CN103285592A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in the game by introducing movement and chance factors of real objects. For this reason, when the game ball launched into the first entry area by the player's first operation enters the activation area, it is determined whether to execute the special game. In addition, when the special game is executed, the game ball that enters the second entry area through the second operation can easily enter the variable prize winning device.

Description

game console

technical field

The present invention relates to a game machine for playing games through predetermined operations.

Background technique

Conventionally, video game machines in which games are played by manipulating images displayed on a monitor screen on an operating device are widely known. Games played on such video game machines are played by manipulating buttons or joysticks provided on an operating device with fingers to instruct movements of object images on a monitor screen (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

However, in such a video game machine, the game is played based on the movement of the image on the monitor screen, but the real object does not move. Therefore, the content of the game depends entirely on the movement of the image, and it is difficult to increase the variety of the game.

In addition, the video game machine will control the progress of the game by the CPU of the game machine body according to the operating signal output by the operating device. That is, the progress of the game is all electronically controlled, and the possibility of being affected by factors such as accidents is very small. Therefore, it can be said that it is easy to make a difference according to whether it can be operated very skillfully, and it is difficult for a beginner to achieve better results than a veteran in video game consoles. Therefore, when beginners and veterans play the same game, it may reduce the interest in the game.

Furthermore, in the conventional video game machine, the game is played by operating a plurality of buttons provided on the operating device, so the operation is easily complicated. Therefore, players who are confident in button operations can experience the fun of the game by challenging more difficult operations, but players who are not good at complicated operations may give up even playing the game itself.

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-263365

Contents of the invention

The problem to be solved by the invention

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that can increase interest in the game by introducing movement and chance factors of real objects and simplifying the operation for playing the game.

means of solving problems

The game machine of the present invention is a game machine for playing games through predetermined operations, and is characterized by comprising: a launching device for launching game balls; an operating device operated by the player in order to launch game balls from the launching device; The game area is composed of a first entry area and a second entry area. The first entry area enters the game ball launched by the first operation of the operation device, and the second entry area enters the second entry area through the operation device. The game balls launched by operation; the start area, which is set so that the game balls entering the first entry area are easier to enter than the game balls entering the second entry area; the start area detection device, which detects the entry of the game balls The above-mentioned starting area; a variable reward device, which is arranged so that the game ball entering the above-mentioned second entry area is easier to enter than the game ball entering the above-mentioned first entry area, and the game machine can be changed to be easy to receive the game ball The open state of the game ball and the closed state that is difficult to receive the game ball; the special game judging device, which detects that the game ball enters the above-mentioned starting area as an opportunity, and judges whether to make the above-mentioned variable reward device from the above-mentioned closed state in the predetermined open state. The control of the special game in which the state has changed to the ON state; the special game control means executes the control of the special game on the condition that the control of the special game is determined by the special game judging means.

Invention effect

According to the present invention, the game ball entering the first entry area through the first operation can easily enter the starting area, and the game ball entering the second entry area through the second operation can easily enter the variable reward device. Therefore, the player normally performs the first operation, and performs the second operation during execution of the special game. According to this, the movement of real objects and chance factors are added to the game, the operation of the player is simplified, and the interest in the game can be increased.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a front view of the game machine.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the game machine.

Fig. 3 is a block diagram of the game machine.

Fig. 4(a) is the jackpot judgment table for the first special pattern display device, Fig. 4(b) is the jackpot judgment table for the second special pattern display device, and Fig. 4(c) is the normal pattern display A jackpot judgment table for the device.

(a) of FIG. 5 is a pattern determination table when winning a jackpot, (b) of FIG. 5 is a pattern determination table for a minor winning, and (c) of FIG. 5 is a pattern determination table for losing a lottery.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting data table at the end of the jackpot.

Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining the operation mode of a special electric ornament.

Fig. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a long-term lottery winning opening method determination table, a short-time lottery winning opening method determination table, and a small and medium lottery opening method determination table.

9-1 and 9-2 are explanatory diagrams showing a change pattern determination table for an unspecified game state (for a low-probability game state).

10-1 and 10-2 are explanatory diagrams showing a high-probability game state change pattern determination table.

11 is an explanatory diagram showing a change pattern determination table for a specific game period (for a low-probability game state) after a small lottery.

Fig. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing main processing in the main control board.

Fig. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing timer insertion processing in the main control board.

Fig. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing input control processing in the main control board.

Fig. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a first activation port detection switch input process in the main control board.

Fig. 16 is an explanatory view showing input processing through a port detection switch in the main control board.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing special map special electric control processing in the main control board.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing special pattern storage determination processing in the main control board.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing jackpot judging processing in the main control board.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing special pattern change processing in the main control substrate.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing special pattern stop processing in the main control board.

Fig. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing jackpot game processing in the main control board.

Fig. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing the small lottery game processing in the main control board.

Fig. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing special game end processing in the main control board.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing general power control processing in the main control board.

Fig. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a general pattern changing process in the main control substrate.

Fig. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a general electric ornament control process in the main control substrate.

Fig. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an opening method determination table for activating the variable prize device.

Fig. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing main processing in the game display control board.

Fig. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing timer insertion processing in the game display control board.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing command analysis processing 1 in the game display control board.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing command analysis processing 2 in the game display control board.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a change game display mode determination process in the game display control board.

Symbol Description

1 game console 2 game board

3 Operation handle 3a Launch knob

3b Touch sensor 4a Solenoid for launch

5a slide rail 5b slide rail

6 Game area 6a Left-handed game area

6b Right-handed game area 6c 1st entry area

6d 2nd Entry Area 7 General Prize Entrance

7a Ordinary prize entrance detection switch 8 Ordinary pattern through entrance

8a Passing port detection switch 9 1st starting port

9a Detecting switch of the 1st starting port 10 2nd starting port

10a 2nd starter port detection switch 10b Movable piece

10c Starter port switch solenoid 10d Barrier

11 The 1st big reward port 11a The detection switch of the 1st big reward port

11c 1st big prize entry switch solenoid 13 Liquid crystal display device

16 Lighting device for game display 17 Game display button

17a Game display button detection switch 18 Audio output device

19 The first special pattern display device 20 The second special pattern display device

21 Ordinary pattern display device 22 1st special pattern reserved display

23 2nd special pattern reserved display 24 Ordinary pattern reserved display

25 The 2nd big reward port 25a Large reward port detection switch

25b Opening and closing door of the 2nd big prize entrance 25c Solenoid for opening and closing of the large prize entrance

26 Right-hand notification display 30 Game display pattern

31 Payout motor 32 Payout ball count detection switch

33 Door open switch 50 Power plug

60 Abnormal detection switch 100 Frame

101 main control board 101a main CPU

101b Main ROM 101c Main RAM

102 Game Display Control Board 102a Sub-CPU

102b Secondary ROM 102c Secondary RAM

102d RTC 103 Compensation control board

103a Pay for CPU 103b Pay for ROM

103c Compensation for RAM 104 Lamp control board

105 Image Control Substrate 106 Emission Control Substrate

107 Power base board 108 Game information output terminal board

110 Glass frame 111 Hinge mechanism department

Detailed ways

Next, a game machine which is an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the structure of a game machine which is an embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 . 1 is a front view showing an example of a game machine, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the back side of the game machine, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal structure of a control device.

The game machine 1 has a game board 2 fixed to an outer frame 100 . The game board 2 is provided with a game area 6 where game balls roll and fall, and the game area 6 is covered with a glass frame 110 .

On the glass frame 110, an operating handle 3 is rotatably arranged. Once the player touches the operating handle 3 , the touch sensor 3 b in the operating handle 3 will detect that the player has touched the operating handle 3 , and transmit the touch signal to the emission control board 106 . When the emission control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, it allows the energization of the emission solenoid 4a. In addition, once the rotation angle of the operating handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operating handle 3 rotates, and the knob of the firing knob 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detected angle of the launch knob 3a is applied to the launch solenoid 4a provided on the game ball launch mechanism. Also, when a voltage is applied to the launching solenoid 4a, the launching solenoid 4a operates according to the applied voltage, and simultaneously launches the game ball with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operating handle 3.

The game ball launched as above rises between the slide rails 5a, 5b, and after arriving at the upper position of the game board 2, enters the first entry area 6c or the second entry area 6d according to the intensity of the emission, and enters any entry area in the area 6d, and then Fall along the left-handed game area 6a or the right-handed game area 6b.

Specifically, in the front view of the game machine 1, a first entry area 6c is provided on the left side of the horizontal center of the game area 6, and a second entry area 6d is provided on the right side of the center. Therefore, when the rotation angle of the operating handle 3 is smaller than the predetermined angle, the game ball enters the first entry area 6c, and when the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is greater than the predetermined angle, the game ball enters the second entry area 6d.

In the above-mentioned left-handed game area 6a, a plurality of general payouts 7 are provided. In these general betting mouths 7, be respectively provided with general betting opening detection switch 7a, once this general betting opening detection switch 7a detects that game ball enters, then pays out the specified rewarding ball (for example 10 game balls).

In addition, at the lower position of the above-mentioned left-handed game area 6a, the same as the above-mentioned general prize entry port 7, a first starting port 9 into which game balls can enter is provided. In addition, a second starting port 10 is provided at the lower position of the above-mentioned right-handed game area 6b. The second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, and is movably controlled in a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are kept closed and in a second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are kept in an open state.

In addition, when the second starting port 10 is controlled in the above-mentioned first mode, because of the obstacle 10d located directly above the second starting port 10, it cannot or is difficult to receive the game ball. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the above-mentioned second mode, the above-mentioned pair of movable pieces 10b will function as a connecting plate, and game balls can easily enter the second starting port 10 . That is, the second starting port 10 basically has no chance of entering the game ball when it is in the first mode, and when it is in the second mode, the chances of scoring the game ball increase.

In above-mentioned the 1st starting port 9 and the 2nd starting port 10, be respectively provided with the 1st starting port detection switch 9a that detects that game ball enters and the 2nd starting port detection switch 10a, once these detection switches detect that game ball enters, Then, a lottery (hereinafter, simply referred to as "the lottery for winning the jackpot") for obtaining the right to execute the following jackpot game is performed. In addition, when the detection switch 9a, 10a detects that game balls enter, a predetermined reward (for example, 3 game balls) is also paid out.

Below the left-handed game area 6a (directly below the above-mentioned first starting port 9), a first big prize entry port 11 is provided. This 1st big prize entry port 11 is usually maintained in a closed state by a not-shown first large prize entry opening and closing door, so that game balls cannot enter. On the other hand, once the following special game starts, the opening and closing door of the first big prize opening will be opened, and the opening and closing door of the first big prize opening will function as a receiving plate for guiding game balls to the first big prize opening 11, The game ball can be made to enter.

In the above-mentioned 1st big reward opening 11, be provided with the 1st big reward opening detection switch 11a, when this 1st big prize entry detection switch 11a detects that game ball enters, pay out the preset ball reward ( eg 10 game balls).

On the other hand, below the right-handed game area 6b (immediately below the above-mentioned second starting port 10), a second big prize entry port 25 is provided. This 2nd big prize entry port 25 usually maintains a closed state by the 2nd large prize entry opening switch door 25b, so that game balls cannot enter. In contrast, once the following special game is started, the second big prize opening switch door 25b is opened, and the second big prize opening switch door 25b will be used as a guide for guiding game balls in the second big prize opening 25 simultaneously. The catch comes into play and allows the game ball to enter.

In addition, in the right-handed game area 6b, the width of the game ball drop area is substantially formed to be the same as the width of the second big prize opening 25, so once the second large prize opening switch door 25b is opened, the right-handed game is entered. Most of the game balls in the area 6b will enter the second largest prize slot 25 . Therefore, once the special game starts, by hitting the game ball to the right-spin game area 6b, a large number of prizes can be obtained in a short time.

In the above-mentioned 2nd big prize entry port 25, a large prize entry port detection switch 25a is provided. ball).

In addition, on the right side of the second starting port 10 in the right-handed game area 6b, a normal pattern passing port 8 is provided so that game balls can pass therethrough. In the normal pattern passing port 8, a passing port detection switch 8a for detecting the passing of game balls is provided. Once the passing port detecting switch 8a detects the passing of game balls, the drawing of the following general patterns is performed.

At the bottom of the game area 6, the left-handed game area 6a and the right-handed game area 6b merge, and a discharge port 12 is provided, which is used to discharge the general prize entry port 7, the first start port 9, and the second start port. 10. The game ball of any one of the first big reward port 11 and the second big reward port 25.

In addition, in this embodiment, due to the configuration of each prize entry port and the distribution of the nails, etc., the game balls entering the first entry area 6c can only enter the general prize entry port 7, the first starting port 9 and the first large prize entry port. In any one of the reward openings 11, the game ball cannot enter the common pattern through the opening 8 or enter the 2nd starting mouth 10 and the 2nd largest reward opening 25.

In addition, on the contrary, the game ball entering the 2nd entry area 6d will enter the common pattern passing port 8 or enter the 2nd starting port 10 and the 2nd large prize entry port 25, and it is impossible to enter the general prize entry port 7, In the first starting port 9 and the first big prize entry port 11.

However, it is not necessarily limited thereto. In general, the prize entry port 7, the first start port 9 and the first large prize entry port 11, as long as the game balls entering the first entry area 6c are lower than the game balls entering the second entry area 6d. An easily accessible location will suffice. In addition, the normal pattern passage port 8 and the second activation port 10 may be at positions where game balls entering the second entry area 6d are easier to enter than game balls entering the first entry area.

In addition, the above-mentioned game board 2 is provided with a game display device for displaying various games.

Specifically, a liquid crystal display device 13 made of a liquid crystal display or the like is provided in substantially the central part of the above-mentioned game area 6. In addition, an illumination device 16 for game display is provided at an upper position and a lower position of the game board 2. On the left side of the above-mentioned operation handle 3, a game display button 17 is arranged.

