold is not stored, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol is not displayed, and displays the demo screen on the effect display unit 50a when the special symbol is not displayed for a predetermined time. A demonstration command for display is stored in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the variation pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines the start port type (first start port or second start port), the number of changes since winning the previous jackpot, the special symbol type determined by the special symbol determination process, etc. 10 to 15 are determined from a plurality of types of first variation pattern command determination tables shown in FIG.

(Step S421-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the first variation pattern by determining the first variation pattern random number stored in the processing area based on the first variation pattern determination table selected in step S421-1.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the first variation pattern command corresponding to the first variation pattern determined in step S421-2 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the start opening type (first hold or second hold), the number of changes since winning the previous jackpot, the special symbol type determined by the special symbol determination process, and the above step S421-3. The determined first variation pattern information (whether it is none (0 second)) or the like is determined, and one table is determined from a plurality of types of second variation pattern command determination tables shown in FIGS.

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the second variation pattern by determining the second variation pattern random number stored in the processing area based on the second variation pattern command determination table selected in step S421-4.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a second variation pattern command corresponding to the second variation pattern determined in step S421-5 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the variation time obtained by adding the variation time of the first variation pattern determined in step S421-2 and the variation time of the second variation pattern determined in step S421-5. Then, the variation pattern determination process ends.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430.

(Step S430-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol special electricity data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop processing. As a result, if it is determined that special figure special electricity data = 01, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that special figure special electricity data = 01, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that special figure special electricity data = 01, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S420-8) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-3, and when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-3)
If it is determined in step S430-2 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-6 as the first special symbol indicator 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-5)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440.

(Step S440-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special figure special electricity data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing. As a result, if it is determined that the special figure special power data = 02, the process proceeds to step S440-2. If it is determined that the special figure special electric data = 02, the post-stop processing ends.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that special figure special electricity data = 02, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-5) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-3.

(Step S440-3)
If it is determined in step S440-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a time-saving gaming state setting process. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is ON. When the time-short game flag is on, the specific variation count storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. This specific variation count storage area stores the remaining variation count (continuation count) until the short-time gaming state ends. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored remaining variation count is stored. This is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count. When the remaining number of fluctuations is updated as a result of updating the remaining number of fluctuations, processing for turning off the short-time game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4 as it is.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a high probability gaming state setting process. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable variation number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. This high-accuracy variation count storage area stores the remaining variation count (continuation count) until the high-probability gaming state ends. Here, “1” is subtracted from the currently stored remaining variation count. The value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count. In addition, when the remaining number of fluctuations is 0 as a result of updating the remaining number of fluctuations, a process for turning off the high probability game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-5.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the number of fluctuations indicating how many times the lottery (fluctuation) of the jackpot has been performed since winning the jackpot last time. Here, a value obtained by adding “1” to the currently stored number of changes is stored as a new number of changes. The number of times of change since winning the previous jackpot stored here is referred to when the change pattern determination table is selected in steps S421-1 and S421-4, and as a result, as shown in FIGS. Thus, the variation pattern determination table is selected.

(Step S440-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-7. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a jackpot symbol, step S440-8 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-7)
If it is determined in step S440-6 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special processing. Is set to “00”, and the post-stop processing ends. As a result, the next special symbol change display can be started.

(Step S440-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440-6 that the symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer and then plays the gaming state (high-probability gaming). Flag, high-accuracy remaining fluctuation count, short-time game flag, short-time remaining fluctuation count).

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Step S440-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special figure special electricity data is data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process. As a result, if it is determined that the special figure special power data = 03, the process proceeds to step S450-2. If it is determined that the special figure special power data = 03, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-2)
If it is determined in step S450-1 that special figure special electricity data = 03, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. Here, an opening process before the start of the round game, a round game execution process performed with reference to the operation TBL1 shown in FIG. 6, and an ending process after the end of the round game are performed. Here, an opening command is set at the start of the opening process, a round start command is set at the start of each round game, and an ending command is set at the start of the ending process. Then, when each of these commands is received, an effect during the special game is executed on the sub control board 200.

