JP2011229782A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for restraining reduction in a rate of operation.SOLUTION: By a prize winning region control means, a big winning port 24 opens easily in a special game based on a second special symbol lottery as compared with a special game based on a first special symbol lottery. By a game state setting means, entering easiness is easily set to be in a specified state when acquisition of a right for executing the special game is successful in the first special symbol lottery as compared with a case where acquisition of a right for executing the special game is successful in the second special symbol lottery.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a special lottery in which whether or not a special prize is determined.

  In a pachinko gaming machine that is one of the gaming machines, a special symbol lottery is performed in response to a winning in the starting area. If a big win is won in the special symbol lottery, a big win game is executed. In the jackpot game, a round game in which the big prize opening is opened. When a game ball wins a big winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  There may be a case where a plurality of round games are performed in one big hit game. For example, as a result of winning the jackpot, if there are cases where two round games are played in the jackpot game, there are cases where 15 round games are played. In this way, which jackpot game is played (in the jackpot game, how many round games are played) depends on the type of jackpot. That is, in this example, the jackpot includes a jackpot in which two round games are played in the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as jackpot 1) and a jackpot in which 15 round games are played (hereinafter referred to as jackpot 2). Therefore, if the jackpot 1 is won in the special symbol lottery, two round games are played in the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the jackpot 2 is won, 15 round games are played in the jackpot game (see Patent Document 1). .

  In addition, when the jackpot is won, the state of the gaming condition including the jackpot winning probability or the like changes. For example, if a jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery with the jackpot winning probability set to 1/300, the jackpot winning probability is 1/40 when the jackpot game ends. In other words, the jackpot winning probability increases.

  In this way, there are various game machines, such as the number of round games and the probability of winning a jackpot, as well as the distribution of the number of round games in the jackpot game and the probability of increasing the jackpot winning probability. The parameter is set. These parameters are individually set according to the type of game machine (so-called “model”), and these individually set parameters become the specifications (specifications) of the model and characterize the gaming characteristics of the model. Yes.

  Basically, one game is associated with one model. For example, a certain model has a higher probability of winning the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “high probability state”) than the average of other pachinko gaming machines in general (so-called “probability variation rate” is high). When the game value that the expected value of the number of round games is low in the jackpot game is associated (hereinafter referred to as “game 1”), and conversely, the state where the probability of winning the jackpot is high is difficult to continue. (The so-called “probability change continuation rate” is high), but there is a case (hereinafter referred to as “game 2”) that is associated with a game that the expected value of the number of round games in a single jackpot game is high.

JP 2010-35824 A

  In this way, one game is associated with one model, but since there is a single game for one model, the game of the model is not preferred for each model. Unless you are, you will get tired of the model as the number of games increases. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine decreases. Further, since each model has a single game, there is a bias in the time zone in which the model is used, and as a result, the operating rate may decrease. The reason for this will be described below. A player who has the belief that he / she does not want to finish the game in a high probability state advantageous to the player has a limited opening time of the game store where the gaming machine is installed (for example, the opening time is 9:00, When the playable time is short, such as just before closing at 23:00 (closed time) and lunch break, the game 2 is selected, and when the playable time is long, such as immediately after opening, the game 1 is selected. As described above, since the game ability associated with the model is single, the game ability selected by the player, that is, the model may differ depending on the time zone. As a result, there may occur a situation in which a player concentrates on a certain model in a certain time zone but does not concentrate in another time zone.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that suppresses a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

1st invention is provided in the game area, can always win a prize, the 1st start prize area which has the variable part which can be changed, the 1st start prize area control means which controls the variable part, The game area A second start prize area that is always available for winning, a variable prize area that is provided in the game area, a prize area control means for controlling the prize area, and a prize to the first start prize area Triggered by the first lottery means for executing the first lottery for determining the success or failure of the acquisition of the right to execute the special game in which at least the winning area is easy to win, and the second start winning area as a trigger In addition, a second lottery means for executing a second lottery for determining success or failure of right acquisition for executing the special game, a first start area provided in the game area, and the first start from the first start area Guide the game ball to the winning area From one game ball path, a second start area provided in the game area, a second game ball path for guiding a game ball from the second start area to the second start winning area, and from the second start area The third game ball path for guiding the game ball to the variable portion and the auxiliary game that makes the first start winning area easy to win is triggered by winning in the first starting area or the second starting area. Third lottery means for executing a third lottery for determining success or failure of the right acquisition, and at least the first start on the condition that the right acquisition for executing the special game in the first lottery or the second lottery is successful A game state setting means for newly setting a winning ease, which is the ease of winning in a winning area, to a predetermined normal state or a specific state having a higher ease of winning than the normal state, and the winning area control The means is the first In the special game based on the second lottery, the special game based on the second lottery is easier to control the winning area to be in a state where it is easy to win, and the game state setting means is configured to control the special game in the second lottery. It is easier to set the ease of winning a prize in the specific state when succeeding in acquiring the right to execute the special game in the first lottery than when acquiring the right to execute the game.
The second invention is characterized in that the second game ball path is easier to guide the game ball than the third game ball path.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the first lottery means has a right to execute the first lottery and the second lottery means has a right to execute the second lottery, the second lottery means It has an adjustment means for executing two lotteries.

  The first start winning area is always variable and includes a variable part that can be changed. Therefore, for example, when the first start winning area is composed of only one start opening, the variable start opening can be awarded in any state. Further, the first start winning area may be constituted by one invariable start opening and one variable start opening. In this case, the invariable start port can always be awarded, and the variable start port constituting the variable portion can be changed between the third mode in which a prize cannot be won and the fourth mode in which a prize can be won. it can. As described above, when the first start winning area is constituted by the start opening, the number of start openings constituting the first start winning area is not limited, and the start opening for starting (starting) the first lottery is the first start winning prize. Configure the area.

  The first game ball path guides the game ball from the first start area to the first start winning area. The first game ball path is composed of nails, windmills, and the like. As described above, when the first start winning area is constituted by a plurality of start openings, a bundle of game ball paths for guiding the game balls from the first start area to the respective start openings constitutes the first start winning area. On the other hand, even if the first start winning area is composed of one start opening, if there are a plurality of game ball paths for guiding the game balls from the first start winning area to the start opening, all the game ball paths are A first start winning area is configured. The same applies to the second game ball path and the third game ball path.

  In the special game based on winning in the second start winning area, the winning area control means is more easily able to win the winning area in the special game based on winning in the second starting winning area (hereinafter referred to as winning game). Easy to control). Here, as the form of “easily controlling the winning area in the easy winning state”, for example, the expected value of the time when the variable winning area in the special game based on winning in the second start winning area becomes the easy winning state is more The variable winning area in the special game based on the winning in the first start winning area may be longer than the expected value of the time when the winning is easy.

  For example, if the winning area control means succeeds in acquiring the right to execute the special game in the first lottery based on the winning in the first starting winning area, the winning area that is variable three times with a probability of 70% is won for 29.5 seconds. Control is made to an easy state, and the 7-time variable winning area is controlled to an easy winning state for 29.5 seconds with a probability of 20%, and the variable winning area is controlled to an easy-to-win state for 29.5 seconds with a probability of 10%. On the other hand, if the winning area control means succeeds in acquiring the right to execute the special game in the second lottery based on the winning in the second starting winning area, the winning area that is variable three times with a probability of 10% is won for 29.5 seconds. Control is made to the easy state, and the 7-time variable winning area is controlled to the easy winning state for 29.5 seconds with a probability of 50%, and the variable winning area is controlled to the easy winning state for 29.5 seconds with a probability of 40%.

  In these cases, the expected value of the time during which the variable winning area in the former special game is controlled to the easy winning state is (0.7 × (29.5 × 3)) + (0.2 × (29.5). × 7)) + (0.1 × (29.5 × 15)) = 147.5 (s), and the expected value of the time during which the variable winning area in the latter jackpot game is controlled to the easy winning state is (0.1 × (29.5 × 3)) + (0.5 × (29.5 × 7)) + (0.4 × (29.5 × 15)) = 289.1 (s) . Therefore, the player is more likely to win more prize balls if the right to execute a special game is acquired in the second lottery in the second start winning area.

  The game state setting means makes it easier to win the first start winning area when the right to execute the special game is successful in the first lottery than when the right to execute the special game is successful in the second lottery. It is easy to set the sex to a specific state. Here, as a form that “easy to set the ease of winning a prize to a specific state”, for example, when acquiring the right to execute a special game based on winning in the second starting winning area, The probability of setting the ease of winning in a specific state may be higher when the right to execute a special game is acquired based on the winning.

  For example, if the game state setting means succeeds in acquiring the right to execute the special game in the first lottery based on the winning in the first start winning area, the game state setting means sets the winning ease to a specific state with a probability of 80%, If the right to execute the special game is successfully acquired in the second lottery based on the winning in the starting winning area, the winning ease is set to a specific state with a probability of 20%. The high probability that winning ease will be set to a specific state triggered by acquiring the right to execute a special game means that the proportion of the period of staying in the specific state is high. The fact that the ease of winning a prize stays in a specific state can suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. Therefore, the player who can acquire the right to execute the special game in the first lottery in the first start winning area can play the game while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls possessed.

  In this way, when aiming at the first start prize area, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the special game is relatively small (compared to aiming at the second start prize area), but the first start prize area is won. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed with the ease set to a specific state. Therefore, if the game is continued for a long time while aiming at the first start winning area, the number of game balls possessed can be gradually increased. As described above, since the variation of the number of possessed game balls is gradual, the player can play the game with a sense of security. On the other hand, when aiming at the second start winning area, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the special game is relatively large (compared to the case of aiming at the first starting winning area), but ease of winning the first start winning area It is relatively difficult to suppress the decrease in the number of game balls that are held in a specific state. That is, if the game is continued for a long time while aiming at the second start winning area, it is difficult to suppress the decrease in the number of game balls held until the right to execute the special game is acquired, but the special game is executed once. When the right to execute is acquired, it is possible to acquire a large amount of prize balls, compensate for the decreased amount, and further increase the number of game balls as a total (total). As described above, since the number of game balls possessed by the player varies greatly, the player can play a thrilling game.

  As described above, the gameability related to the first start winning area is different from the gameability related to the second start winning area. Since the first start prize area and the second start prize area can always be won, the player can arbitrarily select a game based on the first start prize area and a game characteristic related to the second start prize area. can do. As a result, the player can always perform a plurality of games in the gaming machine. Therefore, player's tiredness can be suppressed. In addition, even if there is a limit imposed on the time period at which a gaming machine is installed and the time at which gaming is possible due to the convenience of the player, the gaming machine can be used.

  In addition, the player is given by providing the second game ball path and the third game ball path for guiding the game ball from the second start area to the first start prize area and the second start prize area. It is possible to change from the game nature related to the first start prize area to the game nature related to the second start prize area while holding the game profit. That is, when the second start winning area is aimed through the second starting area in the specific state, the game ball may be guided to the variable part of the first starting winning area, and the first start winning area Since the variable portion can be controlled in the second mode, it is possible to aim at the second start winning area while suppressing the number of game balls possessed. As described above, since the game can be switched even while the game is being played with one game, the interest of the game is improved and the monotonization of the game can be prevented.

  The second game ball path may be easier to guide the game ball than the third game ball path. In this case, it is possible to prevent the gameability of the entire gaming machine from being lost. That is, in the second game ball path and the third game ball path, the game ball can reach the second start prize area as a result of the game ball reaching the second start prize area aiming at the second start prize area. There is also a possibility of winning in the first start winning area. Here, if the first lottery is performed based on winning in the first start winning area, there is a high possibility that the player will not want the result. Therefore, if the second game ball path is easier to guide the game ball and the second lottery based on winning in the second start winning area is easier to execute, such a problem can be prevented.

  The first lottery means has a right to execute the first lottery, and when the second lottery means has the right to execute the second lottery, the second lottery means has an adjustment means to execute the second lottery. There is a case. In this case, it is possible to prevent the gameability of the entire gaming machine from being lost. That is, in the second game ball path and the third game ball path, the game ball can reach the second start prize area as a result of the game ball reaching the second start prize area aiming at the second start prize area. There is also a possibility of winning in the first start winning area. Here, if the first lottery based on winning in the first start winning area is performed, there is a high possibility that the player will not want the result. Therefore, when the second lottery based on winning in the second start winning area is preferentially executed, such a problem can be prevented.

  In the special game based on the second lottery, the winning area control means can control the winning area in the easy-to-win state in the special game based on the second lottery, and the game state setting means can control the special game in the second lottery. It is easier to set the ease of winning in a specific state when succeeding in acquiring the right to execute a special game in the first lottery than when succeeding in acquiring the right to execute the game. Can be suppressed.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is the elements on larger scale of the front view of a special variable prize-winning apparatus. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of an upper portion of the special variable winning device shown in FIG. 2. It is the elements on larger scale of a rolling path formation unit. It is the elements on larger scale of a game ball rolling unit. It is the elements on larger scale of a game ball rolling unit, and is a figure which shows an example of the operating state of a winning combination object apparatus, and the mode of a game ball rolling. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a diagram showing a first special symbol determination table for winning a small bonus, (b) is a diagram showing a second special symbol determining table for winning a small winner, (c) is a first special symbol determination for losing The figure showing a table, (d) is a figure showing the 2nd special symbol determination table for lose. (A) is a figure showing a big winning game opening / closing control table for a small hit game, (b) is a figure showing an auxiliary specific area opening / closing control table for a small hit game, and (c) is a fall prevention device control table for a small hit game. FIG. 8D is a diagram illustrating a small hit game control table. (A) is a figure showing a long winning game big prize opening / closing control table, (b) is a figure showing a medium winning game big prize opening / closing control table, (c) is a short winning game big prize opening / closing control table. (D) is a figure showing a jackpot game control table. (A) is a figure showing a reference data judgment table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition judgment table, (c) is a figure showing a specific period judgment table. (A) is a diagram showing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram showing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a diagram showing a general pattern variation pattern determination table, and (d) is a third start port opening / closing. The figure which shows a control table, (e) is a figure which shows the figure which shows an auxiliary game control table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening detection sensor input process in a main control board. (A) is a flowchart which shows the 1st start port detection sensor input process in a main control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the 1st prior determination process of Fig.19 (a). (A) is a flowchart which shows the 2nd starting port detection sensor input process in a main control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the 2nd prior determination process of Fig.19 (a). (A) is a flowchart which shows the 3rd starting port detection sensor input process in a main control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the 3rd prior determination process of Fig.20 (a). It is a flowchart which shows the 1st winning gate detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd winning gate detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the specific area detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the non-specific area | region detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol lottery based on the winning to the 1st starting port in a normal state. It is a figure showing the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special symbol lottery based on the winning to the 2nd starting port in a normal state. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol lottery based on the winning to the 3rd starting port in a normal state. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol lottery based on the winning to the 1st starting opening in a specific state. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol lottery based on the winning to the 2nd starting port in a specific state. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol lottery based on the winning to the 3rd starting port in a specific state. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. (A) is a flowchart showing a big hit undeveloped small hit game end process on the main control board, (b) is a flowchart showing a big hit developed small hit game end process on the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the reception interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery effect completion | finish process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing the lottery effect pattern determination table. It is a figure showing an effect mode determination table.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 2, and a gaming area 2 </ b> A is formed by the gaming board 2 and a partition member 4 attached in a state of protruding from the gaming board 2. The partition member 4 includes a frame-shaped frame body 41, an outer rail member 42 having a curved shape, and an inner rail member 43. An image output device 51 composed of a liquid crystal display device is fitted into the frame body 41, and a center combination in which these are integrated is provided at the center of the game board 2. An inner rail member 43 is disposed outside the frame body 41, and an outer rail member 42 is disposed further outside the inner rail member 43.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game ball launching device 3 that launches a game ball. The game ball launching device 3 includes an operation handle 3a, a touch sensor 3b, a launch solenoid 3c, and a launch volume that are rotatably arranged. 3d. When the player touches the operation handle 3a, the touch sensor 3b attached in the operation handle 3a detects that a person has touched the operation handle 3a, and a touch detection signal is sent to the launch control board 106 (see FIG. 7). Send.

