JP2015027517A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving an expectation to a player regarding a process of rolling a game ball to a specific area.SOLUTION: A game with two types of winning is played on a condition that a game ball enters a specific area 31 within a predetermined period from execution of a small winning game. The predetermined period is a short time even in comparison with a shortest time required for a shot game ball to enter a second big winning hole control device 20 in the case where the game ball is shot from a time point when the small winning game is played. Game state setting means is provided for setting a game state to a specific game state after the end of the game with two types of winning and when playing the small winning game, it is reported whether the game state is set to the specific game state from the end of the game with the two types of winning.

Description

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

  Conventionally, gaming machines with various specifications are known. Typical examples are a gaming machine having a specification called “first type (so-called“ digipachi type ”)” (hereinafter referred to as “first type gaming machine”) and a second type (so-called “wing monotype”). ) ”(Hereinafter referred to as“ the second type gaming machine ”).

  In the first type of gaming machine, a lottery is performed in response to a winning at the start of the game ball, and when the big win is won, a big win game is executed in which the special variable winning device is opened for a long time (for example, 30 seconds). . Since the special variable winning device is opened for a long time, the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls during the big hit game. Therefore, the player performs a game (hereinafter referred to as “first type game”) aiming to win a big win in the winning lottery.

  In addition, in the second type gaming machine, as in the first type gaming machine, a lottery is performed in response to a winning at the start opening. However, when a small hit is made here, a specific area (so-called "" A small hit game is executed in which the special variable winning device having the “V zone”) is released for a short time (for example, 1.5 seconds). When a game ball enters this specific area, a jackpot game is executed in which the special variable winning device or another special variable winning device is opened for a long time. Accordingly, the player plays a game (hereinafter referred to as “second type game”) that wins a small hit in the win lottery and aims to allow a game ball to enter a specific area during the small win game.

  As described above, the gaming machine includes a first type gaming machine and a second type gaming machine. A gaming machine (so-called “multi-function machine”) having both the first type gaming and the second type gaming. (Hereinafter referred to as “combined game machine”) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As described above, the compound game machine having both the first type game and the second type game can have various game characteristics depending on which one of the first type game and the second type game is centered. it can. For example, in the case of the second type game, when winning a big win based on the winning of the first starting opening, it shifts to the short-time state, and when shifting to the short-time state, the small winning winning based on the winning of the second starting opening is You can have the game you want. At this time, when winning a small hit, the second big winning opening with a specific area is opened, and when the game ball passes the specific area, the small winning is developed to a big hit, and the first big winning opening is opened. To do. In other words, it is possible to provide a multi-purpose game machine having a game property that a large amount of prize balls are acquired in the second type game with the first type game as an opportunity.

JP 2008-183454 A

  As described above, in gaming machines with gaming properties that can acquire a large amount of prize balls in the second type of game, a large amount of prize balls are obtained depending on how the game balls can enter a specific area. This is a necessary condition. Therefore, the player plays a game while wishing that the game ball enters the specific area. That is, the manner in which the game ball rolls up to a specific area (the rolling process) is the place where the player is most interested.

In addition, in recent multi-function gaming machines, there are also known those in which a plurality of types of “small hits and big hits after development of the small hits” are provided in the second type game. In such a multi-purpose game machine, when the jackpot is developed into a jackpot due to the entry of a game ball into a specific area, it is developed into a jackpot associated with the type of the winning jackpot.
For example, “advantageous jackpot” that develops into a jackpot that has a high degree of advantage for the player after the development (for example, a jackpot that shifts to a probabilistic or short-time state, a jackpot with a lot of prize balls), and a degree of advantage for the player If the player has a “unfavorable jackpot” that develops to a low jackpot (for example, a jackpot that does not shift to a probability change state or a short-time state, or a jackpot with a small number of prize balls), the player may simply enter the game ball into a specific area. I can't play games just hoping. In other words, the player wants a game ball to enter a specific area at the “advantageous small hit”, but does not want a game ball to enter the specific area at the “unfavorable small hit”. While playing games.

