JP2010279484A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables people to play games with expectancy for reduced time games even in the usual games. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine 1, a jackpot triggers a start of a set-number subtraction game condition in which frequency of a reduced time game is increased. In the set-number subtraction game condition, the value "300" of the pre-set remaining variation count (Z) of the set-number subtraction game is subtracted "1" per one game until it reaches "0". Then, the remaining variation count (Z) is reset when the second specific condition is satisfied on the α-th time before the remaining variation count (Z) reaches "0". <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a lottery drawing when a game ball enters a start opening.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine capable of executing a jackpot game capable of winning a prize ball when a jackpot lottery is performed in response to a game ball entering a start opening and the jackpot is won.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent gaming machines, those equipped with a starting opening that changes the degree of entry of a game ball by an electric accessory (so-called electric tulip, hereinafter referred to as “electric chew”) are widely known. A game in which the rate at which the player's possessed ball (game ball owned by the player) is consumed is reduced compared to the normal game (ordinary game) by the operation of the electric chew is “short-time game”. It is. At this time, the short game is started after the end of the jackpot game or the like, and is ended a predetermined number of times or when the jackpot is won.

  If the jackpot is won when the time-short game is less than the predetermined number of times, the remaining number of time-short games will disappear even if it is less than the predetermined number of times. For this reason, a gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 (hereinafter referred to as a “conventional gaming machine”) is known as a gaming machine configured such that the remaining number of short-time games is added to a predetermined number of next short-time games. Yes. In this conventional gaming machine, the remaining number of short-time games that have not been executed due to winning the jackpot are accumulated, and when the next short-time game is started, the above remaining number of times is added to the number of next short-time games. Is added. Thereby, a player's profit is not impaired.

JP 2004-187714 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, although the remaining number of times is added to the number of times of the next short-time game, if a time-short game including the added amount is performed, the time-saving time to be added next time The number of games will be “0”. After all, if you do not continue to win the jackpot while there are remaining times for short-time games, you will not be able to benefit from the addition of the remaining times. In other words, when there is almost no remaining number of times at the end of a predetermined number of short-time games, or when there is no remaining number of times due to returning to normal games, the above benefits are not received at all, and the interest in games is reduced. There is a problem that it ends up.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of facing a game with a sense of expectation for a short-time game even in a normal game.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, the game board has a first start winning opening, a first mode in which game balls are difficult to enter, and a game ball that is easier to enter than in the first mode. And a second start winning opening that can be controlled in accordance with the second aspect, and the right to execute a special game that can acquire a winning ball by acquiring game data when the starting ball enters the starting opening. Short-time game state in which a short-time game is executed while performing a lottery of acquisition and the rate at which the second start winning opening is controlled to the second mode is higher than the rate controlled to the first mode , The rate at which the second start winning opening is controlled to the second mode is lower than the rate to be controlled by the first mode. A control means for controlling the progress, wherein the control means is configured to play a specific number of games when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specific game period setting means for setting the interval, and subtracting the specific game period set by the specific game period setting means for each game, and counting the remaining period until the specific game period ends When the count means and the first specific condition are satisfied, and there is no remaining period counted by the count means, a predetermined number of game periods determined as initial values are continued for the short-time game state. On the other hand, when the first specific condition is satisfied and there is the remaining period counted by the counting means, the remaining period is added to the initial value to update the game A duration period setting means for setting the updated gaming period as a duration in which the short-time gaming state is continued, and the specific gaming period is ended by the counting means. When the count of the remaining period until the are executed, characterized in that it comprises a counting erasing means by the occurrence of the second specific condition to erase count of the remaining period by the counting means.

  A second invention is a gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the specific game period setting means uses the count erasing means to erase the count of the remaining period as the predetermined condition. A game period started later is set as the specific number of game periods.

  A third invention is a gaming machine according to the first or second invention, wherein the specific number of game periods set by the specific game period setting means is a predetermined number of game periods predetermined as the initial value. It is characterized by being set as a game period exceeding the number of times.

  A fourth invention is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to third inventions, wherein the specific game period setting means terminates the special game on the condition that the special game ends. A game period started later is set as the specific number of game periods.

  A fifth invention is a gaming machine according to any of the first to fourth inventions, wherein the special game includes at least a first special game and a second special game having different game values to be given. The first specific condition is when the first data that triggers execution of the first special game is acquired, and the second specific condition is executed by the second special game. When the second data that triggers the acquisition is acquired, the control means controls the progress of the game in the time-saving gaming state after the first special game is over.

  A sixth invention is a gaming machine according to the fifth invention, wherein the game value given in the first special game is more for the player than the game value given in the second special game. It is characterized by being provided with a high degree of advantage.

  A seventh aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the specific number of game periods includes at least a plurality of game periods having different numbers of times. The game period setting means selects any one of the plurality of game periods having different numbers of times based on a predetermined condition.

  An eighth invention is a gaming machine according to the seventh invention, wherein the specific game period setting means selects any one of the plurality of game periods having different numbers of times when the first data is acquired. It is characterized by selecting.

  A plurality of start winning ports are provided (first start winning port, second start winning port). In particular, the second start winning port is a starting port that can be controlled in the first mode and the second mode. For this reason, the second start winning opening widely includes those that function as a so-called variable start opening.

When the rate at which the second start winning opening is controlled to the second mode is higher than the rate at which the second mode is controlled to the first mode, the second start winning port is controlled to the second mode in one gaming state. Any one of the time, number of times, frequency, etc. being played is greater than any of the time, number of times, frequency, etc., in which the second start winning opening is controlled in the first mode in the one gaming state means. Therefore, in the short-time game state, the opportunity for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is increased compared to the non-short-time game state.
Further, when a game ball enters the start winning opening, it becomes a prize and a certain game value is given as a privilege related to the prize. What corresponds to this privilege is a lottery for acquiring the right to execute a special game (hereinafter referred to as “lottery related to special game”) or a prize ball. Therefore, in the short-time game state, the lottery related to the special game can be performed more efficiently than in the non-short-time game state, and the chances of obtaining a prize ball are increased.
On the other hand, the non-short game state is disadvantageous compared to the short-time game state, such as fewer chances to get a prize ball than the short-time game state, and lottery related to special games is not performed efficiently. There are many points. The non-time-saving gaming state in the present invention includes a so-called normal gaming state.

  When a specific number of game periods are set, the counting means subtracts “1” from the numerical value set as the specific number every time a game is played. This continues until the numerical value set as the specific number of times becomes “0”.

  The initial value refers to a prescribed number of game periods. On the other hand, the updated game period after the remaining period of the specific game period is added to the initial value is also referred to as an updated value.

The predetermined condition for setting a specific number of game periods by the specific game period setting means is, for example, that specific game data is acquired, a predetermined time elapses, and a predetermined number of games are executed. , Etc., which are appropriately determined, are widely included.
For example, if a specific game period is set in the normal game state and the condition that may occur in the specific game period is set as the predetermined condition, the expectation for the short-time game can be maintained even in the game in the normal game state. Can do.

  According to the present invention, whether the duration of the short-time gaming state remains the initial value (specified number) or an updated value increased from the initial value, depending on whether or not there is a remaining period of the specific gaming period. It is determined. If the specific condition (second specific condition) is satisfied when there is a remaining period of the specific game period, the count of the remaining period is reset. That is, the short-time gaming state is given with at least the specified number of times as a lower limit, and an updated value obtained by adding the specified number of times to the specified number of times is given as an upper limit. In particular, since the specific game period is reset every time the second specific condition is satisfied, not only can the specified game period be less likely to be the specified number of game periods, which is the lower limit of the period in which the short-time game state continues, Even when the short-time gaming state ends and becomes the normal gaming state, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game period in which the short-time gaming state continues will be a gaming period that is equal to or more than the prescribed number of times.

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 process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the electric Chu 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 process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of each random number and the table which determines each random number. 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 a 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 game state setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the routine process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the end of the fluctuation production in the sub-control board. It is a flowchart which shows the mode flag change process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the win production | presentation selection process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the ending effect selection process in a sub control board. 10 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process of a second modification.

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.

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. When the gate detection SW 8a detects the passage of the game ball, a lottery of a normal symbol, which will be described later, is performed.

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. As shown in FIG. 2A, the second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, and the first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state, and FIG. As shown in b), the pair of movable pieces 10b are controlled to move to the second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in the open state. 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 does not accept game balls. It is possible or 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. As for the second starting port 10 in which the game ball entry opportunity changes by opening and closing the pair of movable pieces 10b in this way, a second starting port opening / closing solenoid 10c that opens and closes the pair of movable pieces 10b described later. It is also called “Electric Tulip”. In the following, it is referred to as “electric chew” as necessary.
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 lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. Also, when the detection SWs 9a and 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

As shown in FIG. 1, a special winning opening 11 is provided further below the second starting opening 10. The special winning opening 11 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 11b is opened, and the special prize opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the special winning opening 11, A game ball can enter the big prize opening 11. 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 special prize opening 11, the special prize opening / closing door 11b, the special prize opening detection SW 11a and the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, which will be described later, constitute a special prize opening / closing device in the present embodiment.

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 is provided. Further, 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 display of the decorative symbols, the player is given a high expectation that they may win a jackpot.

The stage effect device 14 gives the player a sense of expectation according to its operation mode. In the present embodiment, the stage effect device 14 imitates the shape of a human face, and a face type accessory 15a that can be controlled to move left and right / up and down by a power source such as a motor and a solenoid (not shown), and not shown. It is composed of a combination object 15b that can be controlled to move up and down by a solenoid or the like. For example, the face-type accessory 15a can be controlled in the horizontal and vertical directions as if a human face is turning around or scolding. Further, the scissors 15b can be controlled in the vertical direction as if a person's heel is opened or closed. Various combinations of feelings are given to the player depending on the operation modes of these actors 15a and 15b and the combinations of the operations of both the actors 15a and 15b.
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.

Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when 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. 3) formed 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 19, the second special symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 21, the first hold indicator 22, the second hold indicator 23, the normal symbol hold display A device 24, a high probability state display device 25, and a short time state display device 26 are provided.

