JP2014064732A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce spoiling of the pleasure of a player while preventing forgetfulness of taking out a game medium.SOLUTION: When preset specific conditions are satisfied, one of a plurality of kinds of special games composed of two, four, and sixteen round games is executed. When a special game composed of four and sixteen round games is executed, an informing performance for preventing forgetfulness of taking out a card storing value information required for lending a game ball used for a game is executed. However, even if the special game composed of two round games is executed, no informing performances are executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a plurality of types of special games having different numbers of winning balls can be executed.

  Conventionally, a jackpot lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting gate, and if a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a gaming machine that can execute a special game that opens the jackpot is known. It has been. Such a gaming machine is connected to a gaming ball lending device for lending gaming balls, and the gaming balls lent from the gaming ball lending device are guided to a storage unit (upper plate) of the gaming machine, and the storage unit The game ball can be played by guiding the game ball to the launch mechanism.

  In recent years, value information necessary for renting game balls, such as the amount of money inserted and left in the game ball lending device, the number of game balls acquired as a so-called “storage ball”, and the like are stored in a storage medium (card). The Then, it is possible to rent game balls by operating the lending button with a storage medium (card) storing such value information inserted in the game sphere lending device. There is no inconvenience that you have to throw in money each time you receive a letter.

  On the other hand, as described above, since the game is performed with the storage medium (card) inserted in the game ball lending device, there is a situation that forgetting to take the storage medium (card) often occurs. Forgetting to remove such a storage medium (card), especially when a large number of award balls are obtained or a game ball is rented from a game ball lending device, and a game is played using the acquired game ball. It is likely to occur when there is.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, the player removes the storage medium (card) by executing a notification effect for preventing forgetting to remove the storage medium (card) several times during the special game. I try to call attention to things that I forget.

JP 2011-45402 A

  However, in recent game machines, a variety of effects are performed to improve the interest of the game. If notification effects such as those described above are frequently performed, the player is awakened, There is a problem that the interest of the will decline.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the arousal of a player while preventing forgetting to remove a storage medium.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention executes any one of a plurality of types of special games having different numbers of winning balls when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied. And a special game executing means that executes the special game capable of acquiring a predetermined number of prize balls more than the minimum number of winning balls among the plurality of types of award winning balls. Then, a notification means for executing a notification effect for preventing forgetting to take out the storage medium storing the value information necessary for lending the game medium used for the game is provided.

  Also, a game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed, and a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to enter game balls, or an open state in which game balls can be entered more easily than in the closed state The special game on condition that the start variable winning device, the opening / closing control means for controlling the start variable winning device to the closed state or the open state, and at least a game ball has entered the start variable winning device A lottery means for determining whether or not to execute the game, and after the special game is executed by the special game execution means after the execution of the special game is determined by the lottery means, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined. The start variable winning device is opened or closed according to a second condition in which the start variable winning device is more likely to be open than the first condition, or a non-specific game state in which the opening and closing variable device is controlled to open and close according to the first condition. Game state setting means for setting to a specific gaming state to be controlled, wherein the opening / closing control means is configured to change the start according to the first condition when the gaming state is set to the non-specific gaming state. Opening / closing control of the winning device, and when the gaming state is set to the specific gaming state, the starting variable winning device is controlled to open / close in accordance with the second condition, and the notifying means is in the non-specific gaming state. When the special game is determined to be executed by the lottery means when set, and the special game capable of acquiring the predetermined number of prize balls or more is executed, the notification effect may be executed.

  In addition, the notifying means does not perform the lottery by the lottery means in the non-specific gaming state after the execution of the special game is determined by the lottery means when the non-specific gaming state is set. When the special game that can acquire the predetermined number of prize balls or more is executed first in the extended game state in which the execution of the special game is further determined while the specific game state continues, The notification effect may be executed.

  In addition, the special game execution means, as a process for controlling the execution of the special game, an opening process that is in a standby state for a predetermined time, and a grand prize provided in the game area that is executed following the opening process. A round game process that allows the game ball to enter the winning prize opening by opening the mouth, and an ending process that is executed following the round game process and is in a standby state for a predetermined time. And the notification means may execute the notification effect during the ending process.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the arousal of a player while preventing forgetting to remove a storage medium.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a game ball rental apparatus. It is a figure explaining a jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the winning design determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach mode A determination random number determination table at the time of a loss. It is a figure explaining the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a change pattern lottery table. It is a figure explaining a variation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination method of a variation production pattern. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the symbol determination command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the ending command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the game state command reception process in a sub control board.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game area 16 includes a first game area 16a and a second game area 16b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 16 a is located on the left side of the game area 16 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 16 b is the game area 16 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Located on the right side. Since the rails 14a and 14b are on the left side of the game area 16, a game ball launched with a launch intensity less than a predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enters the first game area 16a and launches with a launch intensity greater than a predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 16b.

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

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

  The second starting port 22 is provided with a movable piece 22b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 changes according to the state of the movable piece 22b. It has become. Specifically, when the second start port 22 is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 22. On the other hand, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 22b is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined time. Is done. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided below the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b for opening and closing the large winning opening 28. Normally, the open / close door 28b closes the large winning opening 28. Thus, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 28. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the open / close door 28b is opened, and the game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 28. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

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

  Here, the first start port 20 is located near the lower side of the game area 16 and in the center in the width direction, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 16a can enter, and the second A game ball flowing down the game area 16b cannot enter. On the other hand, the second start port 22 is located in the second game area 16b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b can enter the game ball flowing down the first game area 16a. Is impossible to enter.

