JP2014064851A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine eliminating both of redundancy of a game and disadvantage to a player.SOLUTION: When a game ball enters an operation-start hole, a game machine determines whether or not executing a first special game in which a first large winning hole is opened, and determines any symbol in a plurality of types of symbols each of which is associated with an execution mode of a second special game that is executed when the game ball having entered the first large winning hole during the first special game, enters a specific area. When the game ball enters the specific area during the first special game, at that point, the game machine executes a first variable performance in which performance symbols are scroll-displayed at a high speed. After that, when discharge of all game balls having entered the first large winning hole is completed, the game machine executes opening processing of the second special game, during this time, the scroll speed is gradually decelerated, and finally, displays prescribed performance symbols in a stopped state. An execution mode of the second special game is notified by the performance symbols finally displayed in a stopped state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a predetermined game profit is given to a player when a game ball that has entered a special winning opening enters a specific area.

  Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, for example, a first special game is executed on the condition that a game ball has entered the start opening, and a special area provided in the special winning opening during the first special game is displayed. A so-called “second type” gaming machine is known in which a second special game is executed when a game ball enters.

  In such a second type of gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start opening, whether or not the first special game can be executed and when the game ball enters the specific area during the first special game is executed. A symbol associated with the execution mode of the special game is determined by lottery. The symbol determined by this lottery is associated with a symbol that is associated with the execution of the second special game in which the big prize opening is opened for a long time, and the opening time of the big prize winning opening is short, and substantially wins the winning ball. In some cases, a symbol associated with execution of the second special game that cannot be performed is included. In this case, even if a game ball enters the specific area, it is not always possible to acquire a large amount of prize balls. Therefore, when a game ball enters a specific area, the game ball that has entered the special winning opening is discharged from the special winning opening, and the execution mode of the second special game is notified after the first special game ends. It is designed to improve the fun of the game by performing the changing production.

JP 2011-36274 A

  In the above gaming machine, a plurality of game balls may enter the big prize opening during the first special game. In this case, for example, if the game ball that first entered the grand prize entrance enters the specific area, all other game balls that entered the special prize area after the game ball entered the specific area It takes a long time for the first special game to end after being discharged from the big prize opening. During this time, since the gaming machine is in a standby state, not only the game is prolonged, but the state of the gaming machine is unclear, so the player unnecessarily fires a game ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. May be caused.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a game does not extend and does not cause a disadvantage to the player.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming board provided with a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down, a starting area provided in the gaming area and into which gaming balls can enter, and the gaming area. A large winning opening that is in a first state in which gaming balls cannot be entered or a second state in which gaming balls can be entered, and is provided in the large winning opening, The special winning opening is maintained in the second state on condition that the gaming ball that has entered the grand winning opening can enter at a predetermined rate and that the gaming ball has entered the starting area. Execution of one special game, and when a game ball that has entered a special winning opening during the first special game enters the specific area, the special winning opening is further controlled to the second state, Alternatively, one or more times when the grand prize opening provided separately from the grand prize winning opening is controlled. A design determining means for determining any symbol from a plurality of symbols including a plurality of types of specific symbols associated with an execution mode of the second special game constituted by round games of at least times, and at least On condition that the specific symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, the first special game executing means for controlling the special winning opening to the second state and executing the first special game, and the first A discharge detecting means for detecting that a game ball that has entered the special winning opening during the special game is discharged from the special winning opening, and a game ball that has entered the special winning opening during the first special game are provided. The execution control of the second special game is performed on the condition that the specific area has been entered, and the discharge detection means detects the discharge of all the game balls that have entered the big winning opening during the first special game. After a certain The first special game executing means for starting the round game after the time has elapsed, and the first special game is triggered by the entry of the game ball that has entered the big prize opening into the specific area. Fluctuation effect execution means for starting a variation effect for informing the execution mode of the second special game associated with the specific symbol that triggered the execution of the special game is provided.

  Further, the variation effect execution means starts the first variation effect constituting the variation effect with the entry of the game ball into the specific area, and configures the variation effect during the standby time, It is preferable to execute a second variation effect that is continuous with the first variation effect and notifies the execution mode of the second special game.

  According to the present invention, the game is not delayed and does not cause any disadvantage to the player.

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 figure explaining the internal structure of a 1st attacker apparatus. It is a figure explaining the control timing of a 1st rotary body. It is a figure explaining the control timing of a 2nd rotary body. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls progress of a game. It is a figure explaining a design random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern lottery table 1 for normal game states. It is a figure explaining the variation pattern lottery table 2 for time-short game state. 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 1st big winning opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the specific area | region 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 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 1st special game control process in a main control board. It is a 1st figure which shows the post-closing process in a main control board | substrate. It is a 2nd figure which shows the post-closing process in a main control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the 2nd special game control 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 which shows the accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st rotation motor control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation symbol which comprises a fluctuation production. It is a figure explaining the control content in the 1st special game in a main control board and a sub control board. It is a figure explaining the control content in the 1st special game and 2nd special game in a main control board and a sub control board. 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 opening start command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the specific area approach command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd special game start 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 game profits such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player (first special game and second special game) can be executed, and what game state the subsequent game state will be in. It has been. 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.

  Here, the first start port 20 is located in the first game area 16a, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 16a can enter the game balls flowing down the second game area 16b. Is impossible to 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.

  In addition, arrangement | positioning of the 1st starting port 20 and the 2nd starting port 22 is only an example, and a specific panel surface structure is not specifically limited. Accordingly, 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. However, in consideration of the gameability of the present embodiment, the first start port 20 can enter only the game balls that have entered the first game area 16a, or the game balls that have entered the first game area 16a. It is desirable to provide the ball at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the second game area 16b. Similarly, only the game balls that have entered the second game area 16b can enter the second start port 22, or the game balls that have entered the second game area 16b can enter the first game area 16a. It is desirable to provide it at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered.

  Furthermore, a first attacker device 25 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 8 (game region 16), and a second attacker device 27 is provided in the lower portion of the second game region 16b. As will be described in detail later, the first attacker device 25 has a first grand prize opening 26 into which a game ball can enter, and a first ball that makes it impossible to enter a game ball into the first big prize opening 26. And an open / close wing 26b that changes to a second state that allows a game ball to enter the first big prize opening 26. In addition, the second attacker device 27 has a second grand prize opening 28 into which a game ball can enter and a first state in which the game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening 28, or And an opening / closing door 28b that changes to a second state that allows a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 28. Both of these attacker devices 25 and 27 are normally maintained in the first state in which it is impossible to enter the game balls into the first grand prize winning port 26 and the second major prize winning port 28, and the special game described above. Only when the (first special game and the second special game) are executed, the second state in which the game ball can enter the inside is set. Then, when a game ball enters the first big prize opening 26 and the second big prize opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  In addition, at the bottom of the game area 16, the player did not enter any of the general winning port 18, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, the first major winning port 26, and the second major winning port 28. A discharge port 30 for discharging the game ball from the game area 16 to the back side of the game board 8 is provided.

  The game board 8 includes an effect display device 50 including an effect display unit 50a that displays characters, numbers, and the like as lamps as an effect device that produces an effect during the progress of the game, etc., and an effect agent device comprising a movable device. 52 are provided. The effect display device 50 and the effect accessory device 52 execute effects for imparting various expectations to the player.

  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 is provided at the lowest position of the outer frame 2. The audio output device 58 is a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1.

  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 normal symbol display 88 at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. Is provided. Each of these indicators 80, 82, 88 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the internal structure of the first attacker device 25. The first attacker device 25 includes three movable accessory devices including a first rotating body 32, a second rotating body 34, and a movable claw 36 therein. The first rotating body 32 is formed of a circular or flat member having a thickness equal to or greater than the diameter of a game ball indicated by a black circle in the drawing. On the outer periphery of the first rotating body 32, a plurality of (9 in this embodiment) holding grooves 32a for holding game balls are provided at regular intervals in the circumferential direction. In addition, the rotation of the first rotating body 32 is always controlled in a fixed manner with 15 seconds as one cycle during the game.

  The second rotating body 34 is provided vertically below the first rotating body 32, and is formed of a circular or flat member having a thickness equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball. On the outer periphery of the second rotating body 34, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) holding grooves 34a for holding the game balls and one specific holding groove 34b maintain a uniform interval in the circumferential direction. Is provided. The specific holding groove 34b is formed with a greater depth in the radial direction of the second rotating body 34 than the holding groove 34a. The second rotating body 34 is always controlled to rotate in a certain manner during the game.

  The movable claw 36 is located on the right side of the first rotating body 32 and is provided with a discharge passage 38 formed by a casing that defines the first big prize opening 26 of the first attacker device 25 and the first rotating body 32. It is provided in the communication part with the space. As shown by the solid line in the figure, the movable claw 36 includes a blocking state in which communication between the space in which the first rotary body 32 is disposed and the discharge passage 38 is blocked, and a first rotary body as shown by the broken line in the figure. 32 is changed to a communication state in which the space 32 is disposed and the discharge passage 38 is communicated. Note that the movable claw 36 is controlled so as to be switched to the cut-off state and the communication state at a constant timing, for example, every 2 seconds during the game.