The above-mentioned liquid crystal display device 13 either displays an image during a standby period when the game is not being played, or displays an image generated as the game progresses. Wherein, when the game ball enters the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the game display pattern 30 for notifying the player of the drawing result is changed and displayed. The game display pattern 30 is, for example, a pattern in which specific patterns (numbers) are arranged and displayed while scrolling and displaying three numbers, and then stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time elapses. According to this, the player is given the impression that a lottery is being drawn during the scrolling of the symbols, and at the same time, the result of the lottery is notified to the player based on the symbols displayed when the scrolling stops. During the changing display period of the game display pattern 30, various images, characters, etc. are displayed, giving the player a high sense of expectation that the jackpot may be won.

In addition, the game display lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lamps, and various game displays are performed while changing the lighting direction and light emission color of each lamp.

In addition, on the left side of the above-mentioned operation handle 3, there is provided a game display button 17 that the player can press and operate. The game display button 17 is effective only when, for example, a prompt such as operating the game display button 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 . In the game display button 17, a game display button detection switch 17a is provided, and once the game display button detection switch 17a detects a player's operation, further game display is performed according to the operation.

In addition, although not shown in FIG. 1 , an audio output device 18 (refer to FIG. 3 ) composed of a speaker is provided in the game machine 1, and in addition to the above-mentioned respective game display devices, game display can also be performed by audio. .

In addition, below the game area 6, the 1st special pattern display device 19, the 2nd special pattern display device 20, the common pattern display device 21, the 1st special pattern reserved display 22, the 2nd special pattern reserved display 23, the common Pattern reservation display 24, right-hand notification display 26.

The above-mentioned first special pattern display device 19 is a device for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery when the game ball enters the first starting port 9, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special patterns corresponding to the drawing results of the jackpot are provided, and by displaying the special patterns corresponding to the drawing results of the winning lottery in the first special pattern display device 19, the players are shown Notification of lottery results. For example, "7" is displayed when the jackpot is won, and "-" is displayed when the jackpot is not won. The "7" and "-" displayed in this way are special patterns, but this special pattern is not displayed immediately, but stops displaying after a predetermined time has elapsed.

More specifically, once the game ball enters the first starting port 9, the lottery is won, but the result of the lottery is not immediately notified to the player, but after a predetermined time has elapsed. Notify the player. Also, after a predetermined time elapses, the display of the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped to notify the player of the lottery result. In addition, the second special pattern display device 20 is a device for announcing the result of the jackpot lottery when the game ball enters the second starting port 10, and its display method is the same as that of the above-mentioned first special pattern display device 19. The special patterns in are displayed in the same way.

In addition, the normal pattern display device 21 is a device for notifying the result of the normal pattern drawing performed when the game ball passes through the normal pattern passage opening 8 as an opportunity. The details will be described later, once the lottery is won by the lottery of the common pattern, the normal pattern display device 21 lights up, and then the above-mentioned second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. In addition, the general pattern does not report the drawing result immediately after the game ball passes through the ordinary pattern passage port 8, but the normal pattern display means 21 blinks until a predetermined time passes.

In addition, when the game ball enters the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10 during the display period of the change of the special pattern and the following special game period, and the drawing of the jackpot cannot be carried out immediately, under certain conditions, the holding The right to a jackpot draw. More specifically, the right to win the jackpot lottery reserved by the game ball entering the first starting port 9 will be reserved as the first reservation, and the right to win the jackpot lottery reserved by the game ball entering the second starting port 10 Will be reserved as 2nd reservation.

For the above two reservations, the upper limit number of reservations is set to 4 respectively, and the number of reservations is displayed on the first special pattern reservation display 22 and the second special pattern reservation display 23 respectively. In addition, when the first reserved number is one, the LED on the left side of the first special pattern reserved display 22 lights up; when the first reserved number is two, the two LEDs of the first special pattern reserved display 22 light up. In addition, when the 1st reservation is 3, the LED on the left side of the 1st special pattern reservation display 22 flickers, and the LED on the right side lights up simultaneously; when the 1st reservation is 4, the 2nd special pattern reservation display 22 LEDs blink. In addition, on the second special pattern reserve indicator 23, the number of the second reserve objects is displayed in the same manner as above.

In addition, the upper limit reserved number of common patterns is also set to 4, and its reserved number is displayed on the common pattern reserved display 24 by the same mode as the 1st special pattern reserved display 22 and the 2nd special pattern reserved display 23 above. superior.

In addition, the right-handed notification indicator 26 lights up when it is appropriate to launch the game ball at the second entry area 6d during the game, that is, when it is appropriate to make the game ball enter the right-handed game area 6b. That is, turning off the light of the right-handed notification display 26 informs the player that the game ball should be entered into the left-handed game area 6a, and the lighting of the right-handed notification display 26 informs the player that the game ball should be entered into the right-handed game area 6a. 6b.

Here, the glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that visibly covers the game area 6 in front of the game board 2 (on the player's side). The glass plate is detachably fixed in the glass frame 110 .

In addition, one end side of the glass frame 110 in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the game machine) is connected to the outer frame 100 through the hinge mechanism part 111, and the other end in the left-right direction The side (for example, the right side facing the game machine) can be rotated in a direction to open from the outer frame 100 . The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 111, and pivots like a door with the hinge mechanism part 111 as a fulcrum, so that the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2 can be opened. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a locking mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixation achieved by the locking mechanism can be released with a special key. In addition, the glass frame 110 is provided with a door open switch 33 (refer to FIG. 3 ) for detecting whether the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100 or not.

On the back of the game machine 1, a main control board 101, a game display control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, etc. are provided. In addition, a power plug 50 for supplying power to the game machine and a power switch (not shown) are provided on the power board 107 .

(internal structure of the control unit)

Hereinafter, using the block diagram of the game machine shown in FIG. 3, the control device for controlling the progress of the game will be described.

The main control substrate 101 controls the basic actions of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads the programs stored in the main ROM 101b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers and performs arithmetic processing, and at the same time directly controls each device and display, or transmits commands to other boards according to the results of the arithmetic processing. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area when the main CPU 101a performs calculation processing.

On the input side of the above-mentioned main control substrate 101, a general reward entry detection switch 7a, a passage detection switch 8a, a first start detection switch 9a, a second start detection switch 10a, and a first large reward detection switch are connected. 11a, the second big prize entry detection switch 25a, and the detection signal of the game ball will be input into the main control board 101 .

In addition, the output side of the main control board 101 is connected with a pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting port 10 to open and close the starting port switch solenoid 10c, which makes the opening and closing of the first large prize entry port open and close. The first large prize entry switch solenoid 11c, the large prize entry switch solenoid 25c that makes the second large prize entry switch door 25b switch.

In addition, on the output side of the main control substrate 101, the first special pattern display device 19, the second special pattern display device 20, the common pattern display device 21, the first special pattern reserved display 22, and the second special pattern reserved display are also connected. 23. Ordinary pattern reservation display 24 and right-hand notification display 26, and various signals are output through the output port.

In addition, the main control board 101 outputs external information signals necessary for managing the game machines in a dedicated computer in a game store, etc., to the game information output terminal board 108 .

In addition, an abnormality detection switch 60 is connected to the input side of the main control board 101 . The abnormality detection switch 60 can detect various abnormalities in the game machine 1, for example, magnetism, disconnection (disconnection) of each switch, and the like.

In the main ROM 101b of the main control board 101, a game control program and data and tables necessary for various games are stored.

For example, refer to the jackpot judgment table (see Fig. 4(a) and Fig. 4(b)) when judging whether the stop result of the change of the special symbol is the jackpot, and refer to when judging whether the stop result of the change of the normal symbol is the jackpot The winning judgment table (refer to Fig. 4(c)), the pattern determination table (refer to Fig. 5) for determining the stop pattern of the special pattern, the jackpot for determining the game state based on the special pattern and the data in the game state buffer Set the data table at the end (refer to Fig. 6), determine the action mode determination table (refer to Fig. 7) of the special electric decoration of the opening and closing conditions of the big prize entrance, and determine the table (refer to Fig. 8 (a) for opening the lottery for a long time ), a short-term winning lottery with an opening method determination table (refer to Fig. 8 (b)), a small and medium lottery with an opening method determination table (refer to Fig. 9 to FIG. 11) etc. are all stored in the main ROM 101b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later using FIGS. 4 to 12 .

In addition, among the tables of this embodiment, the above-mentioned table is only an example of a typical table, and many other tables and programs not shown are provided during the game.

The main RAM 101c of the main control substrate 101 has a plurality of storage areas.

For example, in the main RAM 101c, there are common pattern reserved number (G) storage areas, common pattern reserved storage areas, the 1st special pattern reserved number (U1) storage area, the 2nd special pattern reserved number (U2) storage area, Judgment storage area, 1st special pattern storage area, 2nd special pattern storage area, high probability game count (X) storage area, time-lapse game count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, opening count (K) storage area, the number of goals in the jackpot (C) storage area, game state storage area, game state buffer, stop pattern data storage area, game display transmission data storage area, etc. Moreover, the game state storage area includes a time-lapse game logo storage area, a high-probability game logo storage area, a special map and special power processing data storage area, and a general map and general power processing data storage area. In addition, the above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting external information signals generated by the main control board 101 to a dedicated computer in a game shop or the like. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101, and is also provided with a connector for connecting to a dedicated computer or the like in a game shop.

The power supply board 107 has a backup power supply composed of capacitors, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the game machine, and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 101 when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value. More specifically, if the power-off detection signal is at a high level, the main CPU 101a enters an actionable state; if the power-off detection signal is at a low level, the main CPU 101a enters an action-stopped state. Backup power is not limited to capacitors, for example, batteries can also be used, and capacitors and batteries can be used at the same time.

The game display control substrate 102 mainly controls various game displays during the game period and the standby period. The game display control substrate 102 is provided with a sub-CPU 102a, a sub-ROM 102b, and a sub-RAM 102c, and is communicably connected to the main control substrate 101 in a single direction from the main control substrate 101 to the game display control substrate 102. The sub-CPU 102a reads the program stored in the sub-ROM 102b and performs arithmetic processing based on the command transmitted by the main control substrate 101 or from the input signal of the above-mentioned game display button detection switch 17a and timer, and simultaneously based on the above-mentioned processing, The corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control substrate 104 or the image control substrate 105 . The sub-RAM 102c functions as a data work area for the sub-CPU 102a during calculation processing.

In the sub-ROM 102b of the game display control substrate 102, programs for game display control and data and tables necessary for various games are stored.

For example, in the sub-ROM 102b, there are stored a change game display mode determination table (not shown) for determining a game display mode based on a change mode specifying command received from the main control board 101, and a game display pattern 30 for determining stop display. The combined game displays a pattern pattern determination table (not shown) and the like. In addition, among the tables of this embodiment, the above-mentioned table is only an example of a typical table, and many other tables and programs not shown are provided during the game.

The secondary RAM 102c of the game display control substrate 102 has a plurality of storage areas.

In the sub-RAM 102c, a command receiving buffer, a game state storage area, a game display mode storage area, a game display mode storage area, a game display pattern storage area, a judgment storage area (the 0th storage area), and a first reserved storage area are provided. area, the second reserved storage area, etc. In addition, the above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the game display control board 102, an RTC (Real Time Clock) 102d that outputs the current time is mounted. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal representing the current date and a time signal representing the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processing based on the current time. The RTC 102d normally operates with the power from the game machine when the power is supplied to the game machine, and operates with the power supplied from the backup power supply mounted on the power board 107 when the power of the game machine is cut off. Therefore, the RTC 102d can measure the current time even when the power supply of the game machine is cut off. In addition, the RTC 102d can also be provided with a battery on the game display control board 102, and can operate using the battery.

The payout control substrate 103 is used to control the launching of game balls and the payout control of ball viewing. The payment control substrate 103 has a payment CPU 103a, a payment ROM 103b, and a payment RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control substrate 101 in a two-way communicative manner. The payout CPU 103a reads the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on input signals from the payout ball count switch 32, the door open switch 33, and the timer for detecting whether the payout game ball has been paid out. The corresponding data is transmitted to the main control substrate 101 . In addition, to the output side of the payout control board 103, the payout motor 31 of the ball prize payout device for paying a predetermined number of ball prizes to the player from the pool of game balls is connected. Compensation CPU 103a, based on the designated command of the number of compensations sent from the main control substrate 101, reads the prescribed program from the compensation ROM 103b and performs calculation processing, and pays the specified amount to the player by controlling the compensation motor 31 of the ball watching compensation device. ball appreciation. At this time, the compensation RAM 103c will function as a data work area for the compensation CPU 103a during calculation and processing.

In addition, it is confirmed whether a game ball rental device (card unit) not shown is connected to the payout control board 103, and if a game ball rental device (card unit) is connected, the launch control board 106 is sent to the launch control board 106 to allow the launch of the game ball. control data.

The launch control board 106 permits the launch upon receiving the launch control data from the payout control board 103 . In addition, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch knob 3a are read, and the solenoid 4a for launch is energized and controlled to launch the game ball.

Here, the rotational speed of the emission solenoid 4 a is set to about 99.9 (times/minute) with reference to the frequency calculated based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided in the emission control board 106 . According to this, one game ball is launched for every rotation of the launching solenoid, so the number of game balls launched in one minute is approximately 99.9 (pieces/minute). That is, 1 game ball is launched approximately every 0.6 seconds.

The light control board 104 is used to turn on and control the game display lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2, or to drive and control a motor for changing the direction of light. In addition, drive sources such as solenoids and motors that operate the game display decoration device are controlled by energization. The light control board 104 is connected to the game display control board 102 , and performs the various controls described above based on data transmitted from the game display control board 102 .

The image control board 105 includes an unillustrated image CPU, image ROM, image RAM, and VRAM, and an audio CPU, audio ROM, and audio RAM for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 13 described above. The image control board 105 is bidirectionally communicably connected to the game display control board 102, and the liquid crystal display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

In the above-mentioned image ROM, image data such as a large number of game display patterns 30 and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 are stored. Display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed by reading predetermined image data into the VRAM.