  The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are for displaying a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball enters the start ports 9 and 10. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the lottery lottery results are set, and the special symbol corresponding to the lottery lottery results are stopped and displayed on these special symbol display devices 19 and 20 so that the lottery results can be played. The person is informed. The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are each composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When the jackpot is won, a plurality of specific LEDs are lit, and when it is lost, a specific LED corresponding thereto is displayed. One lights up. The pattern represented by lighting up in this way becomes a special symbol, but this special symbol is displayed in a stopped state after being displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time. In other words, whenever a special symbol change display is performed, a special symbol stop display is performed, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is notified. Moreover, in this embodiment, the display mode of the special symbols in the first special symbol display 19 and the second special symbol display 20 is not the same. That is, even if the same type of jackpot, the display mode of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 19 and the display mode of the special symbol on the second special symbol display 20 are different. In this way, even if the player learns the display mode of one of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20, the type of jackpot etc. cannot be grasped from the other display mode. The effect that the display mode of a symbol can be obscure is acquired.

  The normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a lottery performed when a game ball passes through the winning gate 8. When the winning lottery is won, the normal symbol display device 21 composed of LEDs is turned on, and then the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol is not immediately notified of the lottery result when the game ball passes through the winning gate 8, and the normal symbol display 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Fluctuation is displayed. That is, the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. The blinking of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol variation display, and the lighting of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol stop display corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery.

By the way, even if a game ball enters the start opening 9 or 10 during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special prize opening / closing device is operated, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed and the special prize lottery is performed. When the lottery result is not notified, the special symbol change display (notification of the lottery result of the special prize lottery) is suspended under certain conditions. More specifically, the right to display the variable symbol 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 (U ₁ ), and the game ball enters the second start port 10. The right of variable display of special symbols retained as a ball is reserved as the second reservation (U ₂ ).
For both of these holds, the upper limit reserved number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first hold indicator 22 and the second hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold (U ₁ ), the LED on the left side of the first hold indicator 22 is lit, and when there are two first holds (U ₁ ), the first hold indicator 22 The two LEDs turn on. Further, when there are three first holds (U ₁ ), the left LED of the first hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds (U ₁ ). The two LEDs of the first hold indicator 22 blink. Further, on the second hold indicator 23, the reserved number of the second hold (U ₂ ) is displayed in the same manner as described above.

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

(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 an input signal from each detection SW or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or according to the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards. The RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 101a.

To 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, and a large winning opening detection SW 11a are connected, and a game ball is detected. A signal is input to the main control board 101.
Further, an accessory operating device 28 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101. The accessory actuating device 28 includes a second start opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. Composed.
A display device 27 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101. The display device 27 includes the first special symbol display 19, the second special symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 21, the first hold indicator 22, the second hold indicator 23, and the normal symbol hold indicator 24. The high probability state display device 25 and the short time state display device 26 are configured.

  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 launch solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launch mechanism. Also, on the output side of the prize ball control board 103, a prize ball payout device 29 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. 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 29 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 that operates the effect actor 14. 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 image CPU 105a ₁ executes various image processing such as background image display processing, decorative design display processing, and character image display processing on the effect display device 13, but the background image, decorative design image, and character image The image is superimposed on the display screen of the display 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 also stores a winning gate passage processing program 201, a normal symbol variation processing program 202, and a second starting port control program 203 (electric chew control program 203) that function as subprograms of the normal symbol processing program 200. ing. 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. .

  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 and the second start port 10 as a trigger. In addition, the ROM 101b stores a starting opening ball processing program 221 and a special symbol variation processing program 222 that function as subprograms of the special symbol processing program 220. Further, the ROM 101b stores a special symbol holding number count program 221a, a jackpot random number lottery program 221b, a 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. Yes. Further, the ROM 101b includes 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)
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. 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 334 for transmitting an effect command determined on the sub-control board 102 to the lamp control board 104 and the effect control board 105.

In addition, the ROM 105b1 of the effect control board 105 stores an effect display device control program 341 as a program that functions when receiving an effect command transmitted from the sub control board 102. The effect display device control program 341 is classified into a decorative symbol variation display program 342, a long hit game effect control program 343, a short hit game effect control program 344, and a small hit game effect control program 345. Further, the ROM 105b2 of the sub control board 105 stores a sound output device control program 346 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 an effect actor device operation program 360 and an effect lighting device control program 361 as programs that function when an effect 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.
The RAM 101c includes a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area 400, a normal symbol reservation storage area 401, a first special symbol reservation number (U ₁ ) storage area 402a, a second special symbol reservation number (U ₂ ) storage area 402b, 1st special symbol holding storage area 403a, 2nd special symbol holding storage area 403b, remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area 406 of high probability gaming state, remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area 407 of short-time gaming state, round gaming count (R) A storage area 408, a number of entries in the big winning opening (C) storage area 409, a game state storage area 410, and a remaining number of changes (Z) storage area 411 of the set number subtraction game state are 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 hit game start flag storage area 410d, a short hit game start flag storage area 410e, A small hit game start flag storage area 410f and a set number subtraction game flag storage area 410g are provided.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, “non-time / short gaming state”, and “set number subtracting gaming state”. However, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state” while the game is in progress, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. In other words, there are cases of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” and “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”. . Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

In this embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of jackpot is 2 / The game state set to 601. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.
On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 20/601. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short game state” means that the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed the winning gate 8, and It means a gaming state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning is set as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the winning gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win A game state in which the release control time of 10 is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”.
In this embodiment, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 90%, and this winning probability is the game state of either “non-short game state” or “short-time game state”. But it doesn't change. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the winning gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. As a result, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can proceed with the game without consuming the game balls, but this is the original purpose of the “short-time gaming state”.
In the “short time gaming state”, the number of times of performing the opening control of the second start port 10 may be increased as compared with the “non-short time gaming state”. For example, in the “non-short game state”, the opening control of the second start port 10 is performed only once, whereas in the “short time game state”, the opening control of the second start port 10 is performed three times. . Even in this case, the original purpose of the “short-time gaming state” can be achieved.
However, in the “short-time gaming state”, the above-mentioned purpose of providing the “short-time gaming state” may be achieved by making the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery higher than the “non-short-time gaming state”. I do not care.

  In this embodiment, the “set number subtraction gaming state” means that a predetermined number of times is set, and the predetermined number is subtracted for each game, and if the big win is won within this predetermined number of times, The game state in which the remaining number of times (predetermined number-number of games) is given as the number of short-time games (details will be described later).

  In the present embodiment, the game states in which “big hit game” or “small hit game” is executed may also be referred to as “big hit game state” and “small hit game state”, respectively. The “big hit gaming state” can be further divided into a “long hit gaming state” and a “short hit gaming state”.

“Long win game state” means that in the jackpot lottery that is performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the right to execute a long hit game is acquired. Refers to the gaming state executed.
In the “long hit gaming state”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one round The game ends. In other words, the “long hit game state” is a game state in which a game ball enters the big winning opening 11 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball, so that a large number of prize balls can be acquired. is there.

“Short-winning game state” means that a right to execute a short-hit game is acquired in a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 Refers to the gaming state executed.
In the “short win game state”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed a total of 15 times. However, in each round game, the big prize opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.1 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 11, one round game is finished. However, since the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short as described above, Hardly enters, and even if a game ball enters, only one game ball enters in one round game. Even in the “short win game state”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

“Small game state” means that when the player wins the right to perform a small hit game in a big lottery that is performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 Refers to the gaming state executed.
In the “small winning game state”, the big winning opening 11 is opened 15 times (both at 1 small hit and 2 at the small hit) as in the “short winning game state”. That is, the small hit (a collective name including both the small hit 1 and the small hit 2), the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 11 are the same as the “short winning gaming state”, or The player approximates to the extent that it is impossible or difficult to distinguish between “one game state per small game” and “short game state”. 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 present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are collectively referred to as “big hit game”.

In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the gaming state storage area 410 of the RAM 101c so as to grasp which gaming state is the above gaming state.
Further, the change from the normal gaming state to any one of the above gaming states is a case where “big hit” is won as a result of the big hit 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. However, once a “big hit” is won and the game state is changed to one of the above game states, the game returns to the normal game state after a big win lottery, that is, a special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times. The “big hit” provided in the present embodiment will be described below.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, “per length with high probability time”, “per length with normal time”, “short per time with high probability”, “short per hour without high probability”, “B per short time without high probability” 5 types of jackpots are provided.

  “High probability per short with length” means that three game profits are given. If this “per-long with high probability” is selected, the first gaming profit will be the “game-per-long” state, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. When this “long-run gaming state” ends, the game proceeds in the “high probability gaming state” as the second gaming profit, and in the “short-time gaming state” as the third gaming profit. The game progresses. As a result, the player can win a large number of prize balls, and after winning the prize balls, can reduce the consumption of the game balls and realize a big win again early. 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.

“Regular per length with a short time” means that two game profits are given. If this “normal per short-length long” is won, the first gaming profit is the “long-per-game state”, and the player can acquire a large number of prize balls. Further, when the “long hit gaming state” ends, the game proceeds in the “short time gaming state” as the second gaming profit. 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 addition, when the “per game with a short time” is won and the “short time gaming state” is entered, the “short time gaming state” ends when the special symbol is displayed up to 100 times.
As described above, in the present embodiment, after the “long hit gaming state” in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained, the game progresses in the “high probability gaming state” with a high jackpot winning probability. 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.

  "Short win with high probability short-time" means that the gaming state shifts to the above "short winning gaming state", and after the "short winning gaming state" ends, "high-probable gaming state" and "short-short gaming state" The game progresses at. If you win this short chance with high probability, you will not be able to win a large amount of prize balls immediately, but the subsequent gaming state will be a “high probability gaming state”, The chance to win a prize ball increases. In addition, when winning “short win with high probability”, it will be in “short-time gaming state” after the short winning game ends, so it is possible to reduce the consumption of game balls until winning a big win again . In addition, even when this “short win with high probability time reduction” is won, the above “high probability gaming state” and “time saving gaming state” continue until the special symbol variation display is performed 10,000 times at the maximum.