  Further, at the bottom of the first attacker device 25 and in the vicinity of the second rotating body 34, there is a hole for discharging the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 26 to the back side of the game board 8. One specific area 40 and two non-specific areas 42 are provided.

  The game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 26 when the first attacker device 25 is opened is guided to the staying portion 46 via the passage 44 (see FIG. 2). The staying part 46 is connected to the space in which the first rotating body 32 is provided, and the game ball guided to the staying part 46 rolls toward the first rotating body 32 due to its own weight. The first rotating body 32 rotates mainly in the direction indicated by the solid arrow in the figure (clockwise direction), and any one of the holding grooves 32 a faces the staying portion 46 by the rotation of the first rotating body 32. When the position is reached, the game ball flows down from the staying portion 46 to the holding groove 32a. The game ball that has entered the holding groove 32a moves with the rotation of the first rotating body 32 while being held between the casing of the first attacker device 25 and the holding groove 32a.

  When the game ball held in the holding groove 32a reaches a position facing the movable claw 36, when the movable claw 36 is in a communication state indicated by a broken line in the figure, the game ball is It rolls to the discharge passage 38 side by its own weight. The game ball guided to the discharge passage 38 in this manner flows down vertically in the discharge passage 38, finally enters the non-specific area 42, and is discharged from the first big prize opening 26. The

  On the other hand, when the game ball held in the holding groove 32a reaches a position facing the movable claw 36, the game ball is held when the movable claw 36 is in a blocking state indicated by a solid line in the figure. While being held in the groove 32a, the first rotating body 32 further moves vertically downward as the first rotating body 32 rotates. The space in which the first rotator 32 is accommodated and the space in which the second rotator 34 is accommodated communicate with each other via a communication path 48, and the game ball held in the holding groove 32a is communicated with the communication path. When reaching 48, the fluid flows downward from the communication path 48 toward the second rotating body 34.

  The second rotating body 34 rotates mainly in a direction (counterclockwise direction) indicated by a broken-line arrow in the drawing. By the rotation of the second rotating body 34, the holding groove 34a and the specific holding groove 34b are sequentially formed. Opposite the communication path 48. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed vertically downward from the communication path 48 is either the holding groove 34a or the specific holding groove 34b depending on the timing when the game ball flows down and the rotational position of the second rotating body 34. It will enter and be held. Thus, the game ball that has entered the holding groove 34a or the specific holding groove 34b moves with the rotation of the second rotating body 34 while being held in the holding groove 34a or the specific holding groove 34b.

  Here, a specific region 40 is provided on the rotation locus of the holding groove 34a and the specific holding groove 34b. In other words, the holding groove 34 a and the specific holding groove 34 b sequentially face the specific area 40 as the second rotating body 34 rotates. At this time, as described above, the holding groove 34a is formed so that the radial depth of the second rotating body 34 is shallower than the specific holding groove 34b. As a result, when the specific holding groove 34b holding the game ball faces the specific area 40, the game ball held in the specific holding groove 34b enters the specific area 40, but the holding groove 34a holding the game ball Even if is opposed to the specific area 40, the game ball held in the holding groove 34 a cannot enter the specific area 40. That is, the game ball held in the holding groove 34a cannot enter the specific area 40 by hitting the upper edge of the specific area 40 and passes through the specific area 40 as it is rotated by the second rotating body 34. . Then, when the game ball held in the holding groove 34a passes through the specific area 40, it falls out of the holding groove 34a by its own weight, and enters the non-specific area 42 provided below as it is, and enters the first big prize opening 26. It will be discharged from.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, a first special game in which the first attacker device 25 is controlled to open and close and a second special game in which the second attacker device 27 is controlled to open and close can be executed. In the second special game, there is a high possibility that a large amount of prize balls can be obtained. To execute this second special game, at least during the first special game, the first big prize opening It is designed so that the game ball that has entered the ball 26 must enter the specific area 40. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 26 during the first special game, the player can specify the second rotating body 34 so that the game ball is guided to the specific area 40. While eagerly expecting the game ball to enter the holding groove 34b, the game ball will watch over the rolling direction. Note that the probability that the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 26 enters the specific area 40 is determined by the rotational speed of the first rotating body 32 and the second rotating body 34, the holding grooves 32a, 34a, and the specific holding groove 34b. However, in this embodiment, the rotation of the first rotating body 32 and the second rotating body 34 is controlled as follows.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the control timing of the first rotating body 32. The 1st rotary body 32 is rotationally driven by the 1st rotary motor 32c. The first rotating motor 32c is controlled with 15 seconds as one cycle, and always rotates the first rotating body 32 in a constant manner during the game. Specifically, first, the counter value corresponding to 15 seconds is set in the first rotation motor control counter, and at the same time, the energization is stopped and the first rotation motor 32c is stopped for 0.1 second. Thereafter, the first rotary motor 32c is reversely rotated (rotated in the direction opposite to the solid arrow direction in FIG. 3), and when 1.0 second has elapsed from the start of the reverse rotation, the energization is stopped again and the first rotary motor 32c is turned on. Stop for 0.1 second. Then, when 0.1 second has elapsed, energization is resumed so that the first rotary motor 32c is rotated forward (rotated in the direction of the solid line arrow in FIG. 3). After the first rotary motor 32c rotates in the forward direction in this way, when 15 seconds have elapsed due to the update of the first rotary motor control counter, the energization of the first rotary motor 32c is again stopped and the first rotary motor control is performed. The counter value corresponding to 15 seconds is set again in the counter, and thereafter the above control is repeated.

  With the above control, the first rotating body 32 repeats 0.1 second stop, 1.0 second reverse rotation, 0.1 second stop, and 13.8 second normal rotation as one cycle of operation. , It will always rotate in a certain manner. As described above, the reverse rotation operation is performed during the rotation operation of the first rotating body 32. If the game ball is bitten between the first rotating body 32 and the casing, etc. This is to eliminate the confusion.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the control timing of the second rotating body 34. The second rotating body 34 is rotationally driven by a second rotating motor 34c. The second rotating motor 34c is controlled with 3.5 seconds as one cycle, and always rotates the second rotating body 34 in a constant manner during the game. Specifically, a second rotating body reference point detection switch 34s is provided in the vicinity of the second rotating body 34, and a detection piece (not shown) provided in the second rotating body 34 is set in advance. When the point is reached, a detection signal is output from the second rotating body reference point detection switch 34s.

  Then, when 0.5 second has elapsed since the detection signal was output, the energization is stopped and the second rotary motor 34c is stopped for 0.1 second. Thereafter, the second rotary motor 34c is reversely rotated (rotated in the direction opposite to the direction of the broken line arrow in FIG. 3), and when 0.2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the reverse rotation, the energization is stopped again and the second rotary motor 34c is turned on. Stop for 0.1 second. Then, when 0.1 second has elapsed, energization is resumed so that the second rotation motor 34c is rotated forward (rotated in the direction of the broken arrow in FIG. 3). After the second rotating motor 34c rotates in the forward direction in this way, when a detection signal is output again from the second rotating body reference point detection switch 34s, 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the detection signal was output. By the way, energization of the first rotary motor 32c is stopped, and then the above control is repeated. At this time, the interval at which the detection signal is output from the second rotating body reference point detection switch 34s is set to 3.5 seconds. Therefore, the second rotating body 34 is operated for 0.5 seconds as one cycle of operation. Forward rotation, 0.1 second stop, 0.2 second reverse rotation, 0.1 second stop, 2.6 second forward rotation are repeated, and the vehicle always rotates in a constant manner.

  The reference point is set so that the reverse rotation operation is performed when the specific holding groove 34b is just opposite to the specific region 40. This does not cause a problem that the game ball does not enter the specific area 40 and falls off toward the non-specific area 42 even though the game ball is held in the specific holding groove 34b. This is to ensure that the game ball held in the specific holding groove 34b enters the specific area 40 with certainty.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 6 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 the game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 24, first grand prize winning port 26, a first big prize opening detection switch 26a for detecting that a game ball has entered, a second big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second big prize opening 28, and a second rotation. A second rotating body reference point detection switch 34s that detects that the body 34 has reached the reference point, a specific area detection switch 40a that detects that a game ball has entered the specific area 40, and a ball that enters the first grand prize opening 26 Game There has so the first is connected to the discharge detection switch 42a for detecting that discharged from the bonus game gate 26, the detection signals from the respective detection switches to the main control board 100 is input. In addition, the general prize opening detection switch 18a, the first start opening detection switch 20a, the second start opening detection switch 22a, the gate detection switch 24a, the second large prize opening detection switch 28a, and the specific area detection switch 40a are respectively the general prize winning. The opening 18, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, the gate 24, the second big winning port 28, and the specific area 40 are provided. The first big prize opening detection switch 26 a is provided at the entrance end (vertically upward end) of the passage 44.