  For this reason, in recent complex gaming machines, the player determines whether or not the game ball enters the specific area depending on whether the “advantageous hitting” or the “unfavorable hitting” is used. There is a demand for a gaming machine that can give a sense of expectation (pounding or irritating) to watch over a grudge.

  In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a player a sense of expectation with respect to a process of rolling a game ball up to a specific area.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, a launching unit that launches a game ball toward a game area, a game control unit that controls a game using the game ball, and an execution of an effect in the game based on the control of the game control unit The game control means includes a special variable winning device provided in the game area when the game ball enters the start area provided in the game area. A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a first special game that opens and closes in a predetermined opening and closing mode, and a predetermined variation time and symbol display when the determination means determines that the first special game is to be executed. A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a symbol indicating that the first special game is executed after the symbols are variably displayed on the apparatus, and the symbol display control means indicating that the first special game is executed. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the first special game control means for executing the first special game, and the special variable prize apparatus is entered during the execution of the first special game by the first special game control means. When the played game ball enters the specific area, the second special game control means for executing the second special game advantageous to the player, and after the end of the second special game by the second special game control means, the start area A game state setting means for setting a game state in a specific game state in which a game ball is likely to enter or a non-specific game state in which the game ball is difficult to enter in the starting area as compared with the specific game state, The control means includes notice effect control means for executing a predetermined notice effect during execution of the first special game by the first special game control means, and the first special game control means is the first special game control means. When executing a game, the first The opening of the special variable prize-winning device is terminated within a time shorter than the time required for the game ball launched by the launching means at the start of another game to enter the special prize-winning device, and the symbol display The control means can stop and display the first symbol or the second symbol different from the first symbol as the symbol indicating that the first special game is executed, and the game state setting The means ends the second special game when a game ball that has entered the special variable prize winning device enters the specific area in the first special game executed by the first symbol being stopped and displayed. Thereafter, a game state is set in the specific game state, and a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device in the first special game executed when the second symbol is stopped and displayed is displayed in the specific area. Progress When the second special game is entered, the game state is set to the non-specific game state, and the notice effect control means is configured to execute the first special game executed when the first symbol is stopped and displayed. In the game, a notice effect for notifying that the game state is set to the specific game state can be executed.

  When a game ball enters a specific area in the first special game (so-called small hit game), a so-called big hit is won and a big hit game (second special game) advantageous to the player is executed. In the jackpot game (second special game), for example, it is possible to win in a special variable winning port dedicated to the jackpot game (special variable winning device) or a small bonus game (first special game) executed by winning a small bonus. The special variable prize-winning device is opened and can be awarded. In these cases, the opening mode of the special variable winning device is not limited, and a plurality of types may be provided. In the first special game, when a game ball enters the specific area and the second special game is executed, it is referred to as “the first special game develops into the second special game”.

  The “specified time” refers to the time from when the first special game is executed (started) to when the first special game is finished when the game ball does not enter the specific area. . In other words, the time required from the start to the end of the first special game when the first special game ends without developing into the second special game is referred to as a specified time.

  The “predetermined period” is the minimum value of the time required for the game ball launched by the launching unit to enter the special variable prize-winning device, that is, immediately after the first special game is executed. This means the shortest time required for a game ball to enter the special variable winning device. A game ball that has entered the special variable winning device within this predetermined period can then enter a specific area in the special variable winning device, and the game ball that has entered at this time can enter the specific area. There is a possibility that the predetermined period has passed. Therefore, when providing a valid period during which the second special game can be executed when the game ball enters the specific area, the game ball that has entered the special variable prize-winning device at least immediately before the end of the predetermined period is specified. The longest time required to enter an area (the longest time required to enter a specific area when the game ball rolls as much as possible within the special variable winning device) is added to the predetermined period. It is desirable to make it.