  However, a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b may enter the first start port 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 16a may enter the second start port 22. A ball may be used. Therefore, the arrangement of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is merely an example, and the specific panel surface configuration is not particularly limited.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50a (image display unit) that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1 at a substantially central portion of the game board 8. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result according to the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It becomes.

  In addition, a production effect device 52 is provided in front of the production display unit 50a. The effect accessory device 52 is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 8, but can be moved to the front surface of the effect display unit 50a during the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot.

  In addition, the game board 8 is provided with an effect lighting device 54 composed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 6 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

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

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol hold indicator 90, and a right-handed notification lamp 92 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 and the right-handed notification lamp 92 are devices for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol hold display 90 and a right-handed notification lamp 92 are connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, when a game is started, a game ball as a game medium used for the game is required. Therefore, in a game hall where the game machine 1 is installed, a game ball for lending a game ball is generally used. A lending device is installed adjacent to the gaming machine 1. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to be connectable to the gaming ball lending device in the game hall, and when the player performs a predetermined operation on the gaming machine 1, the gaming ball lending device can play the gaming ball. Is available for lending.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the game ball lending device 300. The game ball lending device 300 is provided with a slot 301, and bills can be inserted into the slot 301. The game ball lending device 300 stores in advance a card 310 as a storage medium in which value information necessary for lending game balls is stored. When a bill is inserted from the slot 301, the value information storage unit 300a. Thus, information relating to the amount of money to be inserted is stored in the card 310 as value information. That is, the card 310 functions as a so-called prepaid card, and the card 310 storing the value information (remaining amount information) can be discharged from the card reading port 302. The card reading slot 302 can also accept the insertion of the card 310, and even when the card 310 is inserted from the card reading slot 302, the value information (remaining amount information) stored in the card 310 is played. It is configured to be read by the ball lending device 300. The game ball lending device 300 lends the game ball to the gaming machine 1 within the range of the value information stored in the card 310.

  Here, the remaining amount information, that is, money information, is stored in the card 310 as value information necessary for renting out game balls. However, the value information is not limited to money information, for example, information relating to the number of game balls. May be stored in the card 310. In this case, the game ball lending device 300 reads the number of game balls stored in the card 310, and the game balls may be lent out within the range of the read number of game balls.

  Although the case where the card 310 is used as the storage medium for storing the value information has been described here, the storage medium is not limited to the card type, and if the value information can be stored, such as a coin type or a stick type, its shape Is not particularly limited.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 can accept various operations on the gaming ball lending device 300 having the above-described configuration. Specifically, in the gaming machine 1, the payout control board 120 is configured to be connectable to the game ball lending apparatus 300, and the payout control board 120 is used as a relay board that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus 300. I try to make it work.

  Connected to the payout control board 120 is a ball lending switch 124 that detects that a player has pressed a ball lending button (not shown in FIG. 2) provided on the gaming machine 1. When the pressing operation is performed, the detection signal is input to the dispensing control board 120. When the detection signal is input from the ball lending switch 124, the payout control board 120 outputs a lending request signal for requesting lending of game balls to the game ball lending device 300. When the lending request signal is input, the gaming ball lending device 300 performs processing for subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and paying out the game ball corresponding to the subtracted value information. To do.

  The payout control board 120 is connected with a return switch 126 for detecting that a return button (not shown in FIG. 2) provided on the gaming machine 1 is pressed by the player, and the return button is pressed. When operated, the detection signal is input to the dispensing control board 120. When a detection signal is input from the return switch 126, the payout control board 120 outputs a return request signal requesting the game ball lending device 300 to return the card 310. When the return request signal is input, the game ball lending device 300 executes a process of discharging the card 310 from the card reading port 302.

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

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

  Although the details of each gaming state will be described later, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the special winning opening 28 is opened is low, and a high probability gaming state. This is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game is set high.

  In addition, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 22b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 22. Note that the initial state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in this embodiment.

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

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers related to the jackpot lottery (a jackpot determined random number, a winning symbol random number, a reach group determined random number, Reach mode A determined random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area when a game ball enters the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and a game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  The reserved storage area has eight storage units (first to eighth storage units). When a game ball enters the first start port 20, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage section of the hold storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 22, the special 2 hold is held. It memorize | stores in an order from the 1st memory | storage part of a memory area. For example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, if no hold is stored in any of the first to eighth storage units of the hold storage area, a special 1 hold is placed in the first storage unit. Remember. In addition, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is designated as the first hold. 4 Store in the storage unit. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are not stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, as described above. The special 2 reservation is stored in the storage unit having a small number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the storage area are each set to four. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and four special 1 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the first start port 20. The special hold 1 is not newly stored by the ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 and four special 2 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the second start port 22. Does not newly store the special 2 hold.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the jackpot determination is performed, the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A lottery drawing is performed.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determination random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6.