  Further, on the back side of the game board 8, there is provided a passage where a game ball that has entered the specific area 40 and a game ball that has entered the non-specific area 42 are joined, and an exhaust detection switch 42a is provided on the passage. Is provided. Therefore, the discharge detection switch 42a allows the game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 26 regardless of which of the specific area 40 and the non-specific area 42 the game ball has entered. It will be detected that it has been discharged.

  The main control board 100 also includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c for operating the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22, an opening / closing wing operation solenoid 26c for operating the opening / closing wing 26b for opening / closing the first big prize opening 26, and the second. A second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 28c for operating the open / close door 28b for opening / closing the big prize opening 28, a first rotating motor 32c for rotating the first rotating body 32, a second rotating motor 34c for rotating the second rotating body 34, A movable claw actuating solenoid 36c for actuating the movable claw 36 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the opening and closing of the second start port 22, the first big prize port 26 and the second big prize port 28, and the first rotation. Drive control of the body 32, the second rotating body 34, and the movable claw 36 is performed.

  Further, a first special symbol display device 80, a second special symbol display device 82, and a normal symbol display device 88 are connected to the main control board 100, and the main control board 100 controls display of each of these displays. It has been made.

  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 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs display control of the effect display unit 50a.

  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. .

  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. The game progresses in either the gaming state (non-specific gaming state) or the short-time gaming state (specific gaming state).

  Although the details of each gaming state will be described later, the non-short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 22b is unlikely to be in the open state and the gaming ball is difficult to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time gaming state This is a gaming state in which the movable piece 22b is more likely to be in the open state than in the non-short-time gaming state, and the gaming ball is likely to enter the second starting port 22. Note that the initial state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a non-short-time gaming state, and this gaming state may be referred to as a normal gaming state in the present 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 player gives it to the player A lottery (hereinafter referred to as “symbol lottery”) for determining a symbol associated with whether or not the first special game can be executed and the execution mode is performed. When a symbol is determined in this symbol lottery, the first special winning opening 26 is opened in a manner associated with the determined symbol, and the first special game is executed. Hereinafter, the symbol lottery method will be described.

  In addition, 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 number values (hit symbol random number, variation pattern random number) related to the symbol lottery are acquired, These random numbers are stored in the processing area of the main RAM 100c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the processing area when the game ball enters the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as special 1 random numbers, and the game ball enters the processing area when the second start port 22 enters. The various random numbers stored in are collectively called special 2 random numbers.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one winning design random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 999 and stored in the processing area. When the winning design random number stored in the processing area is a special random number acquired by entering a game ball into the first start port 20, the design random number determination table shown in FIG. When 1 is selected and a special 2 random number is obtained when a game ball enters the second start port 22, the symbol random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 7B is selected.

  According to the design random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 7A, as shown in the figure, if the winning design random number is 0 to 899, the special design A is determined, and if it is 900 to 915, the special design B is determined. The special symbol C is determined if it is 916 to 941, the special symbol D is determined if it is 942 to 967, the special symbol E is determined if it is 968 to 993, and the special symbol F is determined if it is 994 to 999. Is done. Further, according to the symbol random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 7B, as shown in the figure, the special symbol G is determined regardless of the value of the winning symbol random number from 0 to 999. Here, in the symbol random number determination tables 1 and 2, the special symbol is determined as shown in the figure, but the type and determination ratio of the special symbol determined in both tables can be designed as appropriate.

  When the symbol is determined as described above, the first symbol display 80 or the second special symbol display 82 displays the variation of the symbol, and then the determined symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time. Therefore, when a symbol is determined, next, a variation time, which is a time during which the symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82, is determined.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern lottery table 1 for the normal gaming state, and FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern lottery table 2 for the short-time gaming state. 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 349 together with the winning design random number and stored in the processing area. If the gaming state when the variation pattern random number is stored in the processing area is the normal gaming state, the variation pattern lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and the game when the variation pattern random number is stored in the processing area. If the state is the short-time gaming state, the variation pattern lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 9 is selected.

  According to the variation pattern lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 8, any variation pattern is determined from 35 variation patterns 1 to 35, as illustrated. At this time, the variation time is associated with each variation pattern, the variation time associated with the variation pattern 1 is as short as 0.6 seconds, and the variation time associated with the variation pattern 35 is 4.0. The longest with seconds. In addition, the variation time associated with the variation patterns 1 to 35 is a constant time difference (0.1 second) sequentially from the shortest variation time (0.6 seconds) to the longest variation time (4.0 seconds). ) Is set to increase the fluctuation time. That is, here, the fluctuation time is set at intervals of 0.1 seconds from the fluctuation patterns 1 to 35. In the variation pattern lottery table 1, a random number range is set so that all of these 35 variation patterns are determined with the same probability.

  Further, according to the variation pattern lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 9, any variation pattern is determined from 35 variation patterns 0 to 34, as illustrated. In the variation pattern lottery table 2, the variation time associated with the variation pattern 0 is the shortest at 0.5 seconds, and the variation time associated with the variation pattern 34 is the longest at 3.9 seconds. In addition, the variation time associated with the variation patterns 0 to 34 is a constant time difference (0.1 second) sequentially from the shortest variation time (0.5 seconds) to the longest variation time (3.9 seconds). ) Is set to increase the fluctuation time. That is, here, the variation time is set at intervals of 0.1 seconds from the variation pattern 0 to 34. In the variation pattern lottery table 2, a random number range is set so that all of these 35 variation patterns are determined with the same probability.

  Here, in the present embodiment, whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 40 is greatly influenced by the rotation of the second rotating body 34. As described above, the rotation of the second rotating body 34 is controlled in a fixed manner with an operation of 3.5 seconds as one cycle (see FIG. 5), so that the timing at which the game ball is most likely to enter the specific area 40 is set. There is a risk of being grasped by the player. Specifically, in the present embodiment, first, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the design is determined, and when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the first big winning port 26 is Opened. During this time, the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 26 is guided to the specific area 40 via the first rotating body 32 and the second rotating body 34.

  At this time, it is assumed that the variation time is constant, that is, the time from when the game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 until the first big winning port 26 is opened is constant. Then, the position of the specific holding groove 34b of the second rotator 34, the rotation speed of the second rotator 34, and the time required for the game ball to reach the second rotator 34 after entering the first big winning opening 26. By calculating back the time and the variation time of the symbol, it is derived at what timing the game ball is likely to enter the specific area 40 when the game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22. I can do it. In this case, a big difference occurs in the game profit depending on the information amount of the player, and there arises a problem that the fairness of the game is impaired. Therefore, in the present embodiment, 35 types, which are the numbers obtained by dividing the time required for one cycle of the second rotating body 34 (3.5 seconds) by a constant time difference (0.1 seconds) of each variation time, are provided. These 35 types of variation times are determined with an equal probability. Thereby, regardless of the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the rotation phase of the second rotating body 34 at the time when the first big winning port 26 is opened is random. Thus, it is possible to avoid a situation in which unfairness occurs due to so-called “targeting”.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a special electric accessory operating table for controlling special games. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the opening / closing wing operating solenoid 26c and the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In this embodiment, the special electric accessory operating table is used. As the object operation table, operation tables 1 to 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 the operation table 1, as the first special game, the first grand prize opening 26 is opened for 1.1 seconds, or eight game balls enter the first big prize opening 26 (count C = 8) A round game (1R) that ends when one of the conditions is satisfied is executed once. If a game ball enters the specific area 40 during the first round game, the second special game is executed following the first special game. In this case, according to the operation table 1, as the second special game, the second grand prize opening 28 is opened for 0.1 seconds, or eight game balls enter the second big prize opening 28 ( The round game (2-7R) that ends when any of the conditions of (count C = 8) is satisfied is executed six times. If the game ball does not enter the specific area 40 during the first special game, the second special game is not executed and the special game ends.

  When any of the special symbols B, C, D, E, and F is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 2 as shown in FIG. According to this operation table 2, as the first special game, the first grand prize opening 26 is opened for 1.1 seconds, or eight game balls enter the first big prize opening 26 (count C = 8) A round game (1R) that ends when one of the conditions is satisfied is executed once. If a game ball enters the specific area 40 during the first round game, the second special game is executed following the first special game. In this case, according to the operation table 2, as the second special game, the second grand prize opening 28 is released for 29.0 seconds, or eight game balls enter the second big prize opening 28 ( The round game (2-7R) that ends when any of the conditions of (count C = 8) is satisfied is executed six times. If the game ball does not enter the specific area 40 during the first special game, the second special game is not executed and the special game ends.