(Step S450-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a finishes the special game by the special game execution process in step S450-2 or, more specifically, ends all the round games and passes the ending time counted by the ending process. Determine if you did. As a result, if it is determined that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S450-4. If it is determined that the special game has not ended, the special electric accessory control process ends as it is.

(Step S450-4)
If it is determined in step S450-3 that the special game has ended, the main CPU 100a sets "04" in the special figure special power data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric processing. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 100c and the game state data in the game state buffer. Then, referring to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 7, the game state after the end of the special game is set based on these special symbol data. Specifically, a highly reliable game flag, a highly reliable continuation number (remaining variation number), a short time game flag, and a short time continuation number (remaining variation number) are set.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the special game in the game state buffer.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This gaming state designation command includes the high-accuracy game flag, the high-probability continuation count (remaining variation count), the short-time game flag, the short-time continuation count (remaining variation count), and the special game execution timing set in step S460-1. It has information related to the type of jackpot symbol.

(Step S460-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

  Next, a process related to the above normal symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure normal electricity data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. ”And data“ 13 ”indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). . Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3. If the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 100a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the normal symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, when normal symbol random numbers stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area, and normal symbol random numbers are stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, these Each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a small number (ordinal number). Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and the random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when random numbers are stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the ordinary symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area is written in the processing area in the order in which it is stored. That is, the random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage area are read in order from the previously stored random numbers and used in the winning determination process.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination process for the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 100a stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 100a stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, 20 seconds is set in the usual figure variable time counter, and when the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state Set the usual variable time counter to 1 second.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map power transmission data = 11, the main CPU 100a determines whether the normal map change time (set in step S520-9) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S530-3)
If it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol change time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol / post-processing after the normal symbol / general processing is executed, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the normal electric utility control process so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the normal diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is data “13” indicating the execution of the ordinary electric utility control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the ordinary power / general power data = 13, the main CPU 100a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-5. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Move.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the game state at the start of normal symbol fluctuation is the non-short game state or the short-time game state. Determine.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets energization control data according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. Specifically, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1, the time of opening Set energization control data to be 1 second. Also, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening seconds.

(Step S550-5)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the ordinary electric accessory is being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the energization time set in step S550-4 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and if it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the energization time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a process of stopping energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” to the general symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the ordinary / normal symbol processing, and ends the processing after the normal symbol suspension.

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 100. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 100. Based on the command, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub-control board 200. Hereinafter, the variation effect that is determined and controlled in the sub-control board 200 and displayed on the effect display unit 50a during the variation display of the special symbol will be specifically described.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), the player is notified of the lottery result based on the combination of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Yes.

  Each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is composed of eight types of symbols on which numbers 1 to 8 are written. During the special symbol variation display, each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c scrolls eight types of symbols in the vertical direction (variable display). Note that the arrows in FIG. 36 (b) indicate that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are in a variable display (during a vertical scroll display). Then, all the effects are displayed on the effect display unit 50a at almost the same timing as the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 80 or the second special symbol display unit 82 after the variation display of the special symbols is completed. The symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a combination pattern of effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a at the time of a big hit. As shown in this figure, in this embodiment, eight patterns are provided as the symbol combination pattern at the time of jackpot, and when the jackpot is won, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c are finally displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Will be stopped and displayed with the same symbol.

  Then, until the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed in various modes, and various images are displayed on the effect display unit 50a. It becomes. At this time, the images displayed on the effect display unit 50a and the variable display modes of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c vary depending on the effect mode provided according to the gaming state. Here, a description will be given of the variation effect mode in the normal effect mode set mainly in the initial state of the gaming machine 1. The state of variation effect in the initial state of the gaming machine 1 is classified into “reach-less effect”, “reach effect”, and “pseudo continuous reach effect”.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of the “no reach effect”. In “reachless production”, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), as shown in FIG. 38 (b), after the predetermined time has elapsed since the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c have started to display fluctuations, The production symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, after a predetermined time has passed, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the effect symbol 40a. Thus, lastly, the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed. At this time, all of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol, thereby notifying the player that the lottery result has been lost.