  When the firing control board 106 receives a touch detection signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3a changes, the gear connected to the operation handle 3a rotates and the launch volume knob 3d connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detected angle of the firing volume knob 3d is applied to the firing solenoid 3c.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c is operated according to the applied voltage, and the strength (rotation angle of the launch volume knob 3a) according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3a (the rotation volume knob 3a) Hereinafter, the game ball is fired at “game ball launch strength”). A game ball that has been effectively launched (normally at a predetermined game ball launch intensity) rises between the outer rail 42 and the inner rail 43 and falls (flows down) in the game area 2A. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 2A.

  In the game area 2A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning ports 20 are provided. Each general winning opening 20 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 20a. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 20a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 gaming balls) is paid out. It is.

  The game area 2A is provided with a first prize gate 27 and a second prize gate 28 through which game balls can pass. In the present embodiment, the first winning gate 27 is arranged on the left side of the center line CL of the gaming area 2A, and the second winning gate 28 is arranged on the right side of the center line CL of the gaming area 2A. The first winning gate 27 and the second winning gate 28 are provided with a first winning gate detection sensor 27a and a second winning gate detection sensor 28a for detecting a game ball, respectively. The normal symbol lottery is performed on condition that the first winning gate detection sensor 27a and the second winning gate detection sensor 28a detect the game ball.

  Below the game area 2A, on the downstream side of the first winning gate 27, there is provided a first start port 21 that is invariable and can always enter a ball. Between the first winning gate 26 and the first start opening 21, a series of first game ball paths K1 for guiding the game balls to the first start opening 21 by nails or the like are formed. The first starting port 21 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 21a for detecting a game ball, and the first special symbol is drawn on the condition that the detection sensor 21a detects the game ball.

  On the other hand, in the lower part of the game area 2A, on the downstream side of the second winning gate 27, there is also provided a second starting port 22 that is unchanged and can always be entered. Between the second winning gate 27 and the second start port 22, a series of second game ball paths K2 for guiding the game ball to the second start port 22 by a nail or the like is formed. The second start port 22 is provided with a second start port detection sensor 22a for detecting a game ball, and a lottery of the second special symbol is performed on condition that the detection sensor 22a detects the game ball. .

  Further, a variable third start port 23 is provided below the image output device 51 in the game area 2 </ b> A, downstream of the first winning gate 27 and downstream of the second winning gate 28. Between the first winning gate 27 and the third start port 23, a series of third game ball paths K3 for guiding the game ball to the third start port 23 by a nail or the like is formed. On the other hand, a series of fourth game ball paths K4 are formed between the second winning gate 28 and the third start port 23 to guide the game balls to the third start port 23 by nails or the like.

  The third start port 23 is controlled by the third start port control device 70 to either the first mode in which a prize cannot be awarded or the second mode in which a prize can be won. The third starting port 23 is also provided with a third starting port detection sensor 23a for detecting a game ball, and the first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the detection sensor 23a detects the game ball. .

  The third start port 23 is basically controlled to the first mode, but is controlled to the second mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the third starting port control device 70 includes a pair of normal movable pieces 70b, and normally stops (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). In this stopped state, the inlet of the third starting port 23 is blocked by a pair of (unactuated) normal movable pieces 70b and a nail erected from the game board 2 immediately above the third starting port 7. Thus, the third start port 23 is controlled in such a manner that a winning is impossible (see FIG. 2A). When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the third starting port control device 70 is operated to rotate the pair of normal movable pieces 70b away from the nail, and the inlet of the third starting port 23 is opened, so that the third The start port 23 is controlled to a fourth mode in which a prize can be won (see FIG. 2B). Here, the predetermined condition is to win a prize in the above-described normal symbol lottery.

  When the first start port detection sensor 21a, the second start port detection sensor 22a, or the third start port detection sensor 23a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out.

  Above the image output device 51, a special winning opening 24 is provided. The special winning opening 24 is controlled by the special winning opening control device 80 to either the third aspect incapable of winning a prize or the fourth aspect in which a prize can be won. The big prize opening 24 is provided with a big prize opening detection sensor 24a for detecting a game ball. When the detection sensor 24a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out.

  The big prize opening 24 is basically controlled in the third mode, but is controlled in the fourth mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the special winning opening control device 80 includes a pair of special movable pieces 80b and 80b, and is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). In this stopped state, the entrance of the third starting port 23 is blocked by the pair of special movable pieces 80b (not actuated) and the protrusions 44 protruding from the game board 2, so that the grand prize winning port 24 is won. It is controlled to the third aspect which is impossible. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special winning opening control device 80 is operated to rotate the pair of special movable pieces 80b away from the projections 44, and the entrance of the special winning opening 24 is opened. The mouth 24 is controlled in a fourth manner in which a winning can be achieved. Here, the predetermined condition means that the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery (hereinafter simply referred to as “special symbol lottery” when the two special symbol lotteries are collectively referred to) Or winning a jackpot that wins a specific area, which will be described later, in a bonus game played by winning a bonus.

  The special winning opening 24 communicates with the specific area 25 and the non-specific area 26, and the game ball that has won the special winning opening 24 wins either the specific area 25 or the non-specific area 26. And between the special winning opening 24 and the specific area | region 25 and the non-specific area | region 26, the apparatus and member which roll a game ball in various aspects are attached. Therefore, the game ball that has won the big winning opening 24 rolls in various ways before winning in the specific area 25 or the non-specific area 26. Below, the apparatus and member which roll the game ball between the special winning opening 24 and the specific area | region 25 and the non-specific area | region 26 are demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first stage 81 for first rolling the game ball is provided below the special winning opening 24 and the pair of special movable pieces 80 b and 80 b. The first stage 81 is inclined so as to gradually become lower from the center toward both ends. As shown in FIG. 3, flow-down holes 81 </ b> A and 81 </ b> B having a diameter larger than the diameter of the game ball are provided at both ends of the first stage 81.

  A large winning opening detection sensor 24a is attached to each of the flow down holes 81A and 81B. When the big prize opening detection sensor 24a detects the game ball, the prize winning to the big prize opening 24 is detected.

  A relay stage 83 is formed below the first stage 81 to guide the game balls that have passed through the flow holes 81A and 81B. The relay stage 83 is inclined so as to gradually become lower from both end portions toward the center portion. And since the inclined part 83a which inclines below toward the back | inner side from the front side of the game machine 1 is formed in the center part of the relay stage 83, the game ball which arrived at the inclined part 83a of the relay stage 83 is Then, it is guided to the back side of the relay stage 83.

  Then, on the back side of the first stage 81 and the relay stage 83, a first rolling path forming unit T1 is disposed as shown in FIG. The first rolling path forming unit T1 includes a second stage 85 disposed slightly below the relay stage 83, a third stage 86 disposed below the second stage 85, and the center of the bottom surface of the second stage 85. A special passage forming body 87 provided in the section, a normal passage forming body 89 provided at both ends of the bottom surface of the second stage 85, and a movement mode changing device 88 disposed on the back side of the second stage 85. Yes.

  The upper surface of the second stage 85 is inclined so as to increase from both end portions toward the center portion. The central portion of the upper surface of the second stage 85 faces the inclined portion 83a of the relay stage 83, and an introduction hole 85a having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball is provided here. The third stage 86 is juxtaposed with a predetermined interval downward from the second stage 85.

  The special passage forming body 87 includes a plurality of crank members 87A to 87D, and a special passage 87a is defined by the crank members 87A to 87D. Since the special passage 87a communicates with the introduction hole 85a, the game ball that has entered the introduction hole 85a is guided to the special passage 87a. Then, the game ball guided to the special passage 87 a is guided to the third stage 86.

  The movement mode changing device 88 is a device that changes the rolling mode of the game ball. The movement mode changing device 88 is arranged above the introduction hole 85a, below the introduction hole 85a, and is a few minutes of the diameter of the gaming machine. The stopping portion 88B having a width of 1 and a solenoid 88C for operating the distributing portion 88A and the stopping portion 88B integrally are provided. The distributing unit 88A includes a rotation shaft, and rotates around the rotation shaft, and the stopping unit 88B linearly moves in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, when the solenoid 88C is not energized, a part or all of the sorting part 88A is located above the introduction hole 85a and lower than the diameter of the game ball from the introduction hole 85a. Are arranged as follows. Therefore, when the solenoid 88C is not energized, the game ball cannot enter the introduction hole 85a. When the solenoid is not energized, the game ball guided from the inclined portion 83a to the second stage 85 collides with the sorting portion 88A and is blown to both ends of the second stage 85. On the other hand, the stopping portion 88B is arranged so that its tip is always located in the special passage 87a. When the solenoid 88C is not energized, the stopping portion 88 is stopped at a position where the distance from the introduction hole 85a is equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball.

  When the solenoid 88C is energized, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the sorting portion 88A rotates, and the stopping portion 88B is separated from the introduction hole 85a (second stage 85) by the diameter of the game ball. It rises to a shorter position and descends to its original position again. At this time, part or all of the sorting portion 88A moves outside the upper range of the introduction hole 85a, so that the game ball can enter the introduction hole 85a and the special passage 87a. The game ball that has entered the special passage 87a is temporarily stopped in the special passage 88a by the stop portion 88B. The stop portion 88B is lowered, and the distance between the stop portion 88B and the introduction hole 85a is the diameter of the game ball. If it becomes above, a game ball will fall from on the stop part 88B, will flow down in the special channel | path 87a, and will be finally discharged | emitted from the inside of the special channel | path 87a.

  The normal passage forming body 89 has a U-shaped cross section, and thereby the normal passage 89 a is partitioned downward from the outer ends of both ends of the second stage 85. A slope that descends toward the front side is formed on the bottom surface 89 b of the normal passage forming body 89. Accordingly, the game balls that have moved to both ends of the second stage 85 flow down in the normal passage 89a and are finally discharged from the normal passage 89a. The game balls discharged from the normal passage 89a or the special passage 87a as described above are guided to the second rolling path forming unit T2 disposed below them.

  The configuration of the second rolling path forming unit T2 will be described with reference to FIG. 2, FIG. 5, and FIG. The second rolling path forming unit T2 includes a fourth stage 91, a fifth stage 92 disposed below the fourth stage 91 at a predetermined interval from the fourth stage 91, rotating devices 93 and 94, and a prize. An accessory device 95, a first fall prevention device 96, and a second fall prevention device 97 are provided.

  The upper surface of the fourth stage 91 is lowered from the front side toward the back side, and the upper surface of the fifth stage 92 is lowered from the back side toward the near side. Cutouts 91a are formed at both ends of the fourth stage 91. The rotating body 93A of the rotating device 93 is accommodated in one notch 91a, and the rotating body of the rotating device 94 is accommodated in the other notch 91a. 94A is accommodated. A drive motor 93B is connected to the rotator 93A, and a drive motor 94B is connected to the rotator 94A. The rotators 93A and 94A rotate at a constant speed under the control of the drive motors 93A and 94B. In each of the rotating bodies 93A and 94A, three dropout holes 93a and 94a are formed at predetermined intervals in the rotation direction. The heights of the rotation center axes of the rotators 93A and 94A coincide with the positions of the notches 91a of the fourth stage 91, and the rotators 93A and 94A protrude from above and below the fourth stage 91.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), a front-side end portion of an inclined surface 89b serving as an outlet of the normal passage 89a is disposed immediately above both rotating bodies 93A and 94A. Therefore, the game ball flowing down in the normal passage 89a is guided to the rotating bodies 93A and 94A. When the game ball guided to the rotators 93A and 94A collides with the main body portions (portions excluding the dropout holes 93a and 94a) of the rotators 93A and 94A, the game balls rebound and move away from the rotators 93A and 94A.

  Further, the dropout holes 93a and 94a of the respective rotary bodies 93A and 94A communicate with each other. Therefore, when a game ball guided to the rotary bodies 93A and 94A enters the dropout holes 93a and 94a, other dropout holes are provided. 93a and 94a are discharged and dropped onto the fifth stage 92 disposed below the rotators 93A and 94A. Thus, the rotating devices 93 and 94 have a function of distributing the game balls flowing down the normal passage 89a or the special passage 87a to the fourth stage 91 or the fifth stage 92. The stage 91 or 92 to which the game ball is guided is determined by the timing at which the game ball is discharged from the normal passage 89a or the special passage 87a and the positions of the rotating bodies 93A and 94A at that time.

  On the back side of the fourth stage 91, a guide hole 91b that faces the fifth stage 92 in the vertical direction is formed. As described above, since the upper surface of the fourth stage 91 is lowered from the front side toward the back side, the game ball that has reached the fourth stage 91 rolls toward the guide hole 91b, and the guide hole It falls to the 5th stage 92 through 91b.

  A specific area (V zone) 25 and non-specific areas 26 and 26 are arranged in parallel at the front edge of the fifth stage 92. The specific area 25 is formed at the front center part of the fifth stage 92, and its entrance is slightly larger than the maximum cross section of the game ball. On the other hand, the non-specific areas 26 and 26 are formed on both sides of the specific area 25, and the entrance of each non-specific area 26 and 26 is larger than the entrance of the specific area 25. Therefore, the probability that the game ball guided onto the fourth stage 91 wins the specific area 25 is lower than the probability of winning the non-specific area 26. The specific area 25 is provided with a specific area detection sensor 25a, and the non-specific area 26 is provided with a non-specific area detection sensor 26a.

