JP2010104759A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine executing a plurality of special games reducing the lowering of the playing will of a player. <P>SOLUTION: A control means 100 controls a long winning game in which a jackpot port 11 is opened in a mode where game balls easily enter the same, a short winning 1 game in which it is difficult for the player to increase the number of game balls of the player, or a short winning 2 games in which the sum of the open time when the jackpot port 11 can be opened in special games is shorter than in the long winning game and longer than in the short winning 1 game as the special games and executes the long winning game or the short winning 2 games in the case where right to execute the special game are obtained in the not time shortening game condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special games in which a special winning opening is opened.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a special game lottery) is executed to determine the success or failure of acquiring a right to execute a special game when a game ball effectively enters the starting gate. Then, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is variably displayed on the special symbol display device and then stopped (hereinafter referred to as variable display). The When the lottery result of the special game lottery is “hit”, the control means controls the execution of the jackpot game in which a round game in which the openable and closable big winning opening is opened so as to enter the ball is executed a plurality of times. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a prescribed number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out to the player as prize balls. That is, in a conventional gaming machine, a game is constituted by a normal game in which a special symbol variable display is executed in response to a game ball entering the start opening, and a jackpot game in which a big winning opening is opened.

  As the big hit game, a long hit game or a short hit game is provided. In other words, the “big hit” that constitutes the lottery result of the special game lottery is composed of “long win” that means the acquisition of the right to execute the game per long and “short win” that means the acquisition of the right to execute the game per short .

  The long hit game is intended to increase the number of game balls possessed by a player by allowing the player to acquire a large number of prize balls. Here, the opening of the big prize opening in one round game is continued until a predetermined number of game balls enter or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) at which a plurality of game balls can easily enter has elapsed. Is done. On the other hand, the short win game has a different purpose from the long win game, which is different from that for winning a prize ball. That is, the opening of the big prize opening in one round game is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when it is difficult to enter a game ball. Since it is difficult for a game ball to enter the big winning opening, a player can hardly acquire a prize ball during a short hit game.

  By the way, when winning per long or short winning, that is, winning a jackpot, the winning probability of the jackpot can be changed after the jackpot game related to the winning. That is, a transition from a low-probability gaming state in which a game progresses with a pre-set probability of jackpot winning to a high-probability gaming state in which the winning probability of jackpot is higher than the low-probability gaming state (Patent Literature) 1).

JP 2007-209601 A

  When a player wins a short win in the high-probability gaming state and transitions to a low-probability gaming state after the short-winning game ends, the player will win even after the short-winning game ends, despite winning a type of jackpot It shifts to an unfavorable gaming state. On the other hand, even if you win a short win in the high probability gaming state and shift to the high probability gaming state after the short winning game ends, it is possible to increase the number of game balls possessed during the short winning game, The gaming state does not improve relatively. In other words, the situation has not changed at all for the player despite winning the jackpot.

  As described above, if the player wins a short win, which is a type of jackpot in the high-probability gaming state, the player cannot fully enjoy the benefits of the jackpot winning, and there is a possibility that the willingness to play will decline. Rather, because the game motivation was stimulated because of the high probability game state, the degree of decrease in the game motivation (feeling difference) is greater than the short win in the low probability game state. Therefore, in order to prevent a decrease in player's willingness to play, it is not necessary to set a short hit game. However, since the type (type) of the special game is reduced and the gameability is lowered, the interest of the game is also reduced. End up.

  In view of the above-described background, an object of the present invention is to propose a gaming machine that maintains the interest of gaming and reduces the decline in gaming motivation.

  In the first aspect of the invention, the control means for controlling the progress of the game is configured in such a manner that an openable and closable large winning opening that opens and closes by a large winning opening and closing device can be entered when the game ball enters the start opening. The success or failure of the right acquisition to execute the special game to be released is determined by the special game lottery, and the low probability game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute the special game is set to a predetermined value, or the special game is executed. A gaming machine that controls in a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of acquiring a right is higher than the low-probability gaming state, wherein the control means is configured such that the special winning opening is easy to enter a gaming ball as the special game. The first special game to be released in the second game, the second special game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player, or the total opening time that the special winning opening can be opened in the special game is Shorter than the first special game, before Controlling a third special game longer than the second special game, and executing the first special game or the third special game when the right to execute the special game is acquired in the high probability gaming state It is characterized by doing.

  The big prize opening is provided on the game board, and basically it is closed by a big prize opening opening / closing device equipped with, for example, a rotatable big prize opening door, that is, in a state where a game ball cannot be entered. Is retained. However, when a special game lottery that determines the success or failure of acquiring the right to execute a special game is executed with the entrance to the starting port provided in the same game board, and if the lottery is won, A special game is performed in which the door or the like is operated and the grand prize opening is opened in such a manner that a game ball can enter. However, the opening of the grand prize opening itself is not a special game. Basically, in addition to the period when the grand prize opening is open, there are also predetermined periods before and after the grand prize opening is closed. Including special games. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are obtained. The special winning opening may be opened and closed in cases other than special games. In addition, the configuration of the special winning opening is not particularly limited as long as it can detect that a game ball has entered or passed.

  The type of special game is not particularly limited, but in the present invention, at least the first special game (game per long in the best embodiment), the second special game (short win in the best embodiment) It is only necessary to provide three special games, one game) and a third special game (two games per short in the best embodiment).

  When the first special game is executed, for example, the big prize opening is opened in such a manner that it is easy to enter the game ball. “The big winning opening is opened in a manner that allows easy entry of game balls” means that a single opening time of the big winning opening is such that a game ball can easily enter, such as 30 seconds. . Therefore, if the player continues to fire a suitable game ball (in a state aiming to enter the big prize opening) during the first special game, the player will enter the big prize entrance by the game ball. Since the number of prize balls to be acquired greatly exceeds the number of game balls to be launched, the number of game balls possessed by the player can be surely increased.

  On the other hand, even if the second special game is executed, it is difficult for the player to increase the number of game balls possessed. It is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed during the special game. The number of prize balls earned by entering the game ball's big prize opening even if the appropriate game balls are continuously launched. Means that it is difficult to exceed the number of game balls to be launched. Therefore, the opening time of the single winning opening is, for example, 2.0 to 6.0 seconds, which is not easy to enter a game ball, or 0.1 seconds to 1.0 second. Sphere entry is difficult.

  In the third special game, the total opening time at which the special winning opening can be opened is shorter than that of the first special game and longer than that of the second special game. The “total opening time that the big winning opening can be opened” is the total of the maximum time that the big winning opening can be open during the special game. For example, in the first special game, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times and the opening time at each opening is set to be the same, the opening time that can be opened at the opening of the big winning opening is 30 seconds. Then, the total opening time that can be opened for the special winning opening is 450 seconds. On the other hand, in the second special game, when the grand prize opening is set to be opened 15 times, if the opening time that can be opened at the time of opening the big prize opening is 0.1 seconds, the grand prize opening can be opened. The total opening time is 1.5 seconds. Therefore, the total opening time that the special winning opening can be opened is longer than 1.5 seconds and shorter than 450 seconds. For example, it is set that the grand prize opening is opened 15 times, the opening time that the first to thirteenth big prize opening can be opened is 0.1 seconds, and the opening time that the 14th to 15th big prize opening can be opened. When 7.0 is set to 7.0 seconds, the total opening time that the grand prize opening can be opened is 15.3 seconds.

  In this case, the total opening time that can be opened by the big prize opening in the first special game is such that it is easy to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. While the total open time that can be released is such that it is difficult to increase the number of game balls that the player possesses, the total open time that can be opened for the big prize opening in the third special game is possessed by the player Increasing the number of game balls to be played is easier than the first special game, but easy.

  By the way, the control means controls the probability of acquiring the right to execute a special game in the special game lottery with a predetermined value set in advance, that is, a low-probability game that is a normal game state with respect to the winning probability of the special game lottery The game progresses in a state or a high-probability gaming state in which the winning probability is controlled with a higher set value than the low-probability gaming state. That is, the game is controlled in either the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. Then, the control means renews the gaming state in response to the execution of the first special game to the third special game. For example, when a game is progressing in a low-probability gaming state, if the right to execute the first to third special games is acquired and the special game is executed, the probability after the end of the special game is high. Transition to gaming state. On the other hand, when a game is progressing in a high-probability gaming state, the right to execute a special game is acquired, and if the special game is executed, the game can shift to a low-probability gaming state after the special game ends. . In addition, when a game is progressing in a low-probability gaming state (or a high-probability gaming state), the right to execute a special game is acquired and the special game is executed. It is possible to shift to a probability game state (or a high probability game state). In this case, the player feels that the gaming state has not changed (externally), but the gaming state has been renewed in terms of control (internally) and has shifted to the same gaming state. .

  Therefore, when the game progresses in the high probability game state and the right to execute the special game is acquired, the game proceeds in the high probability game state or the low probability game state after the special game. In other words, even if the right to execute a special game in the high-probability gaming state is acquired, the gaming state related to the probability of acquiring the right to execute the special game is maintained or lowered without change for the player. Here, if the special game is the second special game, the player cannot increase the number of game balls possessed during the special game, and thus has acquired the right to execute the special game. Therefore, no benefits can be enjoyed. However, if the first special game or the third special game is executed as described above, the player can increase the number of game balls possessed in the special game, so that the player executes the special game. You can enjoy the benefits of acquiring the right to.

  Furthermore, by executing the first special game or the third special game, a decrease in the interest of the game is reduced, and the benefits given to the player are harmonized. That is, if only the first special game is executed when the right to execute the special game is acquired in the high probability gaming state, the player can recognize that the first special game is executed at that time. , The fascination will fade and the interest of the game will decline. Furthermore, if only the first special game is executed, the number of game balls acquired by the player increases, and the profit given to the player as a whole game may become excessively large. On the other hand, if only the third special game is executed when the right to execute the special game in the high-probability gaming state is acquired, also in this case, the player executes the third special game at that time. Since it can be recognized, the interest is diminished and the interest of the game is reduced. Furthermore, if only the third special game is executed, the player is not given an opportunity to acquire a large number of game balls, which is the main attraction of the gaming machine, even in the high probability game state. Therefore, the player's willingness to play declines. In addition, game performance is improved by executing a plurality of types of special games.

  According to the present invention, when acquiring the right to execute a special game in the high-probability gaming state, the control means executes the first special game or the third special game. can do.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale of Drawing 1, and is a figure showing the opening-and-closing state of a starting mouth. It is a block diagram of a control means. It is a figure which shows the main programs stored in ROM of the main control board. It is a figure which shows the main programs stored in ROM of the other board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the main memory area provided in RAM of the main control board. It is a figure which shows the routine process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate passage process in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the starting entrance ball process in a main control board. It is a conceptual diagram of a special symbol reservation storage area provided in the RAM of the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. (A) is an example of a table for determining a jackpot random number, (b-1) is an example of a table for determining a symbol random number at the time of jackpot due to the first starting entrance, and (b-2) is a second table. (B-3) is an example of a table for determining a symbol random number at the time of a small hit, (c) is for determining a reach random number It is a figure which shows an example of this table. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process during fluctuation stop in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process (long hit game process) in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process (one game process per short) in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process (2 game processes per short) in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the table with which the time set during the special game process in a main control board was matched. It is a flowchart which shows the output process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process for long hits in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process for 1 per short in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process for 2 per short in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process for small hits in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening in 2 games per short in other embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board in other embodiment. (A) is an example of a table for determining a jackpot random number, (b-1) is an example of a table for determining a symbol random number at the time of jackpot due to the first starting entrance, and (b-2) is a second table. (B-3) is an example of a table for determining a symbol random number at the time of a small hit, (c) is for determining a reach random number It is a figure which shows an example of this table.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of a starting port provided in the gaming machine.
The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2, and an operation handle 3 is rotatably provided at a lower position of the game board 2. The operation handle 3 is provided with a rotation angle detection SW 3a for detecting the rotation angle, and a voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the rotation angle detection SW 3a is provided in the game ball launching mechanism. Applied to the firing solenoid 4a (see FIG. 3). When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a operates according to the applied voltage, and a game ball is launched with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. In the present embodiment, when the operation handle 3 is held in a rotated state, the firing solenoid 4a operates every 0.6 seconds. That is, game balls are fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds.

The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 6.
The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning openings 7. Each of the normal winning holes 7 is provided with a normal winning hole detection SW 7a. When the normal winning hole detection SW 7a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out. It is.

  Further, a winning gate 8 is provided in the gaming area 6 and above the normal winning opening 7 so as to pass a game ball. The winning gate 8 is provided with a gate detection SW 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball, and an auxiliary game lottery described later is performed on the condition that the gate detection SW 8a detects the passage of the game ball.

  Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the normal winning port 7. Further, a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9, and a second start port opening / closing device A is provided around the second start port 10. The second starter opening / closing device A has a pair of movable pieces 10b connected to the second starter opening / closing solenoid 11c. As shown in FIG. 2A, the second starter opening / closing device A performs the second start by the pair of movable pieces 10b. The first mode in which the mouth 10 is maintained in the closed state and the second mode in which the second starting port 10 is opened by the pair of movable pieces 10b as shown in FIG. .

  When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, the first starting port 9 located immediately above the second starting port 10 becomes an obstacle, and it is impossible to accept a game ball. It is difficult. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is almost no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when the second start port 10 is in the second mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection SW 9a and a second start port detection SW 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the entry of a ball is detected, a right acquisition lottery (hereinafter referred to as “special game lottery”) for executing a special game, which will be described later, is performed. Also, when the detection SWs 9a and 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 4 game balls) is paid out.

As shown in FIG. 1, a special prize opening 11 is provided further below the second start opening 10, and a special prize opening opening / closing device B is provided at the special prize opening 11. This prize winning opening / closing device B includes a prize winning opening / closing door 11b connected to a prize winning opening / closing solenoid 11c, which will be described later, and the prize winning opening 11 is normally closed by the prize winning opening / closing door 11b. In other words, it is impossible to enter game balls. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, a special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, which will be described later, is energized, and the special prize opening / closing door 11b is opened by the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. Open state. In this way, when the prize winning opening / closing door 11b is opened, the prize winning opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game balls into the prize winning opening 11, and the game balls enter the prize winning opening 11. A ball is possible. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection SW 11a, and when the big prize opening detection SW 11a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. .
The player does not enter any of the normal winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the grand winning port 11 further below the above-mentioned grand winning port 11, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the game balls.

  The game balls that have entered the big prize opening 11 are discharged to the back side of the game board 2 through the passage 40, and the passage 40 is provided with the special prize detection SW 11 a. Accordingly, the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 11 are collected in the same manner as the gaming balls discharged from the discharge opening 12 and the like after being detected by the special winning opening detection SW 11a.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, an effect display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6, and an effect agent device is provided on the right side of the effect display device 13. 14 and 15 are provided. Furthermore, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  The effect display device 13 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result is variably displayed. The decorative symbol is, for example, that three numbers are scroll-displayed, and the scrolling is stopped after a predetermined time, and a specific symbol (number) is displayed in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the decorative display of the decorative symbols, the player is given a high expectation that they may win a jackpot.

The stage effect devices 14 and 15 give the player a sense of expectation according to their operation modes. In the present embodiment, the stage effect device 14 is composed of a movable device in the shape of a person's face, and the bag is used as the stage effect device 15. The stage effect device 14 moves, for example, in the left-right direction or protrudes to the front side of the gaming machine 1. In addition, the production effect device 15 is configured such that the opening degree of the bag is variably controlled. Various expectation feelings are given to the player by the combination of the operation modes of these effect actor devices 14 and 15 and the operations of both effect actor devices 14 and 15.
In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

The effect button 17 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the effect display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection SW 17a. When the effect button detection SW 17a detects an operation of the player, a further effect is executed in accordance with this operation.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 4) composed of a speaker, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, a sound effect is also performed. ing.