  This “no reach effect” is executed when the first variation pattern command “none (0 second)” is received (see FIGS. 10A to 15A). Since the first variation pattern command of “none (0 seconds)” is determined only when the big win lottery result is “losing”, the “no reach effect” is not executed when the big win is won. . When the first variation pattern of “none (0 seconds)” is determined, “losing A (10 seconds)”, “losing B (20 seconds)”, “normally losing (12 seconds)”, “ A second variation pattern of any one of “shortening loss 1 (8 seconds)”, “shortening loss 2 (3 seconds)”, and “shortening loss 3 (2 seconds)” is determined (FIG. 10B to FIG. 15). b)). Therefore, the image and sound during the “no reach effect” or the time for the change effect is determined based on any one of the second change patterns.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of “reach effect”. In “reach effect”, as shown in FIG. 39A, as shown in FIG. 39B, first, as shown in FIG. 39B, after the predetermined time elapses after the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c start the variable display. The symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, after a predetermined time has passed, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the effect symbol 40a.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), in the effect display unit 50a, the character “reach” is superimposed on the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c while the effect symbol 40b is continuously displayed. Is done. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), the effect display unit 50a is blacked out and the display area of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is reduced and displayed in the upper right display area of the effect display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), various effect images such as story images are displayed in the effect display unit 50a, and as shown in FIG. 39 (g), display areas of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. When the original size is reached, the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed, and the lottery result is notified by the stop display mode of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c at this time.

  This “reach effect” is executed when the first fluctuation pattern command of “reach (20 seconds)” is received (see FIG. 14A and FIG. 15A). The first variation pattern command of “reach (20 seconds)” can be determined in both cases where the jackpot lottery result is “hit” and “lost”. Then, when the jackpot lottery result is “hit”, as shown in FIG. 39 (g), all the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are finally stopped and displayed with the same symbol. On the other hand, when the winning lottery result is “losing”, the effect symbols 40a and 40c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, but the effect symbol 40b is finally different from the effect symbols 40a and 40c. The display is stopped with symbols.

  When the first fluctuation pattern of “reach (20 seconds)” is determined, “super A (30 seconds)”, “super B (40 seconds)”, “super C (50 seconds)”, “ The second variation pattern of either “Super D (60 seconds)” or “Premier E (60 seconds)” is determined (see FIGS. 14C and 15C). Therefore, the image or sound during the “reach effect” or the time of the change effect is determined based on any one of these second change patterns.

  In addition, although detailed explanation is omitted, the “pseudo continuous reach production” is the first half of the above “reach production” after the change display of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode. The effect of restarting the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times, and then the variable effect similar to the above-described “reach effect” is executed.

  The “pseudo continuous reach production” includes “pseudo 1 reach (25 seconds)”, “pseudo 2 reach (30 seconds)”, “pseudo 3 reach (35 seconds)”, and “pseudo 4 reach (40 seconds)”. It is executed when the first variation pattern command is received (see FIGS. 14A and 15A). Each of these first variation pattern commands can be determined in both cases where the jackpot lottery result is “big win” and “lost”.

  In the above “reach effect” and “pseudo continuous reach effect”, the “freeze effect” may be executed at the start of the change effect. This “freeze effect” is normally the effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c that start changing display with the start of the change effect, whereas the effect symbols 40a, 40b that are stopped and displayed in the previous change effect. , 40c is an effect that remains displayed on the effect display unit 50a for a predetermined time from the start of the changing effect.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining an example of “freeze effect”. At the start of the variation effect, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c that are finally stopped and displayed in the previous variation effect are displayed on the effect display unit 50a as initial symbols, and a variable display (scroll display) is displayed from these initial symbols. Processing is performed to start.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed in the change effect one time before the “freeze effect” is executed. As shown in b), it is assumed that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a lost symbol combination pattern.

  When the special symbol variation display is started on the main control board 100, the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c start the variation display under normal conditions. As shown in FIG. , 40b and 40c continue to be displayed as the symbol combination pattern stopped and displayed in the previous variation display. At this time, a crack is generated in the background image displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and as shown in FIG. 40 (d), the crack is gradually increased with the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c being displayed. It is displayed as follows. Then, after the effect production starts, after the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c freeze for a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds), the effect display unit 50a suddenly blacks out as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the same effect as the reach effect described above is performed (FIG. 40 (f), FIG. 40 (g)).