  Also, in the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determination random number determination table 2, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001-1640, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 39.96. Thus, in the case of a high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of a low probability gaming state. Note that the jackpot determination random number (10001 to 10164) that becomes “big hit” in the low probability gaming state becomes “big hit” even in the high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of “hit” is derived by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, the type of special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol determination random number determination table. At this time, when “big hit” is won by special 1 hold, the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 6A is selected, and when “big hit” is won by special 2 hold, The winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in 6 (b) is selected. Below, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

  According to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 6A, as shown in the figure, the special symbol A is associated with the winning symbol random numbers 0 to 39, and the special symbol B is associated with the winning symbol random numbers 40 to 69. The special symbol C is associated with the hit symbol random numbers 70 to 99. Further, according to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 6B, as shown in the drawing, the special symbol A is associated with the winning symbol random number of 0 to 59, and the special symbol A is associated with the winning symbol random number of 60 to 79. B is associated, and the special symbol C is associated with the hit symbol random numbers 80 to 99. Here, the same jackpot symbol is determined in the winning symbol determination random number determination tables 1 and 2, but a different jackpot symbol may be determined in each table.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the jackpot is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is specially selected. When it is derived by 2 suspension, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “lost”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. This reach group determination random number determination table is provided for each type of start opening and for each gaming state. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the jackpot lottery result is performed. In this embodiment, when the lottery lottery result is “losing”, in determining the variation effect pattern, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table.

  Then, based on the special 1 hold when set in the normal gaming state, “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result, and the total number of the special 1 hold when the jackpot lottery is performed (hereinafter simply referred to as “success”). When the number of “holds” is 0 to 2, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 7A is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination table 1, if the reach group determination random number is 0 to 6999, “Group 2” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 7000 to 8999, “Group 3” is determined. If the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9799, “Group 4” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9800 to 10006, “Group 5” is determined.

  Further, in the normal gaming state, when “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result based on special 1 hold, if the number of holds is 3 or 4, the reach shown in FIG. When the group determination random number determination table 2 is selected and the number of holds is 5 to 7, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 shown in FIG. 7C is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination tables 2 and 3, the group type is determined as illustrated in accordance with the reach group determination random number.

  Here, in the normal gaming state, the reach group determination random number determination table that is referred to when “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result based on special 1 hold has been described. In addition, a number of reach group determination random number determination tables are stored.

  Further, when the lottery result of the jackpot is “big jackpot”, the group type is not determined in determining the variation effect pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “hit”.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of lost time reach mode A determined random number determination tables are provided for each group type determined as described above. Here, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 selected when the group 1 is determined is shown in FIG. 8A, and the lost reach mode A determination selected when the group 2 is determined. The random number determination table 2 is shown in FIG. 8B, and the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 5 selected when the group 5 is determined is shown in FIG. 8C.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach mode A determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. When the group type is determined by lottery of the group type, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the selected lost reach mode A is determined. The variation mode number is determined based on the random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  In each lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, a reach mode A determined random number is associated with a change pattern lottery table to be described later together with a change mode number. For example, according to the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table 5 shown in FIG. 8C, if the acquired reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 130, “30H” is determined as the variation mode number. At the same time, “table E” is determined as the variation pattern lottery table. Further, if the acquired reach mode A determined random number is 131 to 199, “36H” is determined as the variation mode number, and at the same time, “table E” is determined as the variation pattern lottery table, and the acquired reach mode A If the determined random number is 200 to 250, “4FH” is determined as the variation mode number, and “table F” is determined as the variation pattern lottery table. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time. In the present embodiment, numerals and Roman letters with “H” indicate hexadecimal numbers, and numerals without “H” indicate decimal numbers. In FIG. 12 to be described later from FIG. 8, hexadecimal numbers with “H” added are omitted from the portions not related to the feature of the present embodiment, such as ●.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of the jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination tables are provided according to the start opening type, the jackpot symbol type determined at the time of the jackpot winning, the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning, and the like. Here, FIG. 9A shows a jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 that is selected when the special symbol A is determined based on special 1 hold in the normal gaming state. FIG. 9B shows the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table 2 selected when the special symbols B and C are determined based on the hold.

  In the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table, similarly to the above-described lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are associated with the reach mode A determined random number. When the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time.

  As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are determined based on the lost-time reach mode A determined random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery result is “Big Jack”, the jackpot hour reach mode A random numbers shown in FIG. The variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table are determined by the determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern lottery table. Here, the fluctuation pattern lottery table A is shown in FIG. 10A and the fluctuation pattern lottery table B is shown in FIG. 10B, but many other fluctuation pattern lottery tables are provided.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern lottery table determined simultaneously with the variation mode number and the obtained variation pattern random number. For example, according to the variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 10B, the variation pattern number “A1H” is always determined regardless of the obtained variation pattern random number.

  In this way, when the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the jackpot lottery result, the gaming state at that time, and the number of holds. These variation mode number and variation pattern number specify the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and time are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  As described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to the variation time 2 determination table, the variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variation times 1 and 2 determined in this way becomes the variation effect time for notifying the jackpot lottery result, that is, the variation time.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a method for determining a variation effect pattern. As described above, when the special symbol type is determined in the jackpot lottery, the variation effect pattern is determined according to the determined special symbol type. In determining the variation effect pattern, first, the gaming state when the jackpot lottery is performed is confirmed, and then whether or not the jackpot winning is determined. Here, a case where “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result due to special 1 suspension in the normal gaming state will be described as an example.

  When “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result in the normal gaming state, the starting port type (holding type) and the holding number are confirmed, and the reach is determined according to the starting port type and the holding number at this time. A group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7) is selected. Then, the reach group determined random number determination table is determined with reference to the selected reach group determined random number determination table. Based on the determination result at this time, that is, the group type, the reach mode A determined random number determination table (FIG. 8, 9) is determined. Then, the reach mode A determined random number is determined with reference to the determined reach mode A determined random number determination table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are determined, and the determined variation pattern lottery table is determined. And the variation pattern number are determined based on the variation pattern random number.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation A variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 200. In the sub-control board 200, the first half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. The details will be described later.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a special electric accessory operating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operating table 1 is used as the special electric accessory operating table. ~ 3 are provided.