Below the game area 6, the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21, the first hold display device 22, the second hold display device 23, the normal symbol hold display A device 24 is provided.
The first special symbol display device 19 is for notifying the result of a special game lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start port 9. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the lottery result of the special game lottery are provided, and the lottery result is displayed by stopping and displaying the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the special game lottery on the first special symbol display device 19. The player is notified. For example, it is composed of 7 segments, and “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the game is lost. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a special game lottery will be performed. The lottery result of this special game lottery is not immediately notified to the player, The player is notified when the time has elapsed. Therefore, until the predetermined time elapses, the first special symbol display device 19 displays a display (variation display) as if the lottery is currently being performed, such as blinking an LED. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the special game lottery is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing the lottery result of the special game lottery performed when the game ball has entered the second starting port 10, and the display mode is as described above. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the first special symbol display device 19.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery performed when the game ball passes through the winning gate 8. As will be described in detail later, when the winning is won by this auxiliary game lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that the lottery result of this auxiliary game lottery is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the winning gate 8, but by flashing the normal symbol display device 21 until a predetermined time elapses, etc. After the normal symbol is variably displayed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery is stopped and displayed.

  Furthermore, when a special ball is displayed in the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10 during a special symbol variation display or during a special game to be described later, the special symbol variation display cannot be performed immediately. The right to display special symbols is reserved under the above conditions. More specifically, the right to display the variation of the special symbol in which the game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as the first hold (U1), and the game ball enters the second start port 10 The right of variable display of the special symbol reserved is reserved as the second reservation (U2).

For both of these holds, the upper limit reserved number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first hold display device 22 and the second hold display device 23, respectively. When there is one first hold (U1), the left LED of the first hold display device 22 is lit, and when there are two first holds (U1), 2 of the first hold display device 22 is used. One LED lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds (U1), the left LED of the first hold display device 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds (U1), Two LEDs of 1 hold display device 22 blink. Further, on the second hold display device 23, the number of reserved second hold (U2) is displayed in the same manner as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24 in the same manner as the first hold display device 22 and the second hold display device 23. Is done.

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

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a CPU 101a, a ROM 101b, and a RAM 101c. The CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the ROM 101b based on input signals from the detection SWs and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device, or other board depending on the result of the arithmetic processing. Or send a command to The RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 101a.

On the input side of the main control board 101, a normal winning opening detection SW 7a, a gate detection SW 8a, a first starting opening detection SW 9a, a second starting opening detection SW 10a, a large winning opening detection SW 11a and a continuous winning opening detection SW 31a are connected. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.
Further, an accessory operating device 25 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101. The accessory actuating device 25 opens and closes the second start opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start opening / closing device A and the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b of the large winning opening / closing device B. And a large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c.

  The sub-control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 102 includes a CPU 102a, a ROM 102b, and a RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. The CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the ROM 101b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection SW 17a or the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and based on the processing. The command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the effect control board 105. The RAM 102c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 102a.

  The prize ball control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The prize ball control board 103 includes a CPU 103a, a ROM 103b, and a RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The CPU 103a reads a program stored in the ROM 103b based on an input signal from the rotation angle detection SW 3a, and controls energization of the firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. In addition, a prize ball payout device 26 having a motor or the like for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player is connected to the output side of the prize ball control board 103. Based on the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the CPU 103a reads a predetermined program from the ROM 103b to perform arithmetic processing, and controls the prize ball payout device 26 to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 103a.

  The lamp control board 104 includes a CPU 104a, a ROM 104b, and a RAM 104c in the same manner as the above boards, and controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and changes the light irradiation direction. Drive control for the motor. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor for operating the production actors 14 and 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the sub-control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 102.

The effect control board 105 is an image CPU 105 a ₁ , an image ROM 105 b ₁ , an image RAM 105 c ₁ , a VRAM 105 d for performing image display control of the effect display device 13, and a sound CPU 105 a ₂ for performing sound output control of the sound output device 18. Voice ROM 105b ₂ and voice RAM 105c ₂ . The effect control board 105 is connected to the sub control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the effect display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM 105b ₁ stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 13, and the image CPU 105a ₁ stores a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 102. It reads, reads the predetermined image data from ROM105b ₁ to VRAM105d, the display control of the performance display device 13. The CPU 105a ₁ executes various image processing such as background image display processing, decoration symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the effect display device 13, but the background image, decoration symbol image, and character image are effect display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.
That is, the decorative design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM 105d by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

The audio ROM 105b ₂ stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU 105a ₂ reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 102. The sound output control in the sound output device 18 is performed.

(Main programs stored in the ROM of the main control board)
FIG. 4 shows an example of a main program stored in the ROM 101b of the main control board 101 that controls the progress of the game. FIG. 5 shows a sub-control board 102, a lamp control board 104, and an effect control board 105 that control the effects. An example of main programs stored in each ROM is shown. Note that the programs shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are only listed as examples of programs that perform characteristic control among the controls in the present embodiment, and other programs are not shown in the progress of the game. Many programs are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a normal symbol processing program 200 is stored in the ROM 101 b of the main control board 101 as a program that functions when a game ball passes the winning gate 8. The ROM 101b stores a winning gate passage processing program 201, a normal symbol variation processing program 202, and a second start port control program 203 that function as subprograms of the normal symbol processing program 200. Further, the ROM 101b stores a winning random number lottery program 201a that functions as a subprogram of the winning gate passage processing program 201 and a winning random number determination program 202a that functions as a subprogram of the normal symbol variation processing program 202. .

  In addition, the ROM 101b stores a special symbol processing program 220 as a program that functions when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 as a trigger. Furthermore, the ROM 101b stores a start opening ball entry processing program 221 and a special symbol variation processing program 222 that function as subprograms of the special symbol processing program 220. In addition, the ROM 101b stores a special symbol holding number count program 221a, a jackpot random number lottery program 221b, a special symbol random number lottery program 221c, and a reach random number lottery program 221d that function as subprograms of the starting entrance ball processing program 221. ing. The ROM 101b also has a jackpot determination processing program 222a, a variation pattern selection processing program 222b, a variation random number lottery program 222c, a special symbol variation display program 222d, and a variation suspension process that function as a subprogram of the special symbol variation processing program 222. A program 222e is stored.

The ROM 101b stores a special game processing program 240 as a program that functions during a special game described later. The ROM 101b also has a big prize opening processing program 241 that functions as a subprogram of the special game processing program 240, and a jackpot gaming processing program 241a that functions as a subprogram of the big winning prize processing program 241. 241b is stored.
The ROM 101b stores an output processing program 260 for transmitting commands determined by the above programs to the sub control board 102, the prize ball control board 103, or an external connection device (not shown). The external connection device is, for example, provided adjacent to the gaming machine 1, a ball rental device for lending a gaming ball to the gaming machine 1, or provided above the gaming machine 1, It is a display device that displays the number of jackpots or the like, or a hall computer for grasping the progress of each gaming machine.

(Main programs stored in ROM on other boards)
As shown in FIG. 5, the ROM 102b of the sub control board 102 stores an effect execution command reception processing program 320 as a program that functions when receiving an effect execution command (described later) transmitted from the main control board 101. ing. The ROM 102b stores an effect random number lottery program 321 and an effect random number determination process program 322 that function as subprograms of the effect execution command reception processing program 320.
The ROM 102b stores a special game command reception processing program 330 as a program that functions when a special game command (described later) transmitted from the main control board 101 is received. The ROM 102b also has a long hit command reception processing program 331, a short hit command reception processing program 332, and a small hit command reception processing program 333 that function as subprograms of the special game command reception processing program 330. Is stored.
Further, the ROM 102 b stores an effect command transmission program 340 for transmitting an effect command determined on the sub-control board 102 to the lamp control board 104 and the effect control board 105.

Further, the ROM105b ₁ of performance control board 105, as a program that functions upon receiving the transmitted presentation commands from the sub-control board 102, effect display apparatus control program 341 is stored. The effect display device control program 341 is classified into a decorative symbol variation display program 341a, a long hit game effect control program 341b, a short hit game effect control program 341c, and a small hit game effect control program 341d. The ROM 105b ₂ of the sub control board 105 stores an audio output device control program 342 as a program that functions when an effect command transmitted from the sub control board 102 is received.
In addition, the ROM 104b of the lamp control board 104 stores a production effect device operation program 343 and a production lighting device control program 344 as programs that function when a production command transmitted from the sub control board 102 is received. ing.

(Main storage area of main control board RAM)
The RAM 101c of the main control board 101 mainly has a storage area shown in FIG. The storage areas listed below are merely examples, and many other storage areas are provided.
In the RAM 101c, the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area 400, the normal symbol holding storage area 401, the special symbol holding number (U) storage area 402, the special symbol holding storage area 403, the remaining number of changes in the high probability gaming state (X ) Storage area 406, Time fluctuation game remaining remaining number of times (J) storage area 407, round game number (R) storage area 408, number of winning prize (C) storage area 409, game state storage area 410 and non-priority A short-time game flag storage area 411 is provided.
The game state storage area 410 includes an auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, a short time game flag storage area 410b, a high probability game flag storage area 410c, a long per game start flag storage area 410d, a short per 1 game start flag storage area 410e, A hit two game start flag storage area 410f and a small hit game start flag storage area 410g are provided.
Note that a plurality of storage areas are also provided in the RAM 102c of the sub control board 102. The specific configuration thereof will be described in the explanation of the game progress control described later.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game proceeds in the “low probability gaming state” or “high probability gaming state”, and in the “time saving gaming state” or “non-time saving gaming state”. That is, the “low probability gaming state” or “high probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” or “non-short time gaming state” coexist at the same time. Therefore, when it is “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”, when it is “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”, when it is “high probability gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” , “High probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”. Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”, and this gaming state is set in this embodiment. It will be referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the special game lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the winning probability of jackpot is 2 / The game state set to 601. Here, “winning win” is to acquire the right to execute the jackpot game described later, ie, “game per long” or “game per short (1 game per short / 2 games per short)”. .
On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 20/601. That is, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute the “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short-time gaming state” means that the time required to display the variation of the normal symbol corresponding to the auxiliary game lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the winning gate 8 is set to 29 seconds. In addition, it means a gaming state in which the opening time for opening the second starting port 10 in the auxiliary game that is performed in response to the winning in the auxiliary game lottery is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. Therefore, if the game balls are continuously fired in the non-short game state, the number of game balls possessed by the player is likely to decrease. Here, “winning a win” means obtaining a right to execute “auxiliary game”.

  On the other hand, the “short-time game state” means that the time required for the normal symbol variation display is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time game state”, and the second start port 10 in the auxiliary game is displayed. A game state in which the release time of the release is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-time-saving game state”. This means that the opening time (second mode) control time of the second start port 10 per unit time is longer in the short-time gaming state than in the non-short-time gaming state. In the present embodiment, the fact that the second start port 10 is in the second mode means that the number of start ports capable of entering the ball increases, and the movable piece 10b guides the game ball to the second start port 10. Since the range in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 10 is expanded, it is easier to enter the game ball into the starting port than in the non-time-saving gaming state. Since a predetermined number of prize balls (three in the present embodiment) are obtained by entering the starting opening, in the short-time gaming state, the number of game balls possessed by the player is smaller than in the non-short-time gaming state. Reduction can be suppressed (mitigated).

  In this embodiment, the probability of winning in the auxiliary game lottery is set to 90%, and this winning probability is in any of the “non-short game state” and the “short-time game state”. Will not change. However, in the “short-time gaming state”, the winning probability in the auxiliary game lottery may be made higher than that in the “non-short-time gaming state”, so that the profit due to the “short-time gaming state” may be made remarkable.

In this embodiment, “game per long” refers to a game that is executed when a right to execute a game per long is acquired (winning per long) in a special game lottery, and is possessed by the player. The purpose is to reliably increase the number of game balls to the player.
In the “long winning game”, the round game that the big winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total, and the total maximum opening time of the big winning opening 11 in each round game is set to 30 seconds. In each round game, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 11 may be any number, but in the present embodiment, it is set to once. That is, all round games of “game per long” are configured as a first round game in which the big prize opening 11 is opened in a manner that allows easy entry of a plurality of game balls.

  Note that the “maximum opening time” is set as a predetermined time for the big prize opening 11 in one round game, as will be described later. This is because when the ball is entered (for example, 9), the special winning opening 11 is closed before the predetermined time elapses. In addition, “the total of the maximum opening time” is the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 11 in one round game in this embodiment, but in the other embodiments This is because there may be multiple times.

“One game per short” means a game executed when a right to execute one game per short is acquired in a special game lottery.
In “one game per short”, the round game that the winning prize opening 11 is opened is played 15 times in total, and the total of the maximum open time in each round game through all round games is shorter than the game per long game. Is set. In each round game, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 11 may be any number, but in this embodiment, it is set to one time. Also, in this “short win game 1”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

  In one game per short, all round games are constituted by a third round game in which it is difficult to enter a game ball into the big winning opening 11. Specifically, the total of the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 11 in each round game is set to 0.1 seconds (see FIG. 23). That is, all the round games of “one game per short” are configured by the third round game in which the big winning opening 11 is opened in a manner in which it is difficult to enter one game ball. During this time, if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 11, one round game ends, but the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short, so that the game balls enter the ball. Since it is possible but difficult, it is unlikely that the game ball will enter the big prize opening 11. In addition, even if a game ball has entered, there are at most one or two game balls that can be entered in one round game, so before the maximum opening time elapses after the grand prize opening 11 is opened. The possibility of closing is very low.

On the other hand, “two games per short” means a game that is executed when the right to execute two games per short is acquired in the special game lottery, and is possessed by the player to a lesser extent than the game per long. The purpose is to increase the number of game balls.
In “two games per short”, the round games that the winning prize opening 11 is opened are performed 15 times in total, and the total of the maximum open time through all round games is shorter than the long game and short per game It is set longer than one game. In each round game, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 11 may be any number, but in this embodiment, it is set to one time. Also in the “two games per short”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

  In two games per short, a second round game is executed in which the big winning opening 11 is opened in a manner in which it is difficult to enter a plurality of game balls as compared to the first round game. Specifically, the 14th and 15th round games are constituted by the second round game. In the present embodiment, in the second round game, the big prize opening 11 is opened for 7.0 seconds. In addition, 2 games per short are composed of a third round game except for the second round game. Specifically, the first to thirteenth round games are constituted by third round games.

  In the long win game, since the grand prize winning opening 11 is opened for 30 seconds at the maximum in one first round game, it is easy to enter a plurality of gaming balls into the big winning prize opening 11. In the winning game 2, the winning prize opening 11 is opened for a maximum of 7.0 seconds in one second round game, so it is possible to enter a plurality of game balls into the winning prize opening 11, but it is not easy Absent. On the other hand, in one game per short, it is difficult to enter one game ball into the big winning opening 11, but it is difficult, whereas in two games per short one one into the big winning opening 11 Entering a game ball is easy. In other words, the average number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 11 in one second round game is about 1 to 3, so that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening 11 in one second round game is one. The difficulty of entering a plurality of game balls is moderate, not low or high.