  It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the process of rolling the game ball up to a specific area.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale of the front view of a 2nd big winning opening control apparatus. It is the elements on larger scale of the isometric view of a 2nd big winning opening control apparatus. (A) It is sectional drawing which showed the specific area opening / closing apparatus when the opening part in a specific area opening / closing part is in the closed state, (b) When the opening part in the specific area opening / closing part is in an expanded and open state It is sectional drawing which showed this specific area | region opening / closing apparatus. (A) It is the perspective view which showed a part of specific area opening / closing part in the state which the opening part closed, (b) One of the specific area opening / closing part in the state which the opening part expanded and opened It is the perspective view which showed the part. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory act | operation mode determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a big hit game end time setting data table. (A) It is a figure which shows the open mode determination table for 1 type, (b) It is a figure which shows the open mode determination table for 2 types. (A) It is a figure which shows the opening mode determination table for 1 small hits, (b) It is a figure which shows the opening mode determination table for 2 small hits. 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 specific area | region detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the specific area | region opening / closing control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the effect symbol stop process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect symbol displayed on a liquid crystal display device and a message in an effect symbol stop process. It is the elements on larger scale of the front view of the 2nd big winning opening control apparatus in Embodiment 2. FIG. It is the elements on larger scale of the perspective of the 2nd big winning opening control device in Embodiment 2. It is a block diagram of the gaming machine in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in the presentation control board in Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in the presentation control board in Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the jackpot classification notification effect process in the effect control board in Embodiment 2. FIG.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are partially enlarged views of a second big prize opening control device provided in the gaming machine. The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2. At the lower position of the game board 2, an operation handle 3 having a launching unit is provided.
When the player touches the operation handle 3, as shown in FIG. 6, the touch sensor 3b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, and sends a touch signal to the launch control board 206. Send. When the firing control board 206 receives the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 206 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a launching solenoid 3c provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates according to the applied voltage, and has a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 toward the game area 2. Is fired.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game ball launched as described above moves up between the rails 4 a and 4 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 5. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 5.

A liquid crystal display device 12 is disposed almost at the center of the game board 2 and displays a moving image, an image, etc. for exciting the game. The liquid crystal display device 12 is surrounded by a decorative member 14 with various decorations.
The liquid crystal display device 6 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters a first starting port 6 described later, an effect symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result is variably displayed. The effect symbol is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbols, the player is given a high expectation that they may win a jackpot. Furthermore, in order to notify the gaming state, a background image corresponding to the gaming state is displayed.

Below the liquid crystal display device 12, there is provided a first start port 6 that can receive a game ball driven toward the game area 5. Further, on the right side of the first start port 6, a second start port 7 having a pair of starter movable pieces 7a and 7b and a ball blocking member 7d is disposed. The starter movable pieces 7a and 7b are configured to be opened and closed by a starter opening / closing solenoid 7c. When the pair of starter movable pieces 7a and 7b are in a closed state, the second starting port 7 has a ball blocking member 7d located immediately above the second starting port 7 as an obstacle, Accepting is impossible or difficult.
The first starting port 6 corresponds to the first starting area detecting means of the present invention.

  On the other hand, when the pair of starter movable pieces 7a and 7b are in an open state, the pair of starter movable pieces 7a and 7b function as a receiving tray, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starter port 7. Become. The first start port 6 and the second start port 7 are respectively provided with a first start port detection switch 6s and a second start port detection switch 7s for detecting the entrance of a game ball. When an incoming game ball is detected, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. Also, when the first start port detection switch 6s and the second start port detection switch 7s detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