  When the special symbol A is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 1 as shown in FIG. According to this operation table 1, the condition that the special winning opening 28 is opened for 29.0 seconds or that eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. The round game that ends when it is established is executed 16 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  When the special symbol B is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 2 as shown in FIG. According to this operation table 2, one of the conditions that the special winning opening 28 is opened for 29.0 seconds or that eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8). The round game that ends when it is established is executed four times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  When the special symbol C is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 3 as shown in FIG. According to this operation table 3, one of the conditions that the special winning opening 28 is opened for 29.0 seconds or that eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8). The round game that ends when it is established is executed twice. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting a game state after the special game is ended when the special game is executed as described above. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game, and the continuation number of the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability number”) is set to 70 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed 70 times. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed. Therefore, when the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game, if the lottery result of 70 times is derived without deriving the “big hit” lottery result in the high probability gaming state, The gaming state is changed to the probabilistic gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the high-probability gaming state is always set at the same time as the short-time gaming state. At this time, the continuation count of the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “short-time count”) is set to 70 times. This means that the short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed 70 times. However, the above-mentioned number of short times indicates the maximum number of times of continuation in the short time gaming state of 1, and if the big hit is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the setting of the number of short times is performed again. It will be. Note that, here, regardless of the type of special symbol and the game state at the time of winning the big win, it is set to the same game state after the end of the special game, but the game state after the end of the special game is, It may be determined based on the type of special symbol and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one hit-determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the general-purpose reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. In the following, the random number value (a winning random number) stored in the usual figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as usual figure reservation.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the winning determination random number determination table 1, when the winning determination random number is 0, the winning determination is made, and when the winning determination random number is 1 to 99, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/100.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the winning determination random number determination table 2, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 98, the winning determination is made, and when the winning determination random number is 99, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 99/100. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. . When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is energized as shown in FIG. 16 (b). . That is, when the winning symbol is determined, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds across the interval, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 are 5 in total. .8 seconds open.

  As described above, the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are associated with the opening / closing conditions for opening and closing the second start port 22 as the game progress conditions. It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 22 than in the state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

  The opening / closing condition of the second start port 22 defines three elements: the normal symbol winning probability, the normal symbol variation display time, and the second start port 22 opening time. And in this embodiment, in two of these three elements, the time-short gaming state is set to be more advantageous than the non-time-short gaming state, so that the time-short gaming state is more advantageous than the non-time-short gaming state. The second starting port 22 is set so that a game ball can easily enter. However, the time-saving gaming state may be advantageously set in all three elements as compared to the non-time-saving gaming state, and the time-saving gaming state is comprehensively achieved by making at least one element advantageous. In this case, the game ball may enter the second start port 22 more easily than the non-time-saving game state. In any case, when the gaming state is set to the non-short game state, the movable piece 22b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the non-time gaming state, The movable piece 22b only needs to be controlled to open and close according to the second condition that is more likely to be in the open state than the first condition.

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

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

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

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

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the reach group determined random number, the reach mode A determined random number, and the variation pattern random number. Hereinafter, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the change pattern random number for determining the change effect pattern are collectively referred to as a change effect random number.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number is rounded from the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number to the initial value updating random number -1 for the winning symbol random number by the update process of the winning symbol random number described later, It will be updated to the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. When the process of step S3 is completed, the processes of step S2 and step S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

  The following timer interrupt processing is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100. .

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by 1 and updated. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0. Random number is updated from the initial value update random number value for winning design random numbers. Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the jackpot determined random number and the winning determined random number. Both the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number are updated according to a certain rule so that the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset. It has become.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an input control process for determining whether or not there is an input to the first start port detection switch 20a, the second start port detection switch 22a, and the gate detection switch 24a.

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

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

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100 a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28. Specifically, when detection signals are input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a, The corresponding prize ball counter is updated, and a payout number designation command corresponding to the detection signal is transmitted to the payout control board 120. When a prize ball is paid out on the payout control board 120, a command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each prize ball, and when the command is received, the prize ball counter is decremented until the prize ball counter becomes zero. To do.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a controls external information data for outputting the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 to the outside, second starting port opening / closing solenoid data for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 22, and opening / closing control of the big winning opening 28. Processing for creating the winning prize opening / closing solenoid data and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

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

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22 and performs a big hit lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24, and sets predetermined data for drawing a normal symbol. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

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

(Step S330-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, when it is determined that the number of special 1 holds (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and when it is determined that the number of special 1 held (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the special 1 hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 1 hold number (X1) to a new special 1 hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the reserved storage area, and acquires them in the free storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determined random number in step S330-4. .

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 and S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-6.

(Step S330-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-7.

(Step S330-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 1 hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the second start port detection switch input process in step S340.

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a. If it is determined that the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 22a, The second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S340-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number (X2) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the process proceeds to step S340-3, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 4, the second start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 2 hold number (X2) to a new special 2 hold number (X2). ).

(Step S340-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the reserved storage area, and acquires them in the free storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S340-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determining random number in step S340-4. .

(Step S340-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 and S340-5.

(Step S340-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-6.