  As described above, when the “freeze effect” is executed, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c that have been stopped and displayed in the change effect one time before are displayed on the effect display unit 50a for a predetermined time. As a result, unexpected effects are brought about in the production, and a sense of expectation is brought about as to how the production develops thereafter.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining a pre-development effect determination table in the normal effect mode. In the sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200, a pre-development effect determination table and a post-development effect determination table are prepared for each effect mode. When the first variation pattern command is received, according to the set effect mode, One pre-development effect determination table is selected, and a pre-development effect pattern is determined based on the selected pre-development effect determination table.

  In the normal performance mode in which the pre-development effect determination table is selected, “None (0 seconds)”, “Reach (20 seconds)”, “Pseudo 1 reach (25 seconds)”, “Pseudo 2” are output from the main control board 100. Reach (30 seconds), “pseudo 3 reach (35 seconds)”, “pseudo 4 reach (40 seconds)”, “big hit” and “lost” first variation pattern commands are transmitted. A first effect random number is assigned to each of the plurality of selection areas associated with the first variation pattern command that can be received, and the first variation pattern command received and the first variation pattern command acquired by the sub CPU 200a. One production pattern is determined based on the production random number.

  For example, when the first variation pattern command “Leach jackpot (20 seconds)” is received, as shown in FIG. 41A, the first effect random number “0-9” = the effect pattern “normal” is determined. Then, the first effect random number “10-49” = effect pattern “slip” is determined, and the first effect random number “50-99” = effect pattern “freeze” is determined. When the production pattern = “normal” is determined, the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are displayed in a variable manner at a preset speed and timing. In addition, when the production pattern = “slip” is determined, the production design 40c is temporarily stopped and displayed with a design different from the production design 40a, and then stopped again with a design that changes again to a reach mode or a pseudo continuous reach mode. indicate. Then, when the production pattern = “Freeze” is determined, the above “Freeze Production” is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 41 (a) and 41 (b), the “freeze effect” is the first variation related to “losing” when the first variation pattern command related to “big hit” is received. It is executed with higher probability than when a pattern command is received. Therefore, in the effect display unit 50a, when the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are frozen at the start of the variation effect, a high expectation is given to the player.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 200 for performing said production | presentation is demonstrated.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 200.

(Step S1000)
The sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 200. The sub-control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (2 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200.

(Step S1200)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 200, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the operation of the rendering operation device 56 can be accepted in accordance with the performance progress status being executed, and checks the signal of the rendering operation device detection switch 56a. If an operation signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a and the operation of the effect operation device 56 is being accepted, the fact that the effect operation device 56 has been operated is transmitted to the image control board 210. Therefore, the command is stored in the transmission buffer.

(Step S1400)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, and ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining a start winning command reception process executed when a start winning command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, after the start winning command is set in step S331-5 (see FIG. 22) of the pre-determination process in the main control board 100, the sub control board is executed in the output control process (see FIG. 19) in step S800. 200.

  As already explained, the start winning command includes the hold type (whether it is the first hold or the second hold) and information related to the preliminary determination result of each random number at the time of reservation, specifically, Has first variation pattern information and second variation pattern information. In addition to the first variation pattern information and the second variation pattern information, a jackpot lottery result such as a jackpot or lose may be added to the start winning command.

(Step S1210-1)
If it is determined that the start winning command has been received, the sub CPU 200a first analyzes the received starting winning command and stores the first variation pattern information in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 200c.

  Similar to the sub RAM 100c of the main control board 100, the sub RAM 200c is provided with a first reserved storage area and a second reserved storage area, and the received start winning command is a command related to the first hold. The first variation pattern information is stored in the first reserved storage area, and when the received start winning command is a command related to the second reservation, the first variation pattern information is stored in the second reserved storage area. To remember. At this time, both reserved storage areas are respectively provided with a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and the sub CPU 200a searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit, and stores the first storage unit in the empty storage unit. One variation pattern information is stored.

(Step S1210-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received start winning command, and stores the second variation pattern information in the same storage unit that stores the first variation pattern information.