In addition, the graphics CPU performs various image processing such as background image display processing, game display pattern display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 13. are superimposed on the display screen.

That is, the game display pattern image and the character image are displayed in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the pattern image overlap at the same position, the pattern image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data calculated by a well-known blanking algorithm such as the Z buffer algorithm.

In addition, in the above-mentioned audio ROM, many audio data output from the audio output device 18 are stored, and the audio CPU controls the audio output of the audio output device 18 while reading a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the game display control board 102. .

Hereinafter, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 11.

4( a ) and FIG. 4( b ) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot judgment table referred to when judging whether the stop result of the special symbol change is a jackpot. 4( a ) is a jackpot judgment table referred to by the first special symbol display device 19 , and FIG. 4( b ) is a jackpot judgment table referred to by the second special symbol display device 20 . In the tables of Fig. 4(a) and Fig. 4(b), the winning probabilities of the small and medium lotteries are different, but the probabilities of winning the jackpot are the same.

Specifically, the jackpot judgment table is composed of a random number judgment table for low probability and a random number judgment table for high probability. Referring to the game state, the random number judgment table for low probability or the random number judgment table for high probability is selected, and Based on the selected table and the random value for judging the special pattern extracted, it is judged whether it is a "jackpot", a "medium-sized lottery" or a "missing lottery".

For example, according to the low-probability random number judgment table in the first special pattern display device 19 shown in FIG. . On the other hand, according to the high-probability random number determination table, "7", "37", "67", "97", "127", "157", "187", "217", "247", " 277", "317", "337", "367", "397", "427", "457", "487", "517", "547", "577" value is judged as winning the jackpot. In addition, regardless of whether the random number judgment table is used when the low probability is used or the random number judgment table is used when the high probability is used, when the special pattern is judged, the four special pattern judgments with random values of "50", "100", "150" and "200" are used. When a random value is used, it is judged as a "small and medium lottery". In addition, in the case of a random value other than the above, it is judged as "not winning the lottery".

Therefore, the random number range of the random value for special pattern judgment is 0~199, so the probability of being judged as winning the jackpot is 1/99.50 when the probability is low, and the probability of being judged as winning the jackpot is 10 times when the probability is high is 1/9.95. In addition, the probability of being judged as a small lottery is 1/49.75 at low probability and high probability.

FIG. 4( c ) is an explanatory diagram showing a winning judgment table referred to when judging whether the stop result of normal pattern change is a winning.

Specifically, the winning lottery determination table is composed of a random number determination table in the non-time-lapse game state and a random number determination table in the time-lapse game state. With reference to the game state, the random number determination table or the time-lapse game state are selected The random number judgment table is used in the game state, and based on the selected table and the random value drawn for the judgment of winning the lottery, it is judged whether it is "winning" or "not winning".

For example, according to the random number determination table in the non-time-lapse game state shown in FIG. 4( c ), seven random values for winning the lottery, called "0" to "7", are determined as winning the lottery. On the other hand, according to the random number judgment table in the time-lapse game state, ten random values for winning the lottery of "0" to "9" are judged as winning the lottery. In addition, in the case of a random value other than the above, it is judged as "not winning the lottery".

Therefore, the random number range of the random value for winning the lottery is 0 to 10, so the probability of winning the jackpot is 7/11 in the non-time-lapse game state, and it is judged as the jackpot in the time-lapse game state The probability of multiplying by 10 times is 10/11.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a pattern determination table for determining a stop pattern of a special pattern.

Fig. 5 (a) is the pattern determination table for determining the stop pattern when winning the first lottery, Fig. 5 (b) is the pattern decision table for determining the stop pattern when winning the jackpot, Fig. 5 (c) is the pattern decision table for not winning A pattern determination table used to determine a stop pattern at color time. Furthermore, more specifically, each special pattern display device has a pattern determination table composed of a first pattern determination table for the special pattern display device and a second pattern determination table for the special pattern display device.

According to the symbol determination table, the type of the special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined based on the extracted random value for the jackpot symbol or the random value for the small jackpot symbol. For example, when the first special pattern display device wins the jackpot, refer to the random value for the jackpot pattern, and if the random value for the jackpot pattern is "30", then "01" is determined as the stop pattern data (the first special pattern 1). In addition, when the second special symbol display device wins the jackpot, "04" (second special symbol 1) is determined as the stop pattern data by referring to the random value for the jackpot symbol.

In addition, when referring to the random value for the small prize pattern in the small prize, if the random value for the small prize pattern is "50", then "08" (special pattern B for the small prize) is determined as stop pattern data. In addition, when the lottery is not won, "00" (special pattern 0) is determined as the stop pattern data without referring to the random value.

Also, when the special symbol starts to change, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), a game display symbol specifying command is generated as special symbol information. Here, the game display pattern designation command, its 1 command is composed of 2 bytes of data, and in order to identify the classification of the control command, it consists of 1 byte of MODE and 1 byte indicating the content (function) of the executed control command Consists of byte DATA. This is also the same as the change pattern designation command, the activation prize designation command, and the like described below.

In addition, as described below, according to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the game state after the jackpot is over (see FIG. 6 ) and the way of winning the jackpot (see FIG. 7 ), so it can be said that the type of special symbol determines The state of the game after winning the jackpot and the way to win the jackpot.

Fig. 6 is a jackpot ending time setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot is over. According to the setting data table when winning the first lottery shown in FIG. The setting of fixed, high-probability game number of times (X), the setting of time-lapse game sign and the setting of time-lapse game number of times (J).

In addition, "00H" of the game state buffer showing the game state when winning the jackpot indicates that the game state information of the time-lapse game flag and the high-probability game flag is not set, and "01H" represents that although the time-lapse game flag is set, it is not set. The game state information of the high-probability game flag, "02H" means that although there is no time-lapse game flag, the game state information with the high-probability game flag is set, "03H" means that both the time-lapse game flag and the high-probability game are set Flags for game state information.

In addition, in the specific game period after the end of the small lottery, in order to perform a specific game display, set the number of times in a specific period to determine a dedicated change pattern determination table (refer to FIG. 11 ). Specifically, when the game state buffer is 00H, that is, when the low-probability game state and the non-time-lapse game state are selected as the small lottery, in order to make the small lottery end to the period during which the special pattern is displayed for 5 times For the specific game period, the specific period count (T) is set to 5 times. During this specific game (when the number of times (T)>0 during the specific period), the change pattern determination table for the specific game period (low probability game state) after the small lottery shown in Fig. 11 is determined as follows. Outside the game period (when the number of times (T)=0 during the specific period), determine the change pattern determination table for the non-specific game state (for low-probability game state) shown in FIG. 9 or for the high-probability game state shown in FIG. 10 . Change pattern decision table.

Fig. 7 is a table for determining the action mode of special electric decorations for determining the opening and closing conditions of the first big prize entrance 11 and the second big prize entrance 25. According to the table in FIG. 7 , the number of times of one game played in the jackpot game and the opening method table of the jackpot are determined based on the type of the special symbol (stop symbol data).

In addition, in this embodiment, the tables determined by the first special pattern display device 19 and the second special pattern display device 20 are different, but this is only an example. table, as long as it is set appropriately.

Fig. 8 is an opening method determination table showing the details of the big prize slot opening method table determined in Fig. 7, Fig. 8 (a) is a long-term lottery opening method determination table, Fig. 8 (b) is a short-term The lottery uses the opening mode determination table, Fig. 8 (c) is the small and medium lottery with the opening mode determination table.

Specifically, the number of games (R) in one round, the number of opening times (K) of the big prize slot in one round, the opening time, and the closing time are respectively stored correspondingly.

Once the long-time winning lottery shown in FIG. 8 (a) is determined, the opening mode determination table is opened, and the second big prize slot 25 is opened once in each of the 1st to 7th rounds of games. The maximum opening time of the 2nd big reward port 25 at this moment is set as 29.500 seconds, and the stop time (the closing time of the 2nd big prize port 25) between each inning is set as 2.000 seconds.

Once the opening method determination table for short-term lottery shown in FIG. 8( b) is determined, the first big prize slot 11 is opened once in each of the 1st to 7th rounds of games. The maximum opening time of the 1st big reward port 11 at this moment is set as 6.000 seconds, and the stop time (closing time of the 1st big prize port 11) between each inning is set as 2.000 seconds.

In case the medium and small lotteries shown in Fig. 8 (c) are decided to use the opening mode determination table, then the first big prize entry port 11 is repeatedly opened for 0.052 seconds and closed for 2.000 seconds for the medium and small lotteries games. This small lottery game is set as a kind of game in which the first big prize entry port 11 is continuously switched and switched 7 times.

In addition, the opening time (0.052 seconds) of "Medium and Small Lottery" is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) of launching a game ball as mentioned above, so even if the first big prize entrance opening and closing door 11b is opened, the game ball will not be released. It is difficult to enter the No. 1 prize pool 11.

On the other hand, the opening time (6.000 seconds) of "short-time lottery winning" is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) for launching a game ball, so it can be called "favorable opening method". The opening time (29.5 seconds) of "Long Time Winning Lottery" is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) of launching a game ball, so it can be called a more "favorable opening method".

Fig. 9 to Fig. 11 show the change mode determination table for determining the special pattern change mode, and Fig. 9 mainly refers to the non-specific game state (for low-probability game state) when referring to the non-specific game state (for low-probability game state) Fig. 10 is mainly the high-probability game state that refers to when the high-probability game state is in the high-probability game state. Low-probability game state) change pattern determination table. In addition, during the specific game period after the end of the small lottery, as described in the description of the setting data table at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. Determined during game state.

Specifically, in the change pattern determination table, based on the type of the special pattern display device, the random value for special pattern judgment (winning or losing the jackpot), the random value for the jackpot pattern (the jackpot pattern), the reduced The presence or absence of the game state at the time, the number of reserved special patterns, the random value for the arrival judgment, and the random value for the change mode determine the change mode. The change pattern is determined when the change of the special pattern is started, and a change pattern specifying command is generated based on the determined change pattern. This change mode specifying command is transmitted from the main control board 101 to the game display control board 102 in the output control process.

In addition, in the case of the jackpot or the small lottery, since the arrival must be made, the random value for arrival determination is not referred to in the case of the jackpot or the small lottery.

In addition, the change mode designation command, when the MODE is "E6H", indicates that the game ball enters the first starting port 9 and changes corresponding to the change mode determined when the special pattern change of the first special pattern display device 19 starts. Mode designation order; When being " E7H " as MODE, represent game ball enters the 2nd starting port 10 and the change mode designation command corresponding to the change mode determined when the special pattern change of the 2nd special pattern display device 20 starts . In addition, the DATA of the change mode specification command indicates a specific change mode number. That is, the change mode specifying command is also information indicating the change mode.

In addition, in the change pattern determination table for non-specific game state (for low probability game state) shown in FIG. 9 and the change pattern decision table for high probability game state shown in FIG. It will also be constituted to determine different patterns of change. Therefore, depending on the type of change pattern, it is possible to distinguish between a change pattern determined as a high-probability game state and a change pattern determined as a low-probability game state.

Similarly, in the non-specific game state shown in Figure 9 (for the low probability game state) change pattern determination table and during the specific game period after the small lottery shown in Figure 11 (for the low probability game state) change pattern decision table , even if the same random value and the like are referred to, different change patterns are determined. Therefore, according to the category of the change pattern, it can be distinguished whether it is a non-specific game state or a specific game period after a small lottery. In contrast, in the high-probability game state shown in FIG. 10 and the specific game period (low-probability game state) change pattern decision table after the small lottery shown in FIG. 11, it is configured to determine Same variation pattern. Therefore, it is impossible to distinguish whether it is a low-probability game state or a high-probability game state by the category of the change mode.

In addition, as a feature of the change pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. shorter. For example, if it is the change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, when the number of remaining balls is 2 when the judgment result of winning the lottery is not winning, as long as it is a time-lapse game state, it is based on the random value for reaching judgment, The transition mode 8 (short transition) with a transition time of 5000 ms is determined with a probability of 95%, however, as long as it is a non-time-lapse game state, a transition mode with a transition time exceeding 5000 ms is determined. As described above, if it is in the time-lapse game state, the change time is set to be short.

In addition, in this embodiment, the so-called "arrival" refers to the state of continuing to change and display the remaining game display patterns 30 after one of the combinations of the game display patterns 30 notifying the transition to the special game stops displaying. For example, if a combination of game display symbols 30 with three digits of "777" is set as a combination of game display symbols 30 for reporting a shift to the jackpot game, then two game display symbols 30 will be represented by "7". "Stop displaying, and the remaining game display pattern 30 is displayed in a changing state.

(Description of game state)

Hereinafter, the game state at the time of playing the game will be described. In this embodiment, the game is played in any one of the "low probability game state", "high probability game state", "time-lapse game state" and "non-time-lapse game state". However, during the progress of the game, when the game state is "low probability game state" or "high probability game state", it must be "time-lapse game state" or "non-time-lapse game state". That is, when there is both a "low probability game state" and a "time-lapse game state", a "low-probability game state" and a "non-time-lapse game state", a "high-probability game state" and a "time-lapse game state". game state" and when it is both a "high probability game state" and a "non-time-lapse game state".

In addition, when it is both a "low probability game state" and a "non-time-lapse game state", there are times when it is a specific game period after the end of the small lottery and when it is not a specific game period after the end of the small lottery. When being both this "low probability game state" and "non-time-lapse game state", it is not called "non-specific game state" during the specific game period after the end of the small lottery.

The "low-probability game state" mentioned in this embodiment refers to the probability of winning the first lottery in the lottery drawing on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10 The game state is set to 1/99.50. The winning of the jackpot mentioned here refers to obtaining the right to execute the following "long-term winning game" or "short-time winning game".

In contrast, the "high-probability game state" refers to a game state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is set to 1/9.95. Therefore, in the "high-probability game state", it is easier to acquire the right to execute the "long-time winning game" or "short-time winning game" than in the "low-probability game state".