(Step S340-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-7.

(Step S340-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 2 hold is stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

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

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

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

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the current winning random number and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. Note that the normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and when the winning determination random number is acquired, the winning determination random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. An empty storage unit that is not available is searched, and the acquired winning random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage units.

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric processing in step S400.

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

  Then, the main CPU 100a, based on the value of the special symbol special data loaded in step S410, performs a special symbol variation start process (step S420), a special symbol variation stop process (step S430), a post-stop process (step S440), A special electric accessory control process (step S450) and a special game end process (step S460) are executed. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420. This special symbol variation start process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area (special 1 hold number (X1) ≧ 1 or special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 1). As a result, when it is determined that either special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and it is determined that neither special 1 hold nor special 2 hold is stored. In that case, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a shift process of the hold storage area. Here, each random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit has a small number (ordinal number). Shift to storage.

(Step S420-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 5), and stores the selected table and the processing area in step S420-2 above. A jackpot lottery result is derived based on the jackpot random number.

  When the derived lottery result is “big hit”, the winning symbol determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) is selected according to the start port type (special 1 holding or special 2 holding), and A special symbol type is determined based on the selected table and the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. If the derived lottery result is “losing”, the special symbol X is determined if the start port type is the first start port 20 (special 1 hold), and the start port type is the second start port 22. If it is (special 2 reservation), the special symbol Y is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  In addition, according to this special symbol variation start process, special 1 hold and special 2 hold are processed in the order stored in the hold storage area. However, when both special 1 hold and special 2 hold are stored, either special 1 hold or special 2 hold may be processed preferentially.

(Step S420-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-3 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. . This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 2 hold. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 80 and 82. In addition, when the special symbol variable display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the special 1 hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. When the special symbol variation display is performed based on the special 2 hold, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed so as to indicate that the special 2 hold is reduced by 1 simultaneously with the start of the variation display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-7)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S420-1 that neither the special 1 hold nor the special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and if the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time, the demonstration display unit 50a displays the demonstration. The demonstration command for displaying the screen is stored in the effect transmission data storage area.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the variation effect pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S420-3 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-2. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-4.

(Step S421-2)
If it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a loads data related to the special symbol determined as a jackpot symbol.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 9) based on the data related to the jackpot symbol loaded in step S421-2.

(Step S421-4)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a confirms the read type of holding (starting port type) and the current number of holdings.

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7) based on the start port type, the number of holds, and the currently set gaming state confirmed in step S421-4.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the group type based on the reach group determination random number written in the processing area in step S420-2 and the reach group determination random number determination table set in step S421-5. At the same time, the determined group type is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the lost-time reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 8) based on the group type determined in step S421-6.

(Step S421-8)
The main CPU 100a includes the jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-3, or the lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-7, and the step S420-2. The variation mode number is determined based on the reach mode A determined random number written in the processing region in step (b), and the determined variation mode number is stored in the predetermined processing region. In addition, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time as the variation mode number is determined here.

(Step S421-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation pattern lottery table (see FIG. 10) determined in step S421-8.

(Step S421-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table set in step S421-9 and the variation pattern random number written in the processing area in step S420-2. The determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation time based on the variation mode number determined in step S421-8, the variation pattern number determined in step S421-10, and the variation time determination table (see FIG. 11). 1 and 2 are determined. The determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 are stored, respectively, and the total fluctuation time obtained by integrating the fluctuation times 1 and 2 is calculated and set in the fluctuation time timer counter. Here, a variation mode command is generated based on the determined variation mode number, and a variation pattern command is generated based on the variation pattern number. Thereby, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special power data = 01.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S421-11) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-3 as the first special symbol indicator 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440. This post-stop processing is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-2.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a stores the currently set gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S440-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs time-saving update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is ON. If the time-saving game flag is on, the time-saving memory area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this short time storage area, a short time number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored short time number is newly stored. It will be stored as the number of time reductions. If the number of time reductions becomes 0 as a result of updating the number of time reductions, processing for turning off the time reduction game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4 as it is.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, a high-accuracy count indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Here, “1” is subtracted from the currently stored high-accuracy count. The value will be stored as a new high probability count. Note that, as a result of updating the high-accuracy count, if the high-accuracy count = 0, processing for turning off the high-probability game flag is performed at the same time. On the other hand, if it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-6.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area.

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

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

(Step S440-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440-6 that the symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot winning game state command. The jackpot winning gaming state command is a command for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 whether the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning is a non-time saving gaming state or a time saving gaming state.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for resetting the current gaming state.

(Step S440-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the timer counter, and produces an opening command so as to notify the sub control board 200 that the opening process is started. Set in the transmission data storage area.

(Step S440-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the number of round games (R) in the main RAM 100c based on the type of the special symbol (big win symbol) that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is special symbol A, “16” is set as the number of round games (R), and if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is special symbol B, round “4” is set as the number of games (R), and if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol C, “2” is set as the number of round games (R).

(Step S440-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs lighting control for lighting the right-handed notification lamp 92. As a result, the right-handed notification lamp 92 starts to light with the start of the special electric accessory control process described later.

(Step S440-13)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” to the special figure special electricity data and terminates the post-stop processing so that the special electric utility control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

(Step S450-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S440-10 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-2. If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-2)
If it is determined in step S450-1 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the ending process is being performed. Note that the ending process is a standby process that is executed after all round games have been completed in the special electric utility control process. If it is determined that the ending process is currently being performed, the process proceeds to step S450-10. If it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S450-3.