  The guide hole 91b accommodates the movable portion 95A of the prize winning device 95, the movable portion 96A of the first fall prevention device 96, and the movable portion 97A of the second fall prevention device 97. As shown in FIG. 5, the movable part 96 </ b> A and the movable part 97 </ b> A simulate a human hand, are arranged in parallel at a predetermined interval in the left-right direction when viewed from the front, and respectively face the fourth stage 91. The movable portion 96A is connected to the drive solenoid 96B, and the movable portion 97A is connected to the drive solenoid 97B. When these drive solenoids 946B and 97B are energized, the movable portions 96A and 97A are moved in the front-rear direction in the front view. Move linearly. When the drive solenoids 96B and 97B are not energized, the movable part 96A, the movable part 97A, and the fourth stage 91 are separated from each other by the diameter of the game ball. Therefore, when the drive solenoids 96B and 97B are not energized, the game ball can fall to the fifth stage 92 from between the fourth stage 91 and the movable part 96A or the movable part 97A.

  On the other hand, when the drive solenoids 96 </ b> B and 97 </ b> B are energized, the movable portion 96 </ b> A and the movable portion 97 </ b> A advance straight toward the fourth stage 91 and abut against the fourth stage 91. At this time, portions of the movable portion 96 </ b> A and the movable portion 97 </ b> A that are in contact with the fourth stage 91 (in the drawing, a portion simulating a palm) protrudes upward from the fourth stage 91. Therefore, at this time, the game ball rolling on the fourth stage 91 can collide with the movable portion 96A or the movable portion 97A. That is, the first fall prevention device 96 and the second fall prevention device 97 have a function of preventing the game ball from dropping onto the fifth stage 92.

  The movable part 95A of the prize winning device 95 simulates a hand holding a seal and is disposed between the movable part 96A and the movable part 97A, and between the fourth stage 91 and the third stage 92. It faces the space. The movable portion 95A is connected to a drive solenoid 95B that is independent of the drive solenoids 96B and 97B of the fall prevention devices 96 and 97, and linearly moves in the front-rear direction when the drive solenoid 95B is energized. An auxiliary specific area 95a that can enter from above and communicate with the specific area 25 is formed in the movable portion 95A. When the drive solenoid 95B is not energized, the auxiliary specific area 95a of the movable portion 95A is accommodated (hidden) behind the predetermined decorative member, so that it is impossible to enter the auxiliary specific area 95a. On the other hand, when the drive solenoid 95B is energized, the movable portion 95A moves toward the fourth stage 91, and the auxiliary specific area 95a appears, so that the game ball can enter the auxiliary specific area 95a. . Note that the game ball won in the auxiliary specific area 95a is detected by a specific area detection sensor 25a attached to the specific area 25 in communication.

  These movable portions 95A to 97A are linearly moved in the front-rear direction in the front view of the gaming machine 1 by drive solenoids 95B to 97B that are independently controlled. For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the drive solenoid 96B is energized and the movable portion 96B moves to the front side and is in contact with the fourth stage 91, the game ball is left of the fourth stage 91. The game ball collides with the movable portion 96A and rolls to the center or the right side of the fourth stage 91. That is, the game ball is prevented from falling from the left side (front view) of the fourth stage 91. At this time, if the drive solenoid 95B is energized, the movable portion 95A moves to the front side, and the auxiliary specific area 95a appears, the game ball wins the specific area 25 via the auxiliary specific area 95a. there is a possibility. Thus, the possibility that the game ball wins the specific area 25 is increased by preventing the fourth stage 91 from falling from the left side.

  The movable portions 95A to 97A operate only during the small hit game described later. In the small hit game, when the game ball wins the specific area 25, that is, when the specific area detection switch 25a detects the game ball, the big win is won. In other words, the winning in the specific area 25 of the game ball in the small hit game is “big hit”. When the jackpot is won, a jackpot game associated with the type of special symbol described later is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a special drop hole 86 a is formed from the wall surface standing on the back side of the third stage 86 and the surface of the third stage 86. . That is, the game ball guided to the third stage 86 can enter the special drop hole 86a. Since the special drop hole 86a is arranged on the vertical line of the auxiliary specific area 95a, the game ball that has entered the special drop hole 86a can enter the specific area 25 via the auxiliary specific area 95a.

  The solenoids that actuate the movable portions 95A to 97A, the sorting portion 88A, and the stopping portion 88B are controlled independently. However, in the present embodiment, the drive motors 93B and 94B of the rotating devices 93 and 94 are controlled so as to be driven at a constant speed from when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and the rotating body 93 continues to rotate at a constant speed. .

  The game balls that have not won any of the first starting port 21, the second starting port 22, the third starting port 23, the big winning port 24, and the general winning port 20 are discharged to the bottom of the gaming area 2A. A discharge port 29 is provided.

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect device for executing various effects. In the present embodiment, the effect device includes an image output device 51, an audio output device 52, and an effect lighting device 53.

  The effect lighting device 53 includes a plurality of movable lights 53a. A plurality of movable lights 53a are arranged at the upper and lower parts of the game board 2, and various light effects are performed by changing the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each light 53a. In addition, the sound output device 52 including a speaker is provided on the outer side in the horizontal direction of the effect lighting device 53 installed on the upper part of the game board 2, and music and sound are output from the sound output device 52. Various sound effects are performed.

  The effect device 51 to the effect device 53 execute various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. The effect performed frequently during the game is a lottery effect performed in response to a special symbol lottery based on an effective winning to the first start port 21 to the third start port 23 of the game ball. In the lottery effect by the image output device 51, basically, the decorative symbol constituting the effect symbol is first displayed in a predetermined manner so that the effect symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time, and then the effect symbol is completely stopped, A stop display of the effect symbol which means that the lottery effect ends is performed.

  In addition, when a production | presentation symbol is comprised with a some decoration design, it is called the stop display of a production | presentation symbol when all the decoration designs are stopped and displayed. For example, in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the screen of the image output device 51, the decorative symbol variation display and the decorative symbol stop display are performed. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in all the areas can correspond to the result of the special symbol lottery. However, the lottery effect is performed corresponding to the lottery of the special symbol, but since it is a “rendering” for the special symbol lottery, the arrangement of the decorative symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped is displayed. However, it does not necessarily represent the result of the special symbol lottery. In this way, when the decorative symbols are displayed in the left region, the central region, and the right region, the decorative symbols displayed in the left region are displayed in the left symbol, and the decorative symbols displayed in the right region are displayed in the right symbol and the central region. The decorated design is called the middle design.

  In the decorative display of each decorative symbol, a plurality of decorative symbols are regularly moved in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom) from the next to the predetermined time from the start of the variable display until the stop display is performed ( Scroll). This scroll display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently being performed. When a special symbol lottery is not performed for a predetermined period of time, the demonstration effect is performed in an internal standby state (a so-called customer waiting state).

  The gaming machine 1 also includes an effect button device 54 as an input device that enhances the interest of the effect. The effect button device 54 includes an effect button 54b and an effect button detection switch 54a connected to the effect button 54b. The effect button 54b is installed on the upper plate so that it can be pressed. When the effect button detection switch 54a detects an operation of the effect button 54b, an effect button operation detection signal is transmitted to an effect control board 102 described later, and a special effect (effect button effect) corresponding to this operation is executed. The operation of the effect button 54b is not always valid and is valid only for a predetermined period. For example, during the game, when the effect button 54b is displayed on the image output device 51 and a message prompting the operation of the effect button 54b is displayed, the operation becomes effective.

  Below the game area 2A, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display device 11, a second special symbol display device 12, and a normal symbol display device 13, a first special symbol hold number display device 14, and a second special symbol hold. A number-of-holds display device comprising a number display device 15 and a normal symbol number-of-holds display device 16 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 11 is a variable display device that displays a lottery result of the first special symbol performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first start port 21 or the third start port 23, and a second special symbol The symbol display device 12 is a variable display device that displays a result of a lottery of the second special symbol performed on condition that a game ball wins at the second start port 22. A special symbol is set as a result of the lottery of each special symbol, and when the special symbol is selected, the special symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery is displayed in a stopped state on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12. . That is, the special symbol stop display by the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  The special symbol display devices 11 and 12 have, for example, a plurality of LEDs, respectively. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, characters, figures, patterns, and the like that appear when the LEDs included in the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, one special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and special symbol variation display and special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  The normal symbol display device 13 is a variable display device that displays a result of a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball passes through the first winning gate 26 or the second winning gate 27. A normal symbol is set as a result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 13 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 13 is a notification of the result of lottery of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 13 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, characters, figures, patterns, and the like that appear when the LED included in the normal symbol display device 13 is lit constitute a normal symbol, but always fluctuate for a predetermined time before the normal symbol stops. That is, one normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  By the way, even if a game ball wins at the start ports 21 to 23 during special display in which the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 change or during the special game in which the special winning opening control device 80 is activated, the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are immediately special. It does not mean that the symbol variation display is performed and the result of the special symbol lottery is not notified. In this case, the special symbol variation display (definite notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is put on hold under certain conditions. In the present embodiment, as a fixed condition, it is adopted that the number of variable displays of special symbols to be held is equal to or less than the upper limit value of the number of variable symbols that can be held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol for which the special symbol variation display is not performed. That is, it is possible to hold up to four lottery rights for each special symbol.

  And the 1st special symbol reservation number display device 14 is the number (henceforth 1st special figure reservation) where the lottery of the 1st special symbol performed by winning to the 1st starting mouth 21 and the 3rd starting opening 23 is held. Number (U1)). On the other hand, the second special symbol hold number display device 12 indicates the number of lots for which the second special symbol lottery performed by winning the second start port 22 is held (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure hold number (U2)). indicate. Each of the display devices 14 and 15 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and an LED that emits light for each special figure holding number is predetermined. Similarly for the regular symbol lottery, the upper limit of the number of lotteries for which the regular symbol lottery is suspended (hereinafter referred to as “the number of ordinary symbols held (G)”) is set to “4”. The number of holds is displayed on the normal symbol hold number display device 16.

  Also, on the back side of the game board 2, a board unit comprising a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, an image control board 105, a launch control board 106 and a power supply board 107 is provided. ing. The power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, the control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the control means 100 includes a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, an image control board 105, a launch control board 106, and a power supply board 107.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 101b based on the input signals from the detection sensors and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display device, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a predetermined command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  On the input side of the main control board 101, a general winning opening detection sensor 20a, a first starting opening detection sensor 21a, a second starting opening detection sensor 22a, a third starting opening detection sensor 23a, a large winning opening detection sensor 24a, a specific The area detection sensor 25a, the non-specific area detection sensor 26a, the first winning gate detection sensor 27a, and the second winning gate detection sensor 28a are connected and output from each sensor via an input port (not shown). A winning detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a third start opening / closing solenoid 70c for operating the normal movable piece 70b of the third start opening control device 70 and a large movable piece 80b for operating the special winning opening control device 80 are operated. A winning opening opening / closing solenoid 80c, a driving solenoid 95C for operating the movable portion 95A of the winning combination device 95, and a driving portion for operating other operating members are connected, and each solenoid is connected via an output port (not shown). A control signal is output. Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, the first special symbol display device 11, the second special symbol display device 12, the normal symbol display device 13, the first special symbol hold number display device 14, the second special symbol hold number The display device 15 and the normal symbol reservation number display device 16 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

  Further, a game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101, and information relating to a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) is converted via an output port (not shown). Output as an external signal. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to a game information display device 700 and a hall computer of the game store, and the predetermined game information (external signal) is transferred from the game information output terminal board 108 to the game information display device 700 and the hall. Sent to the computer. The predetermined game information is output (displayed) on the game information display device 700, so that the player is provided with a material for determining the game machine (unit) installed in the game store. On the other hand, predetermined game information is output (displayed / printed) by a display device or a printer connected to the hall computer, so that the game shop can grasp the operating status of each gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 and the game information display device 700 are connected and the game information display device 700 and the hall computer are connected, but the connection mode is limited to this. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the hall computer, and the hall computer and the game information display apparatus 700 are connected to each other. It is also possible to be connected directly to

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during gaming or waiting for customers. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. An effect button detection switch 54 a is connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button operation detection signal indicating that the operation of the effect button 54 b has been performed is sent from the effect button device 54 to the effect control board 102. Is output.

  The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button device 54 or the timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on this, the command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and game ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is connected to the main control board 101 and the launch control board 106 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  A payout ball detection switch 31a for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out is connected to the input side of the payout CPU 103a, and a payout ball detection signal indicating that one prize ball is paid out is issued. To 103. Based on the payout ball detection signal and the input signal from the timer, the payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b and performs arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, sends corresponding data to the main control board 101. Send.

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout drive unit 31b of the payout device 31 is provided on the back side of the game board 2 and pays out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage tank 30 for storing game balls. It is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs calculation processing, and controls the payout device 31 based on the calculation result to control a predetermined number of pieces. The prize ball is paid out to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Further, the payout CPU 103 a checks whether or not the card unit 800, which is a device that rents game balls, is connected to the payout control board 103. If the card unit 800 is connected to the payout control board 103, the launch control is performed. The launch control data permitting the board 106 to launch the game ball is transmitted.

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch of the game ball. The launch control board 106 controls energization of the launch solenoid 3c on the basis of information that the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3d have in a state where the launch of the game ball is permitted, Fire a game ball. In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one game ball is fired every time the firing solenoid 3c reciprocates once, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104 a, a lamp ROM 104 b, and a lamp RAM 104 c, similarly to the above-described boards, and controls lighting of the effect lighting device 53 provided on the game board 2 or the lighting control device 53. Drive control for a motor for changing the light irradiation direction is performed. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102 and performs each of the above-described controls based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes at least an image generation unit 105B that outputs an image signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image displayed on the image output device 51 to a drive circuit of the image output device 51, and an audio that is output to the audio output device 52. A sound generation unit 105C that outputs the sound signal to the drive circuit of the sound output device 52, and a control unit 105A that controls the image generation unit 105B and the sound generation unit 105C.

  The overall control unit 105 </ b> A of the image control board 105 receives the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, and the overall CPU 105 </ b> Aa of the overall control unit 105 </ b> A controls the image displayed on the image output device 51 and outputs it to the audio output device 52. Control the voice to be played. The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to a program ROM 105Ab in which a control program executed by the overall CPU 105Aa is stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the overall CPU 105Aa is read out.

  The GPU 105Ba is connected to an image ROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data that is a source of an image signal based on the image data. The drawing data represents an image (frame) to be displayed on the image output apparatus 51, for example, an image configured by combining background images such as scenery, characters, items, etc. that constitute a decorative symbol image or a decorative symbol background. It is comprehensive data. On the other hand, the image data is material data representing each element constituting a frame such as a decorative design image or a background image.

  The GPU 105Ba is connected to the VRAM 105Bc. The VRAM 105Bc stores predetermined image data that is frequently used among the image data stored in the image ROM 105Bb, and also stores the generated drawing data.