  When the special symbol G is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 3 as shown in FIG. According to this operation table 3, as the first special game, the first grand prize opening 26 is opened for 1.4 seconds, or eight game balls enter the first big prize opening 26 (count C = 8) A round game (1R) that ends when one of the conditions is satisfied is executed once. If a game ball enters the specific area 40 during the first round game, the second special game is executed following the first special game. In this case, according to the operation table 3, as the second special game, the second grand prize opening 28 opens for 29.0 seconds, or eight game balls enter the second big prize opening 28 ( The round game (2-7R) that ends when any of the conditions of (count C = 8) is satisfied is executed six times. If the game ball does not enter the specific area 40 during the first special game, the second special game is not executed and the special game ends.

  According to these operation tables 1 to 3, first, the first big prize opening 26 is opened, and the first special game (first round game) is executed. At this time, when the determined special symbols are special symbols A to F, the opening time of the first big prize opening 26 is 1.1 seconds, whereas the determined special symbol is the special symbol. In the case of G, the opening time of the first big prize opening 26 is set as long as 1.4 seconds. Since the game ball is designed to be fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds, it is 1.4 seconds as compared with the case where the first opening time of the first big prize opening 26 is 1.1 seconds. In this case, as a matter of course, it is easy for a game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 26, and there is a high possibility that two or more game balls will enter. In the first special game, if the number of game balls entering the first grand prize opening 26 increases, the possibility that the game balls enter the specific area 40 naturally increases. As is clear from this, it is more specific when the first special game is executed with reference to the operation table 3 than when the first special game is executed with reference to the operation tables 1 and 2. The probability of game balls entering the area 40 is increased.

  Here, the first special game is executed with reference to the operation table 3 when the special symbol G is determined. In the special symbol G, a game ball has entered the second starting port 22. It is determined only when the game ball enters the first start port 20 and is not determined. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the second start port 22 is maintained in a substantially closed state in the normal game state and is hardly controlled to be opened, and therefore, a game ball is placed in the second start port 22. The entry of the special symbol G after entering the ball is substantially limited to the short-time gaming state. Thereby, it can be said that the short-time gaming state is a gaming state that has a higher probability of allowing a game ball to enter the specific area 40 during one first special game than in the normal gaming state.

  Further, according to the operation table 1, in the second to seventh round games, the second big prize opening 28 is opened only for 0.1 second. Therefore, when the special symbol A is determined and the first special game is executed, even if the game ball enters the specific area 40 during the first special game, the player enters the second big prize opening 28. A game ball cannot be entered, and almost no prize ball can be obtained. On the other hand, according to the operation tables 2 and 3, in the 2nd to 7th round games, the second big winning opening 28 is opened for 29.0 seconds at the maximum, so that it is ensured that the 8 game balls are 2nd. It is possible to enter the big winning opening 28 and a large amount of winning balls can be obtained.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of the second special game when the second special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the type of the special symbol determined by the symbol lottery and the gaming state when the symbol is determined.

  As shown in the figure, when the special symbols A, B, and G are determined in the non-short game state, the non-short game state is set as the game state after the end of the second special game. When C, D, E, and F are determined, the game state after the end of the second special game is set to the short-time game state. In addition, when the special symbols C, D, E, and F are determined and the game state after the end of the second special game is set to the short-time game state, at the same time, the number of short-time times that is the number of times of the short-time game state continues. Is set. Specifically, when the special symbol C is determined, the number of time reductions is twice, when the special symbol D is determined, the number of time reductions is three, and when the special symbol E is determined, the number of time reductions is When the special symbol F is determined four times, the number of time reductions is set to ten. This means that the special symbol determined by the symbol lottery continues until it is determined 2, 3, 4, 10 times. However, the above-mentioned number of short times indicates the maximum number of continuous times in the short time gaming state of 1. When the second special game is executed before reaching the above number of continuous times, the number of short times Setting will be performed. Accordingly, when the short special game state is set after the end of the second special game, the special special symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined number of times without executing the second special game in the short time game state. The gaming state is changed from the normal gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the short-time game state, regardless of which of the special symbols A to G is determined, the short-time game state is set as the game state after the end of the second special game, and the short-time game number is set to 10. That is, once the short-time game state is set, the opportunity to execute the first special game is always given 10 times thereafter. Then, if the game ball can enter the specific area 40 in any one of these 10 first special games, the second special game is executed, and after the end of the second special game, again 10 times. An opportunity to execute the first special game can be acquired.

  In this case, the first special game is always executed regardless of which special symbol is determined. In other words, the execution of the first special game and the game state set after the end of the second special game are associated with all the special symbols that can be determined by the symbol lottery. However, for example, when a special symbol associated with non-execution of the first special game is provided and a special symbol associated with non-execution of the first special game is determined, the first special game is You may make it wait for the entrance of the game ball to the next 1st starting port 20 or the 2nd starting port 22 again, without performing. In any case, on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, any one of a plurality of special symbols associated with whether or not the first special game can be executed is associated. The special symbol associated with the execution of the first special game is further linked to the execution mode of the first special game (such as the opening / closing time of the first big prize opening 26), When the second special game is executed, the game state after the end of the second special game only needs to be associated.

  FIG. 12 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. When the game ball passes through the gate 24, one winning random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535, and this winning random number is stored in the processing area of the main RAM 100c.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state (normal 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, it is determined as “winning”, and when the winning determination random number is 1 to 65535, it is determined as “lost”. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/65536.

  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 65534, it is determined as “winning”, and when the winning determination random number is 65535, it is determined as “lost”. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 65535/65536. In addition, when the determination result of “winning” is obtained by the general drawing lottery, the winning symbol is determined, and when the determination result of “losing” is obtained, the losing symbol is determined.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 13B 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.

  Then, 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. 13 (b). . That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state (normal game state), the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 0.1 seconds × 1 time = 0.1 second, and the second start port 22 is movable. The pieces 22b are released for a total of 0.1 seconds. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 have a total of 5 pieces. .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 symbol lottery while reducing.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the gate 24 and the winning symbol is determined, the second start port 22 is controlled to be opened and closed as the opening condition is satisfied. It is defined by three factors: symbol winning probability, normal symbol variation display time, and opening time of the second start port 22. In this embodiment, in all three elements, the short-time gaming state is set to be more advantageous than the non-short-time gaming state, so that the short-time gaming state is the second start than the non-short-time gaming state. It was set so that game balls could easily enter the mouth 22. However, in all the above three elements, the short-time gaming state does not need to be set to be more advantageous than the non-short-time gaming state. By making at least one element advantageous, the short-time gaming state is generally more comprehensive. The game ball may enter the second start port 22 more easily than in the non-time-saving game state. Therefore, for example, in this embodiment, the probability of “winning” in the regular drawing lottery can be made equal in the non-short-time gaming state and the short-time gaming 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 fluctuation pattern 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 makes one round by the winning symbol random number update process described later, the winning symbol random number is updated to the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. 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)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

(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.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not there is an input to the first start port detection switch 20a, the second start port detection switch 22a, the gate detection switch 24a, the first big winning port detection switch 26a, and the specific area detection switch 40a. Perform input control processing.

(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 100a performs an accessory control process for movably controlling the first rotating body 32, the second rotating body 34, and the movable claw 36.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, the first large winning opening 26, and the second large winning opening 28. . Specifically, 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, the first big winning opening detection switch 26a, and the large winning opening detection switch 28a. In this case, the prize ball counter corresponding to each detection signal 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 S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, opening / closing wing operation solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 88.

(Step S900)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S800, and command transmission processing for transmitting the 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, the ordinary figure electric power process in step S500, and the accessory control process in step S600 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining 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 symbol lottery. Set the 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 symbol lottery. Set predetermined data. 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.

(Step S360)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 26a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first big prize opening 26, and executes a predetermined process. To do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S370)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal is input from the specific area detection switch 40a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area 40, and executes a predetermined process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 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. As a result, when it is determined that a 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 no detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. The first start port detection switch input process ends.

(Step S330-2)
If it is determined in step S330-1 that a detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a stores random number information (per symbol random number) in a predetermined special figure processing area provided in the main RAM 100c. , Variation pattern random number) is stored. As a result, if it is determined that random number information is stored, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated, and if it is determined that random number information is not stored, the process proceeds to step S330-3. .

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that random number information is not stored in the special symbol processing area, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and also acquires the acquired winning symbol. The random number is stored in the special figure processing area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S330-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2 and stores it in the special figure processing area of the main RAM 100c described above, and ends the first start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining 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. As a result, when it is determined that a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and when it is determined that no detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a. The second start port detection switch input process ends.

(Step S340-2)
If it is determined in step S340-1 that a detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the main CPU 100a stores random number information (per symbol random number) in a predetermined special figure processing area provided in the main RAM 100c. , Variation pattern random number) is stored. As a result, when it is determined that random number information is stored, the second start port detection switch input process is terminated, and when it is determined that random number information is not stored, the process proceeds to step S340-3. .