In addition, a normal symbol gate 8 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the second start port 7 (right side of the liquid crystal display device 12 as viewed from the front). The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8s for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8s detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed.
The second start port 7 corresponds to the second start area detecting means of the present invention.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 9. Each general winning opening 9 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 9s, and when this general winning opening detecting switch 9s detects the entry of a game ball, predetermined winning balls (for example, 10 game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  A first grand prize opening 10A is provided below the second starting opening 7, and the first big prize opening 10A controls the opening and closing of the first big prize opening 10A. Is installed. The first big prize opening control device 10 includes a first big prize opening opening / closing door 10b and a first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 10c connected to the first big winning opening opening / closing door 10b. The first grand prize opening opening / closing door 10b normally closes the first big prize opening 10A (in an inoperative state), thereby making it impossible for a game ball to enter. In contrast, when a jackpot game, which will be described later, is started, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 10c is energized to open the first big prize opening 10A, and the first big prize opening / closing door 10b is played. Since the ball functions as a tray for guiding the ball into the first grand prize opening 10A, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big prize opening 10A. The first big prize opening 10A is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 10s. When the first big prize opening detection switch 10s detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

Further, a second big prize opening control device 20 is provided between the normal symbol gate 8 and the first big prize opening control device 10. The second big prize opening control device 20 includes a special movable piece 20b and a second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 20c connected to the base end of the special movable piece 20b. Then, the second big prize opening control device 20 has a substantially U shape at the right end 14R of the decorative member 14 around the periphery, an outer edge upper end 21 having an approximately eight shape opened upward, and a lower end of the outer edge upper end 21. It is surrounded by the outer edge lower end portion 22 having a letter shape and is covered with a decorative plate 23. The outer edge upper end portion 21 and the outer edge lower end portion 22 are erected from the game board 2, and the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 20A are the right end portion 14R, the outer edge upper end portion 21, and the outer edge lower end portion. Other than the game area 25 surrounded by the portion 22, it has a standing width (dimension with respect to the direction standing from the game board 2) that does not flow down.
Further, the decorative board 23 is formed of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize a process in which a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 20A rolls in the second big prize opening 20A (game area 25). Is possible.

When the second prize winning opening / closing solenoid 20c is not energized, the tip 20bs of the special movable piece 20b is disposed between the normal symbol gate 8 and the special movable piece 20b and protrudes from the right end 14R of the decorative member 14. (Indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 2).
On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 20c is energized, and the tip portion 20bs of the special movable piece 20b rotates in a direction away from the locking portion 15 (in FIG. 2). (Indicated by a solid line). At this time, the second large winning opening 20A is formed by the tip portion 20bs of the special movable piece 20b and the locking portion 15. That is, the space between the tip portion 20bs of the special movable piece 20b and the tip portion 15s of the locking portion 15 becomes the second big prize opening 20A. In this way, when the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 20c is not energized and the special movable piece 20b is locked to the locking portion 15, the second big prize opening 20A is closed, and the second big prize opening / closing is opened / closed. When the solenoid 20c is energized and the special movable piece 20b rotates, the second big prize opening 20A is opened.

  The game area 25 includes an introduction path 25 </ b> A formed in an approximately inverted octagonal shape opened upward by the outer edge upper end portion 21 and a guide path 25 </ b> B formed in an approximately U shape by the outer edge lower end portion 22. The upper end of the introduction path 25A has a width (for example, 300 mm) wider than the game ball, and the lower end of the introduction path 25A has a width (for example, 20 mm) slightly wider than the game ball. The upper end of the guiding path 25B has the same width (for example, 20 mm) as the lower end of the introducing path 25A, and the lower end of the guiding path 25B is surrounded by the outer edge lower end 22. The lateral width of the guide path 25B may be a lateral width that allows one or more game balls to pass (flow down) smoothly.