  The GPU 105Ba executes various image processing such as background image display processing, decorative design image display processing, and character image display processing on the image output device 51. However, the background image, decorative design image, and character image are output as images. It is displayed superimposed on the display screen of the device 51. 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 105Bc 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. .

  On the other hand, the SDP 105Ca is connected to an audio ROM 105Cb in which audio data is stored, and generates audio data that is a source of an audio signal based on the audio data. A control program necessary for the operation of the SDP 105Ca is read out. In the SDP 105Ca, audio data relating to audio to be output from the audio output device 52 is also stored in advance. The SDP 105Ca is also connected to an audio RAM 105Cc that stores the generated audio data.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a relay board for transmitting an external signal generated on the main control board 101 to the hall computer of the game shop and the game information display device 700. In the present embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is directly connected only to the game information display device 700 on the output side, and is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display apparatus 700, but is connected to both the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer from the game information output terminal board 108. It may be configured. Further, the game information output terminal board 108 may be connected to the game information display device 700 through a hall computer.

  The payout information output terminal board 109 is a relay board for outputting to the hall computer a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls to be paid and a ball rental request signal indicating the number of balls to be paid out, generated in the payout control board 103. It is. In the present embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 109 is also connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. The payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the payout control board 103 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store. In this embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. However, the payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to both the game information display device 700 and the hall computer. It may be configured. The payout information output terminal board 109 may be connected to the game information display device 700 via a hall computer.

  The power supply board 107 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor (not shown), monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and outputs a power interruption detection signal when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. Output to the control board 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  Next, a part of the table stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 8A-1 and 8A-2 are examples of a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine the success or failure of the right acquisition for executing at least the jackpot game based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winnings at the start openings 5 to 7. FIG. 8A-1 is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when the first starting port 21 or the third starting port 23 is won. On the other hand, FIG. 8 (a-2) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol that is performed in response to a winning at the second start port 22.

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. That is, by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, either “small hit” or “lost” is determined.

  When the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. In the reach determination table, the reach determination value and the presence / absence of reach production are uniquely associated and stored. By comparing the acquired reach determination random number with the reach determination table, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is correct. As a result of the reach determination, when the reach is won (determined that there is a reach effect), a reach effect that can increase the player's expectation of winning the jackpot during the lottery effect is performed.

  As an aspect of reach production, for example, the decorative design stops in two areas of the left area, the central area, and the right area of the display screen of the image output device 51 during the variation display of the production pattern, and the remaining one There is a mode in which a state (a so-called “reach state”) in which an arrangement of decorative symbols representing winning of a small hit occurs occurs when a predetermined decorative symbol stops on a predetermined effective line in the region. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached. However, in the main lottery effects frequently performed by the image output device 51 etc., a part of the arrangement of the decorative symbols representing the small winning prize is completed, and the same situation as the “small winning” winning is created halfway. Can expect the player's expectation of winning the jackpot.

  In the reach production where the reach state occurs, after the reach state is established, the special design that does not show a big hit as the last production symbol stops on the active line without any other special production. In some cases, the lottery effect ends or the development effect (so-called “super reach effect”) develops after the reach state is established. Further, in the reach production, the reach state does not always occur. In other words, there is also a reach effect that can give a player a sense of expectation for winning a small win even if a reach state does not occur.

  Fig.9 (a)-FIG.9 (d) are figures which show an example of a special symbol determination table. With special symbol determination, the special symbol mode (special symbol type: stop symbol data / special effect symbol designation command) to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is determined based on the acquired special symbol determination random number. This is part of a special symbol lottery. The special symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of jackpot determination (small hit and loss). That is, FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B are tables that are referred to in special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “small hit”, and FIG. 9C and FIG. The table referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”.

  Furthermore, the special symbol determination table classified according to the result of the jackpot determination is also classified according to the lottery type of the special symbol. That is, the special symbol determination table in the case where the result of the jackpot determination is “small hit” and the special symbol determination table in the case of “losing” are respectively the special symbol determination table for the first special symbol lottery (in FIG. The first special symbol determination table ”) and the special symbol determination table for the second special symbol lottery (“ second special symbol determination table ”in the figure).

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, each special symbol determination table is also classified according to the presence or absence of the reach effect. That is, each special symbol determination table includes a special symbol determination table when the reach determination result is “with reach” and a special symbol determination table when “reach” is not.

  Each special symbol determination table stores special symbol determination values and special symbol types in association with each other. As the identification information of the special symbol type, special symbol stop symbol data and effect symbol designation command are set. That is, the special figure stop symbol data is used in the process on the main control board 101, and the special effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an example of a big prize opening / closing control table for a small hit game that constitutes a special game. This table is associated with the type of small hits, that is, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data). This table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24 in the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the winning prize opening 24, the operation number of the winning prize opening control device 80 (opening / closing of the winning prize opening 24), and the operation time / stop time of the winning prize opening control device 80 for each operation number. (Opening time / closing time of the big prize opening 24) is set.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of an auxiliary specific area opening / closing control table for a small hit game. This table is associated with the type of small hits, that is, the type of special symbol (special drawing stop data). This table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the auxiliary specific area 94a in the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the auxiliary specific area 95a, the operation number of the drive solenoid 95C (opening and closing of the auxiliary specific area 95a) and the operation time / stop time of the drive solenoid 95C for each operation number (of the auxiliary specific area 95a) Open time / close time) are set.

  FIG.10 (c) is a figure which shows an example of the fall prevention apparatus control table for small hits games. This table is associated with the type of small hits, that is, the type of special symbol (special drawing stop data). In this table, conditions for controlling the operation of the movable portions 96A and 97A in the small hit game are stored. As conditions for controlling the operation of the movable parts 96A, 97A, the operation numbers of the solenoids 96B, 97B connected to the movable parts 96A, 97A, and the operation time / stop time of the solenoids 96B, 97B for each operation number Is set.

  FIG. 10D is a diagram showing an example of the small hit game control table. This table is also associated with a special symbol type, like the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the small hit game until the first opening of the auxiliary specific area 95a, and the later-described effective time ends. The ending time, which is a period until the small hit game ends, is set.

  FIG. 11A to FIG. 11C are diagrams illustrating an example of a big prize opening / closing control table for a big hit game, which is performed by developing a small hit game. FIG. 11 (a) is a table referred to in the long hit game constituting the jackpot game, FIG. 11 (b) is a table referred to in the medium hit game constituting the jackpot game, and FIG. 11 (c) is a jackpot. It is a table referred in the short hit game which comprises a game.

  These tables are associated with the types of small hits, that is, the types of special symbols (stop symbol data). That is, the table used in the jackpot game is selected based on the special symbol type. Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24 in the big hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening 24, the round number (R) which is the number of the round game, and the opening which is the operation (opening / closing of the big prize opening 24) number of the big prize opening control device 80 in each round game. The number (K) and the operation time / stop time of the special winning opening control device 80 (opening time / closing time of the special winning opening 24) are set.

  FIG. 11D is a diagram illustrating an example of the jackpot game control table. This table is also associated with the type of special symbol, similar to the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 24, and the final opening of the big prize opening 24 are completed. And the ending time, which is the period until the jackpot game ends.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating an example of a reference data determination table that is referred to when determining game condition data and period specifying data. The game condition data is identification information associated with the state of the game condition newly set (changed) after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. The period specifying data is identification information associated with a specific period set for a predetermined period after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won.

  Any data is associated with the result of the special symbol lottery. In other words, the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the game condition data, and the period specifying data are uniquely associated and stored in the table.

  The game condition data is composed of 1-byte data, and represents a start opening winning ease state newly set by winning the jackpot. That is, if the game condition data is “01H”, the start port winning ease after the jackpot game is set to a specific state that is relatively easy. If the game condition data is “00H”, the starting port winning ease after the jackpot game is set. Is set to a relatively difficult normal state.

  The period specifying data is also composed of 1-byte data, and the type of the special prize based on the state of the start opening winning award at the time of the special symbol lottery and the special figure stop symbol data (01 to small per piece, 06 per small portion, 11 to 11 per small portion) 16 small hits, lost with reach, lost without reach). When the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss, the presence or absence of reach is also associated.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine the state of the game condition that is newly set when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). As described above, in the present embodiment, start opening winning ease is set as a game condition. The table includes the game condition data, the state of each game condition, that is, the ON / OFF state of a flag (short time flag) indicating the state of the game condition, which will be described later, and the number of executions of special symbol display according to the state of the game condition (J ) And are uniquely associated and stored. The number of executions of the special symbol display means a special symbol lottery, in other words, a specified number of times of special symbol display which is a notification of the result.

  FIGS. 13A to 13E show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol-based game based on winnings to the first winning gate 27 and the second winning gate 28. FIG. FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol hit determination table. The winning determination is to determine at least success or failure of right acquisition for executing the auxiliary game based on a winning determination random number acquired based on winning at the winning gates 27 and 28.

  The hit determination table includes a hit determination table that is referred to when the starting port winning ease described below is in a normal state and a hit determination table that is referred to in a specific state. In each hit determination table, the hit determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated with each other and stored, and by checking the acquired hit determination random number against the hit determination table, “win” or “lost” "Is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game in which the third start port 23 is opened is executed.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is an aspect of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 13 on the basis of a random number for normal symbol determination acquired based on a winning at the winning gates 27 and 28 (type of normal symbol: ordinary symbol Stop symbol data / ordinary effect design designation data). The normal symbol determination table is largely classified according to the hit determination result (win and miss).

  Each normal symbol determination table stores the normal symbol determination value and the normal symbol type in a uniquely associated manner, and collates the acquired normal symbol determination random number with the normal symbol determination table. Thus, the normal symbol is determined.

  FIG.13 (c) shows an example of the table used when performing a normal pattern change pattern determination in order to control the normal symbol display apparatus 13 (perform a normal symbol change display). The general pattern variation pattern determination is to determine a general pattern variation pattern based on a random number for determining a general pattern variation pattern acquired based on winning at the winning gates 27 and 28. A general pattern variation pattern is a normal pattern. This is identification information of a normal symbol variation display mode including a time required for the variation display (hereinafter referred to as “normal diagram variation time”). The normal fluctuation pattern determination table is composed of a normal fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to when the starting port winning ease described later is in a normal state, and a general fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in a specific state. Has been. Each normal fluctuation pattern determination table stores a normal fluctuation pattern determination value and a normal fluctuation pattern (normal time fluctuation time) as a determination result in a uniquely associated manner. By comparing the acquired random number for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined.

  FIG. 13D is a diagram showing an example of the third start opening / closing control table for winning. This table includes a third start port opening / closing control table that is referred to when the start port winning easiness is in a normal state, and a third start port opening / closing control table that is referred to in a specific state. Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the third start port 23 in the auxiliary game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the third start port 23, the main operation number (D) which is the order of the operation of the third start port control device 70 (opening and closing of the third start port 23), and the third start port The operation time / stop time (opening time / closing time of the third start port 23) of the control device 80 is set.

  FIG. 13E shows an example of the auxiliary game control table. This table is also associated with the normal symbol type, similarly to the third start port opening / closing control table. This table stores conditions for controlling the auxiliary game. As a condition for controlling the auxiliary game, an opening time that is a period from the start of the auxiliary game until the first opening of the third starting port 23 is performed, and the last opening of the third starting port 23 are An ending time, which is a period from the end to the end of the auxiliary game, is set.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the special winning opening control device 80 is activated (the special winning opening 24 is opened) is the “small winning game” executed when “small winning” is won, The game consists of a “hit game” that is executed when a “hit” that wins a specific area 25 during a game is won. The “big hit game” is further divided into “long win game”, “medium hit game”, and “short win game” depending on the operation mode of the big winning port control device 80 (opening / closing mode of the big winning port 24).

  In the “small hit game”, the special winning opening control device 80 operates for 1.5 seconds. Then, simultaneously with the operation of the special winning opening control device 80, the rotation devices 93 and 94, the winning combination device 95 and the fall prevention devices 96 and 97 are also operated. In addition, “small hit game” does not have the concept of round game like the big hit game described later, but like the big hit game, the number of game balls that can be won in the small hit game is limited. The maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time in the hit game are set. That is, when a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins throughout the small hit game, the game ends even in the middle of the small hit game.

  In the big hit game, a round game in which at least one big winning opening control device 80 operates is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times that the special winning opening control device 80 can be operated (hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening number) and the total time during which it can operate (hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening time) are set in advance. The reason why it is “operable” is that an upper limit value of the number of game balls that can be won in the big winning opening 24 during one round game is set (for example, 9). Accordingly, the round game may end even if the special winning opening control device 80 is not operated for the maximum number of times of opening or even if the special winning opening control device 80 is not operated for the maximum opening time. Therefore, if the number of winnings in the round game reaches the upper limit while the special winning opening control device 80 is operating, the special winning control unit 80 stops at that time and the round game ends. Note that the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time in each round game may or may not be unified for each jackpot game.

  The “long hit game” is a jackpot game that can acquire a large amount of prize balls and that can easily increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, in the “game per long”, the round game is played 15 times. In each round game, the special prize opening control device 80 operates once for 29.5 seconds. Therefore, the expected value of the operation time of the special winning opening control device 80 in the long hit game is 442.5 (S) (= 29.5 (s) × 15 (times)).

  The “medium hit game” is a jackpot game that can acquire a large amount of prize balls and that can easily increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, in the “medium hit game”, the round game is played 15 times. In the second to eighth round games, the winning prize control device 80 is operated once for 29.5 seconds, and in the ninth to sixteenth round games, the winning prize control device 80 is once, 0.052. Operates for seconds. Therefore, the expected value of the operation time of the special winning opening control device 80 in the middle hit game is 214.6 (S) (= 29.5 (s) × 7 (times) +0.052 (s) × 8 (times). )

  The “short win game” is a big hit game that allows a large amount of prize balls to be obtained and that makes it easy to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, in the “short win game”, the round game is played 15 times. In the second to fourth round games, the winning prize control device 80 operates once for 29.5 seconds, and in the fifth to sixteenth round games, the winning prize control device 80 is once, 0.052. Operates for seconds. Therefore, the expected value of the operating time of the special winning opening control device 80 in the short win game is 100.6 (S) (= 29.5 (s) × 3 (times) +0.052 (s) × 12 (times) )

  Each jackpot game starts from the second round game because the small jackpot game from which the jackpot game is derived is positioned as the first round game.

  It should be noted that the predetermined conditions such as the number of round games executed in the “big hit game” and “small hit game”, the maximum number of open times and the maximum open time in the round game are not limited to the example of this embodiment, It is set appropriately according to the specifications of the model.

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions which are preconditions for the progress of the game will be described. In the present embodiment, the game is played in a “specific” state or a “normal” state with respect to the ease of winning a game ball at the start port.