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that random number information is not stored in the special symbol processing area, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and also acquires the acquired winning symbol. The random number is stored in the special figure processing area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S340-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2 and stores it in the special figure processing area of the main RAM 100c described above, and ends the second start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 19 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 stores random number information (a winning random number) in a normal processing area provided in the main RAM 100c. It is determined whether or not. As a result, when it is determined that random number information is stored, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and when it is determined that random number information is not stored, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that random number information is not stored in the usual processing area, the main CPU 100a obtains a current hit-determined random number and stores it in the usual processing area. The detection switch input process is terminated. Although a detailed description is omitted, in this embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning determination random number. The winning random numbers are all updated according to a certain rule, and 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.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the first big prize opening detection switch input process in step S360.

(Step S360-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 26a. As a result, when it is determined that a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 26a, the process proceeds to step S360-2, and it is determined that no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 26a. If so, the first big prize opening detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S360-2)
If it is determined in step S360-1 that a detection signal has been input from the first big prize opening detection switch 26a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the valid period flag is on. As will be described in detail later, this valid period flag is turned on during the execution of the first special game, and indicates that the first special game is being executed. If it is determined that the effective period flag is on, the process proceeds to step S360-3. If it is determined that the effective period flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S360-4.

(Step S360-3)
If it is determined in step S360-2 that the validity period flag is on, the main CPU 100a indicates that the game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 26. Is turned on, and the first big prize opening detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S360-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S360-2 that the validity period flag is not turned on, the main CPU 100a executes a predetermined error process and ends the first big prize opening detection switch input process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the specific area detection switch input process in step S370.

(Step S370-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 40a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 40a, the process proceeds to step S370-2. When it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the specific area detection switch 40a, The specific area detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S370-2)
If it is determined in step S370-1 that the detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 40a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the valid period flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the effective period flag is on, the process proceeds to step S370-3, and if it is determined that the effective period flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S370-6.

(Step S370-3)
If it is determined in step S370-2 that the validity period flag is on, the main CPU 100a determines whether the specific area entry flag is on. The specific area entry flag indicates that a game ball has entered the specific area 40 during the first special game. That is, here, it is determined whether or not a game ball has already entered the specific area 40 during the first special game currently being executed. As a result, when it is determined that the specific area entry flag is on, the specific area detection switch input process is terminated, and when it is determined that the specific area entry flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S370-4. Move.

(Step S370-4)
If it is determined in step S370-3 that the specific area entry flag is not turned on, the main CPU 100a sets a specific area entry command in the effect transmission data storage area. This specific area entry command is transmitted to the sub control board 200 when a game ball enters the specific area 40 for the first time during the first special game.

(Step S370-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns on the specific area entry flag and ends the specific area detection switch input process.

(Step S370-6)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S370-2 that the validity period flag is not turned on, the main CPU 100a executes a predetermined error process and ends the specific area detection switch input process.

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

  FIG. 22 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. In addition, data “03” indicating execution of the first special game control process and data “04” indicating execution of the second special game control 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 first special game control process (step S450) and a second special game control process (step S460) are executed. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 23 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 or not random number information (a winning symbol random number, a variation pattern random number) is stored in the special symbol processing area of the main RAM 100c. As a result, if it is determined that random number information is stored in the special figure processing area, the process proceeds to step S420-2. If it is determined that random number information is not stored in the special figure processing area, step S420 is performed. Move processing to -8.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that random number information is stored in the special figure processing area, the main CPU 100a determines whether the random number information is a special 1 random number or a special 2 random number. If the random number is a special 1 random number, the special symbol type is determined based on the symbol random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 7A and the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area. In this case, the special symbol type is determined based on the symbol random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 7B and the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area.

(Step S420-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-2 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

(Step S420-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the variation pattern lottery tables 1 and 2 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 according to the current gaming state, and stores them in the selected variation pattern lottery tables 1 and 2 and the processing area. The type (variation time) of the variation pattern is determined based on the obtained variation pattern random number.

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a variation pattern command indicating the type of variation pattern determined in step S420-4 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, information related to the determined variation pattern type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

(Step S420-6)
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 variation display is performed based on the special 1 random number, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol variation display is performed based on the special 2 random number. 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. Here, the main CPU 100a sets the variation time determined in step S420-4 in the variation time timer.

(Step S420-7)
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 S420-8)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that random number information is not stored in the special figure processing area, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a measures the time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and executes the standby process when the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed for a predetermined time. The demonstration command for performing is set in the transmission data storage area for production.

  FIG. 24 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 S420-6) 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 fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-2 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. 25 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 sets a symbol stop command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop display time in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a gaming state reset process. Here, processing necessary for returning the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 to the normal gaming state (non-timeless gaming state) which is the initial state is executed.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special power data so that the first special game is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the post-stop processing. As a result, the first special game is started after the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the first special game control process in step S450. The first special game control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 03.

(Step S450-1)
The main CPU 100a first determines whether the waiting flag is on. This in-wait flag is turned on when the opening of the open / close wing 26b is completed in the first special game. In the first special game, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 26, it takes a predetermined time until the game ball enters the specific area 40 or the non-specific area 42. The control board 100 needs to be on standby. In addition, even if a game ball does not enter the first grand prize opening 26 during the first special game, it returns to the normal game state after a predetermined waiting time after the completion of the first special game. I am going to let you. In other words, the waiting flag indicates that the first special game is on standby after the open / close wing 26b is closed. If it is determined that the waiting flag is on, the process proceeds to step S451. If it is determined that the waiting flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S450-2.

(Step S450-2)
If it is determined in step S450-1 that the waiting flag is not turned on, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first big prize opening 26 is in the open control. As a result, if it is determined that the first grand prize opening 26 is under opening control, the process proceeds to step S450-5, and if it is determined that the first big prize opening 26 is not yet open controlled, step S450-5 is performed. The processing is moved to S450-3.

(Step S450-3)
If it is determined in step S450-2 that the first big prize opening 26 is not under the opening control, the main CPU 100a turns on the validity period flag. As a result, the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 26 during the first special game are regarded as effective thereafter. Here, an opening start command indicating that the opening of the first big prize opening 26 has been started is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S450-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 80 or the second special symbol display 82, and displays an operation table (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the special symbol. set.

(Step S450-5)
In step S450-5, the main CPU 100a refers to the operation table set in step S450-4 and executes a process for controlling the opening / closing of the first big prize opening 26. As a result, the first big prize opening 26 is opened in a mode (time) corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed.

(Step S450-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first grand prize opening pitch flag is on (see step S360-3 in FIG. 20). As a result, if it is determined that the first grand prize opening pitch flag is on, the process proceeds to step S450-7, and if it is determined that the first big winning entrance pitch flag is not on. The process moves to step S450-10.

(Step S450-7)
If it is determined in step S450-6 that the first grand prize opening pitch flag is on, the main CPU 100a performs a winning flag setting process. The winning flag indicates that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 26 during the first special game. In step S450-7, first, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is on. judge. If the winning flag is turned on, that is, if the game ball has already entered the first big winning opening 26 and the winning flag is turned on during the first special game, the next step is continued. The processing is moved to S450-8. That is, when a plurality of game balls enter the first big winning opening 26, the winning flag is turned on only based on the first game ball and the second and subsequent game balls are entered. Thus, the processing is moved to the next step S450-8 without performing any processing. On the other hand, when the winning flag is not turned on, that is, when the first game ball is placed in the first big winning opening 26 during the first special game, the winning flag is turned on and the first big winning is achieved. A first grand prize entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the mouth 26 is set in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, during the first special game, when a game ball first enters the first big winning opening 26, the first big winning opening entering command is transmitted to the sub control board 200.

(Step S450-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “1” to the current counter value (C) stored in the number-of-balls counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the first big winning opening 26 during the first special game. Is stored as a new counter value (C).

(Step S450-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns off the first grand prize opening entrance flag.

(Step S450-10)
In step S450-10, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 26 has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the opening time of the first big winning opening 26 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-11, and when it is determined that the opening time of the first big winning opening 26 has not elapsed. The first special game control process ends.

(Step S450-11)
If it is determined in step S450-10 that the opening time of the first big prize opening 26 has elapsed, the main CPU 100a turns on the waiting flag.

(Step S451)
In step S451, the main CPU 100a executes post-closing processing as processing after the first big prize opening 26 is closed. This post-closing process will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG.

  FIG. 27 is a first flowchart for explaining the post-closing process in step S451, and FIG. 28 is a second flowchart for explaining the post-closing process in step S451.

(Step S451-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the winning flag is turned on (turned on in step S450-7), that is, whether or not one or more game balls have entered the first big prize opening 26 during the first special game. To do. As a result, if it is determined that the winning flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S451-2. If it is determined that the winning flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S451-20 (FIG. 28). .

(Step S451-2)
If it is determined in step S451-1 that the winning flag is on, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the discharge detection switch 42a. In other words, here, it is determined whether or not the discharge of the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 26 during the first special game has been completed. As a result, if it is determined that a detection signal is input from the discharge detection switch 42a, the process proceeds to step S451-6. If it is determined that a detection signal is not input from the discharge detection switch 42a, step S451-3 is performed. Move processing to.