  In a short game of 2 games, compared to a game of a long game, the number of executions of the round game in which the big prize opening 11 is opened in a manner in which it is not difficult to enter a plurality of game balls is small. The total maximum opening time of the grand prize winning opening 11 is short. Moreover, both of them are a fraction less than half (the number of executions is 1 / 7.5, and the total maximum opening time of the special winning opening 11 is about 1 / 4.2). This means that in two short win games, there is a high possibility of winning a winning ball by entering the big winning opening 11, but it can be said that the game is close to the short winning game 1 in terms of the number of winning balls. .

  It should be noted that the number of executions of round games in these jackpot games, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 11 in each round game are not limited to these.

  In the present embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in a special game lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game. However, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out in the same manner as described above.

  In the “small winning game”, the big prize opening 11 is opened 15 times as in the above “short winning game”. That is, the opening mode of the big winning opening 11 during the small hit game is the same as or similar to the opening mode of the big winning port 11 of one game per short. The opening mode of the special winning opening 11 is the opening time and opening / closing timing of the special winning opening 11. In the present embodiment, the 0.1 second opening of the special winning opening 11 is executed 15 times with an interval of 1.0 second.

In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game (one game per short / two short games)” are referred to as “big hit games”. “Games” are collectively referred to as “special games”. In addition, “game per long” constitutes the first special game of the present invention, “one game per short” constitutes the second special game of the present invention, and “two games per short” It constitutes the third special game of the invention.
In the main control board 101, a special state game is currently being executed by storing a flag in the game state storage area 410 of the RAM 101c.
Further, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state when “big hit” is won as a result of the special game lottery. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “hit” are provided, and the gaming state thereafter changes according to the type of “hit” won. The “big hit” provided in the present embodiment will be described below.

(Description of jackpot type)
In this embodiment, “per length with high probability”, “per length with low probability”, “1 per short with high probability”, “1 per short without high probability”, “short with low probability” 1 per hit, 1 per short short without high probability, 2 per short short with high probability short, 2 per short short without high probability, 2 per short short with low probability short, short short without low probability There are 10 types of jackpots, “2 hits”.

  The “per long with a high probability of shortening” is a jackpot that gives a player three game values. When winning this “per-long with high probability”, the above-mentioned “game per long” is executed as the first game value, and the player may increase the number of game balls possessed more than twice. It is possible to acquire as many prize balls as possible. When this “long game” ends, as the second and third game values, the game proceeds in the “high probability gaming state” and the game proceeds in the “short-time gaming state”. As a result, the player can win a lot of prize balls, and after winning the prize balls, the player can realize the big win again again while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. it can. In the present embodiment, the “high probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” are continued until the special symbol variation display is performed a maximum of 10,000 times. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the probability, the “high probability gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state” will continue until the jackpot is won again.

  “Long per time with low probability” is a jackpot that gives two game values to the player. If this “per-long with low probability” is won, the “game per long” is executed as the first game value, and the player can acquire a large number of prize balls as described above. . When the “long game” is completed, the game proceeds in the “short-time game state” as the second game value. However, it is different from the above “per length with high probability time reduction” in that the game proceeds in the “low probability gaming state” instead of the “high probability gaming state” after the “long winning gaming state”. In the present embodiment, when the “low probable short with long time” is won and the “short time game state” is entered, the special symbol variable display is performed up to 100 times, and the “short time game” is displayed. State "ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, after the completion of the “long winning game” in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained, the long winning in which the game progresses in the “high probability gaming state” where the winning probability of the jackpot is high. And a long win in which the game progresses in a “low probability gaming state” in which the winning probability of the jackpot is low.

  "1 per short with high probability time" is a jackpot that gives two game values to the player. When this “1 per short with high probability” is selected, “1 game per short” is executed. After the “1 game per short” is completed, the first and second game values are “high probability”. The game proceeds in the “game state” and the “time-short game state”. Since the gaming state after one game per short becomes a “high probability gaming state”, there is a high possibility of winning a big hit in a game (special game lottery) after one game per short and winning a lot of prize balls. In addition, since the “short-time gaming state” is reached after the end of one game per short, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player until winning the big hit again. In addition, even when this “1 per short with high probability” is won, the “high probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” continue until the special symbol variation display is performed 10,000 times at the maximum.

  "2 per short with high probability time" is a jackpot that gives a player three game values. If this “2 per short with high probability” is won, “2 games per short” will be executed as the first game value, and after the “2 games per short”, the second and third As the game value of the game, the game proceeds in the “high probability game state” and the “time-short game state”.

  The first game value “two games per short” is lower than the game value of “game per long”, which can easily increase the number of game balls possessed by the player, but the possessed game balls The game value is higher than “one game per short” which is difficult to maintain the number of. Further, the profit that the gaming state after 2 games per short becomes “high probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state” is the same as “1 per short with high probability short time”. In addition, even when this “2 per short with high probability time” is won, the “high probability gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” continue until the special symbol variation display is performed 10,000 times at the maximum.

  “One per high probability short time short” is a jackpot that gives a player one game value. As in the case of “1 per short with high probability”, after “1 game per short” is executed and after “1 game per short” is finished, the game is played in “high probability gaming state” as one game value. proceed. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a large number of prize balls will be obtained by winning a jackpot in a game after one game per short. However, this "1 per high probability short time short" is different from the above "1 per short with high probability short time" in that it becomes a "non-time short gaming state" after the end of one game per short. Therefore, since one game per short game does not result in a “short-time game state”, the player suffers a disadvantage that the number of game balls possessed by the player continues to decrease until a big win is won again. In addition, even when this “high probability time short without short 1” is won, the “high probability gaming state” continues until the special symbol variation display is performed 10,000 times at the maximum.

  If “1 per short with high probability” and “1 per short without high probability” are selected, game 1 per short is executed. As described above, the short winning game 1 allows the game winning ball 11 to enter the game ball, but it opens in a difficult manner (in this embodiment, it is opened for 0.1 second). It is difficult to obtain a game ball as. Therefore, if a game ball is launched while one game per short is being executed, the number of game balls possessed by the player decreases, and the player suffers a disadvantage. After all, the player wins one of the big wins “1 per short with high probability short time” or “1 per short without high probability short time” and plays in a high probability gaming state after one game per short The game value (benefits) of proceeding can be obtained, but when one game per short is executed, there is a disadvantage that the number of game balls possessed decreases.

  “High probability time short / short short 2” is a jackpot that gives two game values to the player. If this “high probability short time without short 2” is won, “2 short games per game” that can maintain at least the number of game balls possessed by the player is executed as the first game value. As the game value of the eye, the game proceeds in the “high probability gaming state” after the end of the “two games per short”. Since the gaming state after the second game per short becomes the “high probability gaming state”, there is a high possibility that the game after the second game per short (special game lottery) will win a big hit and obtain a large number of prize balls. On the other hand, since the “non-temporary short game state” is entered after the end of the two short wins, the player suffers from the disadvantage that the number of game balls held by the player continues to decrease until the big win is won again. In addition, even if this “high probability short time short per short 2” is won, the “high probability gaming state” continues until the special symbol variation display is performed up to 10,000 times.

  “1 per short with low probability and short time” is a jackpot that gives a player one game value. In other words, when “1 per short with short probability” is won, “short game state” that can suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player after the completion of “1 game per short” as one game value. The game goes on.

  "2 per short with low probability time" is a jackpot that gives two game values to the player. If this “2 per short with low probability” is selected, “2 games per short” will be executed as the first game value, and after the “2 games per short” will be completed as the second game value. The game progresses in the “short time gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the short-time gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game (special game) by winning “1 per short with low probability” and “2 per short with low probability” is a special symbol. There is a restriction that the display is continued only until the variable display is performed 100 times, and thereafter, the game shifts to a non-time-saving gaming state.

  On the other hand, “2 per short without short when low probability” is a big hit that gives a player one game value. When this “low probability short time short per 2” is won, “2 short games per game” is executed as one game value. After the “2 short games per game”, “low probability gaming state” and “non- The game proceeds in the “short-time game state”.

  “Low probability short 1 short per short” means that the game progresses in “low probability gaming state” and “non-short time short gaming state” after “one gaming state per short” ends. In other words, even if the winning is “1 per low short time without short time”, the player is hardly given the gaming value due to the big win. The main purpose of such “low probability short time short per 1” is not to allow the player to acquire a prize ball, but “high probability short time short per short” that shifts to a different gaming state after the jackpot game. This makes it difficult or impossible to discriminate the difference between the players and makes the player throbbing, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. In any case, since one game per short is executed, the operation mode of the big prize opening and closing device B during the one game per short is the same, and one game per one short and one game per one short end This is because the operation mode of the second start-up opening / closing device A is the same since the game mode is shifted to the non-time saving gaming state later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “2 per short short without high probability”, “2 per short short without high probability”, “1 per short short with high probability”, “1 short per short with high probability”, “low” The operation of the second start opening / closing device A and the big winning opening / closing device B based on “2 per short with probability time” and “2 per short with high probability time” are the same. Therefore, for the player, after completion of “1 game per short” or “2 games per short”, it is determined whether the game state is “high probability game state” or “low probability game state”. Has become very difficult. Here, by making the production during one game per short or two games per short regardless of the subsequent gaming state, for the player, “one game per short” or “two games per short” Since it becomes more difficult to determine whether the game state is the “high probability game state” or the “low probability game state” after the game ends, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, “small jackpot” is provided separately from “big jackpot”, and when “small jackpot” is won, “small jackpot game” is executed. However, when the “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as the “high probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” is not changed after the “small winning game” is ended. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small winning game” ends.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart showing the control of the control means 100.
FIG. 8 shows main subroutines executed in the main control board 101, and the CPU 101a repeats all the subroutines shown every 0.004 seconds. Here, the subroutine is executed in the order of winning gate passage processing → normal symbol variation processing → second start opening process → start opening ball processing → special symbol variation processing → large winning opening processing → prize ball processing → output processing. This is for convenience of explanation. Actually, processing performed based on a signal from the detection SW (winning gate passage processing, start opening ball entering processing) → variation processing (normal symbol variation processing, special symbol variation processing) → processing for actuating an accessory (second start) It is preferable that the subroutines are executed in the order of mouth processing, special winning opening processing) → prize ball processing → output processing.

(Winning gate passing process)
First, the CPU 101a of the main control board 101 reads the winning gate passage processing program 201 from the ROM 101b and performs the winning gate passage processing shown in FIG.

(Step S101)
The winning gate passage processing program 201 determines whether the gate detection SW 8a has detected a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the winning gate 8. If the gate detection SW 8a has not detected a signal, that is, if the game ball has not passed the winning gate 8, the winning gate passing process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S102)
If it is determined in step S101 that the gate detection SW 8a is ON, whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area 400 is less than 4 Judging. As a result, if the number of ordinary symbols held (G) is 4, the winning gate passing process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S103)
In the above-described step S102, when the number of reservations (G) is less than 4, "1" is added to the current number of reservations (G) stored in the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area 400. And remember.

(Step S104)
Next, the CPU 101a reads the winning random number lottery program 201a, which is a subprogram of the winning gate passage processing program 201, and obtains a winning random number of 1 from a winning random number (for example, 0 to 250) prepared in advance. The normal symbol random number lottery program 201b is read, and one normal symbol random number is acquired from a normal symbol random number (for example, 0 to 100) prepared in advance. Each of these acquired random numbers is stored in the normal symbol hold storage area 401.
Thereby, the winning gate passing process is completed.

(Normal symbol variation processing)
When the winning gate passing process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the normal symbol variation processing program 202 from the ROM 101b, and performs the normal symbol variation process shown in FIG.

(Step S201)
The normal symbol variation processing program 202 determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a of the RAM 101c. The term “auxiliary game” here means that the second start port 10 is controlled in the second mode, and the case where the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a. In this case, the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode. Therefore, in this step S201, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 10 is being controlled in the second mode. When the auxiliary game is an aspect in which the second start port 10 is opened a plurality of times, that is, when the auxiliary game is an aspect in which the first aspect and the second aspect are alternately repeated, the second aspect and the second aspect The first local mode between the above modes is also included in the auxiliary game. If the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S202) (Step S203)
In step S201, when the flag is not turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, that is, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the first mode as a whole, the normal symbol variation display is performed. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S202). Here, if it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the second starting port 10 is maintained in the first mode, and the normal symbol variation display is not performed. In order to proceed, it is determined whether or not the number of holds (G) is “1” or more (step S203). This is because if the number of holds (G) is “1” or more, the normal symbol variation display can be started based on the random number stored in the normal symbol hold storage area 401. This is because, when no random number is stored, that is, when the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed. Therefore, if the number of holds (G) is determined to be “0”, the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S204)
In the above step S203, when it is determined that the number of holdings (G) is “1” or more, “1” is subtracted from the value (G) stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area 400. The new number of holds (G) is stored.

(Step S205)
Next, the CPU 101a reads a hit random number determination program 202a that is a subprogram of the normal symbol variation processing program 202, and determines the hit random number stored in the normal symbol hold storage area 401. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.
The ROM 101b is provided with a table for determining the hit random number, and the hit random number determination program 202a determines whether or not the read random number is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, among the random numbers from “0” to “250”, random numbers from “0” to “225” are determined to be successful, and other random numbers are determined to be lost. In other words, in the present embodiment, since the winning random numbers are determined by the same table in the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol is set to about 90% in any gaming state. become.

(Step S206) (Step S207) (Step S208)
As a result of the determination of the winning random number in the above step S205, if it is determined that it is a winning (“YES” in step S206), a winning symbol is set (step S207), and if it is determined that it is lost (“NO” in step S206). ) Is set with a lost symbol (step S208).

Here, the winning symbol is a light that finally turns on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a darkness (darkness) that finally turns off the LED without turning on. is there.
The winning symbol set is to store a command for turning on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 101c. The lost symbol set is the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. The command to turn off is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 101c.

(Step S209) (Step S212)
Next, the normal symbol variation processing program 202 determines whether or not the priority non-time-short game flag is turned on (stored) in the priority non-time-short game flag storage area 411 (step S209). If it is determined that the priority non-short game flag is ON, the variation time is set to 29 seconds (step S212).

  The “priority non-short-time game flag” is stored in the priority non-time / short-time game flag storage area 411 in the jackpot game when it is determined that the jackpot game is executed in the big prize opening process (S6) described later. And is controlled in the non-time saving game state based on the priority non-time saving game flag. Therefore, this flag causes a non-short game state during the big hit game. The fact that the priority non-short-time game flag is not turned on means that a small hit game or a special symbol variation display is executed, and a game other than the big hit game is executed.

(Step S210)
If it is determined in step S209 that the priority non-short game flag is not turned ON, the normal symbol variation processing program 202 determines whether or not the short-time game flag is stored in the short-time game flag storage area 410b. To do. The short-time game flag is turned on when the game state is in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is not turned on when the game state is in a non-game state.

(Step S211) (Step S212)
In step S210, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b, the variation time is set to 3 seconds (step S211), and the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b. If it is determined that it has not been set, the variation time is set to 29 seconds (step S212). The normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S211 or step S212.

(Step S213) (Step S214)
When the fluctuation time is set as described above, the normal symbol fluctuation processing program 202 starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21 (step S213), and starts time measurement (step S214). ), The normal symbol variation process ends. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S213 or step S214.

(Step S215)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S202 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is performed when the CPU 101a starts the normal symbol variation processing, the setting is made. It is determined whether the fluctuation time has elapsed. In other words, in the present embodiment, all routine processes in the main control board 101 are performed every 0.004 seconds. Therefore, the case where “YES” is determined in step S202 is prior to the routine process. This is a case where the processing of step S201 to step S214 is performed by the routine processing performed in step S201.
Therefore, in this step S215, it is determined whether or not the variation time (3 seconds or 29 seconds in FIG. 9) set by the routine processing performed before has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S216)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S215 that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display on the normal symbol display device 21 is stopped, and the normal symbol set in step S207 or step S208 (winning symbol) The symbol or the lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21. As a result, the result of the auxiliary game lottery is notified to the player.