(Step S1210-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates the first hold number (X1) or the second hold number (X2) based on the information stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area, and displays the effect. A hold display command for displaying the first hold number (X1) and the second hold number (X2) is set in the section 50a and the like, and the start winning command reception process is terminated.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining a variation pattern command reception process executed when a variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this variation pattern command is set in step S421-3 and step S421-6 in the variation pattern determination processing (see FIG. 26) in main control board 100, and then output control processing (step S800) (See FIG. 19).

(Step S1220)
If it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received, first, the sub CPU 200a performs pre-development effect determination processing. This pre-development effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1230)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs post-development effect determination processing. This post-development effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1240)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines a combination pattern of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c to be stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Here, the combination pattern of effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is determined based on the variation effect mode determined in steps S1220 and S1230, information on whether the change effect is a big hit or a loss, and the like. The Rukoto. The symbol combination pattern determined here is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the sub-RAM 200c, and is erased by overwriting the stop symbol storage area when the next symbol combination pattern is determined.

(Step S1250)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a pending number update process. Here, when the received fluctuation pattern command relates to the first hold, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value stored in the first hold number (X1) is set as the new first hold number (X1). When the variation pattern command stored and received is related to the second hold, the value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value stored in the second hold number (X2) is used as the new second hold number (X2). Remember.

  In addition, when the variation pattern command related to the first hold is received, the variation pattern information stored in the first storage unit of the first hold storage area is erased and stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit. The stored variation pattern information is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number. In addition, when the variation pattern command related to the second hold is received, the variation pattern information stored in the first storage unit of the second hold storage area is deleted, and the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit are erased. The stored variation pattern information is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining pre-development effect determination processing.

(Step S1220-1)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires one first effect random number from the range of 0 to 99.

(Step S1220-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received first variation pattern command.

(Step S1220-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a selects one pre-development effect determination table according to the type of the received first change pattern command, the current effect mode, and the number of changes from the previous jackpot. The pre-development effect determination table selected here is the contents of the image displayed on the effect display unit 50a, the movable aspect of the effect agent device 52, the lighting state of the effect illumination device 54, and the audio output of the audio output device 58. The mode is stored in association with the production random number.

(Step S1220-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the pre-development effect pattern based on the pre-development effect determination table selected in step S1220-3 and the first effect random number acquired in step S1220-1.

(Step S1220-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a pre-development effect execution command corresponding to the pre-development effect pattern determined in step S1220-4 in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 200c. When the first variation pattern command of “none (0 seconds)” is received and the pre-development effect pattern = “none” is determined in step S1220-4, the pre-development effect is not executed. A command indicating is set.

(Step S1220-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the pre-development effect pattern determined in step S1220-4 is a “freeze effect”. As a result, if it is determined that the “freeze effect” has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1220-7. If it is determined that the determined pre-development effect pattern is not the “freeze effect”, the pre-development effect determination is performed. The process ends.

(Step S1220-7)
If it is determined in step S1220-6 that the “freeze effect” has been determined, the sub CPU 200a refers to the stopped symbol storage area and determines whether the previous symbol combination pattern is a jackpot symbol combination pattern. To do. As a result, when it is determined that the previous symbol combination pattern is a jackpot symbol combination pattern, the process proceeds to step S1220-8, and when the previous symbol combination pattern is determined not to be a jackpot symbol combination pattern. In this case, the pre-development effect determination process ends.

(Step S1220-8)
If it is determined in step S1220-7 that the previous symbol combination pattern is a jackpot symbol combination pattern, the sub CPU 200a determines that the variation effect (the variation effect currently being determined) is a jackpot. It is determined whether it is the first variation effect. As a result, when it is determined that the variation effect is the first variation effect after the jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1220-9, and when it is determined that the variation effect is not the first variation effect after the jackpot. The pre-development effect determination process ends.

(Step S1220-9)
If it is determined in step S1220-8 that the variation effect is the first variation effect after the jackpot, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the received first variation pattern command is a variation pattern command for jackpot. If so, it is determined whether the change is a big hit. As a result, when it is determined that the change is a big hit, the pre-development effect determination process is terminated, and when it is determined that the change is not a big hit (losing), the process proceeds to step S1220-10. Move.