  The “high probability short-time short hit A” is a transition to the “high-probability gaming state” after the “short hit gaming state” is completed, as in the case of the “high probability short-time short hit”. However, this “high probability short-time short win” is different from the above “high probability short-time short hit” in that it does not become a “short-time gaming state” after the short-winning game ends. Even if this “high probability short / no short win” is won, a large number of prize balls cannot be obtained immediately. In addition, since it does not become the “short-time gaming state” thereafter, the consumption of the gaming ball is larger than the “short hit with high probability short-time”. However, since the subsequent gaming state becomes the “high probability gaming state”, in the subsequent games, there is a high possibility of winning a large amount of prize balls by winning per long game. In addition, even when this “high probability short-time short win A” is won, the “high-probability gaming state” continues until the special symbol variation display is performed a maximum of 10,000 times.

  “High probability short short hit B” is the same as the above “high probability short short short A”, after the “short hit gaming state” is ended, and the “high probability gaming state” is entered. . However, the “high probability short / short short hit B” is the “high probability short / short short hit A” in that the short hit game may end in a “short-short gaming state” depending on the gaming state. It ’s different. That is, when winning in the normal gaming state, as in the case of “high probability short / short short hit A”, after the short hit game is ended, the “short time gaming state” is not entered, so “short win with high probability short time” More game balls are consumed. However, when winning in the high-probability gaming state, as in the case of “short win with short time with high probability”, since it will be in “short-time gaming state” after the end of the short winning game, the game until winning the big win again It becomes possible to reduce the consumption of the ball. In addition, even when this “high probability short time short per short B” is won, the “high probability gaming state” continues until the special symbol change display is performed 10,000 times at the maximum. When winning in the high probability gaming state, the above “high probability gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” are continued until the special symbol variation display is performed a maximum of 10,000 times.

  In this embodiment, “small hit” is provided separately from “big hit”, and when “small hit” is won, the subsequent gaming state becomes “small bonus gaming state”. However, when the “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as the “high probability gaming state” or the “short time gaming state” is not changed after the “small hit gaming state” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” 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. 7 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 passing processing → normal symbol variation processing → electric chew processing → starting entrance ball processing → special symbol variation processing → large winning mouth processing → prize ball processing → output processing. However, this is for convenience of explanation. Actually, processing performed based on the signal from the detection SW (winning gate passage processing, start entrance ball processing) → variation processing (normal symbol variation processing, special symbol variation processing) → processing of actuating an accessory (electric chew processing) It is preferable that the subroutines are executed in the order of (big prize opening process) → prize ball process → output process.

(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 random number of 1 from random numbers (for example, 0 to 250) prepared in advance. The random number acquired by the winning random number lottery program 201 a is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area 401.
Thereby, the winning gate passing process is completed.

(Normal symbol 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 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. This is a case where the second starting port 10 is controlled in the second mode. Therefore, in this step S101, it is determined whether or not the second start port 10 is being controlled in the second mode. When the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, that is, when the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the normal symbol processing is terminated and the next subroutine Execute.

(Step S202)
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, the normal symbol variation display is in progress (illustrated). Then, it is determined whether it is changing). If it is already changing, the process of step S209 described later is performed.

(Step S203)
The case where “NO” is determined in both step S201 and step S202 is a case where the second starting port 10 is maintained in the first mode and the normal symbol variation display is not performed. is there.
In this case, based on the random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area 401, the normal symbol variation display can be started. However, when no random number is stored in the normal symbol hold storage area 401, that is, when the hold number (G) is “0”, the normal symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. Is determined to be greater than or equal to “1”. As a result, when the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation processing program 202 ends the normal symbol processing and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S204) (Step S205)
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. In addition to storing the new number of reservations (G) (step S204), the CPU 101a reads the hit random number determination program 202a, which is a subprogram of the normal symbol variation processing program 202, and stores it in the normal symbol reservation storage area 401. The winning random number is determined (step S205, winning random number determination process). 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 “224” are determined to be successful, and other random numbers are determined to be lost. That is, in this embodiment, the normal symbol winning probability is set to about 90%.

(Step S206)
A stop symbol is set based on the result of the hit random number determination process in step S205. Specifically, if the result of random number determination processing is determined to be a win, a winning symbol is set, and if it is determined to be lost, a lost symbol is set.
Here, the winning symbol is a symbol that finally turns on the LED in the normal symbol indicator 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol that finally turns off without turning on the LED. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S207)
Next, the normal symbol variation processing program 202 determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area 410b and sets the variation time (variation time setting processing).
Here, when the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b, that is, when the gaming state is in the short-time gaming state, the variation time is set to 3 seconds. On the other hand, when the flag is not turned on, that is, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state (the state that is not the short-time gaming state), the variation time is set to 29 seconds.

(Step S208)
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 21. In the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol display 21 blinks the LED at a predetermined interval, and gives 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 S207.
The normal symbol variation processing program 202 starts normal symbol variation display and starts time measurement.

(Step S209)
Next, the normal symbol variation processing program 202 determines whether or not the variation time (3 seconds or 29 seconds) set in step S207 has elapsed. Even when it is determined in step S202 that the change is in progress, it is determined in step S209 whether the change time 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 processing is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S210)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S209 that the set variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display program 202 stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 21. At this time, the normal symbol display unit 21 stops and displays the normal symbol (hit symbol or lost symbol) set by the previous routine processing. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.
When the normal symbol variation processing program 202 stops the variation of the normal symbol, the variation time set in step S207 (variation time setting processing) is reset.

(Step S211) (Step S212)
If the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, in step S212, a flag is set in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410b, and the normal symbol processing is terminated. Thus, the auxiliary game is started in the electric Chu process which is a subroutine to be executed next. On the other hand, if the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol processing is terminated as it is.

(Electric chew processing)
When the normal symbol process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the second start port control program 203 from the ROM 101b and performs the electric chew 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. That is, this is a case where the auxiliary game start flag is turned on in step S220 of the normal symbol process performed immediately before the electric chew process is performed. In this case, although the auxiliary game start flag is ON, the auxiliary game has not yet started. The other is a case where an auxiliary game has already been executed at the start of the routine processing.
If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, the electric-chu process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S302)
If it is determined in step S201 that the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, whether or not the second start port control program 203 is in the auxiliary game (that is, during the electric chew operation). Determine whether. If the electric chew is already being operated (auxiliary game is being executed), the process of step S305 described later is performed.

(Step S303)
If it is determined in step S302 that the electric chew is not operating (the auxiliary game is not yet executed), that is, the electric chew is not operating (the auxiliary game is not started) at the start of the routine processing. When the electric chew operation (auxiliary game) is started by the routine processing, the CPU 101a reads the second start port control program 203 to determine whether or not the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area 410b ( Operation pattern setting process).

In this operation pattern setting process, when it is determined that the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b, that is, when the current game state is the short-time game state, the release time is set to 3.5 seconds. To do.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b, that is, when the current game state is a non-short-time game state, the release time is set to 0.2 seconds.
Here, the opening time is a time for controlling the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start port 10 to the second mode. Therefore, here, a command for controlling the second start port 10 in the second mode for a predetermined time is read and set.

(Step S304)
When the opening time is set in step S303, the second start port control program 203 starts the operation of the electric chew. That is, the second start port control program 203 starts energizing the second start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 will open and it will be controlled by the 2nd mode.
Further, the second start port control program 203 starts measuring time simultaneously with the start of energization of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 10c.

(Step S305)
Next, the second start port control program 203 determines whether or not the opening time set in step S304 has elapsed. If “NO” is determined in step S302 and the processing of steps S303 to S304 is performed in the routine processing, it is always determined “NO” in step S305, and the next subroutine is executed. It will be.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S302 that the electric chew operation is being performed (in the auxiliary game), it is determined that the opening time set in the routine process before the routine process has elapsed. There is. However, even if the auxiliary game has already been executed at the start of the routine process, if the set release time has not elapsed ("NO" in step S305), the electric chew process is terminated, The following subroutine is executed.

(Step S306)
When the second start port control program 203 determines in step S305 that the set open time has elapsed, the energization of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 10c is stopped. As a result, the second starting port 10 returns to the first mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again, and the auxiliary game that has been executed ends.
When the energization of the second start opening / closing solenoid 10c is stopped, the second start opening control program 203 resets the set open time.
Finally, the second start port control program 203 turns off the flag in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, ends the electric chew process, and executes the next subroutine.

(Start-up entrance ball processing)
When the electric chew process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the start port entry processing program 221 from the ROM 101b, and performs the start port entrance 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. When the first start port detection SW 9a does not detect a signal, that is, when the game ball has not entered the first start port 9, the process proceeds to step S406 described later.

(Step S402)
In step S401, if the first start hole detection SW9a is determined to be ON, the first special symbol reserved number _{(U 1)} first holding stored in the storage area 402a _{(U 1)} is less than 4 It is determined whether or not. As a result, when the first hold (U ₁ ) is the upper limit reserved number “4”, the start entrance ball entering process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S403)
In step S402, if the first hold (U ₁ ) is less than 4, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol hold number count program 221a and stores it in the first special symbol hold number (U ₁ ) storage area 402a. “1” is added to the current first pending number (U ₁ ) stored 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 first special symbol holding storage area 403a. 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 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. The symbol random number determines the type of jackpot or jackpot, and the symbol random number lottery program 221c randomly extracts one symbol random number from 251 random numbers from “0” to “250”. . 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 first special symbol reservation storage area 403a. The conceptual diagrams of the first special symbol reservation storage area 403a and the second special symbol reservation storage area 403b As shown in FIG. As is clear from FIG. 12A, the first special symbol reservation storage area 403a has four storage units from a first storage unit 403a-1 to a fourth storage unit 403a-4.
FIG. 12B is a conceptual diagram of a second special symbol reservation storage area 403b, which will be described later. The second special symbol reservation storage area 403b also includes the fifth storage unit 403b-5 to the eighth storage unit 403b. It has four storage units up to -8.
As shown in FIG. 12C, the first storage unit 403a-1 to the eighth storage unit 403b-8 are provided with an area for storing the acquired jackpot random number, symbol random number, and reach random number. It has been.

  And each random number acquired in the said step S404 is memorize | stored in order from the 1st memory | storage part 403a-1. For example, if no random number is stored in any of the first storage unit 403a-1 to the fourth storage unit 403a-4, the acquired random number is stored in the first storage unit 403a-1. Further, for example, when random numbers are already stored in the three storage units of the first storage unit 403a-1 to the third storage unit 403a-3, the acquired random number is stored in the fourth storage unit 403a-4. To do.