(Step S217)
If the variation of the normal symbol is stopped in step S216, the variation time set by the previous routine processing is reset.

(Step S218) (Step S219)
If the set normal symbol is a winning symbol (“YES” in step S218), the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410b (step S219), and the normal symbol variation process is terminated. To do. As a result, the auxiliary game is started in the second start port process which is a subroutine to be executed next. On the other hand, if the set normal symbol is a lost symbol (“NO” in step S218), the normal symbol variation process is terminated as it is.

(Second start-up process)
When the normal symbol variation process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the second start port control program 203 from the ROM 101b, and performs the second start port process shown in FIG.

(Step S301)
The second start port control program 203 first determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a. There are the following two cases where the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a. One is a case where the auxiliary game is not started at the start of the routine process but the auxiliary game is started by the routine process. The other is a case where an auxiliary game has already been executed at the start of the routine processing.
When it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, the second start port process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S302)
In step S301, when it is determined that the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, the second start port control program 203 determines whether or not the auxiliary game is being performed. If an auxiliary game has already been executed, the process of step S309 described later is performed.

(Step S303) (Step S304)
When it is determined in step S302 that the auxiliary game has not yet been executed, that is, as described above, when the auxiliary game is not started at the start of the routine process but the auxiliary game is started by the routine process. The second start port control program 203 determines whether or not the priority non-time-short game flag is turned on in the priority non-time / short game flag storage area 411 (step S303). When it is determined that the priority non-short game flag is not turned on, it is determined whether or not the short-time game flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area 410b (step S304).

(Step S305) (Step S306)
If it is determined in step S304 that the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area 410b, the second start port control program 203 sets the opening time to 3.5 seconds (step S305). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the priority non-time-short game flag is turned on in the priority non-time-short game flag storage area 411, or if the time-short game flag is not turned on in step S304, the second start port The control program 203 sets the release time to 0.2 seconds (step S306). Here, the opening time refers to the total time for controlling the pair of movable pieces 10b included in the second starting port opening / closing device A in the second mode in one auxiliary game (the opening time of the second starting port 10). Total).

  As described above, when the priority non-short game flag is stored, the opening time of the second start port 10 becomes the same as the open time during the non-short game regardless of the ON / OFF of the time-saving game flag. Since the priority non-short-time game flag is turned ON only during the jackpot game and not turned ON during the small-hit game, the game state at the time of the small-hit win (or the short-time game state or The non-time-saving gaming state) is continued (see FIG. 19).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in any of the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state, when the short winning game is won, the second start opening 10 is opened for 0.2 seconds during the short winning game. . On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, if the player is elected during the non-short game state, the second starting port 10 is opened for 0.2 seconds during the small hit game, and if the player is elected during the short game state, The starting port 10 is opened for 3.5 seconds. On the other hand, if the short win or small win is won in the non-short game state, the short start game or the small hit game is in the non-short game state, and the opening time of the second start port 10 is the same in any game. Therefore, the player cannot determine which game is being executed from the opening time of the second start port 10.

(Step S307) (Step S308)
When the opening time of the second starting port 10 is set in step S305 or step S306, energization is started to the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 10c (step S307), and the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode. At the same time, the measurement of the opening time of the second starting port 10 is started (step S308).

(Step S309)
The second start port control program 203 determines whether or not the opening time set in step S305 or step S306 has elapsed.
If “NO” is determined in step S302 and the processing of steps S303 to S308 is performed in the routine processing, it is always determined “NO” in step S309, and the next subroutine is executed. It becomes.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S302 that an auxiliary game is being performed, it may be determined that the opening time set in the routine before the routine has elapsed. However, even if the auxiliary game has already been executed at the start of the routine, if the set opening time has not elapsed (“NO” in step S309), the second start port process is terminated. The following subroutine is executed.

(Step S310)
If the second start port control program 203 determines in step S309 that the set open time has elapsed, the energization of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 10c is stopped. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 returns to the 1st mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter a game ball again, and the auxiliary game currently performed is completed.

(Step S311)
When the energization of the second start opening / closing solenoid 10c is stopped as described above, the second start opening control program 203 resets the set open time.

(Step S312)
Finally, the second start port control program 203 turns off the flag in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, ends the second start port process, and executes the next subroutine.

(Start-up entrance ball processing)
When the second start opening process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the start opening entering processing program 221 from the ROM 101b, and performs the start opening entering process shown in FIG.

(Step S401)
The starting opening ball processing program 221 determines whether the first starting opening detection SW 9a has detected a signal, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting opening 9. If the first start port detection SW 9a does not detect a signal, that is, if the game ball has not entered the first start port 9, the start port entering process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed. To do.

(Step S402)
If it is determined in step S401 that the first start port detection SW 9a is ON, whether or not the first hold (U1) stored in the special symbol hold count (U) storage area 402 is less than 4 Determine whether. As a result, if the first hold (U1) is the upper limit reserved number “4”, the starting entrance ball entering process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S403)
In step S402, if the first hold (U1) is less than 4, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol hold count program 221a and stores it in the special symbol hold count (U) storage area 402. “1” is added to the current first hold number (U1) and stored.

(Step S404)
Further, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot random number lottery program 221b, acquires the jackpot random number, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the special symbol holding storage area 403. Note that the jackpot random number determines whether the jackpot, the small hit, or the loss. The jackpot random number lottery program 221b eliminates one jackpot random number from 601 random numbers from “0” to “600”. Extract randomly. Subsequently, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol random number lottery program 221c, acquires the symbol random number, and stores the acquired symbol random number in the special symbol holding storage area 403. Note that the design random number is the type of jackpot (long hit, short hit (1 per short, 2 per short), presence / absence of transition to high probability gaming state, presence / absence of transition to short-time gaming state, etc.), that is, jackpot The special symbol random number lottery program 221c determines one game symbol random number from 251 random numbers from “0” to “250”. Extract at random. Further, the CPU 101a reads the reach random number lottery program 221d, acquires the reach random number, and stores the acquired reach random number in the special symbol holding storage area 403. The reach random number is used to determine whether or not to perform an effect with reach. The reach random number lottery program 221d randomly selects one reach random number from 251 random numbers from “0” to “250”. Extract.

  Each random number acquired as described above is stored in the special symbol reservation storage area 403. FIG. 12 shows a conceptual diagram of the special symbol reservation storage area 403. As is clear from FIG. 12A, the special symbol reservation storage area 403 has eight storage units from a first storage unit 403a to an eighth storage unit 403h. Also, in each of the storage units 403a to 403h, as shown in FIG. 12B, whether a game ball has entered the first start port 9 and a random number has been acquired, or a game ball has been stored in the second start port 10. Information about whether a random number has been acquired after entering the ball is stored. Each of the storage units 403a to 403h stores three random numbers, that is, the acquired jackpot random number, symbol random number, and reach random number.

  And each random number acquired in the said step S404 is memorize | stored in order from the 1st memory | storage part 403a. For example, when no random number is stored in any of the first storage unit 403a to the eighth storage unit 403h, the acquired random number is stored in the first storage unit 403a. For example, if random numbers have already been stored in the first storage unit 403a to the fourth storage unit 403d, the acquired random number is stored in the fifth storage unit 403e.

When the processing when the first start port detection SW 9a is ON as described above is completed, it is determined whether or not the second start port detection SW 10a is ON, and the above steps S401 to S404 are performed. The same processing is repeated.
As a result, the start opening ball entry process is completed, and the CPU 101a executes the following subroutine.

(Special symbol variation processing)
When the start opening ball entry process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol variation processing program 222 from the ROM 101b, and performs the special symbol variation process shown in FIG.

(Step S501)
First, the special symbol variation processing program 222 first executes a long hit game start flag storage area 410d, a short hit one game start flag storage area 410e, a short hit two game start flag storage area 410f, and a small hit game start flag storage area 401g. It is determined whether any of the flags is ON, that is, whether a special game is in progress. As a result, if it is determined that the special game is being played, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S502)
When the special game is not in progress, the special symbol variation processing program 222 determines whether or not the special symbol variation is being displayed.

(Step S503)
Further, if the special symbol is not changing, the special symbol fluctuation processing program 222 determines that the special symbol hold number (U) stored in the special symbol hold number (U) storage area 402 is 1 or more. Judging. More specifically, it is determined whether at least one first hold (U1) or second hold (U2) is reserved. If neither the first hold (U1) nor the second hold (U2) is stored, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S504)
If it is determined in step S503 that the number of special symbol hold (U) is “1” or more, “1” is obtained from the value (U) stored in the special symbol hold number (U) storage area 402. The new hold number (U) obtained by subtracting is stored.

(Step S505)
Subsequently, the special symbol variation processing program 222 performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area 403. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit 403a to the eighth storage unit 403h is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the fifth storage unit 403e is shifted to the fourth storage unit 403d. At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit 403a is written in a predetermined processing area and is erased from the special symbol holding storage area 403.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Then, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot determination processing program 222a from the ROM 101b, and executes the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. 14 based on the data written in the predetermined processing area in step S505.

(Step S601)
The jackpot determination processing program 222a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c is a case where the current game state is a high probability game state.

(Step S602) (Step S603)
If it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state, in step S602, a “high probability gaming state jackpot random number determination table” is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is not a high-probability gaming state (a low-probability gaming state), in step S603, a “low-probability gaming state jackpot random number determination table” is selected. To do.

(Step S604)
Then, the jackpot determination processing program 222a uses the jackpot random number written in the processing area in step S505 as the “high probability gaming state jackpot random number determination table” or “low probability state selection” selected in step S602 or step S603. Judgment is made based on the “big hit random number judgment table”.

Here, the determination of the jackpot random number performed by the jackpot determination processing program 222a will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 15A shows an example of a jackpot winning probability (a ratio in FIG. 15A) and a jackpot random number related to the jackpot winning or the jackpot winning. As shown in FIG. 15A, one jackpot random number is acquired from 601 random numbers from 0 to 600. In the low-probability gaming state, the jackpot random number is determined based on the jackpot random number determination table in the low-probability gaming state. According to the jackpot random number determination table in the low probability gaming state, two random numbers 7 and 317 are determined to be jackpots.

On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot random number is determined based on the jackpot random number determination table in the high probability gaming state. According to the high probability gaming state jackpot random number determination table, 7, 37, 67, 97, 127, 157, 187, 217, 247, 277, 317, 337, 367, 397, 427, 457, 487, 517, Twenty jackpot random numbers 547 and 577 are determined to be jackpots.
In this way, even if the random numbers stored in the special symbol holding storage area 403 are the same, the “high probability gaming state jackpot random number determination table” and the “low probability gaming state jackpot random number determination table” are used. A different determination result is obtained when "" is used.

  In the present embodiment, the “small hit” win is also determined by a big hit random number. The “small hit” is to acquire the right to execute the “small hit game”. In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, in other words, whether using the “low probability gaming state jackpot random number determination table” or the “high probability gaming state jackpot random number determination table”, the jackpot When the random number is 50 or 100, it is determined as “small hit”.

(Step S605) (Step S606) (Step S607)
If the result of the jackpot random number determination in step S604 is determined to be a jackpot ("YES" in step S605), the jackpot determination processing program 222a is written in the predetermined processing area. Based on the data from 403a (entrance start opening), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number is determined by entering the first start opening 9 (step S606). As a result, if it is due to entering the first starting port 9, the symbol random number determination table at the time of big hit by entering the first starting port is selected (step S607).

(Step S609) (Step S610) (Step S611)
If the symbol random number determination table at the time of the big hit by the first start entrance ball is selected in step S607, it is then determined whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c (step S609). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination process is a process in a high probability gaming state. As a result, if the high-probability gaming flag is ON, a table for a high-probability gaming state is selected (step S610), and if it is a low-probability gaming state, a table for a low-probability gaming state is selected (step S611). .

(Step S608)
On the other hand, in step S606, if it is not due to entering the first starting port 9, that is, if entering to the second starting port 10, the design random number determination table at the time of big hit by entering the second starting port 10 Is selected (step S608). The reason why the presence or absence of the high probability game flag is not determined as in the case of entering the first starting port is that the symbol random number determination table in the case of entering the second starting port 10 is not divided according to the game state. It is. In the case of entering into the second starting port 10 and being divided according to the gaming state, the presence / absence of a flag corresponding to the gaming state may be determined as in step S609.

(Step S612)
Next, based on the selected symbol random number determination table, the symbol random number written in the predetermined processing area is determined to determine the type of jackpot.

  Here, the determination of symbol random numbers performed by the jackpot determination processing program 222a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15B shows an example of the type of game value given when winning a jackpot, that is, the type of jackpot, its winning probability (ratio in FIG. 15B), and an example of a design random number.

  FIG. 15 (b-1) is selected when it is determined that the jackpot is won as a result of the determination of the jackpot random number acquired by the game ball entering the first starting port 9, that is, selected in step S 607. It is an example of the table for determining the design random number. On the other hand, FIG. 15 (b-2) shows a case where it is determined that the jackpot is won as a result of the determination of the jackpot random number acquired by the game ball entering the second start port 10, that is, in step S608. It is an example of the table for determining the symbol random number selected.

  When the jackpot determination process by entering the first starting port 9 is executed in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot determination processing program 222a determines the symbol random number for the high probability gaming state in FIG. 15 (b-1). The design random number is determined based on the table, and the type of jackpot is determined (the lower part of the design random number determination table in FIG. 15B-1). On the other hand, when the jackpot determination processing by entering the first starting port 9 is executed in the low probability gaming state, the jackpot determination processing program 222a displays the symbol for the low probability gaming state in FIG. The design random number is determined based on the random number determination table, and the type of jackpot is determined (the upper part of the design random number determination table in FIG. 15B-1).

  The types of jackpots determined in the design random number judgment table for low-probability gaming states are "per length with high probability short time", "per length with short time with low probability", "1 per short with high probability time", "high probability" “1 per short without time”, “1 per short with short time with low probability”, and “1 per short without short time with low probability”. On the other hand, the types of jackpots determined in the symbol random number determination table for the high probability gaming state are “per length with high probability short time”, “per length with short time with low probability”, “2 per short length with high probability short time”, “ “2 per short short with high probability”, “2 per short short with low probability”, and “2 per short short with low probability”. That is, in any table, the gaming state related to the type of jackpot controlled after the jackpot game ends is common, but the jackpot game to be executed is different. Specifically, if the symbol random number determination table for the low probability gaming state is used, “game per long” or “one game per short” is executed as the jackpot game, and the symbol random number determination table for the high probability gaming state is If it is used, “long win game” or “short win 2 game” is executed as the big hit game.

  As described above, when the game progresses in the high probability gaming state and the right to execute the jackpot game is acquired, the game proceeds in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state after the jackpot gaming. In other words, even if the right to execute the jackpot game in the high probability gaming state is acquired, the gaming state related to the probability of acquiring the right to execute the jackpot game is maintained or lowered without change for the player. Here, if one game per short game is executed as the jackpot game, the player cannot increase the number of game balls possessed during the one game per short game, so the right to execute the jackpot game is acquired. Nevertheless, no benefits can be enjoyed. However, as described above, if the long hit game or the short hit two game is executed, the player can increase the number of game balls possessed in the big hit game, so the player has the right to execute the big hit game. You can enjoy the benefits of earning. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the decrease in the player's willingness to play.