  In the present embodiment, the opening time of the first big prize opening 26 in the first special game is set to 1.1 seconds or 1.4 seconds. On the other hand, the time required for a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 26 to reach the specific area 40 or the non-specific area 42 via the first rotating body 32 or the like is designed to be at least about 6 seconds. Has been. Therefore, when the first big winning opening 26 is closed, the game ball does not reach the specific area 40 or the non-specific area 42. When this post-closing process is first performed, the game ball must be in step S451-. 2 will be judged No.

(Step S451-3)
If it is determined in step S451-2 that a detection signal is not input from the discharge detection switch 42a, the main CPU 100a performs a wait time counting process. Here, after the first big prize opening 26 is closed, the wait time is set in the timer counter so as to shift to the standby state for a certain time. Specifically, in the post-closing process, when the wait time counting process is first performed, the wait time is set in the timer counter, and when the wait time is already set in the timer counter, the timer counter The process of subtracting the counter value set in is performed. Note that the wait time set here is further constant, for example, the longest time required for a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 26 to reach the specific area 40 or the non-specific area 42, such as 10 seconds. This is a time (for example, 12 seconds) with a sufficient margin.

(Step S451-4)
In step S451-4, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S451-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S451-5, and if it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the post-closure process (first special game control process) is terminated. To do.

(Step S451-5)
When it is determined in step S451-4 that the wait time has elapsed, that is, when all of the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 26 have not been discharged when the wait time has elapsed. The main CPU 100a executes a predetermined error process and ends the post-closure process (first special game control process).

(Step S451-6)
If it is determined in step S451-2 that a detection signal has been input from the discharge detection switch 42a, the main CPU 100a determines the current counter value (C) stored in the number-of-entry counter (step S450). The value obtained by subtracting “1” from (updated at −8) is stored as a new counter value (C).

(Step S451-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the count value (C) of the number-of-entry counter updated in step S451-6 is “0”, that is, enters the first big winning opening 26 during the first special game. It is determined whether all the game balls are discharged. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value (C) of the pitch number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S451-8, and the counter value (C) of the pitch counter is not “0”. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S451-4.

(Step S451-8)
If it is determined in step S451-7 that the counter value (C) of the number-of-entry counter is “0”, the main CPU 100a has entered the first grand prize opening 26 during the first special game. A discharge completion command indicating that all game balls have been discharged is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S451-9)
In step S451-9, the main CPU 100a turns off the waiting flag, the validity period flag, and the winning flag.

(Step S451-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs time reduction number subtraction processing. Here, first, it is determined whether or not the short time game flag indicating that the short time game state is on in the main RAM 100c. If the time-saving game flag is on, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the time-saving number stored in the main RAM 100c is stored as a new time-saving number. At this time, if the time reduction count becomes “0” as a result of subtracting the time reduction count, the time reduction gaming flag is turned off, and the gaming state is changed to the non-time saving gaming state (normal gaming state). If the time-saving game flag is turned off, that is, if the gaming state is set to the non-time-saving gaming state, the process proceeds to the next step S451-11.

(Step S451-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a short time command indicating the remaining number of times that the first special game can be executed in the effect transmission data storage area in the short time game state, that is, how many times the short time is. To do. As a result, the number of time reductions (the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol in the time reduction gaming state) is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. If the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the process may proceed to the next process as it is, or a short-time command indicating that the number of time-savings is 0 is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area. May be set.

(Step S451-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the specific area entry flag is turned on, that is, whether or not a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 26 has entered the specific area 40 during the first special game. . As a result, if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is on, the process proceeds to step S451-16, and if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S451-13. .

(Step S451-13)
If it is determined in step S451-12 that the specific area entry flag is not turned on, the main CPU 100a clears random number information (a winning design random number, a variation pattern random number) stored in the processing area of the main RAM 100c. To do.

(Step S451-14)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the customer waiting command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S451-15)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation start process is resumed in the special figure special electric treatment process, and ends the post-closure process (first special game control process). To do.

(Step S451-16)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S451-12 that the specific area entry flag is on, the main CPU 100a performs a gaming state reset process. Here, processing for setting the gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state (normal gaming state) is performed.

(Step S451-17)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns off the specific area entry flag.

(Step S451-18)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the special figure special power data so that the second special game control process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and performs the post-closure process (first special game control process). finish.

(Step S451-20)
If it is determined in step S451-1 that the winning flag is not turned on, that is, if a game ball does not enter the first big winning opening 26 during the first special game, the main CPU 100a. As shown in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not a no-ball-in command has been transmitted. This no-pick-up command is a command for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 that no game ball has entered the first big prize opening 26 during the first special game. If it is determined that the command without entry has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S451-23, and if it is determined that the command without entry has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S451-21.

(Step S451-21)
If it is determined in step S451-20 that the no entry command has not been transmitted, the main CPU 100a sets the no entry command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the fact that no game ball has entered the first special winning opening 26 during the first special game is transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

(Step S451-22)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the wait time in the timer counter. The wait time set here is, for example, about 1 to 3 seconds, and is set shorter than the wait time set in step S451-3 when a game ball enters the first big prize opening 26. Yes.

(Step S451-23)
In step S451-23, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S451-22 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S451-9. If it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the post-closure process (first special game control process) is performed. finish.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating the second special game control process in step S460. The second special game control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second special game start command has been transmitted. The second special game start command is transmitted to the sub control board 200 at the start of the second special game, and transmits that the second special game is started. As a result, if it is determined that the second special game start command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S460-4. If it is determined that the second special game start command has not been transmitted, step S460-2 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S460-2)
If it is determined in step S460-1 that the second special game start command has not been transmitted, the main CPU 100a sets the second special game start command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the start of the second special game is transmitted to the sub control board 200.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the opening time in the timer counter. The opening time is, for example, about 3 to 5 seconds, and a standby state is maintained until the opening time elapses.

(Step S460-4)
In step S460-4, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S460-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S460-5. If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the second special game control process is terminated.

(Step S460-5)
If it is determined in step S460-4 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether it is in the ending state, that is, whether it is in a standby state after all round games in the second special game have ended. To do. As a result, if it is determined that ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S460-10. If it is determined that ending is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S460-6.

(Step S460-6)
If it is determined in step S460-5 that the ending is not in progress, the main CPU 100a performs a second big prize opening / closing control process. Here, one of the operation tables 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 10 is selected based on the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, and the energization control of the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 28c is performed based on the selected table. Is made.

(Step S460-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether all round games have been completed. As a result, if it is determined that all round games have ended, the process proceeds to step S460-8. If it is determined that all round games have not ended, the second special game control process ends.

(Step S460-8)
If it is determined in step S460-7 that all the round games have ended, the main CPU 100a sets an ending command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the fact that all the round games have ended in the second special game is transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

(Step S460-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the ending time in the timer counter. This ending time is, for example, about 3 to 5 seconds, and is in a standby state until this ending time elapses.

(Step S460-10)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S460-5 that ending is in progress, the main CPU 100a determines whether the ending time set in step S460-9 has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S460-11, and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the second special game control process is ended.

(Step S460-11)
If it is determined in step S460-10 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a game state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the second special game. Here, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 11, based on the type of the special symbol that has been stopped and the gaming state at the time of the special symbol being stopped (stored in the gaming state buffer in step S440-2), When the time-saving gaming state or the non-time-saving gaming state is set, and when the time-saving gaming state is set, the time-saving number is simultaneously set in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S460-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a clears random number information (a winning design random number, a variation pattern random number) stored in the processing area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S460-13)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the customer waiting command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S460-14)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is resumed in the special figure special electric treatment process, and ends the second special game control process.

  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 the above step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the determined random number is stored in the general map processing area. As a result, when it is determined that the winning random number is stored, the process proceeds to step S520-3, and when it is determined that the winning determined random number is not stored, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that a winning random number is stored, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination random number winning determination process stored in the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, “winning” or “losing” is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. Further, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, “winning” or “losing” is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-3 is winning. As a result, when the winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-5, and when the determination result is not winning but lost, the process proceeds to step S520-6.

(Step S520-5)
If it is determined in step S520-4 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 S520-6)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-4 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 S520-7)
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. 13A, when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, 10 seconds is set in the usual-time variation time counter, If it is in the gaming state, 1 second is set in the usual figure variable time counter.

(Step S520-8)
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.

(Step S520-9)
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 S520-10)
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 S520-7) 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, if the confirmed gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the energization control data that sets the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds is set as the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c. If the confirmed gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, the energization control data that sets the number of times of opening = 1 and the time of opening once = 0.1 seconds is set as the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c. .

(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.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the accessory control process in step S600.

(Step S601)
The main CPU 100a controls the movable claw actuating solenoid 36c to switch between energization and non-energization every predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Thereby, the movable nail | claw 36 will change to the interruption | blocking state shown by the continuous line of FIG. 3, and the communication state shown by the broken line of FIG.