(Step S405)
In step S404, when each acquired random number is stored in the first storage unit 403a, the starting opening ball processing program 221 sets a first hold number (U ₁ ) increase command.

(Step S406)
When the ball entry process for the first start port 9 is completed as described above, or when “NO” is determined in the above steps S401 and S402, as shown in FIG. The processing program 221a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 10. When the second start port detection SW 10a does not detect a signal, that is, when the game ball has not entered the second start port 10, the start port entering process is terminated, and the next subroutine Execute.

(Step S407)
In step S406, when the second start hole detection SW10a is determined to be ON, the second special symbol reserved number _{(U 2)} second holding stored in the storage area 402b _{(U 2)} is less than 4 It is determined whether or not. As a result, if the second hold (U ₂ ) is the upper limit reserved number “4”, the start-entrance ball entering process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S408)
If it is determined in step S407 that the second hold (U ₂ ) is less than 4, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol hold number count program 221a and stores the second special symbol hold number (U ₂ ) storage area 402b. "1" is added to the current second hold (U ₂ ) value stored in and stored.

(Step S409)
Further, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot random number lottery program 221b, the design random number lottery program 221c, and the reach random number lottery program 221d in the same manner as described above, acquires each random number, and holds the obtained random number in the second special symbol hold. Store in the storage area 403b.

(Step S410)
In step S409, when each acquired random number is stored in the second storage unit 403b, the start opening ball entry time processing program 221 sets a second holding number (U ₂ ) increase command.

(Special symbol 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 process shown in FIG.

(Step S501)
In the special symbol variation processing program 222, first, the flag is turned on in any of the long hit game start flag storage area 410d, the short hit game start flag storage area 410e, and the small hit game start flag storage area 410f of the ROM 101b. That is, it is determined whether a special game is being played. As a result, if it is determined that a special game is being played, the special symbol 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 (in the illustrated variation).

(Step S503) (Step S504)
Further, when the special symbol is not changing (“NO” in step S502), the special symbol change time processing program 222 is stored in the second special symbol holding number (U ₂ ) storage area 402b. It is determined whether (U ₂ ) is “1” or more (step S503).
As a result, when it is determined that the second hold (U ₂ ) is “1” or more (“YES” in step S403), the second special symbol hold number (U ₂ ) is stored in the storage area 402b. It has the value _{(U 2)} from the "1" second number of holding new by subtracting the _{(U 2)} stores (step S404).
The special symbol variation processing program 222 performs a shift process on the data stored in the first special symbol storage area 403a. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit 403a-1 to the fourth storage unit 403a-4 is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, when the second hold (U ₂ ) is stored as “1” or more (“YES” in step S503), the data stored in the eighth storage unit 403b-8 is used as the seventh storage unit 403b−. 7, the data stored in the seventh storage unit 403 b-7 is shifted to the sixth storage unit 403 b-6, and the data stored in the sixth storage unit 403 b-6 is changed to the fifth storage unit 403 b- Shift to 5. At this time, the data stored in the fifth storage unit 403b-5 is written into the predetermined processing area and is erased from the second special symbol reservation storage area 403b. However, in this case, the data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area 403a is not shifted and maintained in the storage state.

(Step S505)
On the other hand, in step S503, when the second special symbol reserved number (U ₂₎ second holding stored in the storage area 402b (U ₂₎ is determined to be "0", when the special symbol variation processing The program 222 determines whether or not the first hold (U ₁ ) stored in the first special symbol hold count (U ₁ ) storage area 402a is “1” or more.
As a result, if it is determined that the first hold (U ₁ ) is “0”, the special symbol variation process is terminated as it is, and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S506)
If it is determined in step S505 that the first hold (U ₁ ) is equal to or greater than “1” (“YES” in step S505), the first special symbol hold number (U ₁ ) is stored in the storage area 402a. A new first hold number (U ₁ ) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value (U ₁ ) stored is stored.
The special symbol variation processing program 222 performs a shift process on the data stored in the second special symbol hold storage area 403b. Specifically, each data stored in the fifth storage unit 403b-5 to the eighth storage unit 403b-8 is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, when the second hold (U ₂ ) is not stored (“NO” in step S503) and the first hold (U ₁ ) is stored “1” or more (“YES” in step S505). Shifts the data stored in the fourth storage unit 403a-4 to the third storage unit 403a-3 and shifts the data stored in the third storage unit 403a-3 to the second storage unit 403a-2 The data stored in the second storage unit 403a-2 is shifted to the first storage unit 403a-1. At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit 403a-1 is written into the predetermined processing area and is erased from the first special symbol storage area 403a. However, in this case, the data stored in the second special symbol holding storage area 403b is not shifted and maintained in the storage state.

As apparent from the above step S503~ step S506, in the present embodiment, when both the first hold _{(U 1)} and the second hold _{(U 2)} is stored, a second hold _{(U 2} ) Based on special symbols will be given priority.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot determination processing program 222a from the ROM 101b, and executes the jackpot determination processing based on the data written in the predetermined processing area in step S504 or step S506.

(Step S601)
As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot determination processing program 222a determines the jackpot random number written in the processing area in step S504 or step S506 based on the current gaming state (jackpot random number determination processing).
Specifically, the jackpot determination processing program 222a 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. When it is determined that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the “high probability random number determination table” is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the “low probability random number determination table” is selected.
The determination is made based on the selected “high probability random number determination table” or “low probability random number determination 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-1 and FIG. 15A-2 show an example of the jackpot winning probability, the jackpot winning probability, and the jackpot random number. FIG. 15 (a-1) shows a table (hereinafter referred to as a “first high-accuracy table”, “first low-accuracy table”) for determining a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 9. FIG. 15 (a-2) is a table (hereinafter referred to as “second high”) for determining the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball enters the second starting port 10. "Probability table" and "Second low probability table"). As shown in this figure, 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 first low probability table or the second low probability table. According to these low probability random number determination tables, two random numbers 7 and 317 are used. Is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, the determination of the big hit random number is performed based on the first high probability table or the second high probability table. According to these high probability random number determination tables, 7, 37, 67, 97, 127, 157, 187, 217, 247, 277, 317, 337, 367, 397, 427, 457, 487, 517, 547, 20 random numbers of 577 are determined to be jackpots.
As described above, even when the random numbers stored in the special symbol storage area 403 are the same, the case of using the “high probability random number determination table” and the case of using the “low probability random number determination table” Thus, a different determination result is obtained.

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, when the big hit random number is determined based on the first low probability table or the first high accuracy table, it is determined that six random numbers 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, and 300 are small hits. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit random number is determined based on the second low probability table or the second high accuracy table, three random numbers 100, 200, and 300 are determined to be small hits.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first start port 9 and when the game ball enters the second start port 10, the winning probability of the jackpot is made the same. The winning probability per hit is set differently.

(Step S602) (Step S603)
And as a result of the determination of the jackpot random number in step S601 above, when it is determined that the jackpot is random ("YES" in step S602), the jackpot determination processing program 222a further determines the symbol random number written in the processing area, The type of jackpot is determined (step S603, jackpot symbol random number determination process).

The determination of the symbol random number (the jackpot symbol random number determination process) performed by the jackpot determination processing program 222a will be described with reference to FIG. 15 (b-1) and FIG. 15 (b-2) show examples of the types of gaming profits that are awarded when winning a jackpot, that is, the types of jackpots, their winning probabilities, and symbol random numbers. (B-1) is an example of a table used to determine the first hold (U ₁ ) acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 9, and FIG. game ball in starting opening 10 is an example of a table in determining a second hold (U ₂₎ which is obtained by ball entrance. FIG. 15B-3 is an example of a table used when it is determined that the jackpot random number has been won as a result of the jackpot random number determination. The first hold (U ₁ ) and the second hold ( The same table is used for both U ₂ ).

If it is determined in step S601 that the jackpot random number is won for the first hold (U ₁ ), the jackpot determination processing program 222a is displayed in the table shown in FIG. 15 (b-1). A design random number is determined based on this, and one of the five types of jackpot is determined.
Also, for the second hold (U ₂ ), if it is determined that the jackpot random number has won the jackpot, the jackpot determination processing program 222a is based on the table shown in FIG. 15 (b-2). A design random number is determined, and one of the three types of jackpots shown in the figure is determined.

Regarding the second hold (U ₂ ), only “Long per length with high probability”, “Per length with normal time” or “Short per time with high probability” was selected as the following. Because of the 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 gaming state, most of the jackpot lottery is performed when a gaming ball enters the first start port 9. Therefore, in the non-time-saving gaming state, any one of the five 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 five types of jackpots are won, a short-time game state is provided to change the player's willingness to play. There is a risk of declining.
For example, if you win a short win with high probability and get into a short-time gaming state, if you win a short hit with high probability without short A or B with high probability short without short, It is impossible to enjoy the gaming profits due to winning the “short win with high probability”, and the player's willingness to play is reduced at a stretch.
Therefore, in order to prevent the above-mentioned situation from occurring frequently, for the second hold (U ₂ ), “per length with a high probability of shortening”, “per length with a short time of normal” or “short per period with a short time of high probability” It was made to win only one of these.

(Step S604)
When the jackpot type is determined as described above, the jackpot determination processing program 222a sets a jackpot symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the jackpot type. The jackpot symbol set is a process for stopping and displaying the determined jackpot symbol on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20 when the special symbol variation display ends. Therefore, when each random number written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U ₁ ), the special symbol display 19 performs a process so that the jackpot symbol is displayed, and the second hold (U ₂ ). In such a case, processing is performed so that the jackpot symbol is displayed on the special symbol indicator 20.
The special symbols displayed on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20 are, for example, three LEDs provided on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20 are lit when “winning per normal time” is selected. In the case of winning the “high probability time short short hit B”, the display mode (that is, depending on the type of “big hit” such that six LEDs provided on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20 are lit) The LEDs to be lit and the number of LEDs) are different. Further, even if the same type of “big hit” is used, the display mode is different between the special symbol display 19 and the special symbol display 20. Note that the special symbol display 19 and the special symbol display are also displayed for the special symbol indicators 19 and 20 for the small symbol symbols, which will be described later, even if the display mode is the same type of “small bonus” as described above. The display mode is different from that of the container 20.