  Furthermore, the game per long or the two games per short are executed, so that a decrease in the interest of the game is reduced and the benefits given to the player are harmonized. In other words, if only the long win game is executed when the right to execute the jackpot game in the high probability game state is acquired, the player can recognize that the long hit game is executed at that time, so that the interest is reduced. This will reduce the interest of the game. Furthermore, if only the long hit game is executed, the number of game balls acquired by the player increases, so that the profit given to the player as a whole game may become excessively large. On the other hand, if the right to execute the jackpot game in the high-probability gaming state is acquired, if only two short games are executed, the player can also recognize that two short games are executed at that time. Therefore, the interest is diminished and the interest of the game is reduced. Furthermore, if only two games per short are executed, the player will not be given the opportunity to acquire a large number of game balls, which is the main attraction of the gaming machine, even in the high probability gaming state. Therefore, the player's willingness to play declines. In addition, game performance is improved by executing a plurality of types of jackpot games.

  In addition, in the symbol random number determination table at the time of the big hit by the second starting entrance ball of FIG. 15 (b-2), only “per length with a high probability short time” or “per length with a low probability short time” is won. This is because of the following reason. That is, in the non-short game state, almost no game ball enters the second start port 10. In other words, in the non-time-saving game state, most of the special game lotteries are performed when a game ball enters the first start port 9. Therefore, in the non-time-saving gaming state, any of the ten types of jackpots is won to increase the interest of the game.

On the other hand, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, if 10 types of jackpots are won, a short-time game state is provided to continuously acquire award balls. There is a possibility that one game per short that cannot be expected is executed and the player's willingness to play is reduced instead.
For example, if “1 per short with high probability” is selected and the game is in a short-time game state, “1 per short with low probability” is not selected and “1 per short with high probability” is not selected. If “1 per short” is won, it is not possible to fully enjoy the gaming value of winning the big win, and the player's willingness to play is reduced at once.

In addition, for example, if “1 per short with high probability” is won and the player enters short-time gaming state, if the player wins a big win related to “2 per short”, the player will receive a lot of prize balls. Since it is difficult to achieve the maximum goal of the game to win, dissatisfaction and the willingness to play can decline at once.
Therefore, in order to prevent these situations from occurring frequently, the second hold (U2) will be elected only for either "per length with a high probability of shortening" or "per length with a low probability of shortening". It was.

(Step S613)
After determining the jackpot type by the symbol random number determination as described above, the jackpot determination processing program 222a sets the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type, ends the jackpot determination processing, and proceeds to the next subroutine. The jackpot symbol set is a process for stopping and displaying the determined jackpot symbol on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20 when the variation display of the special symbol ends. That is, when each random number written in the processing area is related to the first hold (U1), the first special symbol display device 19 performs processing so that the jackpot symbol is displayed, and the second hold (U2). In such a case, processing is performed so that the jackpot symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 20.

(Step S614) (Step S615) (Step S616)
If it is determined in step S605 that the jackpot is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot random number determination is a big hit (step S614). If the result is a small hit, the design random number is determined based on the table shown in FIG. 15 (b-3), the type of the small hit is determined (step S615), and the small hit type is supported. The small hit symbol to be set is set (step S616). The symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 15 (b-3) is an example of a table for determining symbol random numbers when it is determined that the jackpot random number has been won as a result of the jackpot random number determination. The same table is used regardless of the type of starting opening.

(Step S617)
In the present embodiment, “small hit 1” and “small hit 2” are provided as the types of “small hit”. Here, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the content of the small hit game executed thereafter is exactly the same. That is, only the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is different between “small hit 1” and “small hit 2”.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S614 that it is not a small hit, the big hit determination processing program 222a sets a lost symbol and ends the big hit determination processing.

(Change pattern determination process)
When the jackpot determination process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the fluctuation pattern selection processing program 222b and executes the fluctuation pattern selection process shown in FIG.

(Step S701)
The variation pattern selection processing program 222b determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S600 is a jackpot.

(Step S702)
If the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot, the jackpot table is selected and set.

(Step S703) (Step S704)
Further, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination process is not a jackpot, it is further determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot. If the result of the big hit process is a small hit (“YES” in step S703), the small hit table is selected and set (step S704).

(Step S705)
Then, if the result of the big hit determination process is neither big win nor small win, but a loss, the variation pattern selection processing program 222b determines the reach random number written in the processing area based on the reach random number determination table. Do. Reach random number determination will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15C shows an example of the presence / absence of a reach effect, its appearance probability, and a reach random number.

  As already described, one reach random number is randomly selected from 0 to 250 random numbers. In the present embodiment, the reach random number is determined based on the reach random number determination table only when the jackpot random number is determined to be lost. In the reach random number determination table, a random number from 0 to 24 is determined as an effect with reach, and other random numbers are determined as an effect without reach. Therefore, at the time of losing, the probability that the non-reach effect is executed is increased, while the so-called gas reasure effect that gives the player a sense of expectation is executed with a probability of about 10%. On the other hand, since a reachable effect is always executed at the time of a big hit or a small hit, in this embodiment, a reach random number is acquired, but the reach random number is not determined.

  Here, the effect with reach and the effect without reach determined by the reach random number indicate the aspect of the decorative design effect performed in the effect display device 13. In other words, during the special symbol variation display, the symbols composed of several sequences in which the numbers “1” to “9” are continuously written in the vertical direction are displayed in three columns. These symbols start scrolling at the same time.

Then, in the effect with reach, when the scrolling is stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the scrolling, any two symbols (sequences) are stopped first. At this time, the same number stops and is displayed on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally, and the last one row gradually decreases the scrolling speed, and the expectation that three identical numbers may be aligned on the straight line. To the player. Such a production with reach includes a so-called super reach production in which various characters appear and stories develop before the last row of scrolling stops.
On the other hand, in the non-reach effect, the design is stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally without giving an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation as described above. .

  As described above, the reach random number is used to determine whether to perform the effect with reach or the effect without reach in the effect display device 13 when the result of the determination of the jackpot random number is lost. A reachable effect appears with a probability, so that a player has a reasonable expectation. In the case of winning the jackpot, the above-mentioned effect with reach is always performed, and the decorative symbols are finally stopped and displayed with the same numbers aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally. On the other hand, in the case of winning with a small win or loss, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on the straight line.

(Step S706) (Step S707) (Step S708)
As a result of the determination of reach random numbers performed as described above, if it is determined that there is a reach effect, that is, if the reach random numbers are “0” to “24”, the reach table is selected and set. When it is determined that there is no reach effect, that is, when the reach random number is “25” to “250”, the lose table is selected and set.

(Step S709)
Next, the CPU 101a reads the special figure variable random number lottery program 222c and randomly extracts one special figure variable random number from “0” to “250” in the same manner as the reach random number.

(Step S710)
Then, the fluctuation pattern selection processing program 222b determines the special figure fluctuation random number extracted in step S709 based on the big hit table, the small hit table, the reach table, and the lose table. Each table determines the variation time of the special symbol and the contents of the effects performed during the variation of the special symbol. For example, in the jackpot table, the special figure fluctuation random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be the effect A with reach of the fluctuation time of 1 minute, and the special figure fluctuation random numbers from “11” to “20” are changed to the fluctuation time. It is determined that the production B has a reach of 2 minutes. When special figure fluctuation random numbers are determined based on the big hit table, small hit table, and reach table, it is always determined that there is a reach effect, and when special figure variable random numbers are determined based on the lose table, It is determined that there is no reach effect.

(Step S711)
When the variation pattern is determined as described above, the variation pattern selection processing program 222b sets a command as determined above and ends the variation pattern selection processing.

(Step S506)
Next, as shown in FIG. 13, the special symbol variation processing program 222 transmits the jackpot determination result and the information related to the variation pattern determined in Step S600 and Step S700 to the sub-control board 102. Set the production execution command. This production execution command relates to at least information related to the jackpot determination result of “big win”, “small jackpot”, and “losing”, the variation time of the special symbol, and the mode of production (reach with reach or non-reach effect) Have information.

(Step S507)
Then, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol fluctuation display program 222d and starts the special symbol fluctuation display on the special symbol display device 19 or 20. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U1), the special symbol display device 19 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold (U2), the special symbol display device 20 blinks. .

(Step S508)
When the variation display of the special symbol is started as described above, the special symbol variation processing program 222 starts measuring the variation time.

(Step S509)
On the other hand, when “YES” is determined in step S502, the process of steps S507 and S508 is performed in the routine process (special symbol variation process) before the special symbol variation process, and the special symbol variation is performed. This is the case where the display is performed. Therefore, in this case, it is determined whether or not the variation time set in step S711 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S510)
If it is determined in step S509 that the set time has elapsed, the special symbol variation processing program 222 sets in step S600 in the routine processing (special symbol variation processing) before the special symbol variation process. The special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

(Step S511)
Then, the special symbol variation processing program 222 resets the set variation time.

(Special symbol fluctuation suspension processing)
By stopping and displaying the special symbol as described above, the lottery result of the special game lottery is fixed. Therefore, in the main control board 101, it is necessary to determine the subsequent game state and the like according to the lottery result of the special game lottery. Therefore, here, the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing shown in FIG. 17 is performed in order to proceed with the subsequent game in accordance with the lottery result of the special game lottery.

(Step S801)
The CPU 101a reads the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing program 222e, and determines whether or not the set special symbol is a jackpot symbol.

(Step S802)
When it is determined in step S801 that the set special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b. To do. The case where the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b is a case where the current game state is the short-time game state.

(Step S803)
When the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the operation value obtained by subtracting “1” from (J) stored in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time gaming state is used as a new remaining fluctuation. Stored as the number of times (J).

(Step S804) (Step S805)
The remaining fluctuation count (J) of “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the short-time gaming state has been performed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, when the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0, the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing program 222e turns off the flag stored in the short time game flag storage area 410b. Note that if the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state, the processing of steps S803 to S805 is not performed.

(Step S806)
The special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c is a case where the current game state is a high probability game state.

(Step S807)
If the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from (X) stored in the remaining variation count (X) storage area 406 of the high probability gaming state is a new value. Stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (X).

(Step S808) (Step S809)
When the remaining variation number (X) is “0”, it means that the variation display of the special symbol in the high probability gaming state has been performed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, when the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing program 222e turns off the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area 410b. Note that if the current gaming state is not a high-probability gaming state, the processes in steps S807 to S809 are not performed.

(Step S810) (Step S811)
Further, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines whether or not the set special symbol is a small hit symbol, and if it is a small hit symbol, it is stored in the small hit game start flag storage area 410f. The flag is turned on, and the special symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S812)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S801 that the set special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e further determines whether the jackpot symbol is a high probability jackpot symbol. To do. That is, it is determined whether the set special symbol is a symbol related to one of “long per short with high probability”, “short per short with high probability” or “short per short without high probability”.

(Step S813)
In the above step S812, when the set special symbol is a symbol related to a high probability jackpot, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e turns on the flag in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. If the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the flag has already been turned on, so the flag is left on as it is.

(Step S814)
In addition, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines how many times the determination of jackpot random numbers is performed in the “high probability random number determination table” in the remaining variation count (X) storage area 406 of the high probability gaming state. Remember. In the present embodiment, “10000” is stored in the upper limit fluctuation count (X).

(Step S815)
On the other hand, when it is determined in the above step S812 that the set jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, that is, the set special symbol is "normal per short length" or "low probability time stamp." If it is determined that the symbol is related to either “short win” or “short hit without low probability,” the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e turns off the flag in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. If the current gaming state is a low-probability gaming state, the flag is originally turned off, so that the flag is kept off as it is.

(Step S816)
Further, when the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222 stores data in the remaining variation count (X) storage area 406 of the high probability gaming state, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222 resets the data.

(Step S817)
Further, the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing program 222e further determines whether or not the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol with a short time. In other words, the set special symbol is a symbol related to one of "per length with a high probability of short time", "per length with a low probability of short time", "short per hour with a high probability of short time", or "short per hour with a low probability of short time". Determine whether.

(Step S818)
If it is determined in step S817 that the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol with a time reduction, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e turns on the flag in the hourly game flag storage area 410b.

(Step S819) (Step S820) (Step S821)
Then, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines that the jackpot symbol is a high-probability jackpot symbol ("YES" in step S819), that is, "per-long with high probability time-short" or "short-time with high probability time-short". In the case of the symbol related to “winning”, “10000” is stored in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time gaming state (step S820). On the other hand, when the above jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol (“NO” in step S819), that is, when the symbol is related to “long per short with low probability” or “short per corner with low probability”. “100” is stored in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time gaming state (step S821).

(Step S822) (Step S823)
Also, when the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing program 222e determines that the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol without time reduction, that is, the set special symbol is "high probability short-term short per hit" or "low probability When it is determined that the symbol is related to “short time without short time”, the flag is turned OFF in the short time game flag storage area 410 b (step S 822), and the remaining fluctuation count (J) of the short time game state is stored in the storage area 407. The current value (J) is cleared (step S823). Note that when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the flag is originally turned off, so the flag is kept off as it is.

(Step S824) (Step S825)
Further, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines whether the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol per long. That is, it is determined whether the set special symbol is a symbol related to “per length with high probability and short time” or “per length with low probability and short time”. As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol per long, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e turns on the flag in the long hit game start flag storage area 410d (step S825).

(Step S826) (Step S827)
On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is not a jackpot symbol per long, the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing program 222e determines whether the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol of one per short (step S826). . In other words, the set special symbols are "1 per short with high probability short time", "1 per short short without high probability", "2 per short short with low probability", "1 per short short with low probability", It is determined whether or not the symbol is related to “low probability short time short short 2”. As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol of one short hit, the special symbol variation stop processing program 222e turns on the flag in the one bonus start game storage area 410e (step S827). .

(Step S828)
On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is not a jackpot symbol of one per short, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e is replaced by the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e, and the short symbol two game start flag storage area 410f. The flag is turned on (step S828).
As a result, the special symbol variation stopping process and the special symbol variation process are completed, and the CPU 101a executes the following subroutine.

(Large winnings processing)
When the special symbol variation process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the special prize opening process program 241 from the ROM 101b and performs the special prize opening process shown in FIG.

(Step S901) (Step S902)
The big prize opening processing program 241 determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the long-per-game start flag storage area 410d, the short per-game start flag storage area 410e, or the short per-game start flag storage area 410f (step). S901). As a result, when the flag is turned on in any of the above storage areas, the priority non-time-short game flag is turned on (stored) in the priority non-time-short game flag storage area 411 (step S902).

(Step S903) (Step S904)
Next, the special winning opening processing program 241 determines whether or not the ON flag is a long hit game start flag. When it is determined that the long hit game start flag is ON, the long hit game process (step S1000) shown in FIG. 19 is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the long hit game start flag is not ON, it is determined whether the ON flag is a short hit one game start flag (step S904).

  If it is determined in step S904 that the short hit 1 game start flag is ON, the short hit 1 game process (step S1050) shown in FIG. 20 is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the short hit 1 game start flag is not ON, the short hit 2 game process (step S1100) shown in FIG. 21 is performed.

(Step S905)
If the flag is not turned on in any of the storage areas 410d to 410f in step S901, the big prize opening processing program 241 determines whether the flag is turned on in the small hit game start flag storage area 410g. Determine whether. As a result, when the flag is turned on in the small hit game start flag storage area 410g, the small hit game process (step S1150) shown in FIG. 22 is performed. On the other hand, when the flag is not stored in the small hit game start flag storage area 410g, the big prize opening process is ended, and the CPU 101a executes the next subroutine.