(Step S602)
Next, the main CPU 100a controls the rotation of the second rotating body 34 as shown in FIG. Specifically, the detection signal input from the second rotating body reference point detection switch 34s is confirmed, and when the detection signal is input, 0.5 second is set in the timer counter. Then, when 0.5 second has elapsed, the energization of the second rotating motor 34c is stopped for 0.1 second, and then the second rotating motor 34c is energized so as to reverse the second rotating body 34 for 0.2 seconds. Then, after the energization of the second rotating motor 34c is stopped for 0.1 second, the second rotating motor 34c is energized so as to cause the second rotating body 34 to rotate forward.

(Step S610)
Next, the main CPU 100a controls the rotation of the first rotating body 32 as shown in FIG. The first rotary motor control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the first rotary motor control process.

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 100a increments the counter value of the first rotary motor control counter. The first rotary motor control counter is for measuring the control timing of the first rotary motor 32c.

(Step S610-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a controls energization of the first rotary motor 32c based on the counter value of the first rotary motor control counter updated in step S610-1. Specifically, the main ROM 100b stores a data table in which the energization control data of the first rotary motor 32c shown in FIG. 4 is associated every time of 0 to 15 seconds. The main CPU 100a refers to this data table and controls the energization of the first rotary motor 32c based on the counter value of the first rotary motor control counter.

(Step S610-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the counter value updated in step S610-1 is a counter value corresponding to 15 seconds. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value corresponding to 15 seconds has been reached, the process proceeds to step S610-4. If it is determined that the counter value corresponding to 15 seconds has not been reached, the first rotation is performed. The motor control process is terminated.

(Step S610-4)
When it is determined in step S610-3 that the counter value corresponding to 15 seconds has been reached, the main CPU 100a sends a reverse rotation start command indicating that the reverse rotation operation of the first rotating body 32 is started. Set in the storage area. As a result, the start timing of the reverse rotation operation of the first rotating body 32 is transmitted to the sub control board 200.

(Step S610-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a resets the first rotation motor control counter and ends the first rotation motor control process. As a result, the first rotary motor 32c is energized and controlled as shown in FIG. 4 with 15 seconds as one cycle.

  Although the game progresses through the above control process in the main control board 100, the sub control board 200 executes and controls various effects according to the progress of the game. In the following, the fluctuating effects executed during the first special game process and the second special game process will be described.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the effect symbols constituting the variable effect. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the specific area 40 during the first special game, the effect display variation display (variation effect) is started in the two effect display units 50a (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 37A, the effect symbols displayed on the effect display unit 50a are “6”, “5”, “4”, “3”, “2”, “1”, “0”, There are eight types of “V”, and these eight types of effect symbols are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction in an arrangement as shown in the effect display unit 50a. This scroll display, that is, the change display of the effect symbol, is started when the game ball enters the specific area 40, and then the round game (2 in which the second big prize opening 28 is opened in the second special game process). Before the start of the second round game), one of the effect symbols is stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the process ends.

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol that is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a is set as shown in FIG. 37B according to the type of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the first special game. ing. That is, when the special symbol A is determined and the first special game is executed, finally, the “6, 6”, “5, 5”, “4, 4”, Any one of “3, 3”, “2, 2”, “1, 1”, “0, 0” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the special symbols B, C, D, E, F, and G are determined and the first special game is executed, “V, V” is finally stopped and displayed on the two effect display portions 50a. Is done. As described above, when the special symbol A is determined, even if the game ball enters the specific area 40 and the second special game is executed during the first special game, the second to seventh rounds In the game, the second grand prize winning opening 28 is opened for only 0.1 seconds at the longest, so that almost no gaming ball can enter the second big winning prize opening 28. On the other hand, when the special symbols B, C, D, E, F, and G are determined, the game ball enters the specific area 40 and the second special game is executed during the first special game. In each of the second to seventh round games, the second grand prize opening 28 is released for 29.0 seconds at the longest. Eight game balls can be entered. (See Figure 10)

  When a game ball enters the second big prize opening 28, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out for one game ball. Therefore, when the special symbol A is determined, even if the second special game is executed, almost no winning ball can be obtained, and the special symbols B, C, D, E, F, G are determined. In such a case, if the second special game is executed, a large amount of prize balls can be obtained. As is apparent from this, in the variation effect, the effect symbol “V, V” which is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a is a large number of prize balls by the six round games started thereafter. It will be notified that it can be acquired. On the other hand, in the variable effect, the combination of effect symbols other than “V, V” which is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a will almost receive a prize ball by the six round games started thereafter. It will be notified that it is not possible. That is, it can be said that the variation effect notifies the execution mode of the second special game associated with the specific symbol that has been the trigger for executing the first special game.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining the control contents during the first special game on the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200. FIG. 38 (a) shows a case where a game ball does not enter the first big prize opening 26 during the first special game, and FIG. 38 (b) shows a case where the first big game during the first special game. Although the game ball has entered the winning opening 26, the game ball has not entered the specific area 40. As shown in FIGS. 38 (a) and 38 (b), when the first big prize opening 26 is opened with the start of the first special game, the main control board 100 starts to open to the sub control board 200. A command is sent. When the sub-control board 200 receives the opening start command, the suggestion effect is controlled. The suggestion effect is displayed variously on the effect display unit 50a, and the display mode is determined according to the type of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the first special game. In other words, the suggestion effect is the execution mode of the second special game executed when the game ball enters the specific area 40 during the first special game, the game state set after the end of the second special game, This suggests the number of time reductions.

  Such a suggestion effect is started simultaneously with the opening of the first grand prize opening 26, but as shown in FIG. 38A, when the first big prize opening 26 is closed without a game ball entering. In the sub-control board 200, a process of ending the suggestion effect is performed in response to the reception of a no-ball command transmitted from the main control board 100. In this case, the main control board 100 enters a standby state for a predetermined wait time, and then enters a customer standby state to resume a normal game.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (b), when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 26, the suggestion effect is continuously executed even after the first big prize opening 26 is closed. . At this time, if the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 26 does not enter the specific area 40, the suggestion effect is displayed on the sub control board 200 by receiving the discharge completion command transmitted from the main control board 100. The process of ending is performed.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the control contents during the first special game and the second special game in the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200. FIG. 39 (a) shows a case where one game ball enters the first big prize opening 26 during the first special game, and FIG. 39 (b) shows the first big game during the first special game. A case where two game balls enter the winning opening 26 is shown. As shown in FIG. 39 (a), on the sub control board 200, as described above, the suggestion effect is started simultaneously with the opening of the first big winning opening 26. When a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 26 during the first special game and the game ball enters the specific area 40, a specific area entry command transmitted from the main control board 100 is transmitted. Is received, the suggestion effect is ended in the sub-control board 200, and a process for starting the variation effect is performed instead of the suggestion effect. That is, when a game ball enters the specific area 40, at the same time, the effect display unit 50a starts to display the change of the effect symbol.

  In addition, in the effect display unit 50a during the change effect, after the effect symbol is scroll-displayed in the vertical direction, one of the effect symbols is finally stopped and displayed. At this time, when the game ball enters the specific area 40 and the variation effect is started, the effect symbol is scroll-displayed at a high speed. When the discharge of all the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 26 is completed, a discharge completion command and a second special game start command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. In the main control board 100, when the discharge of the game ball is completed, the second special game process is started. In the second special game process, first, an opening time is set. During this time, the main control board 100 is in a standby state, and when the set opening time elapses, the second grand prize opening 28 is opened and the second round. A game is started. Since the opening time set at this time is always constant, the time from the completion of the discharge of all the game balls that entered the first big winning opening 26 to the start of the second round game is always It becomes constant.

  When receiving the second special game start command, the sub-control board 200 displays the variation effect mode, in other words, the stop display of the effect symbol, based on the type of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the first special game. Processing for determining the pattern is performed. The effect symbol stop display pattern includes, for example, a plurality of patterns having different deceleration patterns, display colors, and the like in addition to the effect symbols to be finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a. However, as described above, the time from when all the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 26 are discharged until the second big prize opening 28 is opened, that is, the opening time is always constant. ing. Accordingly, each stop display pattern is set in advance so as to be performed in a time equal to the opening time.

  When receiving the second special game start command, the sub control board 200 receives any one of the plurality of stop display patterns from the plurality of stop display patterns based on the type of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the first special game. To decide. And display control of the production | presentation display part 50a will be performed according to the determined stop display pattern.