(Step S1220-10)
If it is determined in step S1220-9 that the change is not a big hit, the sub CPU 200a changes the effect pattern determined in step S1220-4 from the “freeze effect” to the same first change pattern command. Change to “normal production” corresponding to. Here, the pre-development effect execution command set in step S1220-5 is canceled, and the pre-development effect execution command corresponding to the “normal effect” is set in the sub-RAM 200c.

  The pre-development effect execution command set in this way is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. Based on the transmitted pre-development effect execution command, display control of the effect display unit 50a is performed on the image control board 210, and the effect accessory device 52, the effect lighting device 54, and the audio output are performed on the illumination control board 220. The device 58 is controlled.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart for explaining the post-development effect determination process.

(Step S1230-1)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires one second effect random number from the range of 0 to 99.

(Step S1230-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received second variation pattern command.

(Step S1230-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a selects one table from the plurality of post-development effect determination tables provided according to the type of the received second change pattern command, the current effect mode, and the number of changes from the previous jackpot. In the post-development effect determination table, as in the pre-development effect determination table, one or more effect patterns are stored in association with one second variation pattern command. The post-development effect determination table selected here includes the content of the image displayed on the effect display unit 50a, the movable aspect of the effect agent device 52, the lighting state of the effect lighting device 54, and the sound output mode of the audio output device 58. It is stored in association with the production random number.

(Step S1230-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the post-development effect pattern based on the post-development effect determination table selected in Step S1230-3 and the second effect random number acquired in Step S1230-1.

(Step S1230-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a post-development effect execution command corresponding to the post-development effect pattern determined in step S1230-4 in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 200c. The post-development effect execution command set in this way is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. Then, display control of the effect display unit 50a is performed on the image control board 210 based on the transmitted post-development effect execution command, and the effect actor device 52, the effect lighting device 54, and the sound output are performed on the illumination control board 220. The device 58 is controlled.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the sub control board 200, when the gaming state designation command set in step S460-3 of the special gaming end processing shown in FIG. 30 is received, the gaming state setting processing is performed by the sub CPU 200a. Executed. In this game state setting process, as with the main control board 100, the game state after the end of the special game, the number of time reductions, the number of times of high accuracy, etc. are set.

  Further, in the sub control board 200, when the symbol confirmation command set in step S430-4 of the special symbol variation stop process shown in FIG. 27 is received, the effect mode setting process is executed by the sub CPU 200a. In this effect mode setting process, every time a symbol confirmation command is received, in other words, every time a variation effect is finished, the number of time variations and high-accuracy times described above, and how many variation effects after a big hit, The number of fluctuations indicating whether it has ended is updated. Then, the sub CPU 200a sets one of the production modes from among the production modes set in advance according to the gaming state and the number of changes. In the variation pattern command reception process, the effect determination table is selected according to the effect mode set as described above.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a in the first change effect are kept displayed for a predetermined time. The execution effect can be improved. In addition, if a jackpot symbol is displayed in the previous variation production (Y in S1220-7), execution of the “freeze production” is restricted. As a result, despite the fact that the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, the jackpot symbol will not freeze for a predetermined time, causing the player to misunderstand, or after having excessive expectations , And disappointing will not cause discomfort.

  When the change is a big hit, even if the big hit symbol combination pattern freezes for a predetermined time, the player's expectation is not betrayed or uncomfortable. Therefore, when the “freeze effect” is determined when the fluctuation is a big hit, the “freeze effect” is executed as it is without restricting the execution of the “freeze effect”. However, regardless of the jackpot lottery result related to the change, the “freeze effect” may not be executed uniformly in the first change effect after the jackpot.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether the previous symbol combination pattern is a jackpot symbol combination pattern (step S1220-7), and further, it is determined whether the variation effect is the first variation effect after the jackpot. (Step S1220-8). However, since it is only necessary to determine whether or not the symbol combination pattern that is stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a is a big hit pattern, only the determination of either step S1220-7 or step S1220-8 is required. It is good also as performing. Further, for example, the previous lottery lottery result may be stored, and if the previous jackpot lottery result is a big winner, execution of the “freeze effect” may be limited.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol combination pattern is stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a, the “freeze effect” is not executed. However, the symbol combination pattern for canceling the “freeze effect” is not necessarily limited to the jackpot symbol combination pattern. For example, when the variation effect one time before is “reach effect”, the effect symbols 40a and 40c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol. For this reason, if the “freeze effect” is executed when the previous fluctuation effect is the “reach effect”, the player may have a sense of expectation that the “reach effect” will be executed. . Therefore, when the previous variation effect is a “reach effect”, the execution of the “freeze effect” may be limited. In this case, in step S1220-7, it may be determined whether the symbol combination pattern stored in the stop symbol storage area is a symbol combination pattern related to “reach”. In any case, when the symbol combination pattern stopped and displayed in the previous variation effect is a freeze prohibition pattern set in advance, the “freeze effect” may be canceled.