(Big hit game processing)
When it is determined in step S901 that the flag is turned on in the long hit game start flag storage area 410d, the short hit one game start flag storage area 410e, or the short hit two game start flag storage area 410f, the big hit game process As a result, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot game processing program 241a, and starts the long hit game process shown in FIG. 19, the short hit one game process shown in FIG. 20, or the short hit two game process shown in FIG.

(Game processing per long)
(Step S1001)
The long hit game is started by transmitting an opening command (long hit opening command). This opening command is for transmitting the jackpot game process start information in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. Therefore, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not this opening command has already been transmitted.

(Step S1002)
If it is determined in step S1001 that the opening command has not yet been transmitted (“NO” in step S1001), the jackpot game processing program 241a sets the long hitting opening command.
The long hitting opening command is for transmitting information that the long hitting game is started to the sub-control board 102. When the sub control board 102 receives the long hitting opening command, the sub control board 102 executes an opening effect for starting the long hit game.

(Step S1003) (Step S1004)
When the opening command is set as described above, the jackpot game processing program 241a is based on a table in which the type of special game and the time required for opening (hereinafter referred to as opening time) shown in FIG. Then, the opening time for long hitting is set in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 101c (step S1003), and the measurement of the opening time is started (step S1004). In this way, when the measurement of the opening time is started, the long hit gaming process is ended.

(Step S1005) (Step S1006)
If it is determined in step S1001 that an opening command has already been transmitted, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not it is currently opening (step S1005). If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress, it is determined whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed (step S1006). As a result, when the set time has not elapsed, the game processing per long is finished and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S1007) (Step S1008)
If it is determined in step S1006 that the set time has elapsed, the winning prize opening number (C) storage area 409 is cleared (step S1007). Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 and stores it (step S1008).

  If it is currently open (“YES” in step S1005) and it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed (“YES” in step S1006), the number of round games (R) storage area 408 Nothing is remembered. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area 408.

(Step S1009)
The jackpot game processing program 241a sets a round start command to transmit the start information of the round game in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. When the sub control board 102 receives a round start command in the long hit gaming state, for example, a display for presentation is performed such as “fifth round”.

(Step S1010) (Step S1011) (Step S1012)
Then, the jackpot game processing program 241a uses long hits in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c based on a table in which the round numbers classified according to the type of jackpot game shown in FIG. An opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is set (set) (step S1010). Next, energization of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is started (step S1011), and the measurement of the opening time is started (step S1012).

(Step S1013)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1005 that the opening is not in progress, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not it is currently in the interval. As will be described later in detail, the interval here is a pause time set between the round game and the round game. Therefore, it is determined that the interval is in progress, and in step S1006, it is determined whether or not a preset interval time has elapsed. If the preset time has not elapsed, the jackpot game processing is terminated and the next subroutine is executed. Execute.
On the other hand, when the set time has elapsed, the processes of steps S1007 to S1012 are executed as processes for starting the next round game.

(Step S1014) (Step S1027)
If it is determined in step S1013 that the interval is not in progress, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress (step S1014). Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, when it is determined that the ending is currently in progress, it is determined whether or not the set ending time has elapsed (step S1027).

(Step S1028) (Step S1029)
If it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed, the long hit game start flag stored in the long hit game start flag storage area 410d is turned off (step S1028), and the priority non-short-time game flag storage area 411 is stored. The priority non-short-time game flag that has been turned ON is turned OFF (step S1029), and the game process per long is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1027 that the set time has not elapsed, the per-long game process is terminated as it is.

(Step S1015) (Step S1016)
On the other hand, in the case where it is determined in step S1014 that the ending is not in progress, the case where neither the opening, the interval nor the ending is being performed, that is, the big winning opening 11 is being opened in the long hit game. It will be. Therefore, here, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the big prize opening detection SW11a is turned on (step S1015). (C) “1” is added to the number of entered balls (C) stored in the storage area 409 to newly store the number of entered balls (C) (step S1016). Note that the jackpot game processing program 241a turns off the big winning opening detection SW11a when the number of entered balls (C) is added in step S1015.

(Step S1017) (Step S1018) (Step S1019)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the set open time, in other words, the energization time to the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c has elapsed (step S1017). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has elapsed, the big hit game processing program 241a stops energization of the big winning opening / closing solenoid 11c (step S1018).
In addition, even within the set opening time, when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have entered the big winning opening 11 (“YES” in step S1018), the same as above, The energization to the winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped (step S1019).
If the set time has not elapsed and the number of balls entered (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the game processing per long is terminated as it is.

(Step S1020)
When the energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped, the big hit game processing program 241a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 is the maximum. When the flag is turned on in the long hit game start flag storage area 410d, “15” is stored in the RAM 101c as the maximum number of round games. The jackpot game processing program 241a compares the data stored in the RAM 101c with the round game count (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area 408, thereby determining the number of round games (R ) Is the maximum.

(Step S1021) (Step S1022)
If it is determined in step S1020 that the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines the round numbers and interval times classified according to the jackpot game type shown in FIG. Based on the associated table, a long hitting interval time is set (set) in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c. In this embodiment, since the interval from the end of the round game to the start of the next round game is 2 seconds, 2 seconds is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c (step S1021), and the interval time Measurement is started (step S1022).

(Step S1023)
If it is determined in step S1020 that the number of round games (R) has reached the maximum, the jackpot game processing program 241a uses the number of round games (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408. Reset.

(Step S1024) (Step S1025) (Step S1026)
Also, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets an ending command (long winning ending command) to transmit the jackpot game end information to the sub-control board 102 (step S1024). At the same time, on the basis of the table in which the type of jackpot game and the ending time shown in FIG. 23 (e) are associated, the time required for ending, that is, the long hit ending, is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c. The time (for example, 15 seconds) is stored (step S1025), and measurement of the ending time is started (step S1026).
When the long hit gaming process is completed as described above, the following subroutine is executed.

(1 game processing per short)
(Step S1051)
One game per short starts by sending an opening command (one opening command per short). This opening command is for transmitting the jackpot game process start information in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. Therefore, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not this opening command has already been transmitted.

(Step S1052)
When it is determined in step S1051 that the opening command has not yet been transmitted (“NO” in step S1051), the jackpot game processing program 241a sets the opening command for one per short.
The opening command for 1 per short is for transmitting information that one game per short starts to the sub-control board 102.

(Step S1053) (Step S1054)
When the opening command is set as described above, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets the opening time for 1 per short based on the table in which the special game type and the opening time shown in FIG. A predetermined storage area such as the RAM 101c is set (set) (step S1053), and the measurement of the opening time is started (step S1054). Thus, when the measurement of the opening time is started, one game process per short is finished. When the sub control board 102 receives the opening command for 1 per short, the sub control board 102 executes an opening effect for starting one game per short.

(Step S1055) (Step S1056)
If it is determined in step S1051 that an opening command has already been transmitted, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not it is currently opening (step S1055). If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress, it is determined whether a preset opening time has elapsed (step S1056). As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the one short game process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S1057) (Step S1058)
If it is determined in step S1056 that the set time has elapsed, the winning prize opening number (C) storage area 409 is cleared (step S1057). Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 and stores it (step S1058).

  If it is currently open (“YES” in step S1055) and it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed (“YES” in step S1056), the number of round games (R) storage area 408 Nothing is remembered. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area 408.

(Step S1059)
The jackpot game processing program 241a sets a round start command to transmit the start information of the round game in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. Even if the sub-control board 102 receives a round start command during one game per short, no control for presentation is performed.

(Step S1060) (Step S1061) (Step S1062)
Then, the jackpot game processing program 241a stores the short hit 1 in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c based on a table in which the round numbers classified according to the type of jackpot game and the release time shown in FIG. An open time is set (set) (step S1060). Next, energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is started (step S1061), and the big hit game processing program 241a starts measuring the opening time (step S1062).

(Step S1063)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1055 that the opening is not in progress, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not it is currently in the interval. If it is determined that the interval is in progress, it is determined in step S1056 whether or not the set interval time has elapsed. If the set time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated. The following subroutine is executed.
On the other hand, when the set time has elapsed, the processes of steps S1056 to S1062 are executed as processes for starting the next round game.

(Step S1064) (Step S1079)
If it is determined in step S1063 that the interval is not in progress, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress (step S1064). Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the ending is currently in progress, it is determined whether or not the set ending time for 1 per short has elapsed (step S1079). If it is determined in step S1079 that the set short ending time for 1 has not elapsed, the 1 short game process is immediately terminated.

(Step S1065) (Step S1066)
In step S1064, the case where it is determined that the ending is not in progress means that it is not during the opening, the interval, or the ending, that is, the big winning opening 11 is being opened in the short win game. Accordingly, here, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the big prize opening detection SW11a is turned on (step S1065), and if the detection SW11a is turned on, the number of the big prize mouth entrances (C) “1” is added to the number of entered balls (C) stored in the storage area 409 to newly store the number of entered balls (C) (step S1066).

  The jackpot game processing program 241a turns off the big prize opening detection SW11a when the number of balls (C) is added by turning on the big prize opening detection SW11a in step S1066.

(Step S1067) (Step S1068) (Step S1069)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the set open time, in other words, the energization time of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c has passed (step S1067). As a result, when it is determined that the set time has elapsed, the big hit game processing program 241a stops energization of the big winning opening / closing solenoid 11c (step S1069).
In addition, even within the set opening time, when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have entered the big winning opening 11 (“YES” in step S1068), the same as above, The energization of the winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped.
If the set time has not elapsed and the number of entered balls (C) has not reached the predetermined number (“NO” in step S1068), the one game process per short is finished as it is.

(Step S1070)
When the energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped, the big hit game processing program 241a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 is the maximum. Note that even when the flag is turned on in the one game start flag storage area 410d per short, “15” is stored as the maximum number of round games in the RAM 101c. The jackpot game processing program 241a compares the data stored in the RAM 101c with the round game count (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area 408, thereby determining the number of round games (R ) Is the maximum.

(Step S1071) (Step S1072)
If it is determined in step S1070 that the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines the round number and interval time classified by the type of jackpot game shown in FIG. Based on the associated table, an interval time for 1 per short is set (set) in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c. In one game per short in this embodiment, since the interval from the end of the round game to the start of the next round game is 1 second, 1 second is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c (step S1071). Then, the measurement of the interval time is started (step S1072).

(Step S1073)
If it is determined in step S1070 that the round game number (R) has reached the maximum, the jackpot game processing program 241a uses the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408. Reset.

(Step S1074) (Step S1075) (Step S1076)
Also, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets an ending command (short winning one ending command) to transmit the jackpot game end information to the sub-control board 102 (step S1074). At the same time, based on the table in FIG. 23 (e) in which the types of jackpot games and ending times are associated with each other, the time required for ending in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c, that is, one ending for short hits The time is stored (step S1075), and the measurement of the ending time is started (step S1076).

(Step S1078) (Step S1079)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1077 that the set ending time has elapsed, one game start flag per short is turned off (step S1078), and the priority non-time-short game flag is turned off (step S1079). One game process per short is completed.
When one short game process is completed as described above, the following subroutine is executed.

(2 game processing per short)
(Step S1101)
Two games per short are started by sending an opening command (opening command for two per short). This opening command is for transmitting the jackpot game process start information in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. Therefore, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not this opening command has already been transmitted.

(Step S1102)
If it is determined in step S1101 that the opening command has not yet been transmitted (“NO” in step S1051), the jackpot game processing program 241a sets the opening command for 2 per short hit.
The short hit 2 opening command is for transmitting information that two short hit games are started to the sub-control board 102.

(Step S1103) (Step S1104)
When the opening command is set as described above, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets the opening time for 2 per short based on the table in FIG. 23 (a) in which the type of special game and the opening time are associated with each other. An opening time is set (set) in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 101c (step S1103), and measurement of the opening time is started (step S1104). Thus, when the measurement of the opening time is started, the two short game processes are ended. When the sub-control board 102 receives the opening command for 2 per short, the sub-control board 102 executes an opening effect upon starting the 2 games per short.

(Step S1105) (Step S1106)
If it is determined in step S1101 that an opening command has already been transmitted, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not it is currently opening (step S1105). If it is determined that the opening is currently being performed, it is determined whether a preset opening time has elapsed (step S1106). As a result, when the set time has not elapsed, the two short game processes are terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S1107) (Step S1108)
If it is determined in step S1106 that the set time has elapsed, the winning prize opening number (C) storage area 409 is cleared (step S1107). Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 and stores it (step S1108).

  If it is currently open (“YES” in step S1105) and it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed (“YES” in step S1106), the number of round games (R) storage area 408 Nothing is remembered. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area 408.

(Step S1109)
The jackpot game processing program 241a sets a round start command to transmit the start information of the round game in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. Even if the sub-control board 102 receives a round start command during two games per short, no control for presentation is performed.

(Step S1110) (Step S1111) (Step S1112)
Then, the jackpot game processing program 241a stores two short hits in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c based on a table in which the round numbers classified according to the type of jackpot game shown in FIG. An open time is set (set) (step S1110). Next, energization of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is started (step S1111), and the measurement of the opening time is started (step S1112).

(Step S1113)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1115 that the opening is not in progress, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not it is currently in the interval. Therefore, if it is determined that the interval is in progress, it is determined in step S1106 whether or not the interval time has elapsed. If the set time has not elapsed, the jackpot game processing is terminated and the next subroutine is executed. Execute.
On the other hand, when the set time has elapsed, the processes of steps S1107 to S1112 are executed as processes for starting the next round game.

(Step S1114) (Step S1115)
If it is determined in step S1113 that the interval is not in progress, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not it is currently ending (step S1114). Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, when it is determined that the ending is currently in progress, it is determined whether or not the set ending time for 2 per short has elapsed (step S1065). If it is determined in step S1130 that the set ending time for 2 per short has not elapsed, the 2 short game processing is terminated as it is.

(Step S1115) (Step S1116)
In step S1114, the case where it is determined that the game is not in an ending state means that the game is not in an opening, an interval, or an ending, that is, the big winning opening 11 is being opened in a short win game. Therefore, here, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the big prize opening detection SW11a is turned on (step S1115). (C) “1” is added to the number of entered balls (C) stored in the storage area 409 to newly store the number of entered balls (C) (step S1116).

  The jackpot game processing program 241a turns off the big prize opening detection SW11a when the number of balls (C) is added by turning on the big prize opening detection SW11a in step S1116.

(Step S1117) (Step S1118) (Step S1119)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the set open time, in other words, the energizing time of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c has elapsed (step S1117). As a result, when it is determined that the set time has elapsed, the big hit game processing program 241a stops energization of the big winning opening / closing solenoid 11c (step S1119).
In addition, even within the set opening time, when a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls have entered the big winning opening 11 (“YES” in step S1118), the same as above, The energization of the winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped.
If the set time has not elapsed and the number of entered balls (C) has not reached the predetermined number (“NO” in step S1118), the two game processing per short is finished as it is.

(Step S1120)
When the energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped, the big hit game processing program 241a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 is the maximum. Note that even when the flag is turned on in the short win 2 game start flag storage area 410d, “15” is stored in the RAM 101c as the maximum number of round games. The jackpot game processing program 241a compares the data stored in the RAM 101c with the round game count (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area 408, thereby determining the number of round games (R ) Is the maximum.

(Step S1121) (Step S1122)
When it is determined in step S1120 that the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines the round numbers and interval times classified according to the type of jackpot game shown in FIG. Based on the associated table, an interval time for 2 per short is set (set) in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c (step S1121). In the present embodiment, the interval time is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c, and the measurement of the interval time is started (step S1122).

(Step S1123)
When it is determined in step S1120 that the round game number (R) has reached the maximum, the jackpot game processing program 241a uses the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408. Reset.