Said "non-time-lapse game state" in the present embodiment refers to, in the drawing of the common pattern carried out on the condition that the game ball passes through the opening 8 of the common pattern, the time required for its drawing is set to 1.0 Seconds, and the opening control time of the 2nd starting port 10 when the lottery is selected is set to the game state of 0.2 seconds. That is, once the game ball passes through the opening 8 of the ordinary pattern, the drawing of the ordinary pattern is carried out, and the result of the drawing will be determined 1.0 seconds after starting the drawing. In addition, when the lottery is won as a result of the lottery, thereafter, the second activation port 10 is controlled in the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

On the contrary, the so-called "time-lapse game state" means that the time required for the drawing of the above-mentioned common patterns is set to 1.0 seconds, and the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when the lottery is selected is set to 1.0 seconds. Set to be 3.5 seconds longer than the "non-time-lapse game state" game state. In addition, in the "non-time-lapse game state", the probability of winning the lottery in the drawing of ordinary symbols is set to 7/11, and in the "time-lapse game state", the probability of winning the lottery in the drawing of ordinary symbols is set to 7/11. The probability is set at 10/11.

Therefore, in the "time-lapse game state", as long as the game ball passes through the mouth 8 through the common pattern, the 2nd starting port 10 is more easily controlled into the second mode than the "non-time-lapse game state". Accordingly, in the "time-lapse game state", the player can play the game without consuming game balls.

In addition, in the drawing of ordinary patterns, regardless of the game state of "non-time-lapse game state" or "time-lapse game state", the probability of winning the lottery can also be set to be constant.

In addition, in this embodiment, the second starting port 10 and the normal pattern passing port 8 for opening the second starting port 10 are provided in the right-handed game area 6b (refer to FIG. 1 ). Therefore, in the "time-lapse game state", the player can play an advantageous game by so-called clockwise spin in order to make the game ball enter the second entry area 6d. On the other hand, in the "non-time-lapse game state", even if the game ball enters the ordinary pattern passing port 8, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 10. Therefore, the player can play the game more advantageously by aiming at the first starting port 9 by performing an operation to enter the game ball into the first entry area 6c.

In this embodiment, the so-called "specific game period after the end of the small lottery" means that in order to make the player have expectations for the high-probability game state, refer to the change of the game display that can determine the same game state as the high-probability game state. The game period of the mode determination table (see FIG. 11 ).

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

(Main processing of the main control board)

Hereinafter, main processing of the main control board 101 will be described using FIG. 12 .

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

(step S10)

First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs initialization processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads the startup program from the main ROM 101b according to the power supply, and at the same time, initializes the flags and the like stored in the main RAM 101c, or executes the game display control board 102. The process of storing such commands in the transfer data storage area for game display.

(step S20)

In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs a game display random number update process of updating the random value for the change pattern and the random value for the arrival determination.

(step S30)

In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates the initial value random number for special pattern judgment, the initial value random number for the jackpot pattern, and the initial value random number for the small and medium lottery pattern. Then, the processing of step S20 and step S30 is repeated until predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

(Timer insertion processing of the main control board)

Hereinafter, timer insertion processing of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 13 .

The reset timing pulse generation circuit provided in the main control board 101 generates a timing pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as "4ms"), thereby executing the timer insertion process described below.

(step S100)

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

(step S110)

In step S110, the main CPU 101a performs update processing of special pattern time counters, update processing of special game timer counters such as the opening time of special electric decorations, update processing of common pattern time counters, update processing of common electric turn-on time counters, etc. Time control processing for updating various timer counters. Specifically, a process of decrementing "1" from the special pattern time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal pattern time counter, and the normal power-on time counter is performed.

(step S120)

In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a random number updating process of the random value for special pattern judgment, the random value for jackpot pattern, the random value for small lottery pattern, and the random value for jackpot judgment.

Specifically, the random number counters are updated by adding "1" to each random number counter. In addition, when the result after the addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is restored to 0, and when the random number counter circulates for one cycle, the random number is updated according to the value of the initial random number at that time.

(step S130)

In step S130, the main CPU 101a adds 1 to the initial value random number counter for special pattern judgment, the initial value random number counter for the jackpot pattern, and the initial value random number counter for the small lottery pattern, thereby updating the random number counter. Initial value random number update processing.

(step S200)

In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing.

In this process, the main CPU 101a judges whether the general prize entry detection switch 7a, the passing entry detection switch 8a, the first start entry detection switch 9a, the second start entry detection switch 10a, the first large prize entry detection switch 11a and each switch of the second big prize slot detection switch 25a (hereinafter, individually referred to as "the first prize slot detection switch") and other switches perform the input processing of the input. The specific content will be described later using FIGS. 14 to 16 .

(step S300)

In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a special map and special electric control process for controlling special patterns and special electric decorations. Details will be described later using FIGS. 17 to 24 .

(step S400)

In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs general electric control processing for controlling ordinary patterns and ordinary electric decorations. Details will be described later using FIGS. 25 to 27 .

(step S500)

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs compensation control processing.

In this process, the main CPU 101a confirms the big prize slots at the first big prize slot 11 and the second big prize slot 25 (hereinafter, individually referred to as "big prize slots"), the first start slot 9, Whether there are game balls to enter in the 2nd starting port 10, the general reward port 7, if there is a game begging to enter, then the specified commands corresponding to it will be sent to the payout control substrate 103 respectively.

More specifically, confirm the general reward ball counter, the big prize ball counter, and the activated reward ball counter updated in the following figure 15, and specify the number of payouts corresponding to each reward port. It is sent to the payout control board 103. Then, it updates by subtracting predetermined data from the bouncing ball counter corresponding to the transmitted payout number designation command.

(step S600)

In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs data generation of external information data, start port switch solenoid data, large reward port switch solenoid data, special pattern display device data, common pattern display device data, and storage number designation command deal with.

(step S700)

In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process of outputting the external information data, the start port switch solenoid data, and the big reward port switch solenoid data signals generated in the above-mentioned step S600 is performed. In addition, in order to turn on the respective LEDs of the special pattern display devices 19 and 20 and the normal pattern display device 21, a display device output process of outputting the special pattern display device data and the normal pattern display device data generated in the above-mentioned step S600 is performed. . In addition, a command transmission process of transmitting a command set in the transfer data storage area for game display of the main RAM 101c is also performed.

(step S800)

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

Hereinafter, input control processing of the main control board 101 will be described using FIG. 14 .

(step S210)

First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal is input from the general prize entry detection switch 7a, that is, determines whether the game ball enters the general prize entry port 7. The main CPU 101a is updated by adding predetermined data to the general prize opening counter for ball hunting when a detection signal is input from the general prize entry detection switch 7a.

(step S220)

In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signals from the first big prize entry detection switch 11a and the second large prize entry detection switch 25a are input, that is, whether the game ball enters the large prize entry port 11 and the large prize entry port. Reward 25. The main CPU 101a, when the detection signal is input from the first large prize entry detection switch 11a and the second large prize entry detection switch 25a of the large prize entry detection switch 25a, is used to reward the ball at the large prize entry port for rewarding the ball. While adding predetermined data to the counter and updating it, add the big prize slot goal counter for counting the game balls entering the first big prize slot 11 and the second big prize slot 25 (C) The counter value of the storage area is updated.

(step S230)

In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal from the first starting port detection switch 9a is input, that is, determines whether the game ball enters the first starting port 9, and sets predetermined data for judging winning the jackpot. Details will be described later using FIG. 15 .

(step S240)

In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal from the second starting port detection switch 10a is input, that is, determines whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 10. The main CPU 101a performs the same process as the above-mentioned step S230 when a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 10a. However, in this second start port detection switch input process, "1" is added to the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area, and then the extracted random value for special symbol judgment and jackpot pattern are extracted. The random value, the random value for the small and medium lottery pattern, and the random value for the arrival judgment are stored in the second special pattern storage area. That is, in the first start port detection switch input processing and the second start port detection switch input process, only the storage area for storing various data is different, and the same processing is performed for all other things.

(step S250)

In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether a signal has been input by the port detection switch 8a, that is, determines whether the game ball has passed through the port 8 of the common pattern. This port detection switch input processing will be described later using FIG. 16 .

Hereinafter, the input processing of the first start port detection switch 9 a of the main control board 101 will be described using FIG. 15 .

(step S230-1)

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is input.

When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is input, the process is transferred to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is not input, the first start port detection switch input process is ended. .

(step S230-2)

In step S230-2, the main CPU 101a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the starting ball game counter for ball game and updating it.

(step S230-3)

In step S230-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether the reserved number set in the first special pattern reserved number (U1) storage area is less than 4. When the number of reservations set in the first special pattern reservation number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-4, when the number of reservations in the first special pattern reservation number (U1) storage area is set When the reserved number is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input processing is ended.

(step S230-4)

In step S230-4, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the first special pattern reserved number (U1) storage area and stores it.

(step S230-5)

In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a acquires a random value for judging a special pattern, then searches for a free storage part sequentially from the first storage part in the first special pattern storage area, and stores the acquired random value for judging a special pattern. The value is stored in a free storage unit.

(step S230-6)

In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a acquires the random value for the winning jackpot pattern, and then sequentially searches for free storage units from the first storage part in the first special pattern storage area, and stores the acquired winning jackpot pattern A random value is stored in a free storage unit.

(step S230-7)

In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a obtains the random value for the small and medium color pattern, then starts to search for a free storage portion sequentially from the first storage part in the first special pattern storage area, and uses the random value for the obtained small and medium color pattern The value is stored in a free storage unit.

(step S230-8)

In step S230-8, the main CPU 101a acquires random values for game display (random values for change patterns and random values for arrival determination), and then sequentially searches for free storage parts from the first storage part in the first special pattern storage area. part, and the acquired random values for game display (random values for change patterns and random values for arrival determination) are stored in a free storage part.

(step S230-9)

In step S230-9, the main CPU 101a performs a pre-judgment process of judging the respective random values acquired in the above-mentioned steps S230-5 to S230-8 based on tables corresponding to the current game state, respectively. In addition, this preliminary determination processing is performed in the same manner as the jackpot determination processing and change pattern determination processing described below.

Specifically, in the current game state, a random value for special symbol determination is determined based on the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 4( a ). As a result, when it is judged to be a jackpot, the random value for the jackpot pattern is determined based on the pattern determination table shown in FIG. The random value is used to determine the small and medium color patterns in the table. In addition, based on the determination result described above, the random value for arrival determination and the random value for change pattern are determined this time based on the change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 .

(step S230-10)

Next, the main CPU 101a sets in the game display transmission data storage area the start-up reward designation command determined by the pre-judgment process in the above-mentioned step S230-9. The command to designate the start prize is set in the same way as the change pattern designation command shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 .

Hereinafter, the input processing through the port detection switch of the main control board 101 will be described using FIG. 16 .

(step S250-1)

First, the main CPU 101a judges whether or not a detection signal from the through port detection switch 8a is input.

When the detection signal from the passage detection switch 8a is input, the processing proceeds to step S250-2, and when the detection signal from the passage detection switch 8a is not input, the passage detection switch input process is ended.

(step S250-2)

In the above-mentioned step S250-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the number of normal pattern reservations (G) is less than 4 when it is determined that the detection signal from the passage detection switch 8a is input. In this embodiment, once the game ball passes through the normal pattern passing port 8, the normal pattern is displayed in a change, but the upper limit reserved number of rights for the change display of the normal pattern is set to "4". When it is determined that the reserved number of ordinary patterns (G) is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S250-3, and when it is determined that the reserved number of ordinary patterns (G) is not less than 4 (4), the input processing of the detection switch through the port is ended.

(step S250-3)

In the above-mentioned step S250-2, when it is determined that the reserved number of ordinary patterns (G) is less than 4, the main CPU 101a will compare the number of reserved ordinary patterns (G) stored in the reserved number of ordinary patterns (G) storage area. A value added with "1" is stored as a new normal pattern reserved number (G).

(step S250-4)

Next, the main CPU 101a extracts a random value for winning a lottery from a pre-prepared random number range (for example, 0 to 10), and stores the extracted random value in the common pattern reserved storage area.

Hereinafter, the special map and special electric control processing of the main control board 101 will be described using FIG. 17 .

(step S301)

First, in step S301, load the value of the special map and special electric processing data, and refer to the branch address from the special map and special electric processing data loaded in step S302, when the special map and special electric processing data = 0, set Handling is transferred to special pattern storage judgment processing (step S310); When the special figure and special electric processing data=1, the processing is transferred to the special pattern change processing (step S320); when the special figure and special electric processing data=2, the processing Transfer to the special pattern stop processing (step S330); when the special figure and special electricity processing data=3, the processing is transferred to the jackpot game processing (step S340); when the special figure and special electricity processing data=4, the processing is transferred To the small lottery game processing (step S350); when the special figure and special electricity processing data=5, the processing is transferred to the end processing of the special game (step S360). Details will be described later using FIGS. 18 to 24 .

Hereinafter, the special pattern storage determination process of the main control board 101 will be described using FIG. 18 .

(step S310-1)

In step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the display of the change of the special pattern is in progress. Here, if the change display of the special pattern is in progress (special pattern time counter ≠ 0), then the special pattern storage determination process ends, and if it is not in the change display of the special pattern (special pattern time counter=0), then the processing is transferred to Step S310-2.

(step S310-2)

In step S310-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether the second special pattern reservation number (U2) storage area is 1 or more when the change display of the special pattern is not in progress. When the second special pattern reserved number (U2) storage area is not more than 1, the process will be transferred to step S310-4, if it is determined that the second special pattern reserved number (U2) storage area is more than "1", then the process will be transferred Go to step S310-3.

Accordingly, the second special pattern storage area is processed in priority over the first special pattern storage area.

(step S310-3)

In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from the value stored in the second special pattern reserved number (U2) storage area, and stores it.

(step S310-4)

In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a judges whether the storage area of the first reserved number of special patterns (U1) is 1 or more. If the 1st special pattern reserved number (U1) storage area is not more than 1, then the processing will be transferred to step S319-1, if it is determined that the 1st special pattern reserved number (U1) storage area is more than "1", then the processing will be transferred Go to step S310-5.