(Step S605)
If it is determined in step S602 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 S606)
In the above step S605, if the result of the jackpot random number determination is that the jackpot is won, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot determination processing program 222a and based on the symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 15 (b-3). Symbol random number determination (small hit symbol random number determination processing) is performed. In the present embodiment, as described above, two types of small hits (one small hit and two small hits) are provided, and one of the small hits is determined by determining the design random number.

(Step S607)
When the type of small hit is determined as described above, the big hit determination processing program 222a sets the small hit symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the small hit type in the same manner as described above.

(Step S608)
In step S605, if the player has not won a small hit and is a so-called loss, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot determination processing program 222a and sets a lost symbol. Note that there is only one (one type) of lost symbol, but the display pattern differs between the special symbol display 19 and the special symbol display 20.

(Change pattern selection process)
(Step S700)
When the jackpot determination process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a next reads the variation pattern selection processing program 222b and determines the variation pattern.

(Step S701)
As shown in FIG. 16, 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 249. 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 and 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 an effect with reach includes a so-called super reach effect in which various characters appear or a story develops before the last line 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 variable random number lottery program 222c, and randomly extracts 1 random numbers from “0” to “249” in the same manner as the reach random numbers.

(Step S710)
Then, the fluctuation pattern selection processing program 222b determines the 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, a random number of “0” to “10” is determined to be a production A with a variation time of 1 minute, and a random number of “11” to “20” is a reach of a variation time of 2 minutes. The presence effect B is determined. If a random number is determined based on the big hit table, the small hit table, and the reach table, it is always determined that there is a reach, and if a variable random number is determined based on the lose table, it is always a non-reach effect. Determined.

(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 S507)
Next, the special symbol fluctuation display program 222d starts the special symbol fluctuation display on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20. That is, information written in the processing region, when in the first hold (U ₁₎ is blinks the special symbol display unit 19, when according to the second hold (U ₂₎ is a special symbol display 20 Blink. When the special symbol fluctuation display is started, the special symbol fluctuation processing program 222 starts measuring the fluctuation time.

(Step S508)
Then, the special symbol fluctuation processing program 222 sets a fluctuation start command. This variation start command is a command transmitted to the sub-control board 102, and the variation start command includes information on the jackpot determination result and variation pattern determined in Steps S600 and S700 (see FIG. 13). Is included. That is, the change start command relates to at least information relating to the determination result of the jackpot of “big win”, “small hit”, “losing”, the variation time of the special symbol, and the mode of production (whether the production with reach or non-reach production) Have information.

(Step S509)
On the other hand, when “YES” is determined in step S502, the process of step S507 is performed in the routine processing (special symbol processing) before the special symbol processing, and the special symbol variation display is performed. This is the case. 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 processing is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S510)
If it is determined that the time set in step S711 of the routine process (special symbol process) before the special symbol process has elapsed, the special symbol variation display program 222d executes the routine process (special symbol) before the special symbol process. The special symbol set in step S600 of the process) (big hit determination process) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20. As a result, the player is notified of the lottery result. Also, the special symbol variation processing program 222 resets the set variation time.

(Step S511)
Then, the special symbol variation processing program 222 sets a variation stop command. This variation stop command is a command transmitted to the sub-control board 102, and the variation stop command includes information on the jackpot determination result and the variation pattern determined in Steps S600 and S700 (see FIG. 13). Is included. In other words, the change stop command has at least information related to the determination result of the jackpot of “big jackpot”, “small jackpot”, and “losing”.

(Processing during stoppage)
The special lottery result is determined by stopping and displaying the special symbol as described above. Therefore, in the main control board 101, the stop process shown in FIG. 17 is performed.

(Step S801)
The CPU 101a reads the processing program 222e during fluctuation suspension from the ROM 101b, and determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area 410b. 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 S802)
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 S803) (Step S804)
Then, the processing program 222e during fluctuation stop determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) is “0”. Here, the fact that the number of remaining fluctuations (J) becomes “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 changes (J) = 0, the processing program 222e during change stop 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 S802 to S804 is not performed.

(Step S805)
The processing program 222e during fluctuation suspension 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 S806)
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 S807) (Step S808)
Then, the processing program 222e during fluctuation stop determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation count (X) is “0”. Here, the remaining variation number (X) being “0” 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 process program 222e during change stop turns off the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. Note that if the current gaming state is not a high-probability gaming state, the processes in steps S806 to S808 are not performed.

(Step S809)
The processing program 222e during fluctuation stop determines whether or not a flag (set number subtraction game flag) is turned on in the set number subtraction game flag storage area 410g. This set number subtraction game flag is a flag that is turned on when there is a change count added to the change count (100 times) in the short-time game state. In other words, when the jackpot is won when the set number subtraction game flag is ON, the number of times of change in the short time gaming state started after the end of the jackpot game is increased. The case where the set number subtraction game flag is turned on is a case where the special symbol variation display performed after the end of the big hit (usually per length) reaches the predetermined number of times (300 times). A game state in which the set number subtraction game flag is ON is referred to as a set number subtraction game state.

(Step S810)
If it is determined in step S809 that the set number subtraction game flag is ON, “1” is stored from (Z) stored in the remaining change count (Z) storage area 411 of the set number subtraction game state. The subtracted calculation value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (Z).

(Step S811) (Step S812)
Then, the processing program 222e during fluctuation stop determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) is “0”. Here, the remaining fluctuation number (Z) being “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the set number subtraction gaming state has been performed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, when the remaining number of changes (Z) = 0, the process program 222e during change stop turns off the flag stored in the set number subtraction game flag storage area 410g. Note that if the current gaming state is not the set number subtracting gaming state, the processing of steps S810 to S812 is not performed.

(Step S813)
Next, the processing program 222e during fluctuation stop determines whether or not the special symbol set in step S600 (big hit determination processing) is a big hit symbol.

(Step S814) (Step S815)
If it is determined in step S813 that the set special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the processing program 222e during variable suspension further determines whether or not the set special symbol is a jackpot symbol ( Step S814). If it is determined that the set special symbol is a small hit symbol, the flag is turned on in the small hit game start flag storage area 410f (step S815).

(Step S816) (Step S817)
The in-fluctuation stopping processing program 222e starts the opening for the hit (step S816). Then, an opening command is set in order to transmit the hit game start information to the sub-control board 102 (step S818). This opening command is a command transmitted to the sub-control board 102, and the opening command has information on whether it is an opening related to at least “per long”, “short per hit”, or “small hit”. . At this time, although not specifically illustrated, when the long hit game start flag is ON, the long hit opening command is set, and when the short hit game start flag is ON, A short hit opening command is set. At the same time, the time required for the opening, that is, the opening time (for example, 5 seconds) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c, and the measurement of the opening time is started.

  If it is determined in step S814 that the set special symbol is not a small hit symbol, the processing in steps S815 to S817 is not performed, and the in-stop processing ends.

(Step S818) (Step S819)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S813 that the set special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the processing program 222e during fluctuation suspension further determines whether or not the set special symbol is a long hit symbol. (Step S818). If it is determined that the set special symbol is a long winning symbol, the flag is turned on in the long winning game start flag storage area 410d (step S819).

(Step S820) (Step S821)
Then, the processing program 222e during fluctuation stop sets the remaining fluctuation count (J) and the remaining fluctuation count (X) to 0 (step S821), the time-short game flag storage area 410b, the high probability game flag storage area 410c, and the set The flag stored in the number subtraction game flag storage area 410g is turned off (step S821). In step S820, the number of remaining fluctuations (Z) is not set to 0 (it will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 19). If each game flag (time-short game flag, high probability game flag, set number subtraction game flag) has already been turned off in step S804, step S808 or step S812, the corresponding flag is kept off. .

(Step S822)
If it is determined in step S818 that the set special symbol is not a long winning symbol, the variable stoppage processing program 222e turns on the flag in the short winning game start flag storage region 410e.
As a result, the process during fluctuation suspension and the special symbol fluctuation 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)
The big winning opening processing program 241 determines whether or not the big hit game start flag (long hit game start flag or short hit game start flag) or the small hit game start flag is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the flag is turned on in the long hit game start flag storage area 410d, the short hit game start flag storage area 410e, or the small hit game start flag storage area 410f.

(Step S902)
If it is determined in step S901 that the flag is turned on in any one of the storage areas, the CPU 101a reads a program corresponding to either the big hit game processing program 241a or the small hit game processing program 241b. Then, the read big hit game processing program 241a or the small hit game processing program 241b determines whether or not it is currently open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game processing program 241a is in the process of opening the jackpot (long hit, short hit), and whether or not the jackpot game processing program 241b is in the opening of the jackpot Judging.
In the following, the jackpot game processing program 241a or the jackpot game processing program 241b read by the CPU 101a is generically referred to as the hit game processing program, and the hit game executed by the hit game processing program. The process is referred to as the hit game process.

(Step S903)
If it is determined in step S902 that the game is currently open, the winning game process program determines whether a preset opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the winning game process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S904)
If it is determined in step S903 that the set time has elapsed, the winning game processing program sets the control for the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, that is, the opening / closing operation (operation pattern) of the big prize opening 11 is set. (R number / operation pattern setting process). Note that “R number” means “round number”, and is hereinafter unified by “R number”. The operation pattern indicates the opening time and the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 11 in one round game.

Specifically, in the R number / operation pattern setting process, if the hit game processing program is a big hit game processing program 241a, the “R number” and the “operation pattern” are set as follows depending on whether the long hit or short hit is as follows. To do.
That is, in the case of a long hit, the R number is set to “15” and the operation pattern is set to “29.5 seconds × 1 time”. In the case of a short hit, the R number is set to “15” and the operation pattern is set to “0.1 second × 1 time”.
If the hit game processing program is the small hit game processing program 241b, the R number is set to “1” and the operation pattern is set to “0.1 second × 15 times”.
In the R number / actuation pattern setting process, the time (interval) from the end of one round game to the start of the next round game is 2 seconds for both the long winning game and the short winning game. Set to In addition, for the small hit game, the time (interval) from one opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 11 to the next opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 11 is set to 2 seconds. That is, in the case of a small hit game, the energization for 0.1 second is performed with an interval of 2 seconds to the large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c.