(Step S450-3)
If it is determined in step S450-2 that the ending process is not in progress, the main CPU 100a opens / closes the big winning opening 28 based on the operation tables 1 and 2 shown in FIG. Execute.

(Step S450-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a round game has been started in the big prize opening / closing control process in step S450-3. As a result, if it is determined that the round game has started, the process proceeds to step S450-5, and if it is determined that the round game has not started, the process proceeds to step S450-6.

(Step S450-5)
If it is determined in step S450-4 that the round game has started, the main CPU 100a sets a round game start command in the effect transmission data storage area. Note that this round game start command is provided for each round game, and this tells the sub-control board 200 how many round games have been started.

(Step S450-6)
In step S450-6, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not one round game has ended in the big prize opening / closing control process in step S450-3. As a result, if it is determined that one round game has been completed, the process proceeds to step S450-7. If it is determined that one round game has not been completed, the special electric accessory control process is performed. finish.

(Step S450-7)
If it is determined in step S450-6 that one round game has ended, the main CPU 100a newly sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 100c. As a round game number (R).

(Step S450-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) updated in step S450-7 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the number of round games (R) is “0”, the process proceeds to step S450-9, and when it is determined that the number of round games (R) is not “0”, the special game The electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-9)
If it is determined in step S450-8 that the number of round games (R) is “0”, the main CPU 100a sets the ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the timer counter. At the same time, an ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the sub-control board 200 that the ending process is started.

(Step S450-10)
If it is determined in step S450-2 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the ending time set in step S450-9 has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-11, and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-11)
If it is determined in step S450-10 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a turn-off control for turning off the right-handed notification lamp 92. As a result, the right-handed notification lamp 92 is extinguished with the end of the special electric accessory control process.

(Step S450-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a special game end command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit the end of the special electric accessory control process to the sub-control board 200.

(Step S450-13)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the special figure special power data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special electric accessory control process.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 100c and the data related to the gaming state at the time of winning the big win stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, with reference to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 14, the game state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, a high probability game flag, a high probability count, a short time game flag, and a short time count are set.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command has information related to the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the high probability game flag, the high probability count, the short time game flag, the short time count, and the special game set in step S460-1. ing.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

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

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the normal power transmission process in step S500.

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

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

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in the normal symbol variation pattern determination table of FIG. 16 (a), when the current game state is a non-time-short game state, 10 seconds is set in the normal-time variation time counter, If it is in the gaming state, 1 second is set in the usual figure variable time counter.

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

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

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

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

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

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

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

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the release table according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. Here, as the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c, energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

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

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

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” in the general-purpose electric power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the normal-purpose electric power processing, and ends the normal electric utility control processing.

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 100. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 100. Based on the command, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub-control board 200. In the following, a notification effect for preventing forgetting to take out the card 310 in which value information necessary for renting a game ball used for a game is stored will be described.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining a notification effect. As described above, in the main control board 100, the special electric accessory control process (see FIG. 28) is executed as a process for controlling execution of the special game. In this special electric accessory control process, an opening process that is in a standby state for a predetermined time and an opening process are executed. The special winning opening 28 provided in the game area 16 is opened to open the special winning prize 28. This is executed following the special prize opening / closing control process (round game process) enabling the game ball to enter the game, and the waiting state for a predetermined time. The ending process is performed. The notification effect is executed during the ending process in the main control board 100.

  Specifically, when the opening process is performed when the special game is executed by winning the “big hit”, during this time, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), “big hit” is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Is done. While the special winning opening opening / closing control process (round game process) is being executed, various images (not shown) are displayed on the effect display unit 50a and are superimposed on such images as shown in FIG. 35 (b). As shown, the number of round games being executed is displayed on the effect display section 50a. Then, when all the round games are finished and the ending process is started, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), “END” indicating the end of the round game is displayed on the effect display unit 50a. In addition, during the ending process, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), as a notification effect, a display “Please be careful not to forget to remove the card” is displayed on the effect display unit 50 a, so An arousal will be made.

  As described above, a notification effect is executed during the ending process, which is a standby time set at the end of the special game. However, when such a notification effect is performed every time a special game is executed. In addition to adding annoyance to the player, there is a risk that the effect of the production will be reduced and the player will be awakened.

  In the present embodiment, the number of round games executed in the special game is either 2, 4, or 16, but for example, when the round game is executed only twice, Only a few prize balls can be won. Therefore, when the round game is executed only twice, the game balls acquired during the special game are immediately consumed in the subsequent games, and the game based on the value information is used to continue the game. There is a high possibility that you will have to borrow a ball. Even in such a case, if the player removes the card 310, the card 310 must be reinserted immediately, which causes annoying to the player.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, four or sixteen round games have been executed, in other words, a special ball that can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls (a number of prize balls that can be obtained by four round games) or more. The notification effect is executed only when the game is executed. As a result, the player is alerted to forgetting to remove the card 310 only when the card 310 should actually be removed, and the card 310 must be reinserted immediately after the card 310 is removed. Such troublesomeness can be prevented from being given to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the special game is finished, the high probability game state and the short-time game state are set. Therefore, after the special game is finished, the game balls are not consumed much in a short time. Again, there is a high probability of winning a “big hit”. That is, a special game capable of acquiring a large number of prize balls may be frequently executed in a short time. In such a case, if the notification effect is executed every time the special game is finished, As you can see, it can arouse players.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the execution of a special game composed of four or more round games is determined when the non-time-saving game state is set, in other words, the so-called “first win” When the execution of a special game that can acquire a predetermined number or more of prize balls is determined, the notification effect is always executed. However, when the short-time game state is set, in other words, the so-called “continuous” When the execution of a special game that can acquire a predetermined number or more of prize balls is determined at the time of “so”, a certain restriction is imposed on the execution of the notification effect.