(step S310-5)

In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from the value stored in the first special pattern reserved number (U1) storage area, and stores it.

(step S310-6)

In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a stores the specified random number in the special pattern reserved storage area corresponding to the special pattern reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in the above-mentioned steps S310-2 to S310-5. Value (random value for special symbol judgment, random value for jackpot pattern, random value for small and medium lottery pattern, random value for arrival judgment, random value for change mode) and start prize designation command to implement movement processing. Specifically, the predetermined random value and the command to activate the winning designation stored in the first storage part to the fourth storage part of the first special pattern storage area or the second special pattern storage area are transferred to the first storage part. Here, the predetermined random value stored in the first storage unit and the activation prize designation command are transferred to the judgment storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the specified random value stored in the 1st storage unit and the designated instruction for starting a reward are written into the judgment storage area (the 0th storage unit), and simultaneously the written judgment storage area (the 0th storage unit) is deleted from the special pattern reserved storage area. 0 storage unit) data. Accordingly, both the predetermined random value and the command to activate the winning designation used in the previous game are deleted. In addition, after the movement, processing is performed on the MODE for activating the prize specifying command corresponding to the moved storage area.

For example, after transferring the start award designation command and the specified random value in the second storage section of the first special pattern reserve storage area to the first storage section of the first special pattern reserve storage area, the start award designation command The MODE "A2H" is processed as "A1H". Equally, in the 2nd storage part, after the designated order of starting rewarding in the 3rd storage part of the 1st special pattern reservation storage area and the prescribed random value are transferred, the MODE " A3H " of the designating command of starting rewarding is processed as "A2H", after transferring the start-up reward designation command and the specified random value in the fourth storage part of the first special pattern reserve storage area to the third storage part, the MODE "A4H" of the start-up reward designation command will be processed Handled as "A3H". Similarly, if moving to the first storage part to the third storage part of the second special pattern reserved storage area, then "B2H" will be processed into "B1H", "B3H" will be processed into "B2H", and "B4H" will be processed into "B2H". Processing is "B3H". Here, after the data in the fourth storage unit is moved, blank data is set in a new fourth storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is cleared.

(step S311)

In step S311, the main CPU 101a based on the data (random value for special symbol judgment, random Value, random value for small and medium lottery patterns), execute the jackpot judgment process. Details will be described later using FIG. 19 .

(step S312)

In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs change mode determination processing.

In the change mode determination process, first, a change mode determination table based on the current game state is determined by referring to the game state storage area of the main RAM 101c. Specifically, the high-probability game state change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is determined in the high-probability game state, and the non-specific change pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is determined in the low-probability game state. The change pattern determination table of game state (low probability game state is useful), when specific period number of times (T) > 0 under low probability game state, determine the specific game period usefulness (low probability game state) after the small lottery shown in Fig. 11 Use) change mode decision table.

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

(step S313)

In step S313, the main CPU 101a sets a change mode specifying command corresponding to the determined change mode in the game display transmission data storage area.

(step S314)

In step S314, the main CPU 101a confirms the game state when the change starts, and sets a game state specifying command corresponding to the current game state in the game display transmission data storage area.

(step S315)

In step S315, the main CPU 101a starts to display special patterns on the special pattern display devices 19, 20 in a changing manner. That is, change display data of a special pattern is set in the processing area. Accordingly, when the information written in the processing area is related to the first reserve (U1), the special pattern display device 19 is blinked, and when it is related to the second reserve (U2), the special pattern display device 20 is blinked.

(step S316)

In step S316, once the special pattern is changed and displayed as above, the main CPU 101a sets the change time (counter value) based on the change pattern determined in the above-mentioned step S312 in the special pattern time counter. In addition, the special pattern time counter performs a subtraction process every 4 ms in the above-mentioned step S110.

(step S317)

In step S317, the main CPU 101a sets 00H in the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demo judgment flag is cleared. In addition, the so-called demonstration determination flag="00H" indicates that the special symbol is currently being displayed in a change, or the special game is in progress. On the other hand, if neither the change display of the special symbol nor the special game is in progress, the demo determination flag "01H" is stored. If the demo judgment flag="01H" is stored, a demo designation command is set in the following step S319-3, and the game display control board 102 is notified that neither a special pattern is displayed nor a special game is in progress.

(step S318)

In step S318, the main CPU 101a sets the special pattern and special electric processing data=1, and transfers the processing to the special pattern change processing shown in FIG. 20 , and ends the special pattern storage determination processing.

(step S319-1)

In the above step S310-4, if it is determined that the first reservation (U1) is "0", that is, neither the first reservation (U1) nor the second reservation (U2) is reserved, the main CPU 101a determines that the demonstration Determine whether 01H is set in the flag. If 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag, the special pattern storage determination process ends, and if 01H is not set in the demonstration determination flag, the process shifts to step S319-2.

(step S319-2)

In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets 01H in the demonstration determination flag in order to avoid setting the demonstration specifying command multiple times in step S319-3 described below.

(step S319-3)

In step S319-3, the main CPU 101a sets the demonstration specifying command in the game display transmission data storage area, and ends the special pattern storage determination process.

Hereinafter, the jackpot judging process will be described using FIG. 19 .

(step S311-1)

First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the high probability game flag is set to ON in the high probability game flag storage area. When the high-probability game flag is set to ON, it means that the current game state is a high-probability game state. When the high-probability game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S311-2, and when the high-probability game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S311-3.

(step S311-2)

In step S311-2, if the main CPU 101a determines that the current game state is a high-probability game state, then select the "high-probability random number determination table".

(step S311-3)

In step S311-3, if the main CPU 101a determines that the current game state is a non-high-probability game state (low-probability game state), then select "low-probability random number determination table".

(step S311-4)

In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a judges that in the above-mentioned step S311-2 or step S311-3 based on the "high probability random number determination table" or "low probability random number determination table" selected in the above step S311-2 or step S311-3 In S310-6, the random value for special pattern determination is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special pattern reserve storage area.

More specifically, if the special pattern reserve storage area transferred in the above step S310-6 is the first special pattern storage area, then refer to the jackpot judging table for the first special pattern display device of FIG. 4( a); if The special pattern reserve storage area transferred in the above step S310-6 is the second special pattern storage area, then refer to the jackpot judging table for the second special pattern display device in FIG. Value, to determine whether it is "winning the jackpot", "small and medium lottery" or "not winning the lottery".

(step S311-5)

In step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether the result of the jackpot winning determination in the above-mentioned step S311-4 is judged to be a jackpot winning. If it is judged that the jackpot has been won, the process moves to step S311-6, and if it is not judged that the jackpot is won, the process shifts to step S311-9.

(step S311-6)

In step S311-6, the main CPU 101a implements the jackpot symbol determination process by judging the jackpot in the judgment storage area (the 0th storage section) written in the special symbol reserved storage area in the above-mentioned step S310-6. The pattern uses a random value to determine the type of special pattern (stop pattern data), and the determined stop pattern data is set in the stop pattern data storage area.

Specifically, if the special pattern reserve storage area transferred in the above step S310-6 is the first special pattern storage area, then refer to the pattern determination table for the first special pattern display device (refer to FIG. 5 (a)); The special pattern reservation storage area transferred in the above step S310-6 is the second special pattern storage area, then refer to the pattern determination table for the second special pattern display device (refer to FIG. 5 (b)), and use random value, determine the stop pattern data representing the special pattern type of stop, and then set the determined stop pattern data in the stop pattern data storage area.

In addition, the determined special pattern, as described below, is used in the special pattern stop processing of FIG. 21 to determine whether it is a "jackpot" or a "small lottery". The small lottery game process is used to determine the action mode of the big jackpot, and is used to determine the game state after the end of the jackpot in the special game end process of FIG. 24 .

(step S311-7)

In step S311-7, in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special pattern to the game display control substrate 102, the main CPU 101a generates a game display pattern specifying command corresponding to the special pattern for the jackpot, and sets it on the game display. In the transfer data storage area.

(step S311-8)

In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a judges the game state when the first lottery is selected according to the information set in the game state storage area (time-lapse game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and displays the selected The game state information of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, when neither the time-lapse game flag nor the high-probability game flag is set, 00H is set; when the time-lapse game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 01H is set; When the time-lapse game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 02H is set; when both the time-lapse game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

As mentioned above, different from the game state storage area (time-lapse game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state when the jackpot is selected is set in the game state buffer because: During the game, reset the high-probability game flags and time-lapse game flags in the game state storage area (time-lapse game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), so after winning the jackpot, based on the game when the jackpot is selected State, when re-determining the game state at the end of the jackpot, the game state storage area cannot be referred to. As described above, different from the game state storage area, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state when the jackpot is selected, it is possible to refer to the game state buffer after winning the jackpot. Game information, and based on the game state when the jackpot is selected, the game state (time-lapse game state and time-lapse times, etc.) after the end of the jackpot is reset.

(step S311-9)

In the above-mentioned step S311-5, if it is not judged as winning the first lottery, then the main CPU 101a determines whether it is judged as a small lottery. If it is determined to be a small lottery, then the process will be transferred to step S311-10, if not determined to be a small lottery, then the process will be transferred to step S311-12.

(step S311-10)

In step S311-10, the main CPU 101a implements the small and medium color pattern determination process, which is used to determine the small and medium color pattern in the judgment storage area (the 0th storage section) written in the special pattern reservation storage area in the above-mentioned step S310-6. A random value is used to determine the type of the special pattern, and the determined stop pattern data is set in the stop pattern data storage area.

Specifically, refer to the pattern determination table of Fig. 5 (b), and determine the stop pattern data representing the special pattern type with a random value based on the small and medium color patterns, and then set the determined stop pattern data in the stop pattern data storage area . In addition, in this embodiment, "small lottery A" and "small lottery B" are provided as types of "small lottery". However, no matter which kind of "small lottery" is selected, the content of the small lottery games executed thereafter is exactly the same. In "small lottery A" and "small lottery B", only the special pattern display device The special pattern that stops showing is different.

(step S311-11)

In step S311-11, in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special pattern to the game display control substrate 102, the main CPU 101a generates a game display pattern designation command corresponding to the special pattern for the small lottery, and sets it in the game display. in the transfer data storage area, and the process moves to step S311-8.

(step S311-12)

In step S311-12, the main CPU 101a determines the special pattern for not winning the lottery by referring to the pattern determination table of Fig. 5 (c), and sets the determined stop pattern data for not winning the lottery in the stop pattern data storage area .

(step S311-13)

In step S311-13, in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special pattern to the game display control substrate 102, the main CPU 101a generates a game display pattern designation command corresponding to the special pattern for not winning the lottery, and sets it on the game display. In the transmission data storage area, the jackpot judging process ends.

Hereinafter, the special pattern changing process will be described using FIG. 20 .

(step S320-1)

In step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the change time set in step S316 has elapsed (special pattern time counter=0?). As a result, if it is determined that the change time has not passed, the special pattern change process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

(step S320-2)

If it is determined that the time set in the above-mentioned step S320-1 has passed, the main CPU 101a will perform the above-mentioned steps S311-6, S311- 10. The special pattern set in S311-12 stops being displayed on the special pattern display devices 19 and 20 . Accordingly, the player is notified of the result of judging the jackpot.

(step S320-3)

In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets the pattern determination command in the transfer data storage area for game display.

(step S320-4)

In step S320-4, as mentioned above, once the main CPU 101a starts to stop displaying the special pattern, the pattern stop time (1 second=1500 counter value) is set in the special pattern time counter. In addition, the special pattern time counter performs a subtraction process of -1 every 4 ms in the above-mentioned step S110.

(step S320-5)

In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 in the special pattern special electric processing data, and transfers the processing to the special pattern stop processing shown in FIG. 21 , and ends the special pattern change processing.

Hereinafter, the special pattern stop processing will be described using FIG. 21 .

(step S330-1)

In step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the pattern stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special pattern time counter=0?). As a result, if it is determined that the pattern stop time has not passed, the special pattern stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

(step S330-2)

In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is set to ON in the time-lapse game flag storage area. When the flag is set to ON in the time-lapse game flag storage area, it means that the current game state is the time-lapse game state. If the flag is ON in the time-lapse game flag storage area, the process shifts to step S330-3, and if the flag is OFF in the time-lapse game flag storage area, the process shifts to step S330-4.

(step S330-3)

In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a executes the time-lapse game end determination process. Specifically, while subtracting "1" from (J) stored in the time-lapse game count (J) storage area, it is stored as a new remaining number of changes (J), and the stored time-lapse game count is determined. Whether the game number of times (J) is "0", if the time-lapse game number of times (J)=0, then clear (OFF) the sign that is stored in the time-lapse game flag storage area. On the other hand, if the number of time-lapse games (J) is not 0, the process proceeds directly to step S330-4 while the flag stored in the time-lapse game flag storage area remains ON.

In addition, in this step S330-3, when the flag of the time-lapse game flag storage area is set to OFF in the state where the number of time-lapse games (J)=0, that is, when switching from the time-lapse game state to the non-time-lapse game state, During the game state, the main CPU 101a performs control to turn off the right-handed notification indicator 26 that is lit.

(step S330-4)

In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is set to ON in the high-probability game flag storage area. When the flag is set to ON in the high-probability game flag storage area, it means that the current game state is a high-probability game state. If the flag is turned ON in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process shifts to step S330-5, and if the flag is turned OFF in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process shifts to step S330-6.

(step S330-5)

In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a executes high-probability game end determination processing. Specifically, while subtracting "1" from (X) stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area, it is stored as a new high-probability play count (X), and the stored high-probability play count (X) is determined. Whether the probability game number of times (X) is "0", if it is determined that the high probability game number of times (X)=0, then clear (OFF) the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of times of high-probability games (X) = 0, the process shifts to step S330-6.

(step S330-6)

In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a judges whether it is the number of times counter (T)=0 during the specific period, if the number of times counter (T)=0 during the specific period, then the processing is transferred to step S330-8, if it is not the number of times counter during the specific period (T) = 0, then the process shifts to step S330-7.