  In this embodiment, the “freeze effect” is executed only in the case of “reach effect” and “pseudo continuous reach effect”, but the “freeze effect” is executed in the “no reach effect”. It doesn't matter.

  Further, in this embodiment, when determining the variation effect mode for notifying the jackpot lottery result, the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern are determined separately. You may determine the aspect of a fluctuation production by one fluctuation pattern, without dividing into patterns. In the present embodiment, “big hit” or “losing” is notified by the combination pattern of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. However, “one jackpot” or “lost” is indicated by one effect symbol. It is good also as notifying, and you may set how the display number of a design symbol and a display mode are set.

  In addition, the area | region in the 1st starting port 20 in the said embodiment and the area | region in the 2nd starting port 22 are equivalent to the starting area | region of this invention. Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the special symbol determination process in FIG.25 S420-6 corresponds to the special game execution determination means of this invention. In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the variation pattern determination process of FIG. 26 and the sub CPU 200a that executes the variation pattern command reception process shown in FIG. 45 correspond to the variation effect determination means of the present invention. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the image control board 210 and the electrical decoration control board 220 which control the fluctuation production shown in FIGS. 38-40 correspond to the fluctuation production execution means of this invention. In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the special electric accessory control process shown in FIG. 29 corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

1 gaming machine 8 gaming board 16 gaming area 20 first starting port 22 second starting port 50 effect display device 50a effect display unit 100 main control board 100a main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM
210 Image control board 220 Illumination control board

Claims (1)

A game board with a game area where game balls flow down;
A starting area provided in the gaming area;
On condition that the game ball enters the starting area, a holding storage means for acquiring holding information for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player and storing it in a storage unit;
A hold display device that is located outside the game area and is provided at a position where the player can visually recognize the number of hold information stored in the storage unit;
Special game execution determining means for reading out the holding information stored in the storage unit and determining whether or not the special game can be executed by establishing a start condition;
Based on the determination of the special game execution determination means, after the display of variation of the effect symbol is started, the effect symbol in a big hit mode indicating that the special game is executed or a loss mode indicating that the special game is not executed Fluctuation effect determining means for determining the mode of the variable effect that is stopped and displayed,
Fluctuating effect executing means for executing the fluctuating effect according to the determination of the changing effect determining means;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a jackpot manner by the variation effect execution means;
With
The variation production execution means
The variation effect is started in a state in which the effect symbol stopped and displayed in the variation effect one time before the variation effect is displayed as the initial symbol on the effect display unit,
In the variation production,
After the effect symbol starts to be changed and displayed in the effect display unit, the effect symbol becomes a predetermined specific display mode, and after a predetermined variable effect image is displayed on the effect display unit, the effect symbol is the jackpot mode. Alternatively, a specific variation effect that is stopped and displayed in the above manner is included,
The variation production determining means
When determining the specific variation effect, regardless of whether the special game execution determination means is determined as to whether or not the special game can be executed, the initial displayed on the effect display unit with the start of the variation effect A normal effect in which the variation display of the symbol is started, and a freeze effect in which the initial symbol displayed on the effect display unit is kept displayed for a predetermined time from the start of the variation effect. The game is determined with a predetermined probability, and when the initial symbol displayed on the effect display unit at the start of the variation effect is a predetermined effect symbol, the determination of the freeze effect is limited. Machine.