(Step S1124) (Step S1125) (Step S1126)
Also, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets an ending command (short winning 2 ending command) to transmit the jackpot game end information to the sub-control board 102 (step S1124). At the same time, based on the table in which the special game type and the ending time shown in FIG. 23 (e) are associated with each other, the time required for ending the predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c, that is, the ending for 2 per short The time is stored (step S1125), and the measurement of the ending time is started (step S1126).

(Step S1128) (Step S1129)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1127 that the set ending time has elapsed, the short win 2 game start flag is turned off (step S1128), the priority non-time-short game flag is turned off (step S1129), The short hit game process is terminated.
When two short game processes are completed as described above, the following subroutine is executed.

(Small game processing)
If it is determined in step S902 that the flag is turned on in the small hit game start flag storage area 410f, the CPU 101a reads the small hit game process program 241b and starts the small hit game process shown in FIG. .

(Step S1151)
The small hit game is started by transmitting an opening command (small hit opening command). This opening command is for transmitting the start information of the small hit game process in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. Therefore, the small hit game processing program 241b determines whether or not this opening command has already been transmitted.

(Step S1152)
When it is determined in step S1151 that the opening command has not been transmitted yet, the small hit game processing program 241b sets the small hit opening command on the sub-control board 102.
In this embodiment, the small hitting opening effect based on the small hitting opening command executed on the sub control board 102 and the short hitting one opening effect based on the short hitting one opening command (see step S1052 above) are the same. It is an aspect production. As a result, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the start of the small hit game and the start of the short hit game on the sub-control board 102.

  At this time, the small hit game processing program 241b may set an opening command for one short hit like the big hit game processing program 241a. In other words, by setting the same command at the start of the small hit game and at the start of one short hit game, it is possible to distinguish between the start of the small hit game and the start of the short hit game on the sub-control board 102. You can make it impossible.

(Step S1153) (Step S1154)
When the opening command is set as described above, the small hit game processing program 241b sets the small hit opening time based on the table in FIG. 23A in which the special game type and the opening time are associated with each other. An opening time is set (set) in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 101c (step S1153), the measurement of the opening time is started (step S1154), and the small hit game process is terminated.

(Step S1155) (Step S1156)
When it is determined in step S1151 that the opening command has already been transmitted, the small hit game processing program 241b determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened (step S1155). If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress, it is determined whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed (step S1156). As a result, when it is determined that the preset opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S1157) (Step S1158) (Step S1159)
If it is determined in step S1156 that the set opening time has elapsed, the time and the opening / closing pattern (energization) of the special winning opening 11 stored in a predetermined area such as the ROM 101b shown in FIG. A command for energizing and controlling the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set based on the table in which power interruption is associated (step S1157). This command is an instruction to energize the special winning opening / closing solenoid 11c 15 times with an interval of 1 second for an interval of 1 second. That is, unlike the big hit game process, in the big hit game process, the control for the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, that is, the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 11 is performed as a series of operations, and the continuous action is the opening time. It will start when it has passed.
Next, the small hit game processing program 241b starts energizing the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c (step S1158), starts measuring the operation time (step S1159), and ends the small hit game processing.

(Step S1160) (Step S1170)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1155 that the opening is not in progress, the small hit game processing program 241b determines whether or not it is currently ending (step S1160). Ending here refers to processing after the opening / closing control of the preset winning opening is finished. Therefore, if it is determined that the ending is currently in progress, it is determined whether or not the set ending time has elapsed (step S1170).

(Step S1171)
If it is determined in step S1170 that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated as it is.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed, the small hit game start flag is turned OFF (step S1170).

(Step S1161) (Step S1162)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1160 that the ending is not in progress, it means that neither the opening nor the ending is in progress, that is, the big winning opening 11 is continuously operating in the small hit game. Become. Accordingly, here, the small winning game processing program 241b determines whether or not the big prize opening detection SW11a is turned on (step S1161), and when the detection SW11a is turned on, the big prize mouth entry is made. “1” is added to the number of entered balls (C) stored in the number (C) storage area 409 to newly store the number of entered balls (C) (step S1162).

(Step S1163) (Step S1165)
Next, the small hit game processing program 241b determines whether or not the set operation time has elapsed (step S1163). The operating time here means the first energizing time of the first prize winning opening / closing solenoid 11c (0.1 sec) + the interval time (1 sec) + the second energizing time of the winning prize opening / closing solenoid 11c (0.1 sec). ) +... + Interval time (1 second) + the energization time (0.1 second) of the 15th large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is 15.5 seconds in total. When this operation time has elapsed, the power supply to the special winning opening / closing solenoid is stopped (step S1165).

(Step S1164) (Step S1165)
Even if the predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have entered the big winning opening 11 even within the set opening time (“YES” in step S1164), the small hit game processing program 241b. Stops energizing the special winning opening and closing solenoid (step S1165). Note that if the operating time has not elapsed (NO in step S1163), and if the number of entered balls (C) has not reached the predetermined number (NO in step S1164), the small hit game process is terminated as it is. .

(Step S1166)
In step S1165, when energization to the big winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped, the small hit game processing program 241b resets the number of winning (C) stored in the big winning opening (C) storage area 409. To do.

(Step S1167)
Further, the small hit game processing program 241b sets (sets) an ending command in order to transmit the small hit game end information to the sub-control board 102. In the present embodiment, the small hitting ending effect based on the small hitting ending command executed on the sub control board 102 and the short hitting 1 ending effect based on the short hitting 1 ending command have the same aspect. Accordingly, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the end of the small hit game on the sub-control board 102 and the end of one game per short.

  The ending command set at this time may be the same as the ending command for one short hit set in one game processing per short. In other words, as with the opening command, the same command is set for the ending command for one game per short game and for the small game, so that the end of the small game on the secondary control board 102 and the end of one game per short It is also possible to make this determination impossible.

(Step S1167) (Step S1168)
At the same time, the time required for the ending, that is, the small hitting ending is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c based on the table in which the special game type and the ending time shown in FIG. The command is stored (step S1167), and measurement of the ending time is started (step S1168).
When the small hit game processing is completed as described above, the following subroutine is executed.

(Output processing)
When the special winning opening process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads a prize ball processing program from the ROM 101b, and performs a process of paying out a predetermined prize ball according to the detection signal of each detection SW (see FIG. 7). . In the present embodiment, detailed description of the prize ball processing is omitted. When the winning ball process is completed, the CPU 101a finally reads the output process program 260 and executes the output process.

(Step S1201) to (Step S1214)
The output processing program 260 transmits each command to the sub-control board 102 as shown in FIG.
The effect execution command transmitted in step S1201 is a command set in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 13).
Each command transmitted in steps S1202 to S1204 is a command set during the game processing per long (see FIG. 19), and each command transmitted in steps S1205 to S1207 is one game processing per short. Each command transmitted in steps S1208 to S1210 is a command set during two game processes per short (see FIG. 21). On the other hand, each command transmitted in steps S1211 to S1213 is a command set during the small hit game process (see FIG. 22).

(Step S1213)
The contents determined in each subroutine process are transmitted to the external device as a command. Examples of the external device include a display device installed above the gaming machine 1. This display device notifies the player of various information such as the total number of lottery wins, the number of wins for the jackpot, or the number of wins with a high probability jackpot, and in order to notify the player of such information, The output processing program 260 transmits necessary information to the external device as a command.

  As described above, in the main control board 101, the CPU 101a reads out each main program and subprogram, and executes all the processes described above every 0.004 seconds.

  Next, processing in the sub control board 102 when each command is transmitted from the main control board 101 will be described. Each command transmitted from the main control board 101 is stored in the RAM 102 c of the sub control board 102. The CPU 102a of the sub control board 102 goes to see whether or not the command is stored in the RAM 102c, for example, every 0.004 seconds, and controls the effect based on each stored command. 25, in the sub-control board 102, the CPU 102a repeatedly performs an effect execution command reception process → a special game command reception process → an effect command transmission process.

(Special game command reception processing)
When the effect execution command reception process is completed as described above, the CPU 102a reads the special game command reception processing program 330 from the ROM 102b, and performs the special game command reception process shown in FIG.

(Step S1501)
The special game command reception processing program 330 determines whether or not a long hit command (opening command, round start command, ending command) is stored in the RAM 102c. As a result, when the long hit command is stored, the long hit command receiving process (step S1600) shown in FIG. 26 is performed.

(Step S1502)
On the other hand, when the special game command reception processing program 330 determines in step S1501 that the long hit command is not stored in the RAM 102c, the short hit one command (opening command, round start command, ending) Command) is stored. As a result, when the command for 1 per short is stored, the command reception process for 1 per short (step S1700) shown in FIG. 27 is performed.

(Step S1503)
On the other hand, when the special game command reception processing program 330 determines in step S1502 that the short hit 1 command is not stored in the RAM 102c, the short hit 2 command (opening command, round start command, It is determined whether or not an ending command is stored. As a result, when the short hit 2 command is stored, the short hit 2 command reception process (step S1750) shown in FIG. 28 is performed.

(Step S1504)
If the special game command reception processing program 330 determines in step S1503 that the short hit 2 command is not stored in the RAM 102c, a further small hit command (opening command, ending command) is stored. It is judged whether it is done. As a result, when the small hit command is stored, the small hit command reception process (step S1800) shown in FIG. 29 is performed.
If it is determined that no small hitting command is stored in the RAM 102c, the CPU 102a ends the special game command reception process and executes the next subroutine.

(Command reception processing per long)
If it is determined in step S1501 that the long hit command is stored in the RAM 102c, the CPU 102a reads the long hit command reception processing program 331 and starts the long hit command receiving process shown in FIG. To do.

(Step S1601)
The long hit command reception processing program 331 determines whether or not the command stored in the RAM 102c is a long hit opening command.

(Step S1602)
When the long hitting opening command is stored in the RAM 102c, the long hitting command receiving time processing program 331 first sets a command related to the presentation performed during the long hitting game (long hitting gaming command). To do. The “long play game effect command” set here turns on the command for displaying an image on the effect display device 13, the command for operating the effect agent devices 14 and 15, and the effect lighting device 16. Command for outputting voice from the voice output device 18. The effects performed based on these commands are continuously performed from the start to the end of the long hit game.

(Step S1603)
In addition, the long hit command reception processing program 331 sets a command related to the effect (long winning opening effect command) performed at the start of the long hit game. The effect executed by the “long winning opening effect command” is, for example, displaying a message “starting long hit game” on the effect display device 13 or the audio output device 18 or notifying the user by voice. is there. When the long winning gaming effect command and the long winning opening effect command are set, the CPU 102a ends the long winning command reception process in the routine process and executes the next subroutine process.

(Step S1604)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1501 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not the long hitting opening command, the long hitting command reception processing program 331 is stored in the RAM 102c. It is determined whether the current command is a round start command.

(Step S1605)
When it is determined that the command stored in the RAM 102c is a round start command, the long hit command reception processing program 331 sets a round effect command. This round effect command is for causing the message “fifth round”, for example, to be superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 13.

(Step S1606)
On the other hand, a case where the command stored in the RAM 102c is not a round start command is a case where a long hitting ending command is stored in the RAM 102c. Therefore, in this case, the long hit command reception processing program 331 sets the long hit ending effect command. When the long hitting ending effect command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the effect control board 105, the effect that has been continuously performed since the start of the long hit game is ended, and the effect related to the ending is newly performed. Is called.

(Command reception processing for 1 per short)
If it is determined in step S1502 that the short hit 1 command is stored in the RAM 102c, the CPU 102a reads the short hit command reception processing program 332, and the short hit 1 command reception process shown in FIG. To start.

(Step S1701)
The short hit command reception processing program 332 determines whether or not the command stored in the RAM 102c is a short hit 1 opening command.

(Step S1702)
When the opening command for 1 per short hit is stored in the RAM 102c, the processing program 332 at the time of receiving the short hit command receives a command related to the presentation performed during one game per short hit (an effect command during one game per short). set. The “short per game effect command” set here is a command for displaying an image on the effect display device 13, a command for operating the effect agent devices 14 and 15, and an effect lighting device 16. A command for outputting a voice from the voice output device 18. The effects performed based on these commands are continuously performed from the start to the end of one game per short.

  In the above long game, the round game ends when a predetermined number of game balls have entered the big winning opening 11, and therefore the time required for the long game may vary depending on the game ball entering situation. . On the other hand, in short win games (especially one game per short) and small hit games, the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short, so that a large number of game balls have entered the big prize opening 11 and won big prizes. The mouth 11 never closes. In other words, the opening time of the big winning opening 11 in one game per short, that is, the time required for one game per short is the same every time. Therefore, the effect command during one game per short set in the step S1702 is set so that the effect ends at the set time, for example, 30 seconds.

(Step S1703)
If it is determined in step S1701 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not the opening command for 1 short hit, the command processing process 332 for receiving a command for 1 short hit will execute the command stored in the RAM 102c. It is determined whether the command is a round start command.
In this embodiment, even if a short round 1 start command is transmitted from the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102, the sub control board 102 does not perform any control. Therefore, if it is determined in step S1703 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is a round start command for 1 short hit, the CPU 102a ends the command reception processing for 1 short hit as it is, and performs the next routine processing. Execute.

(Step S1704)
The case where it is determined that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not a round start command is a case where an ending command for 1 per short is stored in the RAM 102c. Therefore, in this case, the short hit command reception processing program 332 sets the short hit 1 ending effect command. Even if the ending effect command for one short hit is set, the effect on the effect display device 13 or the audio output device 18 that has been performed since the start of one game per short is continued as it is. The effect executed based on the ending effect command for 1 per short is, for example, an effect caused by turning on the effect lighting device 16.

(Command reception processing for 2 per short)
If it is determined in step S1503 that the short hit 2 command is stored in the RAM 102c, the CPU 102a reads the short hit command reception processing program 332, and the short hit 2 command reception process shown in FIG. To start.

(Step S1751)
The short hit command reception processing program 332 determines whether the command stored in the RAM 102c is the short hit 2 opening command.

(Step S1752)
When the short hit 2 opening command is stored in the RAM 102c, the short hit 2 command reception processing program 332 relates to an effect that is executed during 2 short hits (game per 2 short hits effect command). Set. “Short per 2 game effect command” set here is a command for displaying an image on the effect display device 13, a command for operating the effect agent devices 14 and 15, and an effect lighting device 16. A command for outputting a voice from the voice output device 18. The effects performed based on these commands are continuously performed from the start to the end of two games per short.

(Step S1753)
If it is determined in step S1751 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not the opening command for short hit 2, the short hit command reception processing program 332 determines that the command stored in the RAM 102c is It is determined whether the command is a round start command.
In this embodiment, even if a short round 2 start command is transmitted from the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102, the sub control board 102 does not perform any control. Therefore, if it is determined in step S1753 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is a short hit 2 round start command, the CPU 102a ends the short hit command reception process and executes the next routine process. To do.

(Step S1754)
The case where it is determined that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not a round start command is a case where the ending command for 2 per short is stored in the RAM 102c. Therefore, in this case, the short hit command reception processing program 332 sets the short hit 2 ending effect command. Even if the short hit 2 ending effect command is set, the effect on the effect display device 13 or the audio output device 18 that has been performed since the start of the short hit 2 game is continued as it is. The effect executed based on the short hitting ending effect command is, for example, an effect caused by lighting of the effect lighting device 16.

(Small hit command reception processing)
If it is determined in step S1504 that the small hitting command is stored in the RAM 102c, the CPU 102a reads the small hitting command reception processing program 333 and starts the small hitting command receiving process shown in FIG. To do.