(Step S905)
If it is determined in step S1005 that the set time has elapsed, the winning game processing program sets the number of winning prizes (C) to “0”.

(Step S906)
Next, the winning game processing program adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 and stores it. If it is currently open (“YES” in step S902) and it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed (“YES” in step S903), 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. That is, when the steps S902 to S903 are performed, the round game number (R) storage area 408 is stored in the step S906 regardless of whether the hit game processing program is the big hit game processing program 241a or the small hit game processing program 241b. “1” is stored.

(Step S907)
Then, the winning game processing program starts control (energization start / stop of energization) of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c according to the operation pattern set in step S904, and opens / closes the big prize opening / closing door 11b. In addition, with the operation of the big prize opening 11, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the big prize opening detection SW 11a is turned on, and if the big prize opening detection SW 11a is turned on, The winning game processing program adds “1” to the number of entered balls (C) stored in the number-of-stakes winning game (C) storage area 409, and newly stores the number of entered balls (C).

(Step S908) (Step S909) (Step S910)
Next, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the set operation time has elapsed. Specifically, the jackpot game processing program 241a includes the energizing time (game per long = 29.5 seconds, game per short = 0.1 seconds) and interval (game per long = 2 seconds) of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. Whether or not the total operating time (game per long = 29.5 seconds + 2 seconds = 31.5 seconds, game per short = 0.1 seconds + 2 seconds = 2.1 seconds) has elapsed The small hit game processing program 241e determines the energization time (0.1 second) of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c + the interval time (2 seconds) + the energization time of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. (0.1 seconds) +... +15 It is determined whether or not the total operating time of 29.5 seconds of the energization time (0.1 seconds) of the 15th large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c has elapsed.
In other words, the operating time here means the energizing time of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c in one round game for the long win game and the short win game, and the operation in the small hit game for the small hit game. This is the time required for the pattern (29.5 seconds).

As a result, when it is determined that the operating time has elapsed, the winning game processing program ends the operation of the special winning opening 11 (step S910). In other words, the big hit game processing program 241a stops energizing the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c in one round game, and the small hit game processing program 241e is the fifteenth time since the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 11c is energized. The operation for a total of 29.5 seconds until the energization of the large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped.
Further, even if the predetermined number (9) of the game balls have entered the special winning opening 11 even within the set opening time (“YES” in step S909), in the same manner as above, The game processing program stops the operation of the special winning opening 11 (step S910).
If the operating time has not elapsed ("NO" in step S908) and the number of entered balls (C) has not reached the predetermined number ("NO" in step S909), the winning game is directly applied. The process ends.

(Step S911)
Next, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 is the maximum. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of round games is set to “15” for both long hit games and short hit games, and “1” for small hit games. When it is determined that the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, the special winning opening process is terminated, and the CPU 101a executes the next subroutine.

(Step S912) (Step S913) (Step S914)
If it is determined in step S911 that the number of round games (R) is the maximum, the winning game processing program starts the winning ending (step S912) and sub-controls the winning game end information. An ending command is set for transmission to the substrate 102 (step S913). At this time, although not specifically shown, when the long hit game start flag is ON as in the case of the opening command set, the long hit ending command is set and the short hit game start flag is turned ON. If so, a short hit ending command is set. At the same time, the time required for the ending, that is, the ending time (for example, 5 seconds) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c, and measurement of the ending time is started.
Then, the winning game processing program sets the number of round games (R) to “0” (step S914).

(Step S915)
Next, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the set time has not elapsed ("NO" in step S915), the special winning a prize mouth process is terminated as it is.

(Game state setting process)
If it is determined in step S915 that the set time has elapsed, the winning game process program executes the game state setting process (step S1000) shown in FIG.

(Step S1001)
In the game state setting process, first, the CPU 101a determines whether or not the hit is a small hit. At this time, if it is determined that the hit is a small hit, the CPU 101a reads the small hit game processing program 241b. The processing from step S1002 to step S1004 is executed by the small hit game processing program 241b.

(Step S1002) (Step S1003)
The small hit game processing program 241b determines whether or not the set number subtraction game flag is turned on in the set number subtraction game flag storage area 410g (step S1002). At this time, if it is determined that the set number subtraction game flag is ON, the small hit game processing program 241b sets the remaining fluctuation count (Z) to 0 (step S1003).

(Step S1004)
Further, the small hit game processing program 241b stores “300” in the remaining variation count (Z) storage area 411 of the set number subtraction gaming state. In this way, in the present embodiment, as in the processes shown in steps S1002 to S1004, the remaining number of changes (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state is reset triggered by the small hit game. After the reset, the maximum value “300” of the remaining fluctuation count (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state is set again.
In other words, in the processing from step S1003 to step S1004, the numerical value stored in the remaining variation count (Z) storage area 411 of the set number subtraction gaming state is reset.

(Step S1005)
If it is determined in step S1001 that the hit is not a small win, the CPU 101a reads the big hit game processing program 241a. And the processing after step S1005 is executed by the jackpot game processing program 241a. In addition, about the process of step S1004, when passing through the process after step S1005, it is performed by the jackpot game process program 241a.
The jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the jackpot is a normal jackpot. In addition, the normal jackpot means a long hit with a normal time.

(Step S1006)
If it is determined in step S1005 that the game is a normal jackpot, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns on the flag in the short-time game flag storage area 410b.

(Step S1007) (Step S1008)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the remaining variation count (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state is “Z> 100”, that is, whether the remaining variation count (Z) is “more than 100”. (Step S1007). At this time, when it is determined that the remaining variation count (Z) is “more than 100”, the jackpot game processing program 241a stores “Z” in the remaining variation count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time gaming state. (Step S1008).
In other words, if “Z> 100” from the start of the set number subtraction gaming state and a win is won (usually a big win), the number of short-time games given after the jackpot game is specified. The number of times (Z times) greater than the number of times (100 times) is given.

(Step S1009)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1007 that the remaining number of changes (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state is not “Z> 100”, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines the remaining number of changes (J ) Store “100” in the storage area 407.
In other words, after the start of the set number subtraction gaming state, when “Z ≦ 100” (Z is 100 or less), if the jackpot (usually jackpot) is won, the time given after the jackpot game is shortened A prescribed number of times (100 times) will be given as the number of games.

(Step S1010) (Step S1011)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets the remaining fluctuation count (Z) to 0 (step S1010). Then, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns on the flag in the set number subtraction game flag storage area 410g (step S1011). In step S1004, the jackpot game processing program 241a stores “300” in the remaining fluctuation count (Z) storage area 411 of the set number subtraction gaming state.
Since the process of step S1004 is performed via steps S1007 to S1011 above, in this embodiment, the maximum number of short-time games that are awarded when a normal jackpot is won is “300”. . Further, the processing in step S1004 is executed by the jackpot game processing program 241a when the processing after step S1005 is performed.

(Step S1012)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1005 that the hit is not a normal jackpot, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the hit is a jackpot with a high probability.

(Step S1013) (Step S1014)
If it is determined in step S1012 that the hit is a jackpot with a high probability of shortening the time, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns on the flag in the high probability game flag storage area 410c (step S1013), and a high probability The remaining number of changes (X) storage area 406 of the gaming state stores how many times the determination of the big hit random number is performed in the “high probability random number determination table” thereafter. In the present embodiment, “10000” is stored in the upper limit fluctuation count (X) (step S1014).

(Step S1015)
Furthermore, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns on the flag in the time-saving game flag storage area 410b.

(Step S1016) (Step S1017) (Step S1018)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a stores “10000” in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time gaming state (step S1016). Then, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns off the flag in the set number subtraction game flag storage area 410g (step S1017) and sets the remaining fluctuation count (Z) to 0 (step S1018).

(Step S1019)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1012 that the hit is not a big win with a high probability of shortening, the jackpot game processing program 241a further determines whether or not the hit is a short win B without a high probability of short duration. .

(Step S1020)
If it is determined in step S1019 that the hit is a high probability short / short short B, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether the short / short game flag is ON. At this time, if it is determined that the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area 410b, the processing of step S1013 to step S1018 is performed. In other words, the processing content in this step indicates that if the high-probability short / short short win B is won in the short / short game state, the short / short game state will be entered after the short win game ends.

(Step S1021) (Step 1022) (Step S1023)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1019 that the hit is not the high probability short / short short B, or if it is determined in step S1020 that the short / short game flag is not ON, the jackpot game processing program 241a. Turns on the flag in the high-probability gaming flag storage area 410c (step S1021), and stores “10000” as the upper-limit fluctuation number (X) in the remaining fluctuation number (X) storage area 406 of the high-probability gaming state. (Step S1022). That is, the processing in step S1021 and step S1022 is performed through the processing from step S1019 to step S1020. In the normal gaming state, after winning the short chance B without high probability time, after the end of the short winning game Indicates that it is in a non-time-saving gaming state. Then, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets the remaining fluctuation count (Z) to 0 (step S1023).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
In the case of winning a big hit (per normal length with a short time) in the set number subtraction game state, the number of short time games may be awarded beyond the prescribed number of times ("100 times"). That is, when the game is in the set number subtraction game state and “Z> 100” and a win is won (per length with a normal time), a time-short game exceeding the specified number of times (100 times) is awarded. . Further, even when winning a big hit (per normal length with a short time) when “Z ≦ 100”, the short game of the specified number of times (100 times) is awarded. That is, the lower limit of the number of short-time games given in the present embodiment is “100 times” which is the above-mentioned prescribed number, and does not decrease below this. The upper limit of the number of short-time games is “300 times” corresponding to the maximum value “300” of (Z). For this reason, the smaller the value subtracted from the maximum value “300”, the greater the number of short-time games that are given. Therefore, it is desirable for a player to win a big win (per normal length with a short time) with as few games as possible after the set number subtraction gaming state is started.