  In the “normal” state, the time required for displaying the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has won the winning gates 27 and 28 (hereinafter referred to as the normal diagram changing time) It is set to 29 seconds, and the total operation time (opening time of the third start port 23) of the third start port control device 70 that is activated when “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery is 0.2 seconds. And the probability of winning a “win” in the normal symbol lottery is set to 0.1. Here, “total” means that the third start port 23 may be opened several times for each win, and the number of game balls that can be won for each win is It is because it is restricted.

  When a game ball wins the winning gates 27 and 28, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is notified by a normal symbol stop display performed after the normal symbol variation display for 29 seconds corresponding to the lottery. Is done. If the lottery result is “winning”, then the third start port 23 is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball is ready to win.

  On the other hand, the “specific” state means that the normal time fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than “normal”, and the operation time of the third start port control device 70 is 6.0 seconds, ”Is set to be longer than“ ”, and the probability of winning“ winning ”in the normal symbol lottery is set to 0.9. Therefore, in the “specific” state, winning in the third start port 23 is easier than in the “normal” state, and the number of times that the special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time is increased. Since the jackpot winning probability is constant, winning with a larger number of special symbol lotteries is easier. In other words, when the winning ease is in the “specific” state, the number of wins per unit time is relatively large, so the “specific” state is more advantageous to the player than the “normal” state. A state.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the start ports 21 to 23, three prize balls can be obtained. However, in the “specific” state, the player can play the game by operating the appropriate operation handle 3a. Even when the ball is fired, the number of game balls possessed by the player is likely to be reduced as compared to the “normal” state. On the other hand, in the “specific” state, it is easier to win the third starting port 23 than in the “normal” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. Here is the original purpose of the “specific” state.

  As described above, when the jackpot is won, the jackpot game (long win game / medium hit game / short hit game) is executed, and after the jackpot game, the game condition state (specific state / normal state) is newly set. Is set. The type of jackpot game and the state of the newly set game condition result from the type of jackpot, that is, the type of special symbol. In view of this, the type of substantial jackpot based on the gaming profit given to the player is a combination of the type of jackpot game to be executed and the state of the game condition newly set after the jackpot game ends. I can say that.

  Therefore, regardless of the type of special symbol, the type of jackpot based on the combination of the type of jackpot game guided by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, the type of profit that the player enjoys If you want to categorize the game, the game will be executed per game, then the game condition state will be set to the "specific" state. Is set to the "normal" state, the small hits are set to "Short-term-less-long-expanded small hits", the mid-winning game is executed, and then the gaming conditions are set to the "specific" state. “Small Bonus”, Medium Bonus Game is executed, then the game condition state is set to “Normal” state. Execute a skill, and then set the game condition state to the `` special '' state. Set the bonus condition to `` Short per development with short time '', execute the short hit game, and then set the game condition state to the `` Normal '' state. The small hits to be made are referred to as “short hits without time and short development small hits”.

  When winning the jackpot, the ease of winning a prize is set to the normal state when the jackpot game starts regardless of the state before the jackpot game. That is, the ease of winning is always in a normal state during a big hit game. On the other hand, even if winning a small win, the state of ease of winning does not change during the small hit game. That is, the ease of winning a prize is maintained as it is in the state of winning the small hit even during the small hit game.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107 to the main CPU 101a, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM 101b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special symbol fluctuation display composed of the reach determination random number value, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random value, and the like.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol change time, special symbol stop time update processing, opening time update processing, open / close time open / close time update processing, and auxiliary specific region 95a open / close time. Special game timer counter that performs the update process of the game, and the auxiliary game timer that performs the update process of the normal symbol variation time, the update process of the normal symbol stop time, the update process of the opening and closing time of the third start port 23, etc. A time control process for updating the counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs random number update processing for the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, and the hit determination random number value. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of adding +1 to the jackpot determination initial value random number counter, the special symbol initial value random number counter, and the hit determination initial value random number counter to update the random number counter.

  In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process for determining whether or not a new valid signal is transmitted from a predetermined detection sensor. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a displays the first special symbol display device 11, the second special symbol display device 12, the first special symbol hold number display device 14, the second special symbol hold number display device 14, and the big prize opening control device 80. , Special symbol special electric control processing (special symbol related processing) for performing control of the winning combination device 95 (control of special symbol system device) and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal power control process (control of the normal symbol system device) for controlling the normal symbol display device 13, the normal symbol holding number display device 16, and the third starting port control device 70 (control of the normal symbol system device). Normal symbol system processing). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 38 to 42.

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the prize winning counter corresponding to the general winning opening 20, the starting opening (the first starting opening 21 to the third starting opening 23), and the big winning opening 24 exceeds "0". If “0” is exceeded, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 103. When a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a outputs external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the third start port opening / closing solenoid 70c, the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c, And drive control data for driving the drive solenoids 95B to 97B (start port opening / closing solenoid drive data, special prize opening / closing solenoid drive data, auxiliary specific area opening / closing solenoid drive data, first fall prevention drive solenoid drive data / second Fall prevention drive solenoid drive data), and display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data) for displaying predetermined symbols on the symbol display devices 11, 12, 13 and the hold number display devices 14, 15, 16 , Special symbol hold display data, Normal symbol hold display data Perform data creation process.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 11, 12, and 13 and the hold display devices 14, 15, and 16, a display device output process for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600 is performed. . Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

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

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 20. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 20a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big winning opening detection sensor 24a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 24. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 21a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 21. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 22a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the third start port detection sensor 23a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the third start port 23. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S260, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 27a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first winning gate 27. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S270, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second winning gate detection sensor 28a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second winning gate 28. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S280, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 25a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the specific area 25. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S290, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the non-specific area detection sensor 26a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the non-specific area 26. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the special winning opening detection sensor input process will be described. First, in step S221, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection sensor 24a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 24. When determining that there is no valid detection signal, the main CPU 101a ends the process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the grand prize opening detection sensor 24a, the main CPU 101a increments and updates the big prize opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding “1” in step S222. During the game, a round winning counter for counting game balls won in the big winning opening 24 is incremented by “1” and updated.

  In step S223, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the game winning counter for counting the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 24 during the game and updates the game winning prize detection sensor input process. Exit.

  Next, the first start port detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 18A, in step S231, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 21a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 21. Determine whether. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S232, and the first start opening winning flag in the main RAM 101c is updated. The first start opening prize flag is turned ON in the storage area.

  In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U1, also referred to as “first special figure hold number”) of the first special symbol hold number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the first special figure reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S234, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter and updates it.

  In step S235, the main CPU 101a obtains game mediation information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number, and in step S236, the first special symbol hold storage area is obtained. Remember.

  In step S237, the main CPU 101a performs a first preliminary determination process based on winning in the first starting port 21, and in step S238, sets the first starting port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do. At this time, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold number display device 14, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. .

  The first preliminary determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The first pre-determination process is a process for tentatively determining the predetermined items determined in the special symbol storage determination process in step S310 to be described later before the special symbol variation display (notification of the result of the special symbol lottery). It is.

  In step S237-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is currently being displayed. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S237-1, the main CPU 101a ends the first preliminary determination process. If the determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs the first preliminary determination in step S237-2. Specifically, based on the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S236 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) Judgment, special symbol judgment, reach judgment and special figure fluctuation pattern judgment are performed. That is, in the first preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a provisionally performs a jackpot determination process in step S311 described later, a special symbol determination process in step S312 and a special figure variation pattern determination process in step S313.

  The determination result is reflected in the first start opening winning designation command set in step S238. That is, the first start opening prize designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E7H” of the special figure variation start command shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 with “E4H”. The upper byte “E4H” identifies the start port winning designation command generated by winning the first start port 21, and the lower byte identifies the result of the preliminary determination.

  Next, the second start port detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 19A, in step S241, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 22a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22. Determine whether. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S242, and the second start opening winning flag in the main RAM 101c is updated. The second start port winning flag is turned ON in the storage area. The second start opening prize prescribed counter is a device that counts the number of wins to the second start opening 7 in one auxiliary game. This is because, in the present embodiment, the number of winning prizes to the second starting port 22 for one auxiliary game is limited.

  In step S243, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4 or more, the process is terminated. If the counter value (U2) is smaller than 4, the right to execute the special symbol variation display is obtained. Therefore, the second special symbol is suspended in step S244. The counter value (U2) of the number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  Then, the main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information consisting of a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number in step S245, and in step S246, the second special symbol. Store in the hold storage means.

  In step S247, the main CPU 101a performs a second preliminary determination process based on winning in the second starting port 7, and in step S248, sets the second starting port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do. At this time, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold number display device 15, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. .

  The second prior determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The second pre-determination process is a process of tentatively determining the predetermined items determined in the special symbol storage determination process in step S310, which will be described later, before the change display of the special symbol (notification of the result of the special symbol lottery). It is.

  In step S247-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable manner. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S247-1, the main CPU 101a ends the second pre-determination process. If it determines “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs the second pre-determination in step S247-2. Specifically, based on the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S246 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) Judgment, special symbol judgment, reach judgment and special figure fluctuation pattern judgment are performed. That is, in the second preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a provisionally performs a jackpot determination process in step S311 described later, a special symbol determination process in step S312 and a special figure variation pattern determination process in step S313.

  The determination result is reflected in the second start opening winning designation command set in step S248. That is, the second start opening prize designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E8H” of the special figure variation start command shown in FIGS. 30 to 31 with “E5H”. The upper byte “E5H” identifies the start port winning designation command generated by winning the second start port 22, and the lower byte identifies the pre-determination result.

  Next, the third start port detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 20A, in step S251, the main CPU 101a determines whether there is a valid detection signal from the third start port detection sensor 23a, that is, whether the game ball has won the second start port 22. Determine whether. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding “1” in step S252, and a third start opening prize regulation counter described later is updated. “1” is added and updated, and the third start opening prize flag is turned ON in the third start opening winning flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The third start opening prize regulation counter is a device that counts the number of wins to the third start opening 23 in one auxiliary game. This is because, in the present embodiment, the number of winnings to the third starting port 23 for one auxiliary game is limited.

  In step S253, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4 or more, the processing is terminated. If the counter value (U1) is smaller than 4, the right to execute the special symbol change display is obtained. The counter value (U1) of the number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  Then, the main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information consisting of a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number in step S255, and in step S256, the first special symbol Store in the hold storage means.

  In step S257, the main CPU 101a performs a third preliminary determination process based on winning in the third starting port 23. In step S258, the third starting port winning designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do. At this time, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold number display device 14, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. .

  The third prior determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The third pre-determination process is a process of tentatively determining the predetermined items determined in the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, which will be described later, before the change display of the special symbol (notification of the result of the special symbol lottery). It is.

  In step S <b> 257-1, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not special symbol variation display is currently being performed. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S257-1, the main CPU 101a ends the third pre-determination process. If it determines “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs a third pre-determination in step S257-2. Specifically, based on the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S256 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) Judgment, special symbol judgment, reach judgment and special figure fluctuation pattern judgment are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a tentatively performs a jackpot determination process in step S311 described later, a special symbol determination process in step S312 and a special figure variation pattern determination process in step S313 in the third prior determination.

  The determination result is reflected in the third start opening winning designation command set in step S258. That is, the third start opening prize designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E9H” of the special figure variation start command shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 with “E6H”. The upper byte “E6H” identifies the start port winning designation command generated by winning the third start port 23, and the lower byte identifies the pre-determination result.

  Next, the first winning gate detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S261, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 27a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first winning gate 27. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the counter value (G, also referred to as “general figure holding number”) of the normal symbol holding number counter is 4 (upper limit value) in step S262. ) It is determined whether it is smaller. If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the number of reserved symbols (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. In step S263, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  The main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information including a winning determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, etc. in step S264, stores it in the normal symbol hold storage area in step S265, and ends the first winning gate detection sensor input process. To do. In step S265, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol hold display data indicating the hold number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to update the general symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold number display device 16. To do.

  Next, the second winning gate detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S271, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second winning gate detection sensor 28a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second winning gate 28. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends. If there is a valid detection signal, it is determined in step S272 whether or not the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is smaller than four. If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the number of reserved symbols (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. In step S273, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  The main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information including a winning determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, etc. in step S274, stores it in the normal symbol hold storage area in step S275, and ends the second winning gate detection sensor input process. To do. In step S275, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol hold display data indicating the hold number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to update the general symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold number display device 16. To do.

  Next, the specific area detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S281, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 25a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the specific area 25. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends. If there is a valid detection signal, the specific area winning flag is turned ON in the specific area winning flag storage area of the main RAM 101c in step S282, and the specific area winning counter is set in step S283. In step S284, the specific area winning designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the process ends. The specific area winning counter is a device that counts the number of game balls to be awarded to the specific area 25 during the small hit game.

  Next, non-specific area detection sensor input processing will be described with reference to FIG. In step S291, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the non-specific area detection sensor 26a, that is, whether or not the game ball is discharged from the non-specific area 26. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends. If there is a valid detection signal, the counter value of the non-specific area detection counter of the main RAM 101c is updated by adding “1” in step S292, and the process ends. To do. The non-specific area winning counter is a device that counts the number of game balls to be awarded to the non-specific area 26 during the small hit game.

  The special figure special electric control process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302. If special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the processing shifts to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the processing shifts to the special symbol stop processing (step S330). If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process shifts to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to small hit game processing (step S350). If data = 5, the process proceeds to the special game end process (step S360). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special figure holding number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special figure hold number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. If it is determined that the second special figure hold number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. Move processing to.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the second special symbol hold count counter by subtracting “1”, and in step S310-6, the data stored in the second special symbol hold storage area is shifted. Processing is performed, and each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the data stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area is shifted to the 0th storage unit for the change common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the 0th storage unit The data stored in is erased. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are deleted. Further, the stop symbol data, game condition data, and period specifying data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-4 that the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the first special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-5. In step S310-6, the data stored in the first special symbol storage area is shifted.

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the 0th storage unit, and the data stored in the 0th storage unit is deleted. As a result, the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are deleted. Further, the stop symbol data, game condition data, and period specifying data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) with the data shift process (the suspension digestion process) in step S310-6, specifically, Sets the first and second special symbol hold display data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold number display devices 14 and 15 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data. . This hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold number display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted in priority to the first special symbol storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In Step S310-4, when it is determined that the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the processing is shifted to the customer waiting state setting processing in Step S319-1 to Step S319-3. First, in step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. When the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and when the demonstration determination flag “01H” is not set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. The process moves to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets the demo determination flag “01H” in the demo determination flag storage area so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

  In step S319-3, the main CPU 101a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes jackpot determination processing based on the data shifted in step S310-6 and newly stored in the 0th storage unit.