  Specifically, after winning the “bonus” in the non-time-saving gaming state, the jackpot lottery is not performed in the non-time-saving gaming state, and while the time-saving gaming state continues, one or more times In the extended game state where “big hit” is won, first, a notification effect is performed only when a special game composed of four or sixteen round games is executed. For example, it is assumed that a special game composed of 16 round games is executed in the non-short game state. The game state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time game state. While the short-time game state set at this time continues, the special game composed of 16 round games again. Is executed. In this case, the notification effect is executed only when the first special game is executed, and the notification effect is not executed in the second and subsequent special games.

  Further, for example, it is assumed that a special game composed of two round games is executed in a non-time-saving game state. The gaming state after the end of this special game is set to the short-time gaming state. While the short-time gaming state set at this time continues, this time, a special game consisting of 16 round games is now performed. Suppose a game is executed. In this case, the notification effect is not executed when the first special game is executed, but the notification effect is executed when the second special game is executed. In this case, even if a special game composed of 4 or 16 round games is executed while the short-time game state continues, the notification effect is not executed thereafter. Yes. By doing in this way, the situation that a notification effect is frequently performed within a short time can be avoided, and a player's arousal can be prevented.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 200 for performing said alerting | reporting effect is demonstrated.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 200.

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

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 200. The sub-control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 200 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped.

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

(Step S1300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, and ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining a symbol determination command reception process executed when a symbol determination command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the symbol determination command is set on the main control board 100 in step S420-4 (see FIG. 24) of the special symbol variation start process, and then sub-controlled by the output control process (see FIG. 18) in step S800. It is transmitted to the substrate 200.

(Step S1210-1)
When receiving the symbol determination command, the sub CPU 200a stores the symbol information determined by the main control board 100 in the sub RAM 200c based on the symbol determination command.

(Step S1210-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores the current gaming state in the buffer of the sub RAM 200c as the gaming state at the time of symbol determination, and ends the symbol determination command receiving process.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining an ending command reception process executed when an ending command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the ending command is set on the main control board 100 in step S450-9 (see FIG. 28) of the special electric accessory control process, and then sub-controlled by the output control process (see FIG. 18) in step S800. It is transmitted to the substrate 200.

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the ending command, the sub CPU 200a confirms the symbol information stored in the sub RAM 200c, that is, the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the special game.

(Step S1220-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the type of jackpot symbol confirmed in step S1220-1 is the special symbol C. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a special symbol C, the ending command receiving process is terminated. If it is determined that the symbol is not a special symbol C (special symbol A or B), the process proceeds to step S1220-3. Move.

(Step S1220-3)
If it is determined in step S1220-2 that the symbol is not the special symbol C, the sub CPU 200a checks the gaming state at the time of symbol determination stored in the buffer.

(Step S1220-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the gaming state confirmed in step S1220-3 is a non-time saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state, the process proceeds to step S1220-6. If it is determined that the game is not in the non-time game state, the process proceeds to step S1220-5.

(Step S1220-5)
If it is determined in step S1220-4 that the game is not in the non-time saving gaming state, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the executed flag is off. This executed flag indicates whether or not a notification effect has already been executed in a special game executed previously. As a result, if it is determined that the executed flag is off, the process proceeds to step S1220-6. If it is determined that the executed flag is not off (turned on), the ending command is received. The process ends.

(Step S1220-6)
In step S1220-6, the sub CPU 200a sets a notification effect execution command for executing the notification effect in the transmission buffer. The notification effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 in the command output process of step S1300. When the notification effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 210, the image control board 210 performs control for executing the notification effect.

(Step S1220-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a turns on the executed flag and ends the ending command reception process.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining a game state command reception process executed when a game state command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the gaming state command is set in the post-stop processing step S440-5 (see FIG. 27) in the main control board 100, and then the sub-control board 200 in the output control process (see FIG. 18) in step S800. Sent to.

(Step S1230-1)
When the gaming state command is received, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the received gaming state command and determines whether the gaming state has been changed from the time-saving gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that the gaming state has been changed, the process proceeds to step S1230-2, and when it is determined that the gaming state has not been changed, the gaming state command reception process ends.

(Step S1230-2)
If it is determined in step S1230-1 that the gaming state has been changed, the sub CPU 200a stores the changed gaming state based on the received gaming state command.

(Step S1230-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the executed flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the executed flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1230-4, and when it is determined that the executed flag is not turned on, the gaming state command receiving process is ended.

(Step S1230-4)
If it is determined in step S1230-3 that the executed flag is turned on, the sub CPU 200a turns off the executed flag and ends the gaming state command reception process. As a result, after the special game is finished, it is set to the short-time gaming state, and is executed when the special symbol variation display of 70 times is finished without winning the “big hit” while being set to the short-time gaming state. The flag will be turned off. In other words, since the executed flag is turned off when the above-mentioned extended game state ends, if a special game composed of 4 or 16 round games is subsequently executed, The notification effect is executed.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, the main control board 100 that controls the progress of the game and the sub control board 200 that controls the execution based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 cooperate as described above. By doing so, it was decided that the variation effect would be executed. However, in the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200, it is possible to appropriately design how to share the above functions.