(Step S1801)
The small hit command reception processing program 333 determines whether or not the command stored in the RAM 102c is a small hit opening command.

(Step S1802)
When a small hitting opening command is stored in the RAM 102c, the small hitting command reception processing program 333 sets a command related to an effect performed during the small hitting game (a small hitting game effect command). The “small hit game effect command” set here turns on the command for displaying an image on the effect display device 13, the command for operating the effect agent devices 14 and 15, and the effect lighting device 16. Command for outputting voice from the voice output device 18. The effects performed based on these commands are continuously performed from the start to the end of the small hit game.
The effect executed based on the small hit game effect command is the same as the effect executed based on the short hit one game command. In other words, the same aspect of the effect is executed during the small hit game and during the short hit one game.

(Step S1803)
The case where it is determined in step S1801 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not a small hitting opening command is a case where the small hitting ending command is stored in the RAM 102c. This is because, in the control of the small hit game of the main control board 101, unlike the control of the long hit game or the short hit game, the round start command is not set, and only the opening command or the ending command is given to the sub control board 102. It is because it does not transmit.
Therefore, if it is determined in step S1801 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not a small hitting opening command, the small hitting command reception processing program 333 sets a small hitting ending effect command. .
As a result, the small hit command receiving process is terminated, and the next routine process is executed.

(Direction command transmission processing)
As described above, when each production command is set, the CPU 102 a reads the production command transmission program 333 and transmits the set command to the lamp control board 104 or the production control board 105. Thereby, the routine processing in the sub control board 102 is completed.

As described above, when an effect command is transmitted from the sub control board 102 to the effect control board 105, the image CPU 105a ₁ reads the program from the image ROM 105b ₁ , and the effect display device 13 is based on the received effect command. Controls the image display at.
Specifically, in the demonstration execution command reception processing in the sub-control board 102, a command for confirming the effect contents (hereinafter, the effect of placing command) when is set, the image CPU 105a ₁ decoration symbol variable display program 341a is read, and the decorative symbol variation display performed during the special symbol variation display is started. That is, when the performance control board 105 receives an effect confirmation command, decorative symbol variation display program 341a is, effect display decoration pattern data corresponding to the effect confirmation command stored in the image ROM105b _1, writing to VRAM105d Display control is performed on the device 13. As a result, the decorative display is displayed on the effect display device 13 over a predetermined time.

Also, in the long hit command receiving process of the sub control board 102, when the long hit gaming effect command, the long hit opening effect command, the round effect command, and the long hit ending effect command are set, the image CPU 105a ₁ Reads out the long play gaming effect control program 341b and controls the image display on the effect display device 13.
On the other hand, the command reception processing short per sub-control board 102, when the short-per game in effect command is set, the image CPU 105a ₁ reads out the presentation control program 341c gaming short per the performance display device 13 Control image display. Similarly, in the command reception process for short per sub-control board 102, when the small hit game in effect command is set, the image CPU 105a ₁ reads out the presentation control program 341d for small win game, performance display device 13 Further, when controlling the effect display device 13 on the effect control board 105, the sound CPU 105a ₂ reads the sound output device control program 345 from the sound ROM 105b ₂ based on the received effect command. Thus, the sound output in the sound output device 18 is controlled.

In the lamp control board 104, the CPU 104a reads out the effect agent device operation program 360 based on the received effect command, and controls the operation of the effect agent devices 14 and 15.
In addition, the CPU 104 a reads the effect lighting device control program 361 based on the received effect command, and controls the effect lighting device 16.

(Other embodiments)
In the first embodiment, two games per short are composed of 15 round games, the first to thirteenth round games are third round games, and the fourteenth and fifteenth round games are second round games. In each round game, the grand prize opening 11 is opened only once, but the number of round games, the order (number) of round games in which the second round game is executed, and during the second round game The number of times the big prize opening 11 is opened is not limited thereto. Therefore, other embodiments of the two games per short will be described below.

  The second form of 2 games per short (2 games per game 2 in FIG. 30) is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, but the opening pattern of the big winning opening 11 in the second round game is different. . That is, the number of round games and the order of round games in which the second round game is executed are the same as those in the first embodiment. However, in this second form, in each second round game, a big prize opening 11 opens 3 times in 2.7 seconds. Compared to the case of the first embodiment, the total opening time of the big prize opening 11 during the second round game is almost the same, but the first prize opening of the big prize opening 11 is one time in the first embodiment. Since the time is long, it is easy for game balls to enter, and the number of game balls possessed by the player tends to increase.

  Therefore, for example, in order to equalize the profits to be given to the player, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 11 in the two short wins is related based on the degree of profit given to the player by the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination process Can be. That is, when a big win is won in the high probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, two short wins according to Embodiment 1 in which the number of game balls possessed by the player is likely to increase are executed. When winning in the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state where the degree of profit is large, two short games-2 per game that are relatively difficult to enter the big winning opening 11 are executed.

  The third form of 2 games per short (2 games per short 3 in FIG. 30) is also composed of 15 round games, and the second round game is executed in the 7th and 15th round games. In other round games, the third round game is executed. In the second round game, 7.0 seconds are released once, and in round games other than the third round game, it is the same as in the case of one game per short winning slot 11 and 0.1 seconds. Opening is performed once. Note that the interval between successive third round games is 1.0 second. In addition, since the second round game is performed at a certain interval in time, it is possible to continue the player without interrupting the launch of the game ball, and to prevent a reduction in the operating rate.

  The fourth form of 2 games per short (2 games per short 4 in FIG. 30) is also composed of 15 round games, and the second round game is executed in the 7th and 15th round games. In one second round game, 2.7 seconds are released three times.

  The fifth form of 2 games per short (2 games per short 5 in FIG. 30) is composed of 15 round games, and the 7th and 15th round games are the second round games. Round games other than the second round game are not configured as the third round game. During the second round game, the big prize opening 11 is released three times for the same time, but each opening time is the same as the opening time of the big prize opening 11 in round games other than the second round game. Therefore, the amount of data stored in the ROM or the like can be reduced. Specifically, in this embodiment, since the time for opening the big winning opening 11 in 2 games-5 per short is 2 seconds, it is possible for one game ball to enter, even if difficult. It is not easy, that is, the game ball can enter the ball with a probability of approximately 50% in one opening of the big winning opening 10. Therefore, it is not difficult and sufficiently possible for a plurality of game balls to enter the big prize opening 11 during the second round game constituted by opening the big prize opening 11 three times.

  The sixth form of two games per short (two games per short-6 in FIG. 30) is composed of two round games, and all round games are second round games. During the second round game, the grand prize opening 11 is opened once for 7.0 seconds. Since it is difficult to enter the big winning opening 11 in a difficult manner, the player can reduce useless consumption of game balls.

  On the other hand, the seventh form of two games per short (2 games per short-7 in FIG. 30) is also composed of two round games, and all round games are second round games. During the second round game, the grand prize winning opening 11 is first opened twice for 0.5 seconds, and then once for 7.0 seconds. Here, it is assumed that one game per short is composed of two round games, and the opening pattern of the big winning opening 11 in each round game is one release in 0.5 seconds. Further, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 11 in the small hit game is opened twice in 0.5 seconds. Then, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening 11 for sliding out of the second special game is the same as the opening pattern of the large winning opening 11 for one short game or the small winning game, It can be thought that a small hit game has been executed. In addition, by increasing the interval between the second 0.5-second release and 7.0-second release in the first second round game, one game per short or small hit game was executed for the player. It can make you think more strongly.

  In the first embodiment, the symbol random number determination table by entering the first starting port 9 is divided into a low probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state, but in other embodiments, a high probability It is divided into a gaming state and non-short-time gaming state and other gaming states (see FIG. 32 (b-1)). Before describing this table, the difference between the jackpot determination process and the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Similar processing is performed for steps S601 to S608 and steps S612 to S614. That is, it differs from Embodiment 1 about step S609-step S611.

(Step S609 ′) (Step S610 ′) (Step S611 ′)
If the symbol random number determination table at the time of jackpot by the first start entrance is selected in step S607, then the high probability game flag is turned ON in the high probability game flag storage area 410c, and the short time game flag is stored in the short time game flag storage area. It is determined whether it is turned off at 410b (step S609 ′). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination process is a process in a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state. As a result, if the high-probability game flag is ON and the non-short-time game flag is OFF, a table for the high-probability game state and non-short-time game state is selected (step S610 ′). A table for a gaming state other than the gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state is selected (step S611 ′).

  When the jackpot determination process by entering the first start port 9 is executed in the high probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, the jackpot determination processing program 222a displays the high probability gaming state in FIG. 32 (b-1). And the symbol random number is determined based on the symbol random number determination table in the non-time-short game state, and the type of jackpot is determined (the lower part of the symbol random number determination table in FIG. 32 (b-1)). On the other hand, when the jackpot determination process by entering the first starting port 9 is executed in a gaming state other than the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, the jackpot determination processing program 222a is shown in FIG. ) Is determined based on the symbol random number determination table in the gaming state other than the high probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, and the type of jackpot is determined (the upper part of the symbol random number determination table in FIG. 32B-1). .

  The types of jackpots determined in the symbol random number judgment table for gaming states other than the high probability gaming state and non-temporal gaming state are "per length with high probability short time", "per length with low probability short time", and "with high probability short time" 1 per short, 1 per short without high probability, 1 per short with low probability, 1 per short with low probability. On the other hand, the types of jackpots determined in the high-probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state symbol random number judgment table are "per-long with high-probability short-time", "per-long with low-probability short-time", 2 ”,“ 2 per short short with high probability ”,“ 2 per short short with low probability ”, and“ 2 per short short with low probability ”.

  That is, in any table, the gaming state related to the type of jackpot controlled after the jackpot game ends is common, but the jackpot game to be executed is different. Specifically, if a symbol random number determination table of a gaming state other than the high probability gaming state and the non-temporal gaming state is used, the “long winning game” or the “one short winning game” is executed as the big hit game, and the high probability game If the symbol random number determination table in the state and non-time-short game state is used, the “long win game” or the “short win 2 game” is executed as the jackpot game.

  In the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, a jackpot game that can increase the number of game balls possessed by the player if a jackpot is won is executed. That is, basically, the number of game balls possessed by the player does not decrease. The fact that the game is progressing in the non-temporary gaming state means that the game that the player possesses from the end of the jackpot game that triggers the transition to this high-probability gaming state and the non-temporary gaming state until the current jackpot winning The number of spheres decreases. Therefore, when one game per short that is difficult to maintain the possessed game balls is executed here, the number of game balls possessed in the game related to the previous jackpot winning is substantially reduced. . And since it is a high probability game state, a game state does not improve about the winning probability of jackpot after the jackpot game. In other words, the player does not fully enjoy the profit (benefits) of the jackpot winning despite the winning of the jackpot. Therefore, when a big win is won in the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, the long-round game in which the first round game in which a plurality of gaming balls can be easily entered is executed a plurality of times, or at least 1 Since two games per short in which the easy second round game is executed a plurality of times are executed for entering the game balls, it is possible to compensate for the number of game balls held until the winning.

A 2nd start opening / closing device B Big prize opening opening / closing device 8 Winning gate 10 2nd start opening (opening / closing start opening)
11 grand prize opening (open prize opening that can be freely opened and closed)
100 control means 101 main control board 102 sub control board 201 winning gate passage processing program 202 normal symbol variation processing program 203 second start opening control program 222 special symbol variation processing program 241 large winning opening processing program 260 output processing program 320 Effect execution command reception processing program 323 Effect mode selection program 324 Effect table selection program 411 Priority non-time-short game flag storage area

In the first aspect of the invention, the control means for controlling the progress of the game is configured in such a manner that an openable and closable large winning opening that opens and closes by a large winning opening and closing device can be entered when the game ball enters the start opening. The success or failure of the right acquisition to execute the special game to be released is determined by the special game lottery, and the low probability game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute the special game is set to a predetermined value, or the special game is executed. A gaming machine that controls in a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of acquiring a right is higher than the low-probability gaming state, wherein the control means allows the large winning opening to easily enter a plurality of gaming balls as the special game. First special game in which the first opening is performed in such a manner, and the second special game in which only the second opening in which the big winning opening is opened in a manner in which it is difficult to enter the game ball is performed a plurality of times. Or, the second opening and the big prize opening are games. The third opening is a plurality of times that are opened in an easy manner, and the second opening is performed first, and the time during which the grand prize opening can be opened during the game is the first special opening. controls either shorter third special game compared to a player, if the right to perform the special game in the high probability game state is acquired, the first special game or the third special game of It is characterized by performing.

According to the present invention, the control means, as a special game, the first special game in which the first prize opening in which the big prize opening is easy to enter a plurality of game balls is performed, and the big prize opening is a game. The second special game in which only the second opening is performed a plurality of times, in which it is difficult to enter the ball, or the second opening and the grand prize opening are opened in a manner that allows easy entry of the game ball. The third special game is composed of a plurality of third releases, and the second release is performed first, and the time during which the big winning opening can be opened during the game is shorter than that of the first special game. When the right to execute the special game in the high probability gaming state is acquired, the first special game or the third special game is executed, so that the player's willingness to play is reduced. can do.

In the first aspect of the invention, the control means for controlling the progress of the game is configured in such a manner that an openable and closable large winning opening that opens and closes by a large winning opening and closing device can be entered when the game ball enters the start opening. The success or failure of the right acquisition to execute the special game to be released is determined by the special game lottery, and the low probability game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute the special game is set to a predetermined value, or the special game is executed. A gaming machine that controls in a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of acquiring a right is higher than the low-probability gaming state, wherein the control means allows the large winning opening to easily enter a plurality of gaming balls as the special game. First special game in which the first opening is performed in such a manner, and the second special game in which only the second opening in which the big winning opening is opened in a manner in which it is difficult to enter the game ball is performed a plurality of times. Or, the second opening and the big prize opening are games. ON sphere controls one of the plurality of times of the third third special game Do that from the open and of which opens in an easy manner, the right to run the bonus game is won in the high probability game state In this case, the first special game or the third special game is executed, and in the third special game, the second opening is performed first, and the big prize opening in the third special game is the total open time is shorter than that of the first special game, the second longer than the special game, characterized in that close to said first of said second special game than special game .

According to the present invention, the control means, as a special game, the first special game in which the first prize opening in which the big prize opening is easy to enter a plurality of game balls is performed, and the big prize opening is a game. The second special game in which only the second opening is performed a plurality of times, in which it is difficult to enter the ball, or the second opening and the big winning opening are opened in a manner that allows easy entry of the game ball. controls either multiple third third special game Do that from the open and of, if the right to run a particular game in a high probability game state is acquired, the first special play or third special game to have rows in the third special game of the first to the second opening is performed, short the third total opening time of the special winning opening in the special game of is different from the first special game , longer than the second special game, so close to the second special play from the first special game, the player game motivation It is possible to reduce the decline.

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Control means to control the progress of the game,
When a game ball enters the start opening, the special winning lottery determines the success or failure of acquiring a right to execute a special game that opens and closes in a manner that allows opening and closing of a large winning opening that can be opened and closed by a large winning opening and closing device. Decide
Control in a low probability gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute the special game is set to a predetermined value, or in a high probability gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute the special game is higher than the low probability gaming state A gaming machine that
The control means, as the special game, is a first special game where the prize winning opening is opened in a manner that allows easy entry of game balls, and it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. A special game, or a third special game in which the total opening time of the special prize opening in the special game is shorter than the first special game and longer than the second special game,
A gaming machine that executes the first special game or the third special game when a right to execute the special game is acquired in the high probability game state.

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