(step S330-7)

In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a stores a calculated value obtained by subtracting "1" from the specific period count counter (T) as a new specific period count counter (T).

(step S330-8)

In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a confirms the current game state, and sets the game state specifying command in the game display transmission data storage area.

(step S330-9)

In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a first prize. Specifically, it is determined whether the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is data of a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data=01 to 06?). Here, if it is judged that it is a jackpot pattern, the process moves to step S330-13, and if it is not determined that it is a jackpot pattern, the process moves to step S330-10.

(step S330-10)

In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a small lottery. Specifically, it is determined whether the stop pattern data stored in the stop pattern data storage area is a small and medium color pattern (stop pattern data=07 to 10?). Here, if it is determined that it is a small lottery pattern, the process will be transferred to step S330-11, and if it is not determined to be a small lottery pattern, the process will be transferred to step S330-12.

(step S330-11)

In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a sets 4 in the special map special electric processing data, and transfers the process to step S330-15.

(step S330-12)

In the above-mentioned step S330-10, if it is determined that it is not a small and medium color pattern, then the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special figure and special electric processing data, and transfers the process to the special pattern storage determination process shown in Figure 18.

(step S330-13)

In the above-mentioned step S330-9, if it is judged to be the jackpot pattern, then the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure and special electricity processing data, and transfers the processing to the jackpot game process shown in FIG. 22 .

(step S330-14)

In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a resets the game state and time-lapse times. Specifically, clear the data in the high-probability game sign storage area, the high-probability game times (X) storage area, the time-lapse game sign storage area, and the time-lapse game times (J) storage area.

(step S330-15)

In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a judges which one of "winning the lottery for a long time", "winning the lottery for a short time" and "small and medium lottery" according to the stop pattern data, and sends the start commands corresponding to these categories Set in the transfer data storage area for game display.

(step S330-16)

In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a judges which one of "long-term lottery winning", "short-time lottery winning" and "medium and small lottery" according to the stop pattern data, and sets the start time corresponding to these categories Set in the special game timer counter. In addition, the special game timer counter performs a subtraction operation every 4 ms in the above-mentioned step S110. Once this processing ends, the special pattern stop processing ends.

Hereinafter, the jackpot game processing will be described using FIG. 22 .

(step S340-1)

First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the process is currently being started. For example, if "0" is stored in the number of games in one round (R) storage area, it is currently in progress, so refer to the number of times of games in one round (R) storage area to determine whether it is currently in progress. If it is judged that it is currently being started, the process will shift to step S340-2, and if it is judged that it is not currently being started, the process will be shifted to step S340-7.

(step S340-2)

In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset start time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether the special game timer counter set in the above step S330-16 is "0", and if the special game timer counter=0, it is determined that the start time has passed. As a result, if the start time has not passed, the jackpot game process ends, and if the start time has passed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

(step S340-3)

In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a executes the jackpot start setting process.

The jackpot setting process is started, and first, the opening method determination table corresponding to the category of the jackpot is determined based on the stop pattern data. Specifically, as shown in Figure 7, according to the stop pattern data, determine the long-time winning lottery 1 with the opening mode determination table (Fig. 8 (a)), the long-time winning lottery 2 with the opening mode determination table (Fig. ), winning the lottery for a long time 3 with the opening mode determination table (Fig. 8 (c)), and winning the lottery in a short time with any one in the opening mode determination table (Fig. 8 (d)) and setting.

Next, "1" is added to the current number of games (R) stored in the number of times of one game (R) storage area, and stored. In addition, in this step S340-3, no information is stored in the storage area for the number of times of a round of games (R). That is, since one game is not played at a time, "1" is stored in the one-round game count (R) storage area.

(step S340-4)

In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a implements the opening process of the big reward slot. The big prize slot opening process refers to the table set in the above-mentioned step S340-3 while setting the energization start data of the big prize slot switch solenoid 25c, and based on the current number of times of a round of games ( R) and opening times (K), the opening time of the big reward port 25 is set in the special game timing counter.

(step S340-5)

In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a judges whether it is K=1, if K=1, then transmits the information of the number of times of a round of games to the game display control substrate 102, so according to the number of times of games of a round of games (R) will enter The reward opening (R) one-game designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for game display. For example, when the 1st round of the jackpot starts, the number of times of a round of games (R) is set to "1", and K=1, as shown, the big reward port is opened and the designated command of a round is set In the transfer data storage area for game display. On the other hand, if it is not K=1, then the jackpot game process is ended without setting the big prize opening (R) one round designation command in the game display transmission data storage area. That is, when so-called K=1, it means the beginning of a round, so only when starting a round, the big reward port is opened (R) and a designated order for a round is transmitted.

In the present embodiment, as shown in Figure 8, it is set that the number of times that the big reward port is opened every time a game is carried out is 1 time, so in this step S3405, the large reward port must be set to open (R ) specifies the command in one bureau. However, if it is set that the big reward port 25 is opened multiple times when a game is carried out once, then only when the above K=1, the big reward port is sent to open (R) a designated command for one round.

(step S340-6)

In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether the process is currently being completed. The end mentioned here refers to the processing after a preset game is completely ended. Therefore, if it is judged that it is currently being completed, the process will shift to step S340-19, and if it is judged that it is not currently being completed, the process will be shifted to step S340-7.

(step S340-7)

In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a judges whether the first big prize entry port 11 and the second large prize entry port are in the closing of the large prize entry port. If it is determined that the big prize slot is being closed, the process moves to step S340-8, and if it is determined that the big prize slot is not being closed, the process moves to step S340-9.

(step S340-8)

In step S340-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the off time set in step S340-10 described later has elapsed. In addition, the closing time is also the same as the starting time, and it is judged whether or not the special game timer=0. As a result, if the closing time has not passed, the jackpot game process ends, and if the closing time has passed, the processing proceeds to step S340-4.

(step S340-9)

In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a judges whether the "opening end condition" for ending the opening of the big reward slot is established.

This "opening end condition" is applicable when the value of the jackpot goal counter (C) reaches the maximum number (for example, 9), or when the longest opening time has passed (when the special game timing counter=0).

In addition, if it is judged that the "opening end condition" is satisfied, the processing will be transferred to step S340-10, and if it is judged that the "opening end condition" is not satisfied, the jackpot game processing will be ended.

(step S340-10)

In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a implements the closing process of the big reward slot.

In order to close the big prize slot, the big prize slot closing process refers to the opening method determination table (refer to Fig. 8), and based on the current number of times of a game (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the closing time of the big reward port is set in the special game timing counter. Accordingly, close the big reward entrance.

(step S340-11)

In step S340-11, the main CPU 101a judges whether the game once in a round is over. Specifically, one game at a time ends on the condition that the number of times of opening (K) reaches the maximum number of times of opening or the value of the goal counter (C) of the big reward port reaches the maximum number (for example, 9), so it is determined Whether the above conditions are true.

In addition, if it is determined that one round of the game is over, then the processing is transferred to step S340-12, and if it is determined that one round of the game is not over, then the jackpot game processing is ended.

(step S340-12)

In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the opening times (K) storage area, and sets 0 in the number of goals (C) storage area of the big prize entry port simultaneously. That is, clear the opening times (K) storage area and the number of goals (C) storage area in the big prize slot.

(step S340-13)

In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether the number of times (R) of a round of games stored in the number of times of one round of games (R) storage area is the maximum. If the number of games (R) in one round is the maximum, then the processing is transferred to step S340-16, and if the number of games (R) in one round is not the largest, the processing is transferred to step S340-14.

(step S340-14)

In step S340-14, in order to transmit the end information of a round of game to the game display control substrate 102, the main CPU 101a sets the end of a round of game designation command in the game display transmission data storage according to the number of times (R) of a round of games. in the area.

(step S340-15)

Then, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current number of games (R) stored in the number of times of one game (R) storage area and stores it.

(step S340-16)

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned step S340-13, if it is determined that the number of times of one game (R) is the maximum, then the main CPU 101a resets the number of times of one game (R) stored in the number of times of one game (R) storage area. .

(step S340-17)

Next, the main CPU 101a judges which of the "long-term winning" and "short-time winning" based on the stop pattern data, and transmits an end command corresponding to the winning category to the game. The display control board 102 is set in the transfer data storage area for game display.

(step S340-18)

In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a determines which one of the "long-term lottery winning" and "short-time lottery winning" is the winning lottery according to the stop pattern data, and will end the jackpot corresponding to the winning lottery category. The time is set in a special game timer counter.

(step S340-19)

In step S340-19, the main CPU 101a determines whether the set end time has passed, if it is determined that the end time has passed, the process will be transferred to step S340-20, if it is determined that the end time has not passed, the process will be directly ended. Jackpot game processing.

(step S340-20)

Then, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special map special electric processing data, and transfers the processing to the special game end processing shown in FIG. 24 .

Hereinafter, the small lottery game processing will be described using FIG. 23 .

(step S350-1)

First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the process is currently being started. If it is judged that it is currently being started, the process will shift to step S350-2, and if it is judged that it is not currently being started, the process will be shifted to step S350-5.

(step S350-2)

In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset start time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter=0, and if the special game timer counter=0, it is determined that the start time has passed. As a result, if the start time has not passed, the small lottery game processing is ended, and if the start time has passed, the process is shifted to step S350-3.

(step S350-3)

In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a implements the small lottery start setting process.

The small and medium lottery starts the setting process, and determines the opening method determination table corresponding to the category of the small and medium lottery according to the stop pattern data.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the opening mode determination table for the small lottery is determined based on the stop pattern data (FIG. 8(c)).

(step S350-4)

In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a implements the opening process of the big reward slot. In the bonus opening process, first, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area, and stored. In addition, to set the energization start data of the big prize opening switch solenoid 25c in order to open the big prize entry opening and closing door, refer to the opening method determination table (refer to FIG. 8 ) determined in the above-mentioned step S350-3, and The opening time of the big reward port 25 is set in the special game timing counter based on the opening times (K).

(step S350-5)

In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether the process is currently being completed. The so-called end here refers to the processing after the game with the preset number of opening times (K) is completely ended. Therefore, if it is judged that it is currently being completed, the process will shift to step S350-14, and if it is judged that it is not currently being completed, the process will be shifted to step S350-6.

(step S350-6)

In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether the big reward port 25 is closed. If it is determined that the big prize slot 25 is being closed, the process moves to step S350-7, and if it is determined that the big prize slot is not being closed, the process moves to step S350-8.

(step S350-7)

In step S350-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the off time set in step S350-9 described below has elapsed. In addition, the closing time is also the same as the starting time, and it is judged whether or not the special game timer=0. As a result, if the closing time has not passed, the small lottery game processing ends, and if the closing time has passed, the processing is transferred to step S350-4.

(step S350-8)

In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether the "opening end condition" for ending the opening of the big reward port 25 is established.

This "opening end condition" reaches the maximum number (such as 9) when the value of the big reward port goal counter (C), or when 1 opening time of the big reward port 25 has passed (the special game timing counter= 0 hours) apply.

In addition, if it is judged that the "opening end condition" is satisfied, the process will be transferred to step S350-9, and if it is judged that the "opening end condition" is not satisfied, the small lottery game processing will be ended.

(step S350-9)

In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a implements the closing process of the big prize slot.

In the closing process of the big prize opening, in order to close the opening and closing door of the big prize entrance, while setting the energization stop data of the big prize opening switch solenoid 25c, refer to the opening method determination table determined in the above-mentioned step S350-3. (with reference to Fig. 8), and based on the current opening times (K), the closing time of the big reward port 25 is set in the special game timing counter. Accordingly, close the big reward port 25 .

(step S350-10)

In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a judges whether the end condition of the small lottery is established. As a condition for the end of the small lottery, the number of openings (K) reaches the maximum number of openings, or the value of the goal counter (C) of the big prize entrance reaches the maximum number (for example, 9).

In addition, if it is determined that the end condition of the small lottery is satisfied, the processing will be transferred to step S350-11, and if it is determined that the end condition of the small lottery is not established, then the processing of the small lottery game will be ended.

(step S350-11)

In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the opening times (K) storage area, and sets 0 in the number of goals (C) storage area of the big prize entry port simultaneously. That is, clear the opening times (K) storage area and the number of goals (C) storage area in the big prize slot.

(step S350-12)

In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a is set in the game display transmission data storage area in order to transmit the end command corresponding to the small lottery category to the game display control substrate 102 according to the stop pattern data.

(step S350-13)

In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a sets the end time corresponding to the category of the small and medium lottery in the special game timer counter according to the stop pattern data.

(step S350-14)

In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether the set end time has passed, if it is determined that the end time has passed, then the process will be transferred to step S350-15, if it is determined that the end time has not passed, then the small lottery game will be ended deal with.

(step S350-15)

In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special map special power processing data, and transfers the processing to the special game end processing shown in FIG. 24 below.

The special game end process will be described using FIG. 24 .

(step S360-1)

In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads the stop pattern data set in the stop pattern data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

(step S360-2)

In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a refers to the setting data table at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop pattern data loaded in the above step S360-1 and the game state buffer information, implement the processing of whether to set the high probability game flag in the high probability game flag storage area at the end of the jackpot. For example, if the stop pattern data is "02", the high probability flag is set (turned ON) in the high probability game flag storage area.

(step S360-3)

In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a refers to the setting data table at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop pattern data loaded in the above step S360-1 and the game status buffer Information, set a predetermined number of times in the high-probability game number (X) storage area. For example, if the stop pattern data is "02", five times are set in the high-probability game-like count (X) storage area.

(step S360-4)

In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a refers to the setting data table at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop pattern data loaded in the above step S360-1 and the game status buffer information, implements whether to set the flag in the time-lapse game flag storage area. For example, if the stop pattern data is "01", a flag is set (turned ON) in the time-lapse game flag storage area (see FIG. 6 ).

In addition, if the flag is set in the time-lapse game flag storage area, then at the same time, the main CPU 101a lights the right-handed notification display 26.