  A specific area opening / closing device 50 having a specific area opening / closing section 30 and a prize ball section 40 that allow a game ball to enter the specific area (V zone) is provided in the guide path 25B. When the specific area opening / closing device 50 is not energized, the specific area opening / closing unit 30 is closed, and it becomes impossible to enter a game ball into the specific area 31 (the specific winning opening 31 described later). The front side of the specific area opening / closing unit 30 allows a game ball to flow down (pass). The game balls flowing down at this time enter the prize ball section 40. In addition, although the specific area opening / closing part 30 and the prize ball part 40 are covered with the decorative plate 23, since the decorative plate 23 is formed of a transparent member as described above, the guide path 25B is moved from the introduction path 25A. The player can visually recognize whether the moving game ball enters the specific area opening / closing unit 30 or the prize ball unit 40.

  The specific area opening / closing unit 30 is provided with a specific winning opening 31 having a specific area detection switch 31s. In addition, the prize ball section 40 is provided with a prize ball mouth 41 having a prize ball mouth detection switch 41s (hereinafter referred to as a “second big prize opening detection switch 41s”). The specific area detection switch 31s and the second large prize opening detection switch 41s are switches that detect a ball when the game ball passes, and the game ball that has entered the specific prize opening 31 passes the specific area detection switch 31s. After that, it is discharged to the prize ball section 40 and collected after passing through the second big prize opening detection switch 41s. That is, the game ball that has entered the specific winning opening 31 is detected by the second large winning opening detection switch 41s in the winning ball opening 41 (see FIG. 5A).

  When a game ball enters the specific winning opening 31, when a specific area detection switch 31s detects the entry of the game ball, a jackpot game (game per second type) in which the small hit game described later is developed is executed. The Furthermore, the game ball that has entered the specific winning opening 31 is discharged from the discharge hole 51e, which will be described later, to the winning ball section 40 without passing through the winning ball opening 41, and then the second ball provided in the winning ball opening 41. A prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) set in advance and detected by the big prize opening detection switch 41s is paid out.

  On the other hand, when the game ball that has not entered the specific winning opening 31 flows down to the lowermost end of the guide path 25B, the outer edge lower end portion 22 prevents further lowering (falling), and therefore enters the winning ball opening 41. It will be a ball. The game ball entered at this time is detected by the second big prize opening detection switch 41s, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. That is, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 20A may not win the specific prize opening 31, but will always win the prize ball 41.

  At the bottom of the game area 5, game balls that have not entered any of the first start port 6, the second start port 7, the general winning port 9, the first major winning port 10, and the second major winning port 20 A recovery port 13 for recovering the water is provided.

  Here, the specific area opening / closing device 50 (hereinafter referred to as “opening / closing device 50”) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (cross-sectional view) and FIG. 5 (perspective view), the opening / closing device 50 includes a box-shaped case 51 supported on the back of the game board 2 and an upper storage portion provided in the case 51. The specific area opening / closing part 30 housed in 52 and a prize ball part 40 housed in a lower housing part 53 provided in the case 51 are configured.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the case 51 is formed with an upper plate 51a, a bottom plate 51c, and a partition plate 51b at the center. In the case 51, an upper storage portion 52 for storing the specific area opening / closing portion 30 is formed by the upper plate 51a and the partition plate 51b, and a lower storage for storing the prize ball portion 40 by the partition plate 51b and the bottom plate 51c. A portion 53b is formed. Further, the partition plate 51b and the bottom plate 51c have shapes and dimensions to which the specific area detection switch 31s, the second big prize opening detection switch 41s, and the like can be attached. The partition plate 51b is provided with a discharge hole 51e for discharging the game ball from the specific area opening / closing part 30 to the prize ball part 40, and from the upper storage part 52 to the lower storage part 53 via the discharge hole 51e. It is possible to discharge game balls. The bottom plate 51c is provided with a discharge hole 51f for discharging the game ball from the prize ball portion 40.

  The specific area opening / closing unit 30 is provided with a slide opening / closing member 32 slidably supported in the upper storage unit 52 and a slide plate 32a of the slide opening / closing member 32 provided in a predetermined position (opened). Slide plate moving means (shaft 36) for moving to a position).