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a checks the start port winning flag that is turned on, and determines which start port the winning game determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number (game mediating information) related to the jackpot determination is acquired by winning the first start port 21 or the third start port 23.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that it is the first start port 21 or the third start port 23 in step S311-1, a big hit determination table for the first special symbol is selected in step S311-2. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 21 or the third start port 23 (the second start port 22), in step S3111-3, the main CPU 101a uses the second special symbol. Select the jackpot determination table.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a shifts the jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in step S310-6 to the jackpot determination table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. Based on this, the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  When the big hit determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 26, and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 101a determines in step S312-1 whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “small hit”. Here, when it is determined as “small hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a small hit in step S312-4, and when it is not determined as “small hit”, The process moves to step S312-2.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a performs reach determination. Specifically, the reach determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the reach determination table.

  In step S <b> 312-3, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not “reach” is determined as a result of the reach determination in step S <b> 312-2. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-5, and a special symbol determination table for reach loss is selected. On the other hand, if it is not “reach”, that is, it is determined that “no reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-6 to select a special symbol determination table for loss without reach.

  In step S312-7, the main CPU 101a confirms the starting port related to the processing based on the flag turned on in the starting port winning flag storage area (the first starting port 21, the second starting port 22, or, 3 start port 23), in step S312-8, either one of the special symbol determination table for the first special symbol or the special symbol determination table for the second special symbol is selected based on the type of the start port To do.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special symbol determination in which the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the selected special symbol determination table. In step S312-10, an effect designating command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-9, and the determined effect designating command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, the main CPU 101a determines the stop symbol data related to the special symbol based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-9, that is, the type of the special symbol in step S312-11, and the determined stop symbol data is the main. Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c.

  The determined stop symbol data is determined when the special symbol variation pattern is determined in the special symbol variation pattern determination processing of FIG. 29 as described later, and when the “small hit special symbol” is determined in the special symbol suspension processing of FIG. It is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 24 or the auxiliary specific area 95a in the small hit game process of FIG. 34 or the big hit game process of FIG.

  In step S312-13, the main CPU 101a sets game condition data to be referred to when setting the game condition after the jackpot, based on the stop symbol data. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the time reduction flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table corresponding to the current start port winning easiness state. Next, the special condition stop symbol data is checked against the selected reference data determination table to determine the game condition data, and is set in the game condition data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, in step S312-13, the main CPU 101a sets period specifying data based on the special symbol stop symbol data, and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the time reduction flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table corresponding to the current start port winning easiness state. Next, the special reference stop symbol data is collated with the selected reference data determination table to determine the period specifying data and set in the period specifying data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 26, and performs the special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S313. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the time required for the variation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol variation time) based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol determination result, and the reach determination result, etc. The special figure fluctuation pattern including the information on is determined.

  The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of the start port related to the process based on the start port winning flag. The main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area in step S313-2.

  As described later, the jackpot game related to the jackpot game with a short time (long development jackpot with a short time, medium development jackpot with a short time, short hit development jackpot with a short time) was executed. This indicates that it is in a later predetermined period, and is stored (ON) in the period specifying flag storage area. In the present embodiment, if the winning jackpot with time saving is won, the flag “F11” is turned on after the jackpot game.

  The length of these specific periods is set by the number of executions of the special symbol variable display. After the specific period, the special symbol variable display (the result of the special lottery) When the announcement is made, the specific period ends. Note that no flag is stored in the period specifying flag storage area after power-on (restoration) or in a normal period that is not a specific period.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a refers to the start port and the period specifying flag in the special figure variation pattern determination process. In this embodiment, the special CPU variation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the special diagram variation pattern, is the start port. This is because it is roughly divided according to the presence / absence of the period specifying flag (normal period or specific period) (see FIGS. 30 and 31). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table selected (referenced) differs depending on the normal period in the normal state or the specific period in the specific state.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 to 31, FIGS. 30 (a) and 31 (a) are special figure variation pattern determination tables related to winning at the first start port 21, and FIGS. 30 (b) and 31 (b). Is a special figure variation pattern determination table related to winning in the second starting port 22, and FIGS. 30C and 31C are special figure variation pattern determining tables related to winning in the third starting port. According to these tables, the upper byte of the special figure change start command based on the winning at the first start port 21 is “E7H”, and the upper byte of the special figure change start command based on the win at the second start port 22 is “E8H”. ”, The upper byte of the special figure change start command based on the winning at the third starting port 23 is“ E9H ”. That is, the type of the start port related to the special symbol lottery is identified by the type of the higher byte.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, when the result of the special symbol lottery is “Leach without reach”, the expected value of the special symbol variation time is displayed as a variation display of the special symbol based on any of the winning openings 21 to 23. But it is the same. However, when the result of the special symbol lottery is “Leach without reach” in the specific state, the expected value of the special symbol variation time differs depending on the type of the start port related to the variation display of the special symbol. Specifically, the expected value of the special figure change time related to the first start port 21 or the third start port 23 in the specific state is 7.6 (s) if the special figure holding number is 0 to 2, and the special figure If the number of reservations is 3, it is 5.8 (s), and if the number of special figure reservations is 4, it is 2.8 (s). On the other hand, the expected value of the special figure fluctuation time related to the second start port 22 in the specific state is 12.0 (s) if the special figure hold number is 0 to 2, and the special figure hold number is three. 8.0 (s), and the special figure reservation number is 4, it is 5.6 (s).

  In this way, regardless of the number of special figure reservations, the special figure variation time associated with the second start port 22 is greater than the special figure variation time associated with the first start port 21 and the third start port 23. short. This is because the special symbol lottery (special symbol display) related to the second start port 22 is preferentially performed, and thus the digestion of the special symbol lottery (special symbol display) related to the second start port 22 is suppressed ( (See FIG. 26). That is, when the user wants the second special symbol lottery in the specific state and aims to win the second starting port 22, the special figure variation time related to the second starting port 22 becomes short, and the second starting port 22 This is because if the number of executions of the special symbol variation display per unit time increases, the second special symbol holding number becomes 0, and an undesired first special symbol lottery may be performed. When this happens, the gaming property of the gaming machine 1 is lost.

  Next, in step S313-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss based on the period specifying data. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a loss, in step S313-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the reach determination result indicates reach. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is a reach, the main CPU 101a determines in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for reach with loss in step S313-6. In step S313-8, the special figure variation pattern determination table for reachless loss is determined based on the confirmed number of holds. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S313-3 that it is not lost, in step S313-8, the main CPU 101a determines a special figure variation pattern determination table based on the period specifying data (special prize type).

  Thus, if the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is determined, the main CPU 101a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern in step S313-9. Specifically, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the determined special figure fluctuation pattern determination table.

  When the special symbol variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 26, and in step S310-7, a special diagram variation start command having information related to the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted for production in the main RAM 101c. Set in the data storage area. The special figure change start command is a command corresponding to the special figure change pattern, and when the effect control board 102 receives this command, it recognizes that the change display of the special symbol starts, and the special figure change start command. Based on the above, the lottery effect pattern associated with the contents of the lottery effect is finally determined. As shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the special figure change start command includes, in addition to the special figure change time, the type of jackpot or jackpot, presence / absence of reach production, number of special figure hold, type of period, etc. Is reflected in the identification information.

  In step S310-8, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the gaming condition at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol, and sets a gaming state designation command reflecting the state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do.

  In step S310-9, the main CPU 101a sets a special figure variation time based on the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S310-10, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol variation display data to display the variation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, and temporarily changes the special symbol variation. The process ends. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  In step S310-11, the main CPU 101a sets the flag “00H” in the demonstration determination flag storage area, that is, clears the demonstration determination flag storage area, and sets special figure special electric processing data = 1 in step S310-12. Then, the special symbol memory determination process ends.

  Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure variation time set in step S310-9 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set special figure change time has elapsed, in step S320-2, the main CPU 101a sends a special figure change end command to notify the effect control board 102 that the special symbol change display has ended. Is set in the production transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a displays special figure stop display data based on the special figure stop symbol data set in step S312-13 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12. Set. Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified to the player. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the special symbol stop display (hereinafter referred to as "special figure stop time", for example, 0.8 seconds) to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S320-6, the first start port winning flag, the second starting port winning flag, or the third starting port winning flag is turned OFF. Then, the special symbol variation process ends.

  The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure stop time set in the special game timer counter in step S320-4 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?). . As a result, if it is determined that the special figure stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the special figure stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. .

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S320-4 has elapsed, in step S330-2, whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “small hit”. Determine whether. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to a small hit special symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06, 11 to 16). . Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-13. If it is not determined that the symbol is a small bonus special symbol, in step S330-3, a flag is stored in the short time flag storage area. It is determined whether or not it is turned on. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is a specific state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4. If the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process moves to step S330-7.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a newly specifies a calculation value (J-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation count counter in the specific state indicating the remaining fluctuation count (J) in the specific state. Stored as the number of remaining state fluctuations (J).

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of remaining fluctuations (J) in the specific state = 0. If the number of remaining fluctuations (J) in the specific state = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-6. If the number of remaining fluctuations (J) in the specific state is not 0, the process proceeds to step S330-7.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area. Note that when the number of remaining fluctuations (J) in the specific state is “0”, the special symbol fluctuation display in the specific state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “specific” state ends. Means that.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the period specifying flag “F11” is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area. If the flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-8. If the flag is turned off in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a sets a new specified value (T-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation count counter for the specific period indicating the remaining fluctuation count (T) for the specific period. Stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (T) of the period.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (T) for a specific period is zero. If it is determined that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) = 0 in the specific period, the process proceeds to step S320-10, and if it is determined that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) in the specific period is not 0, The process moves to step S330-11.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data in step S330-12. Then, the process moves to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data. Then, in step S330-14, the main CPU 101a sets the opening command associated with the special prize type in the effect transmission data storage area based on the special figure stop symbol data. Further, the opening time corresponding to the type of the special prize is set in the special game timer counter according to the main CPU 101a and the special figure stop symbol data. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently open. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-6.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs an opening end process. The opening end process selects a small winning game big prize opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of small winning according to the special figure stop symbol data. In the present embodiment, since there is only one small winning game big prize opening / closing control table, one small winning game big prize opening / closing control table is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a specific area opening / closing control process. In the specific area open / close control process, the main CPU 101a sets the auxiliary specific area open / close control determination table shown in FIG. 10 (b) and the fall prevention device control table shown in FIG. 10 (c) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. The energization control (not shown) of the drive solenoid 95B to the drive solenoid 97B is performed independently of the special prize opening / closing control.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a performs a special prize opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, “1” is added to the value (round opening number (K)) stored in the round opening number storage area and stored. Then, in order to open the special winning opening 24, the energization start data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80c is obtained by referring to the big winning opening / closing control table for the small hit game set in the main RAM 101c in step 350-3. At the same time, the opening time of the special winning opening 24 based on the current round opening number (K) is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to a period from the end of an effective period, which will be described later, to the end of the small hit game. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is currently ending, it moves the process to step S350-17, and if it determines that it is not currently ending, it moves the process to step S350-7.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently in an effective period, that is, whether or not an effective period flag to be described later is ON. The term “effective period” as used herein refers to a period from the end of opening the big winning opening 24 in the small hit game to the start of ending. This is because even if the opening of the big winning opening 24 is finished, there may occur a situation in which the game ball rolls in the rolling unit, and whether or not the jackpot winning is determined. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is currently in the valid period, it moves the process to step S350-14, and if it determines that it is not in the current valid period, it moves the process to step S350-8.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 24 is open. If the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 24 is not open, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-12, and if the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 24 is open, in step S350-9. Then, it is determined whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening 24 is satisfied.

  As the “opening end condition”, the counter value (C) of the round winning counter has reached the maximum number (for example, 9), or the opening time of one time of the big winning opening 24 has elapsed (special game timer Counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the main CPU 101a shifts the process to step S350-10. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process. To do.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80c is set in order to close the special winning opening 24, and the large winning opening / closing control table (FIG. 10 (FIG. 10)) determined in the above step 350-3. Referring to a)), the closing time of the special winning opening 24 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current round opening number (K). As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit game end condition is satisfied. As the “small hit game ending condition”, the round opening number (K) reaches a preset number of round opening, or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter reaches the maximum number (for example, 9). Is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the small hitting end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S350-13, and determines that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied, ends the small hitting game process. To do.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S350-10 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the main CPU 101a determines that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process, and if it determines that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-5. .

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a turns on the effective period flag in the effective period flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, and determines in step S350-14 whether the effective period end condition is satisfied. As this “valid period termination condition”, the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 24 in the small hit game, that is, the counter value of the game winning counter = 0, or the counter value of the gaming winning counter> 0 and the game winning The counter value of the counter = (counter value of specific area winning counter + counter value of non-specific area winning counter) is adopted. In other words, it is determined whether or not the condition that the winning of the big hit is confirmed is satisfied because there is no remaining game ball that has won the big winning opening 24 but has not won the specific area 25 or the non-specific area 26. Is done. If the main CPU 101a determines that the valid period end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-15, and if it determines that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, ends the small hit game process. To do.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a clears the round opening number storage area, the round winning counter, the game winning counter, the specific area winning counter, and the non-specific area winning counter.

  In step S350-16, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command according to the type of small hits in the transmission data storage area for presentation according to the special figure stop symbol data, and sets an ending time according to the type of small hits. Set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-18 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that the game is not done, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the specific area winning flag is ON. The main CPU 101a determines that the specific area winning flag is ON, that is, determines that the specific area has been won during the small hit game, moves to step S350-20, and the specific area winning flag is not ON. If it is determined that the particular area has not been won during the small hit game, the process proceeds to step S350-19.

  Here, the big hit undeveloped small hit game ending process shown in step S350-19 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S350-19-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is the time reduction state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S350-19-2. If the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S350-19-5. Transfer.

  In step S350-19-2, the main CPU 101a newly calculates an operation value (J-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining time variation counter in the short time state that indicates the remaining short time variation number (J). It is stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in a short state.

  In step S350-19-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the short-time state = 0. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 in the short-time state is 0, the process proceeds to step S350-19-4. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 in the time-short state is not 0, the process proceeds to step S350-19-5. Transfer.

  In step S350-19-4, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area. When the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the short time state is “0”, the special symbol fluctuation display in the short time state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “short time” state ends. Means that.

  In step S350-19-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the period specifying flag (the jackpot specific period flag “F11” with a short time or the jackpot specific period flag “F12” without a short time) is ON in the period specifying flag storage area. to decide. If the flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S350-19-6. If the flag is turned off in the period specifying flag storage area, the process goes to step S350-19-9. Move processing.

  In step S350-19-6, the main CPU 101a newly calculates a calculated value (T-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation count counter for the specific period indicating the remaining fluctuation count (T) for the specific period. And stored as the number of remaining fluctuations (T) during a specific period.