(step S360-5)

In step S360-5, the main CPU 101a refers to the setting data table at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop pattern data loaded in the above step S360-1 and the game status buffer Information, set a predetermined number of times in the time-lapse game number (J) storage area. For example, if the stop pattern data is "01", 100 times are set in the time-lapse game count (J) storage area.

(step S360-6)

In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the setting data table at the end of the jackpot shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop pattern data loaded in the above step S360-1 and the game status buffer information, set a predetermined number of times in the number of times counter (T) for a specific period. Specifically, if the stop pattern data is "07" to "10" and the game state buffer is 00H, 5 times are set in the specific period count counter (T).

(step S360-7)

In step S360-7, the main CPU 101a confirms the game state, and sets the game state specifying command in the game display transmission data storage area.

(step S360-8)

In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special pattern special electric processing data, and transfers the processing to the special pattern storage determination processing shown in FIG. 18 .

Using FIG. 25 , the general power control process of Putu will be described.

(step S401) (step S402)

First, load the value of Putu general electric processing data in step S401, and refer to the branch address in the Putu general electric processing data loaded in step S402. When Putu general electric processing data=0, the processing Transfer to normal pattern change processing (step S410); when the general electric processing data of general map=1, transfer the processing to normal electric decorative object control processing (step S420). The specific content will be described later using FIGS. 26 and 27 .

The general pattern changing process will be described using FIG. 26 .

(step S410-1)

In step S410-1, the main CPU 101a judges whether the change display of the normal pattern is in progress. If the normal pattern is being displayed in a change, the process is shifted to step S410-13, and if the normal pattern is not being displayed in a change, the process is shifted to step S410-2.

(step S410-2)

In step S410-2, if it is not in the change display of the common pattern, then the main CPU 101a determines whether the reserved number of ordinary patterns (G) stored in the reserved number of ordinary patterns (G) storage area is more than 1. If the reserved number (G) is "0", the change display of the normal pattern is not performed, so the normal pattern change process ends.

(step S410-3)

In step S410-3, in step S410-2, if the main CPU 101a judges that the common pattern reserved number (G) is "1" or more, then the value (G) stored in the special pattern reserved number (G) storage area is selected. ) to store a new reserved number (G) by subtracting "1".

(step S410-4)

In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs move processing on the data stored in the normal pattern reserved storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first to fourth storage units is transferred to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit will be written into the predetermined processing area, and will be deleted from the normal pattern reserved storage area at the same time.

(step S410-5)

In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random value stored in the ordinary pattern reserved storage area. In addition, when a plurality of lottery random numbers are stored, the lottery random numbers are read in the order in which the lottery random numbers are stored.

Specifically, referring to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 4( c ), it is determined whether the extracted random value for winning determination is a winning or not by referring to the table. For example, according to the above table, if it is a non-time-lapse game state, the seven winning random numbers "0"-"7" among the winning random numbers "0"-"10" are judged as winning the lottery with random values; If it is a time-lapse game state, the 10 winning random numbers "0"-"9" among the winning random numbers "0"-"10" will be judged as winning with random values, and other random numbers will be judged as winning. Judged as not winning the lottery.

(Step S410-6) (Step S410-7) (Step S410-8)

In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the winning random number judgment result in the above-mentioned step S410-5, and when it is judged as winning the lottery, the pattern of winning the lottery is set in step S410-7, and when it is judged as not winning the lottery , in step S410-8, the pattern of not winning the lottery is set.

The pattern of winning the lottery mentioned here refers to the pattern in which the LED is finally turned on on the above-mentioned common pattern display device 21; In addition, the setting of the so-called winning pattern refers to storing the command to turn on the LED in the normal pattern display device 21 in a specified storage area; The command to turn off the LED is stored in the specified storage area.

(step S410-9)

In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is set to ON in the time-lapse game flag storage area. When the so-called flag is set to ON in the time-lapse game flag storage area, it means that the game state is in the time-lapse game state. When the so-called above-mentioned flag is not set to ON, it means that the game state is in the non-time-lapse game state.

(step S410-10) (step S410-11)

In addition, the main CPU 101a, if it is determined that the flag is set to ON in the time-lapse game flag storage area, sets a counter value corresponding to 1 second on the ordinary pattern time counter in step S410-10, and if it is determined that the time-lapse game is in the time-lapse game When the flag in the game flag storage area is not set to ON, then also set the counter value corresponding to 1 second on the common pattern time counter in step S410-11. Through the process of step S410-10 or step S410-11, the change display time of the normal pattern is determined. In addition, the normal pattern time counter performs a subtraction process every 4 ms in the above-mentioned step S110.

(step S410-12)

In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a starts the change display of the normal pattern in the normal pattern display device 21. The changing display of the normal pattern means that the LEDs are blinked at predetermined intervals in the normal pattern display device 21 to give the player the impression that the game is being drawn. The change display of the normal pattern only lasts for the time set in the above step S410-10 or step S410-11. Once this process ends, the normal pattern changing process ends.

(step S410-13)

In step S410-13, if it is determined in the above-mentioned step S410-1 that it is in the change display of the common pattern, then the main CPU 101a determines whether the set change time has passed. That is, it is determined whether the normal pattern time counter is subtracted every 4 ms and whether the set normal pattern time counter is 0 or not. As a result, if it is determined that the set change time has not elapsed, the change display needs to be continued as it is, so the next subroutine is executed after the normal pattern change process is completed.

(step S410-14)

In step S410-14, if it is determined that the set change time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the change of the normal pattern in the normal pattern display device 21. At this time, in the ordinary pattern display device 21, the display of the ordinary pattern (a winning pattern or a non-winning pattern) set by the previous program processing is stopped. Accordingly, the result of the drawing of the normal pattern is notified to the player.

(Step S410-15) (Step S410-16)

In step S410-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether the set common pattern is a winning pattern, and if the set common pattern is a winning pattern, then in step S410-16, set the common pattern of the common pattern and process the data =1, and the processing is transferred to the ordinary electric ornament control processing, if the set ordinary pattern is not a winning pattern, the ordinary pattern change processing is directly ended.

A general motorized accessory control process will be described using FIG. 27 .

(step S420-1)

In step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the second startup port 10 is being opened.

(step S420-2)

In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether the time-lapse game flag is set to ON in the time-lapse game flag storage area.

(step S420-3)

In step S420-3, if the main CPU 101a determines that the time-lapse game flag is set to ON in the time-lapse game flag storage area, that is, the current game state is the time-lapse game state, then in the normal power-on time counter A counter value corresponding to 3.5 seconds is set.

(step S420-4)

In step S420-4, if the main CPU 101a judges that the time-lapse game sign is not set to ON in the time-lapse game sign storage area, then a counter value corresponding to 0.2 seconds is set in the normal power on time counter.

(step S420-5)

In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the starter port switch solenoid 10c. Accordingly, the second activation port 10 is opened and controlled to the second mode.

(step S420-6)

In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether the set normal power-on time has passed. That is, it is determined whether the normal power-on time counter performs a subtraction operation every 4 ms, and whether the set normal power-on time counter is 0.

(step S420-7)

In step S420-7, the main CPU 101a stops energizing the starter switch solenoid 10c when it is determined that the set normal power-on time has elapsed. Accordingly, the second starting port 10 returns to the first mode, the game ball enters the state of being unable or difficult to score again, and the auxiliary game in execution ends.

(step S420-8)

In step S420-8, the main CPU 101a transfers the processing to the normal pattern change processing in FIG. 26 by setting the general electric processing data=0, and ends the normal electric ornament control processing.

The opening method of the second starting port 10 (starting the variable reward device) will be described using FIG. 28 .

The second activation port 10 of this embodiment is controlled to be open or closed according to the first condition and the second condition. Here, the so-called first condition refers to setting the ratio of the winning lottery judgment result judged by the chance of the game ball entering the ordinary pattern through the mouth 8 as 7/11, setting the change time as 1 second, and setting the starting variable The opening time of the prize-winning device is set to 0.2 seconds. Under the above-mentioned first condition, in the special game, the goal ratio is set as: assuming that 80 balls have entered the 2nd entry area, then at least 1 ball in the 80 balls can enter the 2nd starting port 10 .

In the special game, as an example of the situation in which the game ball enters the second starting port 10 under the first condition, it is assumed that one game is set to 9 times, and the number of times of one game is set to 7 in the special game. Be explained.

In a special game in which one game is set to 9 times, the time required to complete 9 games takes about 5.4 seconds because the game balls can be launched at a speed of 0.6 seconds per ball by the launching device.

In addition, when the special game consists of 7 rounds, the time required to complete the 7 rounds of the game, including the closing time of 2.0 seconds, takes about 52 seconds. At this time, the time required to complete the special game is 52 seconds, and the game balls that can enter the second entry area during this period are approximately 86 balls.

Among these 86 balls, when approximately 5 balls have passed through the opening 8 of the common pattern, if the ratio of the result of winning the lottery according to the non-specific game state is converted as 7/11, then the variable prize-winning device can be started in the special In the game, it is set to open about 3 times.

In addition, as an opening method for activating the variable prize money device under the first condition, the opening time is set to 0.2 seconds as described above. Therefore, starting the variable payout device is turned on for 0.6 seconds in the special game, so 1 ball can be entered. As described above, under the first condition, the goal ratio is set such that at least one ball can enter the second starting port 10 out of 80 balls. Accordingly, the second reserve can be consumed in the jackpot draw after the end of the special game.

In addition, the ratio of the game balls entering the first starting port 9 is approximately 1/10 if it is assumed that 25 balls are compared to 250 balls (25/250). In addition, as described above, the ratio of the game ball entering the second starting port 10 is approximately 1/80.

Therefore, in the special game, even if it is set that the game ball can enter the second starting port 10, in the non-time-lapse game state, it is more advantageous to set the first starting port 9 as the target. Accordingly, the player can be prevented from playing the game targeting the second entry area in the non-time-lapse game state.

In addition, in the game machine 1 of this embodiment, it can be obtained by the jackpot game (long-term lottery game) when the first special pattern 1 obtained when the game ball enters the first starting port 9 is determined. The number of balls to be won is set to be more than or equal to the number of balls to be won in the jackpot game when the second special pattern 1 obtained when the game ball enters the second starting port 10 is determined.

As an example of the gameplay of the game machine 1, in the jackpot game when the first special symbol 1 obtained when the game ball enters the first starting port 9 is determined as an opportunity, it is set to 7 rounds, 9 times, 10 prizes. That is, in the jackpot game when the first special symbol 1 is determined, 630 bounties can be obtained. In addition, in the jackpot game when the second special pattern 1 obtained when the game ball enters the second starting port 10 is determined as an opportunity, 7 innings, 9 times, and 10 ball prizes are similarly set. That is, in the jackpot game when the second special pattern 1 is determined, approximately 630 bounties can be obtained.

As mentioned above, it is more beneficial to the player or the same game by including the game benefit obtained when the game ball enters the first starting port 9 than the game benefit obtained when the game ball enters the second starting port 10. Advantage, assume that the game ball enters each starting port during the non-time-lapse game state, then the game can be played with the first start-up port 9 during the non-time-lapse game state. That is, it is possible to avoid playing the game with the second starting port 10 as the target in the non-time-lapse game state.

In addition, as an example of the gameplay of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment, the first special pattern 2 or the first special pattern 2 or the first prize that is determined to be obtained when the game ball enters the first starting port 9 can be executed through the first big prize slot 11. The jackpot game when the special pattern is 3 (short-term jackpot game).

Therefore, in the short-term lottery game, the player's consciousness tends to the first big prize entry port 11, and the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 10 is low. That is, after the special game ends, when transferring from the non-time-lapse game state to the time-lapse game state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 10; after the special game ends, when maintaining the non-time-lapse state, the game ball will not enter The second starting port 10. Accordingly, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, game benefits corresponding to the game state after the end of the special game can be provided to the player.

Hereinafter, the processing executed by the sub-CPU 102a in the game display control board 102 will be described.

(Main processing of the game display control board 102)

The main processing of the game display control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. 29 .

(step S1000)

In step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs initialization processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 102b in response to power-on, and at the same time performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 102c. If this process ends, the process will transfer to step S1100.

(step S1100)

In step S1100, the sub-CPU 102a executes a random number update process for game display. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing of updating various random values stored in the sub RAM 102c. Then, the processing of step S1100 described above is repeated until predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

(Timer insertion processing of the game display control board 102)

The timer interrupt processing of the game display control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. 30 .

Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated once every predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the game display control board 102, and the timer insertion processing program is read and the game is executed. Displays the timer insertion processing of the control board.

(step S1400)

First, in step S1400, the sub-CPU 102a causes the information stored in the register of the sub-CPU 102a to exit to the stack area.

(step S1500)

In step S1500, the sub-CPU 102a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the game display control board 102.

(step S1600)

In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing of analyzing commands stored in the receive buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The command analysis processing will be specifically described later using FIGS. 31 and 32 .

In addition, when the game display control board 102 receives a command from the main control board 101 , a command reception interruption process of the game display control board 102 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in a reception buffer. Then, analyze the command received in this step S1600.

(step S1750)

In step S1750, the sub CPU 102a checks the signal of the game display button detection switch 17a, and performs a game display input control process related to the game display button 17. Specifically, when the pressing operation of the game display button 17 is detected by the game display button detection switch 17a, the game display button input command is stored in the transfer buffer. Once the game display button input command is stored in the transmission buffer, the game display button input command is transmitted to the image control board 105 in the next data output process, and the game display button 17 is pressed to the image control board 105 .

(step S1800)

In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a transfers various data set in the transfer buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

(step S1900)

In step S1900, the sub-CPU 102a restores the information exited in the above-mentioned step S1400 into the register of the sub-CPU 102a.

(command analysis and processing of the game display control board)

The command analysis processing of the game display control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32 . In addition, the command analysis processing 2 of FIG. 32 will be implemented following the command analysis processing 1 of FIG. The processing at the time of the relation command will be described.

(step S1601)

In step S1601, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether or not the command has been received by confirming whether or not there is a command in the receive buffer.

The sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis process when there is no command in the receive buffer, and shifts the process to step S1610 if there is a command in the receive buffer.