  Although the specific area opening / closing section 30 is normally formed so as to be in a state in which an opening 33 is provided between the slide plate 32a and the game board 2, as shown in FIG. The size (dimension) 33A of the opening 33 is such that a game ball cannot enter the opening 33. The state at this time, that is, the state where the opening 33 is opened with a size 33A is referred to as the opening 33 being in a closed state. And it will be the specific winning opening 31 when the opening 33 at this time is in a closed state. That is, since the specific winning opening 31 is opened only at the size 33A, it is impossible to enter the game ball.

  When the small hit game is started, the slide plate 32a slides forward (in the direction protruding from the game board 2) as shown in FIG. The size of the opening 33 is enlarged so that the size (dimension) 33B allows the game ball to enter the opening 33. The state at this time, that is, the state in which the opening 33 is opened with the size 33B is referred to as the opening 33 being in an open state. And it will be the specific winning opening 31 when the opening 33 at this time is in an open state. That is, since the specific winning opening 31 is enlarged and opened with a size 33B, a game ball can enter. Therefore, when the opening 33 is in the open state, the slide opening / closing member 32 functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the specific winning opening 31, and the gaming ball can enter the specific winning opening 31.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the slide opening / closing member 32 has a slide plate 32a extending along the inside of the specific winning opening 31, and projects from the lower side of the slide plate 32a to the rear side so that the game ball rolls from the front side to the rear side. And a movable shelf 32b. The slide plate 32a extends in a substantially vertical direction and slides in a direction (front-rear direction) orthogonal to the game board 2 to open or close the opening 33.

  A shelf 32b provided at the lower end of the slide plate 32a is integrally connected to the slide plate 32a. The surface of the shelf 32b is formed in a step shape in the width direction, and extends in the front-rear direction and is inclined to the rear side, thereby facilitating movement of the entered game ball to the rear side. That is, the shelf board portion 32b is inclined toward a communication hole 32e described later, and the game ball is easy to move into the communication hole 32e.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a solenoid accommodating portion 32c extending rearward is formed at the rear end portion of the shelf board portion 32b. The solenoid housing portion 32c is plate-shaped, and when the opening 33 is in a closed state (FIG. 4A), the rear end portion 32d is positioned in the vicinity of the rear end portion of the upper housing portion 52. Have A communication hole 32e that can communicate with the discharge hole 51e provided in the partition plate 51b is provided on the front side of the solenoid housing portion 32c. The communication hole 32e communicates with the discharge hole 51e when the opening 33 is in a closed state.

The game ball that has entered the specific winning opening 31 is discharged toward the winning ball portion 40 from the discharge hole 51e when the communication hole 32e and the discharge hole 51e communicate with each other. That is, the game ball that has entered the specific winning opening 31 reaches the inside of the winning ball section 40 without passing through the winning ball opening 41. A specific area detection switch 31 s is attached to the discharge hole 51 e, and the game ball that has passed through the discharge hole 51 e is detected by the specific area detection switch 31 s, that is, the game ball has entered the specific winning opening 31, that is, It is detected that a game ball has entered the specific area 31.
In addition, the game ball that has entered the specific winning opening rolls in the prize ball portion 40 and is collected through a discharge hole 51f provided in the prize ball portion 40. A second big prize opening detection switch 41s is attached to the discharge hole 51f, and a game ball that has passed through the discharge hole 51f is detected by the second big prize opening detection switch 41s.

  A slide rail (not shown) is provided between the bottom surface of the slide opening / closing member 32 (hereinafter referred to as “slider 32”) and the partition plate 51b, and the slider 32 faces the front from the game board 2. It is slidable in the protruding or immersing direction. The slider 32 is provided with a roller on one of the bottom surface and the partition plate 51b facing the slider 32, and a groove for guiding the movement of the roller is provided on the other bottom surface of the slider 32 and the partition plate 51b. You may make it freely.