  Further, in the above embodiment, four games in which two game states with different winning probabilities of winning and two game states with different ease of entering a game ball into the second starting port 22 are combined. Although the state is provided, the content and type of the gaming state are not limited to this. In the above embodiment, the high probability game state and the short-time game state are always set after the end of the special game. However, depending on the type of jackpot symbol, the low-probability game state or the non-time-short game state is set. It may be done. Furthermore, only one game state may be provided, and the progress of the game may be controlled based on a constant game progress condition.

  In the above embodiment, the special time game is always set to the short-time game state. However, the special game may be set to the non-short time game state after the special game. In any case, the gaming state after the end of the special game may be set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state.

  Moreover, the notification effect in the said embodiment is only an example, and the specific content is not specifically limited. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the notification effect is performed by the display on the effect display unit 50a. However, for example, a sound that prompts the user to forget to remove the card 310 may be output from the audio output device 58.

  In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed during the ending process, but the execution timing of the notification effect is not limited to this. Therefore, for example, the notification effect may be executed during the opening or the round game, or may be executed after the end of the ending until a plurality of variable effects are executed.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot symbol is determined and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed for the so-called “first type” game set in advance as a specific condition for executing the special game. explained. However, the specific condition for executing the special game is not limited to this. For example, the specific condition for executing the special game is that the game ball that has entered the big winning opening during the small hit game has entered the specific area. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a so-called “second type” gaming machine preset as a condition. In any case, the present invention is widely applicable to gaming machines in which any one of a plurality of types of special games having different numbers of winning balls can be executed when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied. Applicable.

  In the above embodiment, the case where three types of special games of 2, 4, and 16 rounds are executed has been described. If the special game can be executed, the specific contents, the number of winning balls that can be acquired, and the like can be designed as appropriate. In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed when a special game composed of 4 or 16 round games is executed. For example, a special game composed of 16 round games is performed. The notification effect may be executed only when is executed. In any case, if the notification effect is executed when a special game that can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls or more larger than the minimum number of prize balls among a plurality of types of prize balls that can be acquired is executed. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the gaming machine 1 is connected to the gaming ball lending device 300 has been described. However, the gaming machine 1 may not necessarily be connectable to the gaming ball lending device 300.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the special electric accessory control process shown in FIG. 28 corresponds to the special game executing means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 200a that executes the ending command reception process shown in FIG. 39 corresponds to the notification means of the present invention.
In addition, the movable piece 22b and the start opening / closing solenoid 22c in the above embodiment constitute the start variable winning device of the present invention.
In the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the general-purpose normal power processing shown in FIG. 30 corresponds to the opening / closing control means of the present invention.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of FIG.24 S420-3 corresponds to the lottery means of this invention.
Further, the short-time gaming state in the above embodiment corresponds to the specific gaming state of the present invention, and the non-short-time gaming state corresponds to the non-specific gaming state.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of FIG.29 S460-1 is equivalent to the game state setting means of this invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 8 Game board 16 Game area | region 22b Movable piece 22c Starting-port opening / closing solenoid 28 Large winning opening 100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM

Claims (4)

A special game execution means for executing any one of a plurality of special games with different numbers of winning balls when a predetermined condition is established;
When the special game is executed by the special game execution means, the special game capable of acquiring a predetermined number of prize balls larger than the minimum number of prize balls among the plurality of types of prize balls that can be acquired is used for a game. A notification means for performing a notification effect for preventing forgetting to take out the storage medium storing the value information necessary for lending the game medium;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
A starting variable winning device that is in a closed state that makes it impossible or difficult to enter a game ball, or an open state that makes it easier to enter a game ball than the closed state;
Open / close control means for controlling the start variable winning device to the closed state or the open state;
Lottery means for deciding whether or not to execute the special game on the condition that at least a game ball has entered the start variable winning device;
After the execution of the special game is determined by the lottery means, when the special game is executed by the special game execution means, the starting variable winning device indicates the game state after the special game is finished. A non-specific game state that is controlled to open and close according to conditions, or a game state that is set to a specific game state that is controlled to open and close according to a second condition in which the start variable winning device is more likely to be open than the first condition. Setting means;
With
When the gaming state is set to the non-specific gaming state, the opening / closing control means controls opening and closing of the start variable winning device according to the first condition, and the gaming state is set to the specific gaming state. If the start variable winning device is controlled according to the second condition,
The notification means includes
When the special game is determined to be executed by the lottery means when the non-specific game state is set, and the special game capable of acquiring the predetermined number of prize balls or more is executed, the notification effect is displayed. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is executed. The notification means includes
After the execution of the special game is determined by the lottery means when the non-specific game state is set, the lottery means continues without the lottery being performed in the non-specific game state. While the game is being played, in the state where the execution of the special game is further determined, the notification effect is executed when the special game capable of acquiring the predetermined number of prize balls or more is executed first. The gaming machine according to claim 2. The special game execution means includes
As the process for controlling the execution of the special game, an opening process that is in a standby state for a predetermined time, and a grand prize opening that is executed following the opening process and that is provided in the game area is opened. Controlling the execution of a round game process that allows a game ball to enter and an ending process that is executed following the round game process and is in a standby state for a predetermined time;
The notification means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification effect is executed during the ending process.

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