  In step S350-19-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of remaining fluctuations (T) in the specific period is zero. If it is determined that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) = 0 in the specific period, the process proceeds to step S350-19-8, and if it is determined that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) = 0 in the specific period is not 0. Moves the process to step S350-19-9.

  In step S350-19-8, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area.

  In step S350-19-9, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S350-19-10, special figure special processing data Is set to 0, the small hit game is terminated, and the process proceeds to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG.

  Next, the big hit development small hit game ending process shown in step S350-20 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a turns off the specific area winning flag in step S350-20-1, and sets 3 in the special figure special processing data in step S350-20-2.

  In step S350-20-3, the main CPU 101a performs an opening process similar to that in step S330-14. In step S350-20-4, the main CPU 101a sets “1” in the round game number storage area, and plays the small hit game. The process ends, and the process moves to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. This is because the jackpot game performed based on the fact that the game ball has won the specific area 25 during the jackpot game always passes through the jackpot game, and the jackpot game is regarded as the first round game of the jackpot game. It is. In this way, by setting “1” in the round game number storage area before the big hit game is started, the small hit game is handled in the same way as the first round game.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Here, the term “opening” refers to a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game (the first opening of the big prize opening 24). If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the set opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3. .

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a confirms which jackpot is based on the special figure stop symbol data, selects a jackpot opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of jackpot, and selects a predetermined value in the main RAM 101c. Set to area. Specifically, depending on the special figure stop symbol data, any of the long winning game winning prize opening / closing control table, the medium winning game winning prize opening / closing control table, or the short winning game winning prize opening / closing control table One of them is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the value. Note that at the time of step S340-3, the round game has never been executed, but since “1” is stored in the round game number storage area in the process of step S350-20-4, the main CPU 101a “2” is stored in the game frequency storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value stored in the round opening number storage area (round opening number (K)) and stores it. Then, the main CPU 101a sets the big prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to energize the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c and open the big prize opening 24. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the large winning opening / closing control table determined in step 340-3, and based on the round number (R) and the round opening number (K), the opening time ( The operating time of the big prize opening control device 80) is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, the main CPU 101a sets a round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. For example, when the first round of the second round game per long game is released, “2” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the round release number storage area. A round designation command indicating a round game is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the round opening number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the main CPU 101a transmits a round designation command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives the round designation command in the long hit game, an effect display such as “ROUND2” is performed on the image output device 51.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of all preset round games (after the final opening of the big winning opening 24 is completed) to the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-17, where it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the current ending is not currently in progress, step S340-7 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 24 or the like is open, that is, whether or not the special winning opening control device 80 is operating. If the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 24 is open, it determines in step S340-8 whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the big prize opening 24 is satisfied. To do. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the round winning counter has reached a specified number (for example, 9) in the round game, or the maximum open time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) ) Is adopted. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80c is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 102c in order to close the special winning opening 24, and the opening / closing of the special winning opening determined in step 340-3 is performed. Referring to the control table, based on the current round number (R) and round opening number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 24 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 24 is closed.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the release number (K) is the number of rounds opened in the round game, or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter is a specified number (for example, 9) Therefore, it is determined whether or not this condition is satisfied. If it is determined that one round has been completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round has not been completed, the jackpot game process is ended.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-7 that the special winning opening 24 is not open, the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-11 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a clears the round opening number storage area and clears the counter value of the round winning counter to “0”.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area is the number of round games executed in the jackpot game. When determining “Yes”, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S340-15, and when determining “No”, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the result.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a resets the round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of jackpot according to the special figure stop symbol data, and sends the ending command associated with the type of jackpot to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. Next, the main CPU 101a sets an ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S340-18 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data, and moves the process to the special game end process shown in FIG.

  The special game end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads game condition data.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a collates the loaded game condition data with the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 12B, determines ON / OFF of the time reduction flag and the number of executions (J). set. Specifically, if the game condition data is “01H”, the main CPU 101a turns on the hour / hour flag in the hour / hour flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the number of executions of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the specific state (this embodiment) Then, 100 times) is set in the remaining fluctuation counter of the specific state of the main RAM 101c. On the other hand, if the game condition data is “00H”, the main CPU 101a clears the time flag storage area and the remaining variation counter in the specific state.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a loads the period specifying data. In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a compares the loaded period specifying data with the specific period determination table shown in FIG. ON / OFF and the number of executions (T) are determined and set. Specifically, if the period specifying data is “A1H, A3H, A5H, AAH, ACH, AEH, B1H, B3H, B5H, BAH, BCH, BEH”, the main CPU 101a sets the period specifying flag related to the jackpot with time reduction “F11” is turned ON in the period specifying flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the number of executions of the number of changes of the special symbol in the specified period (in this embodiment, 100) is set in the remaining change counter of the specified period of the main RAM 101c. To do. On the other hand, if the period specifying data is “A2H, A4H, A6H, ABH, ADH, AFH, B2H, B4H, B6H, BBH, BDH, BFH”, the main CPU 101a determines the remaining fluctuation of the period specifying flag storage area and the specified period. Clear the count counter.

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S360-6 sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data. Then, the process moves to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG.

  38 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S401. The process is shifted to the process (step S410). If the normal figure normal power process data = 1, the process moves to the normal symbol fluctuation process (step S420). The process moves to step S430), and if the ordinary power transmission process data = 3, the process moves to the auxiliary game process (step S440), and details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The normal symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. If it is determined that the normal symbol is being displayed, the main CPU 101a ends the normal symbol storage determination process. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol hold count counter (ordinary symbol hold count (G), hereinafter referred to as "general symbol hold count (G)") is 1 or more. When the number of held general symbols (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the number of common figure reservations (G) is “1” or more, the value stored in the normal symbol reservation number storage area in step S410-3 ( G) is updated by subtracting “1”, and the new number of reserved drawings (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold symbol hold number display device 16 with the data shift (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current general symbol hold number (G). The normal symbol hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a collates the hit determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the normal symbol hit determination table stored in the main ROM 101b. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, the winning determination table is associated with the start opening winning easiness state (specific state / normal state) (see FIG. 13A). Then, the hit determination table for the normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a performs normal symbol determination. Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks the normal symbol by comparing the random number for normal symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit with the normal symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 101b after being shifted in step S410-4. Do. Since this normal symbol determination table is associated with the hit determination result (win / loss), the hit determination result is confirmed, and the normal symbol determination table related to the hit determination result is selected.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 101a determines the stop symbol data related to the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol stop symbol data”), that is, the type of the normal symbol, based on the result of the normal symbol determination. Then, the determined general symbol stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the determined general symbol stop symbol data is determined in the general symbol variation pattern determination process, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined. It is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the third start port 23 in the process.

  The hit normal symbol is a symbol (for example, a circle with an intermediate coating) expressed by the final lighting for a certain time by the LED of the normal symbol display device 13, and the lost normal symbol is the final LED. It is a symbol (blank) expressed by turning off the light for a certain period of time.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 101a performs a common map variation pattern determination process. Specifically, since the general-purpose variation pattern determination table is based on the start opening winning ease state, the general-purpose stop symbol data, and the general-purpose variation pattern determination value, the main CPU 101a first stores the time flag flag. It is determined whether a flag is turned on in the area. The case where the flag is ON in the time-short flag storage area is when the ease of winning at the start port is in a specific state, and the case where the flag is not ON is easy when winning at the start port. When sex is in a normal state.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is turned on, the main CPU 101a selects the normal time fluctuation pattern determination table for the time reduction, and when it determines that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101a uses the non-time reduction flag. Is selected (see FIG. 13C). Next, the main CPU 101a selects a general map variation pattern determination table based on the general map stop pattern data from the selected general map variation pattern determination table. Then, the main CPU 101a compares the random number value for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (normal map fluctuation pattern (normal map)). (Variation time).

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a sets the base map change time determined in the base map change pattern determination process in the auxiliary game timer counter. By the process of this step, the time for normal symbol variation display is determined. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol fluctuation display data to perform the normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 13. In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets "1" to the normal symbol power transmission processing data. "Is set, and the normal symbol variation process is terminated. The normal symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the normal symbol display device 13 to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  Next, the normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal time fluctuation time set in step S410-9 has elapsed (whether auxiliary game timer counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a sets general-purpose map stop display data to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 13 based on the general-design stop symbol data set in step S410-7. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol. In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) in the normal game counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

  Then, in step S420-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the ordinary figure / electric power process data, and ends the normal symbol variation process.

  Next, the normal symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S430-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in the normal symbol time counter in step S420-4 has elapsed (auxiliary game timer counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S420-3 has elapsed, in step S430-2, whether or not the result of the hit determination related to the normal symbol stop process is “win”. Determine. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the general symbol stop symbol data stored in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area is related to the normal symbol. Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-4. If it is not determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-3.

  In step S430-4, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the ordinary power transmission processing data. Then, in step S430-5, the main CPU 101a sets the opening time corresponding to the usual game stop symbol in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the auxiliary game control table. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the normal symbol stop process is finished.

  In step S430-3, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the ordinary figure ordinary electricity processing data, and ends the normal symbol suspension process.

  The auxiliary game process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 101a first determines in step S450-1 whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S450-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S450-5.

  In step S450-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, and when the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is terminated, and when the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3.

  In step S450-3, the main CPU 101a performs an opening end process. In the opening end process, the main CPU 101a first selects the third start port opening / closing control table based on the start port winning easiness state (time-short state / non-time-short state), and further displays the normal stop symbol data from the third start-port opening / closing control table. Accordingly, the third start port opening / closing control table corresponding to the hit type is selected. Specifically, the auxiliary game third start port opening / closing control table is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in accordance with the normal stop symbol data.

  In step S450-4, the main CPU 101a performs a third start port opening process. In the third start port opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the normal power operation number storage area (the normal power operation number (D)) and stored. Then, the main CPU 101a refers to the third start port opening / closing control table set in step 450-3, and sets energization start data for the third start port opening / closing solenoid 70c to operate the normal movable portion 70b. At the same time, the opening time of the third start port 23 based on the current general electric operation number (D) is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S450-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of the last opening of the third start port 23 to the end of the auxiliary game. Therefore, if the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-12. If the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-6.

  In step S450-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the third start port 23 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the third start port 23 is open, whether or not an “open end condition” for ending the opening of the third start port 23 is satisfied in step S450-7. Determine. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the starting opening prescribed winning counter has reached a prescribed (maximum) number (for example, 10), or that one opening time of the third starting opening 23 has elapsed ( Auxiliary game timer counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-8, and determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, ends the small hit game process. To do.

  In step S450-8, the main CPU 101a performs a third start port closing process. In the third start port closing process, with reference to the third start port opening / closing control table set in step 450-3, the energization stop data of the third start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is used to close the third start port 23. And the closing time of the third start port 23 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current general electric operation number (D). As a result, the third start port 23 is closed.

  In step S450-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an auxiliary game end condition is satisfied. The auxiliary game end condition is that the number of times the third start port 23 is opened with a preset number of power transmission operation (D), or the counter value of the start port prescribed winning counter is the maximum number (for example, 10). It has been reached. When the main CPU 101a determines that the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-10, and when it determines that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process. .

  In step S450-10, the main CPU 101a sets “0” in the general electric operation number storage area and sets “0” in the third start opening prize regulation counter. That is, the general electric operation number storage area and the third starting opening prescribed winning counter are cleared.

  In step S450-11, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in accordance with the normal stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area, and sets an ending time in accordance with the normal stop symbol data based on the auxiliary game control table. Set the auxiliary game timer counter.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S450-6 that the third start port 23 is not open, it determines in step S450-13 whether or not the closing time set in step S450-8 has elapsed. To do. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-4.

  Next, in step S450-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-14, If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S450-14, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0, and ends the ordinary electric accessory control process.

(Production control board main processing)
Next, the main process of the effect control board 102 will be described. When power is supplied to the effect control board 102 from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs main processing as shown in FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the activation program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes each storage area of the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on.

  In step S1001, the sub CPU 102a updates effect random numbers such as effect mode determination random numbers and effect pattern determination random numbers. Thereafter, the process of step S1001 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Reception interruption processing of production control board)
The reception interruption process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. When the sub CPU 102a receives a command from the main control board 101 or a signal from the effect button device 54, the sub CPU 102a stores the data in a dedicated storage area provided for each command or signal to be received in the sub RAM 102c. Is stored in the data reception flag storage area of the sub-RAM 102c (step S2001 to step S2020). The data reception flag has a function of identifying the type of data.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  In step S3001, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S3002, the sub CPU 102a performs time update processing related to various effects. That is, a time control process for updating an effect timer counter or the like used in the effect is performed.

  In step S3003, the sub CPU 102a performs random number update processing of various effect random numbers. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S3100, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 102a analyzes a command or signal newly stored in a predetermined area in the reception interrupt process. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 46 to 50.

  In step S3200, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect button process for enabling or disabling the operation of the effect button 54b. In response to the result of this processing, if an effect button operation detection signal is received during a period when the operation of the effect button 25b is valid, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect button effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S3300, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect determination process for determining whether to perform a demonstration effect. As a result of the determination process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that a demonstration effect is to be performed, the sub CPU 102a sets a demonstration effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S3400, the sub CPU 102a displays the current special figure hold status (for example, the special figure hold number (the first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2))) as the image output device 51 or the like. In order to display the special figure, the special figure reservation number effect process is performed. Specifically, based on a special figure holding number counter provided on the sub control board 102, the current holding number is confirmed, a special figure holding effect control command associated with the holding number is generated, and the sub RAM 102c Set to send buffer.

  In step S3500, the sub CPU 102a performs command transmission processing (output control processing). In this process, an effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 in order to perform a predetermined effect. When the effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, the image output device 51, the sound output device 52, and the effect lighting device 53 perform a predetermined lottery effect or the like according to the effect control command. Production is performed.

  In step S3004, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S3100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

  The command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the gaming state designation command reception flag is turned on in step S3101. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3103. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3102, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the game condition state indicated by the game state designation command, that is, the start port winning easiness state, and based on the analysis result, The flag is turned ON / OFF in the short time flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 102c, and the game state designation command reception flag is turned OFF.

  In step S3103, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the start port winning designation command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3105. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3104, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) indicated by the start opening winning designation command. A special figure hold number addition process related to the figure hold is performed, and the start opening winning designation command reception flag is turned OFF.

  In step S3105, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure change start command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3107. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3106, the definite special symbol lottery, that is, the lottery effect pattern determination process for determining the mode (contents) of the lottery effect corresponding to the special symbol display. To turn off the special figure fluctuation start command reception flag. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 47 and 49.

  In step S3107, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect symbol designation command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3109. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3108, the sub CPU 102a checks the type of hold indicated by the special effect designating command (first special figure hold or second special figure hold), and the sub RAM 102c By subtracting “1” from the counter value of the special figure holding number counter, a special figure holding number subtraction process for updating the special figure holding number is performed, and the special effect designating command reception flag is turned OFF.