Then, in the set number subtraction gaming state, when a small win is won, the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state is reset triggered by the small hit game. That is, the maximum value “300” is set again as the remaining fluctuation count (Z). In other words, the number of times of change (Z) is reset each time if the winning number is won many times in the set number subtraction gaming state. As a result, the number of fluctuations (Z) is
[300, 299, ..., 50, → small hit game → 300, 299, ...]
As described above, by winning the small hit in the set number subtraction gaming state, the period during which the remaining fluctuation count (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state reaches “0” is delayed. Therefore, even in the so-called humming state where the game in the normal game state lasts for a long time (long number of times), the number of short-time games will be added more than the specified number if winning a big hit (normally per short length) You can play games with a sense of expectation.

  Further, the set number subtraction gaming state is started after the end of the jackpot (short jackpot with time saving) game. At this time, the short-time game state is also started, but the number of set subtraction games is longer (300 times) than the prescribed number of short-time games (100 times). Therefore, even if the short-time game state is ended and the normal game state is reached, the player can play a game with a sense of expectation that the number of short-time games will be given beyond the specified number. In addition, even when a big win (per normal length with a short time) is won after the set number subtraction game state is over, the short time game of “100 times” that is the specified number of times is always granted (guaranteed Therefore, the player can play the game with peace of mind.

(Step S916)
Then, the winning game processing program turns off the winning game start flag and ends the big prize opening process.

(Step S917)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S902 that the opening is not in progress, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the ending game is currently in progress. Ending here refers to processing after finishing a predetermined number of round games. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the processing after step S915 is executed.

(Step S918)
If it is determined in step S917 that the current ending is not in progress, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the special winning opening 11 is in operation. When it is determined that the big prize opening 11 is not in operation, the winning game processing program executes the processing from step S905, and when it is determined that the big prize opening 11 is in operation, step S908. The subsequent processing is executed.

  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 (award ball process, (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. Then, the output processing program 260 transmits each command to the sub control board 102.

  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. FIG. 20 shows main subroutines executed in the sub-control board 102, and the CPU 102a repeatedly performs command reception processing → command transmission processing.

(Command reception processing)
Based on the received command, the CPU 102a appropriately reads each command reception processing program (effect execution command reception processing program 320, special game command reception processing program 330) from the ROM 102b, and receives the command reception processing shown in FIG. Execute.

(Step S1201)
First, in the command reception process, the CPU 102a determines whether or not the received command is a pending number increase command.

(Step S1202) (Step S1203)
If it is determined in step S1201 that the hold number increase command has been received, the CPU 102a reads the effect execution command reception processing program 320 from the ROM 102b, adds the hold number (hold number addition process), and holds the hold. Set a few commands. This hold number command is a command for displaying the hold number on the effect display device 13 by an image or the like. Note that when a hold number display lamp or the like is separately provided, it also functions as a command for lighting the lamp.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a pending number increase command, the processes in steps S1202 to S1203 are not performed.

(Step S1204)
Next, the CPU 102a determines whether or not the received command is a change start command.

(Direction selection process)
If it is determined in step S1204 that the change start command has been received, the CPU 102a reads the effect execution command reception processing program 320 from the ROM 102b, and executes the effect selection process (step S1300, see FIG. 22).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a change start command, the process of step S1300 is not performed.

(Step S1301) (Step S1302)
The effect execution command reception processing program 320 analyzes the received variation start command (step S1301) and refers to the mode flag (step S1302). In this embodiment, as a mode,
[A mode (low probability gaming state and non-temporal gaming state)]
[B mode (high probability gaming state and short time gaming state)]
[C mode (low probability gaming state and short-time gaming state)]
[D mode (high probability gaming state and non-temporal gaming state)]
There are four types of modes. These four types of modes are production modes for staying for a predetermined period triggered by big wins and small wins, and there are production tables with different variation patterns (production variation time and production contents) for each mode. Provided (not shown).

About these modes, the effect according to the memorize | stored mode flag is performed by memorize | storing one of modes in the mode memory area (not shown) provided in RAM102c. In particular,
“A mode”: Flag “0”
“B mode”: Flag “1”
“C mode”: Flag “2”
“D mode”: Flag “3”
It is decided as follows. That is, referring to the mode flag in step S1302 means referring to the currently staying mode (any one of “0” to “3” stored in the mode storage area). A detailed description of the number of times of continuation of the A to D modes will be given in a mode flag changing process described later.

(Step S1303) (Step S1304) (Step S1305)
When the effect execution command reception processing program 320 starts an effect based on the change start command, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 performs a process for subtracting the number of suspensions currently displayed on the effect display device 13 or the like (step S1303). In accordance with the mode referenced in step S1302, the effect pattern in the change is selected (step S1304), and the change effect start command is set (step S1305). This variation effect start command is a command for causing the effect display device 13 to display an effect image or causing the audio output device 18 to output effect sound.

  Further, when the variation start command has information related to winning, in which variation effect pattern selection processing in step S1304, which symbol (decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 13) is to be stopped. decide. In this variation effect pattern selection process, in the case of a high probability jackpot, an effect pattern that finally stops the high probability jackpot symbol (decorative symbol that suggests a high probability jackpot), in the case of a normal jackpot, a normal symbol (normal jackpot is selected) An effect pattern that stops the suggested decorative pattern) is selected. In addition, in the case of a high probability big hit, you may provide the production pattern which stops with a normal symbol. In this way, although it is a high probability jackpot, it will be a stop state with a normal symbol on the decorative symbol, so it does not know whether the subsequent gaming state is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state Thus, it is possible to add interest to the game.

(Step S1205)
Next, the CPU 102a determines whether or not the received command is a change stop command.

(Processing during changing production)
If it is determined in step S1205 that the variation stop command has been received, the CPU 102a reads the effect execution command reception processing program 320 from the ROM 102b and executes the variation effect end process (step S1400, see FIG. 23). Let
On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a variable stop command, the process of step S1400 is not performed.

(Step S1401) (Step S1402)
The effect execution command reception processing program 320 analyzes the received fluctuation stop command (step S1401) and refers to the mode flag as in step S1302 (step S1402).

(Step S1403)
Next, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 determines whether or not information related to the change stop command is included.

(Step S1404)
If it is determined in step S1403 that the information related to the variation stop command is not included, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 further determines whether or not the mode flag is “0”. . That is, it is determined whether or not the currently staying mode is the A mode.

(Step S1405) (Step S1406) (Step S1407)
When it is determined in step S1404 that the mode flag is “0”, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 calculates “1” from the remaining number of modes (M) stored in the mode storage area. The subtracted operation value is stored as a new remaining number of times (M) (step S1405).
Then, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 determines whether or not the remaining number of modes (M) is “0” (step S1406), and the remaining number of modes (M) is “0”. If it is determined, the mode flag is set to “0” (step S1407). As a result, the stay mode is changed (shifted) to the A mode.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1404 that the mode flag is “0”, the processes in steps S1405 to S1407 are not performed.
If it is determined in step S1406 that the remaining number of modes (M) is not “0”, the process in step S1407 is not performed.

(Step S1408)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1403 that information related to the variation stop command is included, the presentation execution command reception processing program 320 applies the mode flag stored in the mode storage area. The mode flag is changed based on the process (mode flag change process).

(Step S1409)
Then, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 sets a variation effect end command. This variation effect end command is a command for ending the effect image displayed on the effect display device 13 and the effect sound output from the audio output device 18.

(Mode flag change processing)
If it is determined in step S1403 that information related to the variation stop command is included, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 executes the mode flag change process shown in FIG.

(Step S14081) (Step S14082)
First, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 determines whether or not the information related to the variation stop command is information related to a jackpot with a high probability of time reduction (step S14081). At this time, when it is determined that the information is related to the jackpot with a high probability time and short, the effect execution command reception time processing program 320 stores “10000” as the remaining number of modes (M) in the mode storage area (step) S14082).

(Step S14083) (Step S14084)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S14081 that the information related to the variation stop command is not information related to the jackpot with a high probability of shortening the time, the execution program receiving time processing program 320 further determines the variation stop command. It is determined whether or not the information according to the above is information related to the per-length with a short time (step S14083). At this time, when it is determined that the information is related to the jackpot with the normal high probability time-shortening, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 stores “100” as the remaining number of modes (M) in the mode storage area ( Step S14084).

(Step S14085) (Step S14086)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S14083 that the information related to the variation stop command is not information related to the normal time-shortened length, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 further determines the variation stop command. It is determined whether or not the information according to is information related to a long or short hit with high probability (step S14085). At this time, if it is determined that the information pertains to long hits or low hits with high probability, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 sets “30” as the remaining number of modes (M) in the mode storage area. Store (step S14086).

  From these facts, the B mode continues for 10,000 times, the C mode continues for 100 times, and the D mode continues for 30 times. Then, when any of B to D reaches the predetermined number of times, the mode shifts to the A mode. In addition, the same process as in the case of short win with high probability time shortening is performed for the high probability short time short hit B that is won while staying in the B mode (that is, the B mode is newly started again).

(Step S1206)
Next, the CPU 102a determines whether or not the received command is an opening command.

(Winning effect selection process)
If it is determined in step S1206 that the received command is an opening command, the CPU 102a reads the special game command reception processing program 330 from the ROM 102b, and performs a winning effect selection process (step S1500) shown in FIG. Do.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not an opening command, the process of step S1500 is not performed.

  Since the opening command has information related to winning, the special game command reception processing program 330 read from the ROM 102b by the CPU 102a is further processed based on the information related to winning. One of the program 330 for receiving a command for long hits, a program for receiving command for short hits 332, a program for receiving commands for short hits 332, and a program for receiving commands for short hits 333, which are subprograms of the program 330, is read The program will execute the subsequent processing.

(Step S1501) (Step S1502)
First, the special game command reception processing program 330 analyzes the opening command (step S1501), and based on the analysis result, the long hit command reception processing program 331, the short hit command reception processing program 332, Any one of the winning command reception processing programs 333 is read, and the read program selects a winning effect pattern (step S1502, winning effect pattern selection process).

(Step S1503)
Then, the program read by the special game command reception processing program 330 sets the opening effect start command. This opening effect start command is a command for causing the effect display device 13 to display the winning effect image or outputting the winning effect sound from the audio output device 18.

(Step S1207)
Next, the CPU 102a determines whether or not the received command is an ending command.