(step S1610)

In step S1610, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether the command stored in the receive buffer is a demonstration designation command. In addition, a demonstration specifying command will be set in step S319-3 of the main control substrate 101 .

The sub CPU 102a transfers the processing to step S1611 when the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, and transfers the processing to step S1620 when it is not a demonstration designation command.

(step S1611)

In step S1611, the sub CPU 102a performs demo game display mode determination processing for determining a demo game display mode.

Specifically, when the demonstration game display mode is determined and the determined demonstration game display mode is set in the game display mode storage area, in order to transmit the information of the determined demonstration game display mode to the image control board 105 and the lamp The control board 104 sets data based on the determined demo game display mode in the transfer buffer of the sub-RAM 102b.

(step S1620)

In step S1620, the sub-CPU 102a confirms whether the command stored in the receiving buffer is a command to activate a reward designation. In addition, the start-up prize designation command will be set in step S230-10 of the main control board 101 .

The sub-CPU 102a transfers the process to step S1621 when the command stored in the receiving buffer is a designated command for starting a reward, and transfers the process to step S1630 when it is not a designated command for starting a reward.

(step S1621)

In step S1621, the sub-CPU 102a implements a reservation display method determination process, which analyzes and activates the prize-winning designation command (reservation increase command and reservation pre-judgment command), and transmits the reservation display command for performing reservation display in a prescribed manner to Image control substrate 105 and lamp control substrate 104 . Accordingly, on the liquid crystal display device 13 , the current numbers of the first reservation ( U1 ) and the second reservation ( U2 ) are displayed.

(step S1630)

In step S1630, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether the command stored in the receive buffer is a change mode specifying command. In addition, the change mode designation command is set in step S313 of the main control board 101 .

The sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1631 when the command stored in the reception buffer is a change mode designation command, and shifts the process to step S1640 when it is not a change mode designation command.

(step S1631)

In step S1631, the sub-CPU 102a executes a change game display mode determination process of determining one change game display mode from among a plurality of change game display modes based on the received change mode specifying command. This changing game display mode determination process will be described later using FIG. 33 .

(step S1632)

In step S1632, the sub-CPU 102a implements a reserve display method update process, which moves the reserve display data stored in the first reserve storage area and the second reserve storage area and the data corresponding to the command to activate the reward designation, and moves The information of the remaining display data is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 . In addition, this reserve display format update process is executed based on the first reserve decrease command or the second reserve decrease command.

(step S1640)

In step S1640, the sub-CPU 102a confirms whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a game display pattern designation command. In addition, the game display pattern designation command is set in steps S311-7, S311-11, and S311-13 of the main control board 101.

The sub CPU 102a transfers the processing to step S1641 when the command stored in the reception buffer is a game display pattern designation command, and transfers the processing to step S1650 when it is not a game display pattern designation command.

(step S1641)

In step S1641, the sub-CPU 102a executes a game display pattern determination process for determining the game display pattern 30 to stop being displayed on the game display device 13 based on the content of the received game display pattern specifying command.

Specifically, after analyzing the designation of the game display pattern, determine the game display pattern data that constitutes the combination of the game display pattern 30 according to the presence or absence of the jackpot and the category of the jackpot, and set the determined game display pattern data to Set in the game display pattern storage area.

(step S1650)

In step S1650, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a pattern determination command. In addition, the pattern determination command is set in step S320-3 of the main control board 101 .

The sub CPU 102a transfers the process to step S1651 when the command stored in the reception buffer is a pattern determination command, and transfers the process to step S1660 if it is not a pattern determination command.

(step S1651)

In step S1651, the sub-CPU 102a implements the game display pattern stop display process, which uses the data based on the game display pattern data determined in the above-mentioned step S1641 and the game display pattern data used to stop displaying the game display pattern 30 in order to stop displaying the game display pattern 30. The stop instruction data of 102b is set in the transfer buffer of the sub-RAM 102b.

(step S1660)

In step S1660, the sub-CPU 102a confirms whether the command stored in the receive buffer is a game state specifying command. In addition, the game state specifying command is set in step S314 and step S330-8 of the main control board 101 .

The sub CPU 102a transfers the processing to step S1661 when the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state specifying command, and shifts the processing to step S1670 when it is not a game state specifying command.

(step S1661)

In step S1661, the sub CPU 102a sets the game state based on the received game state specifying command in the game state storage area in the sub RAM 102c.

(step S1670)

In step S1670, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a start command. In addition, the start command is set in step S330-15 of the main control board 101 .

The sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1671 when the command stored in the reception buffer is a start command, and shifts the process to step S1680 if it is not a start command.

(step S1671)

In step S1671, the sub CPU 102a executes a winning start game display mode determination process for determining a winning start game display mode.

Specifically, based on the start command, the winning start game display mode is determined, and while the determined winning lottery starting game display mode is set in the game display mode storage area, in order to set the determined winning lottery starting game display mode The information is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the light control board 104, and the data based on the determined winning lottery start game display mode is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102b.

(step S1680)

In step S1680, the sub-CPU 102a confirms whether the command stored in the receiving buffer is a designated command for opening a big prize slot. In addition, the specified command for opening the big prize slot will be set in step S340-5 of the main control board 101 .

The sub-CPU 102a transfers the processing to step S1681 when the command stored in the receiving buffer is the designated command for opening the reward slot, and transfers the processing to step S1690 when it is not the designated command for opening the reward slot.

(step S1681)

In step S1681, the sub-CPU 102a executes an in-game game display mode determination process for determining a jackpot game display mode.

Specifically, the in-game display mode of a game is determined every time a game is started based on the big prize slot opening designation command having information about how many times a game is started. In addition, while setting the determined game display mode in the game display mode storage area in the game display mode storage area, in order to transmit the information of the game display mode to the image control board 105 and the light control board 104, the corresponding Data is set in the transfer buffer of the sub-RAM 102b.

(step S1690)

In step S1690, the sub-CPU 102a confirms whether the command stored in the receiving buffer is a game end designation command. In addition, the end designation command of a game will be set in step S340-14 of the main control board 101 .

The sub-CPU 102a transfers the processing to step S1691 when the command stored in the receiving buffer is a designation command to end a game, and transfers the processing to step S1700 when it is not a designation command to end a game.

(step S1691)

In step S1691, the sub-CPU 102a executes a game display mode determination process for determining a game display mode during inactivity for each round of the game.

(step S1700)

In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether the command stored in the receive buffer is an end command. In addition, the end command is set in step S340-17 and step S350-12 of the main control board 101 .

The sub CPU 102a transfers the processing to step S1701 when the command stored in the receiving buffer is an end command, and ends the command analysis process when it is not an end command.

(step S1701)

In step S1701, the sub CPU 102a executes a lottery over game display mode determination process for determining a lottery over game display mode.

Specifically, based on the end command, the winning lottery game display mode is determined, and while the determined winning lottery game display mode is set in the game display mode storage area, in order to set the determined winning lottery game display mode The information is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, and the data based on the determined winning lottery end game display mode is set in the transfer buffer of the sub-RAM 102b.

Hereinafter, the changing game display mode determination process will be described using FIG. 33 . This changing game display mode determination process determines how to display and control the changing game display modes of various game display devices including the liquid crystal display device 13 in the changing display of special patterns. This process starts upon receiving the change pattern designation command set in step S313 ( FIG. 18 ) in the special pattern storage determination process of the main control board 101 .

(step S1631-1)

First, the sub CPU 102a acquires the random value for game display updated in the above step S1100.

(step S1631-2)

Then, the sub-CPU 102a determines a changed game display mode based on the changed game display mode determination table stored in the sub-ROM 102b and the random value for game display acquired in the above-mentioned step S1631-1. Although detailed description is omitted, the change game display mode determination table is combined in each of the high probability game state, low probability game state, time-lapse game state, non-time-lapse game state, specific period, non-specific period, and each game display mode. Prepared in the same state, each random value for game display corresponds to a changing game display mode. For example, in the table when it is both a high-probability game state and a time-lapse game state, and it is still in the normal mode, there are 5 change game display modes corresponding to the change mode 2 that is executed to reach B, and the random value is used according to the game display. Decide which of the above-mentioned changing game display modes should be set.

(step S1631-3)

Then, the sub CPU 102a sets a change game display mode command in the transmission data storage area in order to transmit the change game display mode determined in the above step S1631-2 to the image control board 105 and the light control board 104. Accordingly, the change game display mode determination process ends. In addition, once the command to change the game display mode is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the light control board 104, the liquid crystal display device 13, the lighting device 16 for game display, the audio output device 18, and the decoration for game display are controlled based on the command for changing the game display mode. object device.

In addition, in this embodiment, if the command classified as the first class is not stored when transmitting the command originally classified as the first class, but only the command classified as the second class is stored, then the first class is replaced. Class 1 transmits commands classified as Class 2. However, instead of performing the above processing, commands of different categories may be alternately transmitted every 4 ms. At this time, for example, in the program processing of transferring the command classified into the first type to the game display control board 102, if the command classified into the second type is stored, the command classified into the second type Until the next (4ms) program processing, it is stored in the transfer data storage area for game display as it is. In addition, these commands stored in the game display transmission data storage area are transmitted from the main control board 101 to the game display control board together with the newly stored commands (type 2) in the output control processing in the next program processing. 102.

In addition, in this embodiment, if a command classified as Class 2 is transmitted when a command originally classified as Class 1 is transmitted (step S700-2→step S700-2→step S700-6), then Turn OFF the flag in the 1st flag storage area. Accordingly, the commands of the same category may be continuously transmitted through two program processes, but if the commands of different categories can be accurately transmitted alternately, for example, after the processing of step S700-6, the processing of step S700-4 is not performed. The output control processing may be terminated, and the output control processing may be terminated without performing the processing of step S700-9 after the processing of step S700-11.

However, even if the commands of the same category are continuously transmitted through the program processing twice, unexpected problems do not occur.

In addition, in this embodiment, the small prize entry port 11 corresponds to the second special variable prize entry device, and the large prize entry port 25 corresponds to the second special variable prize entry device. In addition, in this embodiment, the second starting port 10 corresponds to starting a variable reward device.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the processing performed by the main CPU 101a based on various tables stored in the main ROM 101b of the main control substrate 101 and various storage information stored in the main RAM 101c corresponds to the game benefit determining means.

In addition, according to this embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a predetermined prize is paid out while obtaining a random value for special pattern judgment and the like to perform a jackpot draw. Balls (eg 3 game balls). However, it is not limited to this, when it is detected that the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, it is also possible to only carry out the lottery drawing for winning the jackpot, without paying out the prize ball. In addition, similar to this, even if the game ball enters the general prize entry port 12 or the first large prize entry port 16 or the second large prize entry port 17, the prize ball does not need to be paid out. In addition, when the game ball passes through the normal pattern passage opening 13, the bonus ball is not paid out, but when it is detected that the game ball passes through the normal pattern passage opening 13, a predetermined reward ball (for example, 1 game ball) may be paid out.

In addition, in this embodiment, when it is detected that a game ball enters the first starting port 14, the second starting port 15, the general prize entry port 12, the first large prize entry port 16 and the second large prize entry port 17, Pay out the specified number of game balls. However, when the game ball enters any one of the general prize entry port 12, the first start port 14, the second start port 15, the first large prize entry port 16 and the second large prize entry port 17, the lottery ticket or The specified payment medium such as game currency.

In addition, in this embodiment, if you are selected in the jackpot lottery (when it is judged as "winning the jackpot" in the jackpot judgment), until the specified time passes, or until the specified number of times is turned on, or until the specified The number of game balls enters the first big prize entry port 16 or the second large prize entry port 17, and executes the jackpot game that the first large prize entry port 16 or the second large prize entry port 17 opens. However, it is not limited to this, and by winning the jackpot lottery as an opportunity, a predetermined reward (for example, 1000 game balls) may be paid out, or a predetermined number of lottery tickets or game coins may be paid out.

In addition, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is passed through the ordinary pattern through the opening 13 as an opportunity to win the drawing of the ordinary pattern (when it is judged as "winning"), the second starting port 15 is controlled to be the second opening. 2 modes set time. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, when a predetermined number of game balls pass through the opening 13 through the common pattern, the second starting opening 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time, or the second starting opening 15 is controlled every predetermined time ( For example, every 30 seconds) is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and the mode can be changed automatically. In this case, in the "time-lapse game state" and "non-time-lapse game state", it is also possible to make the second starting port 15 controlled to be different from the control time of the second mode, and to be controlled as "time-lapse game state". Game state " period, the 2nd starting port 15 can also be controlled into the 2nd mode.

Claims (1)

1. operation game machine of playing by regulation is characterized in that possessing:

Emitter, it is used for the emission game ball;

Operating means, it is in order to be operated by the player from above-mentioned emitter emission game ball;

Game area, its by the 1st enter the zone and the 2nd enter the zone constituted, the above-mentioned the 1st enters the zone enters the game ball of launching by the 1st operation of aforesaid operations device, and the above-mentioned the 2nd enters the zone enters the game ball of launching by the 2nd operation of aforesaid operations device;

Starting zone, it is arranged at above-mentioned game area, and this game area with enter the above-mentioned the 2nd game ball that enters the zone and compare easier making and enter the above-mentioned the 1st game ball that enters the zone and enter;

The starting regional detection device, its detection has game ball to enter above-mentioned starting zone;

Variablely go into to appreciate device, it is arranged at entering the above-mentioned the 1st game ball that enters the zone and compares easier making and enter the above-mentioned the 2nd above-mentioned game area that enters of game ball that enters the zone, can make game machine change the opening of easy reception game ball into and is difficult to receive the closed condition of game ball;

The special play decision maker, whether to enter above-mentioned starting zone be opportunity to have detected game ball for it, judge and carry out making above-mentioned variable device changes the special play of above-mentioned opening into from above-mentioned closed condition the control of going into to appreciate under the opening of regulation;

The special play control device, it implements the control of above-mentioned special play to have judged the condition that is controlled to be that should implement above-mentioned special play by above-mentioned special play decision maker.

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