  Thus, the variation display of the effect symbol executed in the effect display unit 50 a, that is, the variation effect, is that all the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 26 after the game ball has entered the specific area 40. High-speed fluctuation (first variation effect) until the second big prize opening 28 is released after all the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 26 are discharged That is, it is composed of stepwise deceleration and stop (second variation effect) during the opening (during the standby time). The second variation effect is executed continuously after the first variation effect, but is switched so as not to give the player a sense of incongruity. In addition, since the first variation effect is merely a scroll display of the effect symbols, the player is notified of the execution mode of the second special game by the second variation effect. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), during the first special game, two game balls have entered the first grand prize opening 26, and among these, the game that entered the first grand prize opening 26 for the first time. It is assumed that a sphere has entered the specific area 40. Also in this case, in the same manner as described above, a variation effect (high-speed variation of the effect symbol (first variation effect)) is started when the game ball enters the specific area 40. However, in this case, since the main control board 100 is in a standby state (waiting) until the second game ball is discharged from the first grand prize opening 26, the case shown in FIG. In comparison, it takes a long time until the first special game ends. In the meantime, in the effect display unit 50a, since the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the player is given the impression that the lottery has started because the game ball has entered the specific area 40. As a result, the game is not delayed, and the state of the gaming machine 1 is unclear, causing the player to unnecessarily fire the game ball, causing a disadvantage that the game ball is wasted. There is nothing.

  Note that, as shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B, even when only one game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 26, a plurality of game balls have entered the first big prize opening 26. Even in the case of entering a ball, the processing content and the time required for the processing after all the game balls that have entered the first big winning opening 26 are discharged are constant. On the other hand, the time (waiting time) from when a game ball enters the specific area 40 until the second special game process is started is the number of game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 26, This time change is absorbed by the high-speed fluctuation (first fluctuation production) of the production symbol, although it varies depending on the rolling mode of the.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, in the present embodiment, when the game state is set to the short-time game state, the special symbol G is always determined when the game ball enters the second start port 22. (See FIG. 37 (b)). That is, when the first special game is executed by causing the game ball to enter the second starting port 22 in the short-time game state, and the game ball is entered into the specific area 40 during the first special game, Since the second special game capable of acquiring a large amount of prize balls is always executed, “V, V” is always stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a in the variable effect. Therefore, in this case, the game ball has entered the specific area 40 without scrolling the effect symbol on the effect display unit 50a because it is not possible to give the player a sense of tension or expectation due to the change effect. Immediately after that, “V, V” may be stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

  In the present embodiment, the game state set after the end of the second special game and the number of time reductions differ according to the determined special symbol type and the game state when the special symbol is determined. Is set. The notification of the gaming state and the number of short times that are set after the end of the second special game is performed after the second round game is started after the second big prize opening 28 is opened (in FIG. 39). Short-time lottery production). However, for example, the number of time reductions may be simultaneously notified by a combination of effect symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a in the variable effect.

  Next, the control process in the sub-control board 200 for executing the above-described variation effect will be briefly described.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 40 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. 41 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. 42 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 in step S420-3 (see FIG. 23) of the special symbol variation start process on the main control board 100, and then sub-controlled by the output control process (see FIG. 15) in step S900. It is transmitted to the substrate 200.

(Step S1210-1)
When receiving the symbol determination command, the sub CPU 200a stores symbol information in the sub RAM 200c based on the received command. Thereby, when the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 26 enters the specific area 40 in the first special game, the sub control board 200 grasps what game profit is given to the player. It becomes possible to do.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining a release start command reception process executed when a release start command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the release start command is set in step S450-3 (see FIG. 26) of the first special game control process on the main control board 100, and then sub-commanded by the output control process (see FIG. 15) in step S900. It is transmitted to the control board 200.

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the opening start command, the sub CPU 200a checks the symbol information (stored in step S1210-1) stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1220-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the execution mode of the suggestive effect based on the symbol information confirmed in step S1220-1.

(Step S1220-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a suggestion effect execution command for executing the suggestion effect determined in step S1220-2 in the transmission buffer. The suggestion effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 in the command output process of step S1300. Then, in the image control board 210, control processing for executing the suggestion effect is performed based on the received suggestion effect execution command.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating a specific area entry command reception process executed when a specific area entry command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the specific area entry command is set in step S370-4 (see FIG. 21) of the specific area detection switch input process on the main control board 100, and then output control process (see FIG. 15) in step S900. It is transmitted to the sub control board 200.

(Step S1230-1)
When receiving the specific area entry command, the sub CPU 200a sets the first variation effect, that is, the first variation effect execution command for executing the high-speed variation of the effect symbol in the transmission buffer. The first variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 in the command output process of step S1300. Then, on the image control board 210, control processing for changing the effect symbol at high speed (high-speed scrolling) is performed based on the received first change effect execution command.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a second special game start command receiving process executed when a second special game start command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the second special game start command is set in step S460-2 (see FIG. 29) of the second special game control process on the main control board 100, and then the output control process in step S900 (see FIG. 15). ) To the sub-control board 200.

(Step S1240-1)
When receiving the second special game start command, the sub CPU 200a checks the symbol information (stored in step S1210-1) stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1240-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the second variation effect pattern, that is, the stop display pattern of the effect symbol, based on the symbol information confirmed in step S1240-1.

(Step S1240-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a second variation effect execution command for executing the change effect (second variation effect) of the stop display pattern determined in step S1240-2 in the transmission buffer. The second variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 in the command output process of step S1300. In the image control board 210, control processing for executing the second variation effect is performed based on the received second variation effect execution command.

  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-described embodiment, the first special game is executed by the first attacker device 25 provided with the specific area 40, and the second special game is provided separately from the first attacker device 25. It was decided to be executed by the attacker device 27. However, the second special game may be performed by the first attacker device 25 following the first special game.

  Moreover, although the case where two start ports, the first start port 20 and the second start port 22, are provided in the above embodiment, only one start port may be provided, and the number thereof is particularly limited. It is not a thing.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where execution of the 1st special game was matched with all the special symbols, the special symbol matched with the non-execution of the 1st special game was determined with the predetermined probability. It may be done. In any case, on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting opening, the first special game is executed in which the big winning opening is maintained in the second state, and the big winning opening is entered during the first special game. When the game ball that has entered the ball enters the specific area, the special prize opening is further controlled to the second state, or the special prize opening provided separately from the special prize opening is controlled to be opened 1 Any symbol may be determined from a plurality of symbols including a plurality of types of specific symbols that are associated with at least the execution mode of the second special game composed of round or multiple round games.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state is set after the end of the second special game has been described. However, the time-short gaming state is always set after the second special game is ended. It is good also as a thing and a game may always advance in one game state.

  In addition, it goes without saying that the content and control method of the fluctuating effects in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be appropriately designed. For example, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B, the effect is switched from the first variation effect to the second variation effect. For example, a predetermined time is counted from the completion of the discharge. At the same time, when the preset time has elapsed, the scroll speed of the effect symbol may be gradually reduced and finally stopped and displayed.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S420-2 of FIG. 23 corresponds to the symbol determining means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S450 in FIG. 22 corresponds to the first special game executing means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S460 of FIG. 22 corresponds to the second special game executing means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process of FIG. 44 and FIG. 45 is equivalent to the fluctuation production execution means of this invention.

1 gaming machine 8 gaming board 16 gaming area 20 first starting port (starting area)
22 Second starting port (starting area)
26 First Grand Prize Exit (Greatest Prize Exit)
28 Second grand prize opening 40 Specific area 42a Discharge detection switch (discharge detection means)
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 (2)

A game board with a game area where game balls flow down;
A starting area provided in the gaming area, into which a gaming ball can enter;
A large winning opening that is provided in the gaming area and is in a first state in which gaming balls cannot be entered, or in a second state in which gaming balls can be entered;
A specific area that is provided in the big prize opening and into which the game balls that have entered the big prize opening can enter at a predetermined rate;
On condition that a game ball has entered the starting area, execution of the first special game in which the prize winning opening is maintained in the second state, and entry into the prize winning opening during the first special game When a game ball enters the specific area, the special winning opening is further controlled to the second state, or the special winning opening provided separately from the special winning opening is controlled to be opened 1 A symbol determining means for determining any symbol from a plurality of symbols including a plurality of types of specific symbols associated with an execution mode of the second special game composed of one or more round games. When,
First special game execution means for executing the first special game by controlling the special winning opening to the second state on condition that at least the specific symbol is determined by the symbol determination means;
A discharge detecting means for detecting that a game ball that has entered the special winning opening during the first special game is discharged from the special winning opening;
The second special game is executed and controlled on condition that a game ball that has entered the special prize opening during the first special game has entered the specific area, and a special prize opening is provided during the first special game. A second special game executing means for starting the round game after a certain waiting time has elapsed since the discharge detecting means detected the discharge of all the game balls that entered the ball,
The second special game associated with the specific symbol that triggered the execution of the first special game, triggered by the entry of the game ball that entered the big prize opening during the first special game into the specific area Fluctuating effect execution means for starting a fluctuating effect informing the execution mode;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The variation production execution means
In response to the entry of a game ball into the specific area, the first variation effect that constitutes the variation effect is started, and during the standby time, the variation effect is configured and continues to the first variation effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a second variation effect for notifying an execution mode of the second special game is executed.

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