(Ending effect selection process)
When determining in step S1207 that the received command is an ending command, the CPU 102a reads the special game command reception processing program 330 from the ROM 102b, and performs the ending effect selection process (step S1600) shown in FIG. Do.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not an ending command, the process of step S1600 is not performed.

(Step S1601) (Step S1602)
First, the special game command reception processing program 330 analyzes the received ending command (step S1601) and refers to the mode flag (step S1602).

(Step S1603) (Step S1604)
Then, the special game command reception processing program 330, based on the analysis result in step S1601 and the stay mode in step S1602, the long hit command reception processing program 331, the short hit command reception processing program 332, the small hit The command corresponding to any of the command reception processing programs 333 is read, and the read program selects an ending effect pattern (step S1603, ending effect pattern selection process).
Then, the program read by the special game command reception processing program 330 sets an ending effect start command (step S1604). This ending effect start command is a command for causing the effect display device 13 to display an effect image related to the winning ending, or to output an effect sound related to the winning ending from the audio output device 18.

(References to other embodiments)
Although the present embodiment is one form of the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, various modifications can be made. In the following, another embodiment of the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “modification”) will be described. Details about the same processing as in the present embodiment will be omitted, and processing newly performed in the modified example will be described with a new reference numeral.

(Modification 1)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the maximum value of the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state is only “300”. For example, a plurality of remaining fluctuation counts (Z) having different counts such as “300”, “400”, “600”,... May be provided to correspond to the symbol random numbers described in FIG. Good. In particular,
[Design random numbers 0-12 Z = 300]
[Design random numbers 13-25 Z = 400]
[Design random numbers 26-37 Z = 600]
In this way, the range of symbol random numbers that are normally per length with time reduction is further divided and associated with the number of remaining fluctuations (Z). If it does in this way, while having the same effect as the above-mentioned embodiment, the following effects can also be produced.
For example, when 600 times is selected as the number of set number subtraction games, the set number subtraction game can still be performed 500 times even if the prescribed number of short-time games (100 times) is exceeded. Therefore, even if the short-time game state ends and the normal game state continues for a while (the so-called hamari state), the player should play with the expectation that the number of short-time games will increase. Can do.

  Note that as described above, the number of remaining fluctuations (Z) having different numbers of times is associated with the design random number is not limited to the normal time-shortened length. That is to say, the jackpot with high probability shortening (per length with high probability shortening, short hit with high probability shortening) may similarly be associated with the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) with different numbers for each design random number. In addition, a measuring means (for example, RTC) that measures year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, and second is provided, and the maximum value of the remaining fluctuation count (Z) of the set number subtraction gaming state depends on the date and time. It may be variable.

(Modification 2)
Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of a high probability big hit (per length with high probability, short per short with high probability, short per A with high probability, short per short B, high probability short without per short B) Is not started (set number subtraction game flag is not turned ON), but is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 27, the set number subtraction gaming flag may be turned ON even when a high probability big hit and the maximum value of the remaining fluctuation count (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state may be set. Specifically, the processing shown in step S1016A-1 to step S1018A-2 in FIG. 27 is performed. Below, the process shown to step S1016A-1-step S1018A-2 is demonstrated. The same processing contents as those shown in FIG. 19 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG.

(Step S1016A-1) (Step S1016A-2)
In step S1015, when the flag is turned ON in the short-time game flag storage area 410b, the jackpot game processing program 241a indicates that the remaining number of changes (Z) in the set number subtraction game state is “Z> 10000”, It is determined whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) is “more than 10,000” (step S1016A-1). At this time, when it is determined that the remaining variation count (Z) is “more than 10,000”, the jackpot game processing program 241a stores “Z” in the remaining variation count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time gaming state. (Step S1016A-2).
In other words, after the start of the set number subtraction gaming state, when “Z> 10000”, if a big win (a big win with a high probability short-time) is won, the number of short-time games given after the jackpot game As a result, the number of times (Z times) greater than the specified number of times (10000 times) is given.

(Step S1016A-3)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1015A-1 that the remaining number of changes (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state is not “Z> 10000”, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines the remaining number of changes in the short-time gaming state. (J) Store “10000” in the storage area 407.
In other words, if “Z ≦ 10000” (Z is 10000 or less) after the set number subtraction gaming state is started, if a big win (a big win with a high probability of shortening) is won, it will be awarded after the big win game A prescribed number of times (10,000 times) will be given as the number of short games played.

(Step S1017A)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets the remaining fluctuation count (Z) to zero.

(Step S1018A-1) (Step S1018A-2)
Then, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns on the flag in the set number subtraction game flag storage area 410g (step S1018A-1), and “30000” in the remaining change count (Z) storage area 411 of the set number subtraction game state. Is stored (step S1018A-2).
From the processing from step S1016A-1 to step S1018A-2 above, in this embodiment, the maximum number of short-time games that are awarded when winning with a high probability time-saving jackpot is “30000”.
Even when configured as in the second modification, the same effects as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the remaining fluctuation count (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state is not added (see step S1007 in FIG. 19 above), but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, when a value “α” other than “0” is stored in the remaining variation count (Z) storage area 411 of the set number subtraction gaming state, the remaining set number subtraction gaming state remains in the process of step S1007. “300 + α” may be stored in the variation count (Z) storage area 411. In this way, if you win a lot of regular jackpots at short game intervals (so-called rosary chain)
[300 + α + α '+ ...]
As such, since the number of short-time games that are granted will increase according to the number of wins of the jackpot (usually jackpot), even if the situation where consecutive wins are continuously won, It is possible to make the player enter the game without being disappointed as much as possible.

In the present embodiment and Modifications 1 and 2, the first start port corresponds to the first start winning port in the present invention, and the second start port corresponds to the second start winning port in the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” correspond to the “special game” in the present invention.
Further, in the present embodiment and the first and second modifications, when the jackpot game processing program 241a has a remaining number of changes (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state “Z> 100”, the remaining number of changes in the short-time gaming state ( J) “Z” is stored in the storage area 407, and when “Z ≦ 100”, the number of remaining fluctuations in the short-time gaming state (J) “100” is stored in the storage area 407; The jackpot game processing program 241a stores “Z” in the remaining variation count (J) storage area 407 in the short time gaming state when the remaining variation count (Z) in the set number subtraction gaming state is “Z> 10000”. When “Z ≦ 10000”, the processing shown in FIG. 27 in which “10000” is stored in the remaining variation count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time gaming state is the present invention. Corresponding to the duration setting means.
Further, in the present embodiment and Modifications 1 and 2, the jackpot game processing program 241a stores “300” in the remaining variation count (Z) storage area 411 of the set number subtraction gaming state, and the process shown in FIG. The process shown in FIG. 27 in which the jackpot game processing program 241a stores “30000” in the remaining variation count (Z) storage area 411 of the set number subtraction gaming state corresponds to the specific game period setting means in the present invention.
Further, in the present embodiment and the modified examples 1 and 2, when the variation stop processing program 222e determines that the set number subtraction gaming flag is ON, the remaining variation count (Z) of the set number subtraction gaming state The calculation value obtained by subtracting “1” from (Z) stored in the storage area 411 is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (Z), and when the remaining fluctuation count (Z) = 0, the set The processing shown in FIG. 17 for turning off the flag stored in the number subtraction game flag storage area 410g corresponds to the counting means in the present invention.
Further, in the present embodiment and Modifications 1 and 2, the small hit game processing program 241b resets the remaining fluctuation count (Z) of the set number subtraction game state triggered by the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. The processing corresponds to the count erasing means in the present invention.

2 gaming area 8 winning gate 9 first starting port 10 second starting port 11 large winning port 11c large winning port opening / closing solenoid 101a CPU
222e Fluctuation stop processing program 241a Big hit game processing program 410g Set number subtraction game flag storage area 411 Set number subtraction game state remaining fluctuation count (Z) storage area

Claims (8)

The game board is controlled to a first start winning opening, a first mode in which game balls are difficult to enter, and a second mode in which game balls are easier to enter than the first mode. A possible second starting prize opening is provided,
Acquiring game data when the game ball enters the start opening, and performing a lottery to acquire the right to execute a special game capable of acquiring a prize ball,
Short game state when the short game is executed when the rate at which the second start winning opening is controlled to the second mode is higher than the rate controlled by the first mode, the second start winning port Control means for controlling the progress of a game in a non-short-time gaming state in which a non-short-time game is executed in which the ratio controlled by the second mode is lower than the rate controlled by the first mode; A gaming machine equipped with
The control means includes
Specific game period setting means for setting a specific number of game periods by establishment of a predetermined condition;
Counting means for subtracting the specific game period set by the specific game period setting means for each game and counting a remaining period until the specific game period ends;
When the first specific condition is satisfied and there is no remaining period counted by the counting means, a predetermined number of game periods set as an initial value are set as a period during which the short-time gaming state continues. While
When the first specific condition is satisfied and there is the remaining period counted by the counting means, the remaining period is added to the initial value as an updated game period, and the updated period Continuation period setting means for setting a game period as a period for which the short-time gaming state continues;
A count erasing unit for erasing the count of the remaining period by the counting unit when a second specific condition is satisfied when counting of the remaining period until the specific gaming period ends by the counting unit; A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The specific game period setting means sets the game period started after the count is erased as the specific number of game periods, with the predetermined condition being that the count of the remaining period by the count eraser has been erased. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The specific number of game periods set by the specific game period setting means is set as the number of game periods exceeding a predetermined number of game periods determined in advance as the initial value. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. The specific game period setting means includes
The game period started after the end of the special game is set as the specific number of game periods, with the end of the special game as the predetermined condition. Game machines. The special game includes
At least a first special game and a second special game having different game values to be given are included.
The first specific condition is:
When the first data that triggers the execution of the first special game is acquired,
The second specific condition is:
When the second data that triggers the execution of the second special game is acquired,
The control means includes
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the progress of the game is controlled in the short-time game state after the first special game is over. The game value given in the first special game is:
6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein a degree of advantage for the player is higher than a gaming value given in the second special game. In the specific number of game periods,
It contains at least multiple game periods with different numbers of times,
The specific game period setting means includes
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein one of the plurality of gaming periods having different numbers of times is selected based on a predetermined condition. The specific game period setting means includes
8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein one of a plurality of gaming periods having the different number of times is selected in response to the acquisition of the first data.

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