  In step S3109, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure change end command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3111. If it is determined that the flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a performs lottery effect end processing and turns off the special figure change end command reception flag in step S3110. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 48 and 50.

  In step S3111, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the demo designation command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3113. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3112 a demonstration effect standby time measurement start process for starting the time until the demonstration effect starts as a pre-process for executing the demonstration effect is performed. And turn off the demo designation command reception flag.

  In step S3113, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special game opening command (big hit game opening command or small hit game opening command) reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3115. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3114, the sub CPU 102a determines the content of the special game effect which is the main effect related to the special game, and issues a special effect confirmation command associated with the content. A special game effect pattern determination process to be set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c is performed, and the special game opening command reception flag is turned OFF.

  In step S3115, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the round designation command reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3117. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3116, the sub CPU 102a sets a round start effect control command indicating the content of the round start effect in which the round number related to the long hit game is displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Round start effect determination processing is performed, and the round designation command reception flag is turned OFF.

  In step S3117, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special game ending command (big hit game ending command or small hit game ending command) reception flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not ON, it moves the process to step S3118. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3120, the sub CPU 102c transmits a special game ending effect confirmation command associated with the content of the special game ending effect that is an effect related to the special game ending. A special game ending effect pattern determination process to be set in the buffer is performed, and the special game ending command reception flag is turned OFF. When the special game ending command is received, the sub CPU 102a measures the time, and turns off the special effect restriction flag when the ending time has elapsed after receiving the special game ending command.

  In step S3119, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button operation detection signal reception flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, in step S3120, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the operation of the current effect button 54b is in a valid period. The transmission button of the sub-RAM 102c is set, the effect button operation detection signal reception flag is turned OFF, and the command analysis process is terminated.

  The lottery effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3106-1, the sub CPU 102a refers to an effect mode flag stored in an effect mode flag storage area described later, and selects a lottery effect pattern determination table based on the effect mode in step S3106-2. This is because the lottery effect pattern determination table is classified according to the type of effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a classification mode (category) of lottery effects performed by the effect device composed of the image output device 51 or the like corresponding to the special symbol lottery (or special symbol display), and the game conditions Associated with the state or period type. For example, as the effect mode, various elements constituting an effect including a scene such as a place, a situation, a time and the like displayed on the image output device 51, a main character, an angle, and the like appearing are appropriately set.

  In the present embodiment, a total of three types of effect modes (effect mode “A” to effect mode “C”) are set (see FIG. 50). The effect mode flag is information (flag) for identifying the effect mode, indicates each effect mode, and is stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. A lottery effect pattern determination table associated with the effect mode is stored in the sub ROM 102b (see FIG. 49). That is, an effect pattern determination table for effect mode “A” to an effect pattern determination table for effect mode “C” are stored. In the present embodiment, the effect mode “A” corresponds to a normal period, and the effect mode “B” and the effect mode “C” correspond to a specific period related to a jackpot with a short time.

  The sub CPU 102a analyzes the special figure change start command in step 3106-3, and in step S3106-4, further displays the special figure change start command (change) from the lottery effect pattern determination table for each effect mode selected in step S3106-2. An effect pattern determination table based on (pattern) is selected, and a final lottery effect pattern determination table is determined. This is because the lottery effect pattern determination table for each effect mode is further divided for each change start command (change pattern).

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of lottery effect patterns are stored in association with the effect pattern determination value for each change start command in each effect mode. The lottery effect pattern is an identification number representing the contents of the lottery effect, and is associated with a specific aspect of the lottery effect performed by the image output device 51, the audio output device 52, and the effect lighting device 53. ing. Therefore, the lottery effect pattern includes information on the specific content (lottery effect image mode) of the image displayed on the image output device 51. For example, the image control board 105 is associated with the lottery effect pattern. By receiving the lottery effect control command, the image output device 51 displays an image associated with the lottery effect pattern.

  The lottery effect pattern includes a display pattern of a decorative design, a display pattern of a background image made up of scenes and characters and serving as a background of the decorative design, and the like. That is, in the lottery effect pattern, based on the special figure change start command, the decoration pattern change mode and stop mode, the presence / absence of reach effect, the background type / change mode, and the like are set. When the image control board 105 receives the lottery effect control command, the image control board 105 displays a decorative symbol based on the lottery effect pattern associated with the command (the effect symbol is varied and the effect symbol is stopped). In addition, when receiving the lottery effect control command, the image control board 105 displays a background image based on the lottery effect pattern associated with the command.

  In step S3106-5, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect pattern determination random number and stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S3106-6, the acquired effect pattern determination random number is determined. The lottery effect pattern determination to be collated with the lottery effect pattern determination table is performed. In step S3106-7, the sub CPU 102a sets a lottery effect control command corresponding to the lottery effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S3106-8, subtracts the effect data corresponding to the lottery effect pattern. Turns on the effect data storage area of the RAM 102c. In step S3106-9, the sub CPU 102a sets the time required for the lottery effect corresponding to the lottery effect pattern in the special effect timer, and in step S3106-10, turns off the special figure change start command reception flag, and the lottery effect. The pattern determination process ends.

  Next, the lottery effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a analyzes an effect designating command stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c in step S3110-1, and determines in step S3110-2 whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. To do.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not lost, it moves the process to step S3110-10. If it determines that it is lost, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode flag storage area in step S3110-3. In step S3110-4, the effect mode “ It is determined whether or not it is “A”, that is, whether or not the effect mode flag “F20” is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode is not “A”, it moves the process to step S3110-5, and if it determines that the effect mode is “A”, it moves the process to step S3110-8.

  In step S3110-8, the sub CPU 102a sets a lottery effect end command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S3110-9, turns off the special figure change end command reception flag, and ends the lottery effect end process. The lottery effect end command is a command that indicates that the lottery effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol is ended, that is, that the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the special figure change end command stored in the sub RAM 102c is directly set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c as a lottery effect end command. The lottery effect end command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  In step S3110-5, the sub CPU 102a updates the remaining number (M) of the effect mode by subtracting “1” from the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter, and in step S3110-6, the counter of the effect mode remaining number counter is updated. It is determined whether or not the value is “0”. This effect mode remaining number counter is a device that counts the remaining number of lottery effects executed in the effect mode in which the number of lottery effects is set (M: remaining number of effects mode).

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S3110-8. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”, in step S3110-7, the effect mode flag “F20” is turned on in the effect mode flag storage area, and the process proceeds to step S3110-8. Move processing.

  In step S3110-10, the sub CPU 102a confirms the result of the special symbol lottery based on the information included in the special effect symbol designation command analyzed in step S3110-1, and stores it in the sub ROM 102b in association with the type of the special prize. The effect mode determination table is selected (see FIG. 50).

  The effect mode determination value and the effect mode are associated with the effect mode determination table for each type of special prize. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a obtains the effect mode determination random number in step S3110-11, and in step S3110-12, collates the acquired effect mode determination random number with the effect mode determination table, in the next lottery effect. Determine the production mode.

  In step S3110-13, the sub CPU 102a stores the effect mode flag corresponding to the determined effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area, and the effect mode execution count set in the effect mode is stored in the effect mode remaining count. The counter is set, and the process proceeds to step S3110-8.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol lottery is performed when the first start port 21 or the third start port 23 is won, and the second special symbol lottery is performed when the second start port 22 is won. In the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery, the probability of winning the “small hit” in the jackpot determination is the same, but the type of the jackpot game to be developed and the start port newly set after the jackpot game The allocation of the winning ease status is different.

  Specifically, when winning the jackpot with the first special symbol drawing, a short win game is executed with a probability of 70%, a medium hit game is executed with a probability of 20%, and a long win game with a probability of 10%. Is executed. Further, the start opening winning easiness is set to a specific state with a probability of 80%, and set to a normal state with a probability of 20%. On the other hand, when winning the jackpot with the second special symbol lottery, a short win game is executed with a probability of 10%, a medium hit game is executed with a probability of 50%, and a long win game is executed with a probability of 40%. The Further, the start opening winning easiness is set to a specific state with a probability of 20%, and set to a normal state with a probability of 80%.

  As described above, when a game ball is won at the first start port 21 or the third start port 23, relatively few prize balls can be acquired during the jackpot game, but the continuation rate of the specific state is relatively high. In the specific state, it is easier to win the third starting port 23 than in the normal state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed compared to the normal state. Therefore, the player can gradually increase the number of game balls possessed by continuing to aim at the first start port 21 or the third start port 23.

  On the other hand, when a game ball is won at the second starting port 22, the continuation rate of the specific state is relatively low, but more prize balls can be acquired during the jackpot game. Therefore, if the player keeps aiming at the second starting port 22, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls in the jackpot game while increasing the number of game balls possessed throughout the game while reducing the number of game balls possessed. it can.

  Here, the first start opening 21 that can cause the first special symbol lottery and the second start opening 22 that can cause the second special symbol lottery are in a state in which it is not difficult to always win a game ball. . In other words, the gaming machine 1 basically has two game characteristics: game characteristics aiming at the first special symbol lottery and game characteristics aiming at the second special symbol lottery. Then, the player can select at which time the game is to be played.

  In addition, the game ball is moved from the second winning gate 27 located on the second gaming ball path K2 that guides the gaming ball to the second starting port 22 and is variable, and in a specific state, the third starting port 23 is highly easy to win. A fourth game ball path K4 to be guided is formed. Therefore, it is possible to select the game nature for performing the second special symbol lottery even in the specific state. In other words, for the purpose of setting the start opening winning ease to a specific state, the game performance for performing the first special symbol lottery is selected, and after the start opening winning ease becomes the specific state, the second special symbol drawing is performed. It is also possible to select the playability to be performed. In this way, two game characteristics can be combined. As a result, the gameability of the entire gaming machine 1 is improved. In this case, the player can aim to acquire the right to execute the game per long by performing the second special symbol lottery while suppressing the decrease in the number of possessed game balls.

  In the present embodiment, the second game ball path K2 is easier to guide the game ball than the fourth game ball path K4. That is, the game ball that has won the second winning gate 27 is easily guided toward the second starting port 22 from the third starting port 23. Therefore, a game in which a prize is awarded to the third starting slot 23 and the first special symbol lottery is executed more often even though the second starting slot 22 is won and the second special symbol lottery is aimed at. Sexual infiltration can be prevented. Further, in the present embodiment, the second special symbol lottery is executed in preference to the first special symbol lottery. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the execution of the first special symbol lottery is performed even though the second special symbol lottery is aimed at more reliably.

  The first start port 21 and the third start port 23 form a first start winning area of the present invention, the third start port 23 forms a variable part of the present invention, and the second start port 22 of the present invention. The second start winning area is configured. The first game ball path K1 and the third game ball path K3 constitute the first game ball path of the present invention, the second game ball path K2 constitutes the second game ball path of the present invention, and the fourth game ball The route K4 constitutes the third game ball route of the present invention. The big winning opening 21 constitutes a winning area of the present invention, the first winning gate 27 constitutes a first starting area of the present invention, and the second winning gate 28 constitutes a second starting area of the present invention. Further, the first special symbol lottery constitutes the first lottery of the present invention, the second special symbol lottery constitutes the second lottery of the present invention, and the normal symbol lottery constitutes the third lottery of the present invention. Further, the small hit game and the big hit game that is developed from the small hit game (via the small hit game) constitute the special game of the present invention. The main CPU 101a that performs step S230, step S250, and step S310 constitutes the first lottery means of the present invention. On the other hand, the main CPU 101a performing steps S240 and S310 constitutes the second lottery means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101a that performs step S260, step S270, and step S410 constitutes the third lottery means of the present invention. The main CPU 101a performing steps S340 and S350 constitutes a winning area control means of the present invention, and the main CPU 101a performing step S450 constitutes first start winning area control means of the present invention. The main CPU 101a performing step S330 or step S360 constitutes the gaming state setting means of the present invention.

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In Embodiment 1, the gaming machine 1 is the so-called two types in which the results of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are either small hits or loses, but the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery The result of the special symbol lottery may be one kind and one kind of big hit, small hit or lost. In the first embodiment, the winning probability per unit is constant, but may be changed (for example, increased) based on the results of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the start opening for generating the first special symbol lottery is the first start opening 21 that can always win a prize, and the third start opening 23 that switches to a winable or non-winning state. Although it is configured with two start ports, it may be configured with one start port. For example, it may be a starting point that can be always won, but is variable, and when winning in the normal symbol lottery, the winning becomes easy.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 1st starting port 6a 1st starting port detection sensor 7 2nd starting port 7a 2nd starting port detection sensor 8 1st big winning port 8a 1st big winning port detection sensor 9 1st winning gate 9a 1st winning gate detection sensor 10 2nd winning gate 10a 2nd winning gate detection sensor 19 1st special symbol display device 20 2nd special symbol display device 21 normal symbol display device 70 2nd starting opening control device 80 large winning opening control device 100 control means 101 main control board 102 presentation control board 104 lamp control board 105 image control board

Claims (3)

A first start winning area that is provided in the game area, is always available for winning, and includes a variable portion that can be changed;
First start winning area control means for controlling the variable portion;
A second start winning area that is provided in the gaming area and is always available for winning;
A changeable winning area provided in the gaming area;
A winning area control means for controlling the winning area;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery for determining success or failure of right acquisition for executing at least a special game that makes it easy to win the winning area in response to winning in the first start winning area;
Second lottery means for executing a second lottery for determining success or failure of acquisition of the right to execute the special game, triggered by winning in the second start winning area;
A first start area provided in the game area;
A first game ball path for guiding a game ball from the first start area to the first start winning area;
A second starting area provided in the gaming area;
A second game ball path for guiding a game ball from the second start area to the second start winning area;
A third game ball path for guiding the game ball from the second start area to the variable part;
A third lottery for executing a third lottery for determining the success or failure of acquiring a right to perform an auxiliary game that makes the first start winning region easy to win in response to winning in the first starting region or the second starting region Means,
On the condition that at least the right to execute the special game is successfully acquired in the first lottery or the second lottery, the ease of winning which is the ease of winning in the first start winning area is set to a predetermined normal state or Game state setting means for newly setting a specific state that is easier to win than the normal state,
The winning area control means is easier to control the winning area in a state where it is easier to win in the special game based on the second lottery than the special game based on the first lottery,
The game state setting means is more easily awarded when the right to execute the special game is successfully acquired in the first lottery than when the right to execute the special game is successfully acquired in the second lottery. A gaming machine characterized in that the game can be easily set to the specific state.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second game ball path is easier to guide the game ball than the third game ball path.   When the first lottery means has the right to execute the first lottery and the second lottery means has the right to execute the second lottery, the second lottery means performs adjustment of the second lottery. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising means.

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