  A shaft (plunger) 36 of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is connected to the rear end 32d, which is the back end of the solenoid housing 32c. The specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is fixed to the case 51 in a posture facing the front / rear direction of the case 51 so that the shaft 36 extends in a substantially horizontal direction, and the tip of the shaft 36 of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 that performs linear motion. Is connected to the rear end 32d. In the drawing, a solenoid that has good responsiveness when energized is used as an actuator, but a stepping motor or the like can be used because it can be stored in the case 51. When a stepping motor is used, a driving cam is connected to the output shaft, and the rotational cam of the output shaft is converted into a linear motion by combining the driving cam with the driving cam.

  A biasing member (compression spring) 37 such as a coil spring is disposed on the shaft 36 of the specific region opening / closing solenoid 35 between the front side surface of the rear end portion 32 d and the housing 35 a of the specific region opening / closing solenoid 35. In FIG. 5A, the biasing member 37 is set in a state where it exerts a restoring force from the retracted state of the shaft 36 to the protruded state because of the relationship between the solenoid housing portion 32c and the slide plate 32a.

FIG. 4A shows a state of the opening / closing device 50 when the specific region opening / closing solenoid 35 is not energized (the power is OFF). In this example, in a state where the slide plate 32a is moved to a position where the opening 33 is closed, the shaft 36 of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 protrudes and the solenoid housing portion 32c moves to the back side of the case 51 to slide the slide plate 32a. Thus, the opening 33 is closed.
FIG. 4B shows a state of the opening / closing device 50 when the specific region opening / closing solenoid 35 is energized (powered on). In this example, the opening 33 is enlarged in a state where the shaft 36 is immersed in the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35, the solenoid housing portion 32c is moved forward, and the slide plate 32a is moved to a position protruding from the game board 2. And is in an open state.

  When the power of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is turned on by a command from the main control board 201 described later, the shaft 36 is immersed and the rear end portion 32d is moved as shown in FIGS. 4 (b) and 5 (b). It moves to the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 side, the slide plate 32a moves forward, and the opening 33 is enlarged and opened.

  The urging member 37 such as a coil spring interposed between the rear end portion 32d and the housing 35a of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is activated when the power supply of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 shifts from the ON state to the OFF state. 4 (a) and FIG. 5 (a) return to the state of FIG.

  When the power supply of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is turned off, the biasing member 37 becomes the slide plate 32a and the opening 33 is closed by the extension of the biasing member 37 of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 as described above. Move to a position to make it impossible for game balls to enter.

  In the present embodiment, in the small hit game, the power supply ON / OFF of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is instantaneously switched, and the opening / closing operation of the slide plate 32a is executed twice in a few seconds. As described later, the opening / closing operation of the slide plate 32a at a high speed is performed by the CPU 201a of the main control board 201 when the small hitting game is executed as a result of the big hitting lottery. Control of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 (specific area opening / closing control processing) will be described later.

  When a game ball enters the specific winning opening 31 in this way, the entering of the gaming ball into the specific winning opening 31 is detected by the specific area detection switch 31s provided in the specific winning opening 31. That is, the entry of a game ball into the specific area 31 is detected. Then, when the entry of the game ball into the specific area 31 is detected by the specific area detection switch 31s, it becomes two types described later, and the jackpot game can be executed.

From the above, when the opening / closing device 50 is arranged in the guide path 25B, when the game ball enters the second big prize opening 20A, that is, the game ball rolls on the introduction path 31A. Sometimes the player
[1] If the jackpot is a jackpot that develops into a jackpot with a short time, watch the process of rolling the game ball in the hope of winning a specific winning slot 31;
[2] If the jackpot is a jackpot that develops into a jackpot without a short time, watch the process of rolling the game ball in the hope of winning the prize ball opening 41 without winning the specific prize opening 31 It will be.
The small hits correspond to the first special game of the present invention, and the two types correspond to the second special game of the present invention.

  Below the first big prize opening control device 10, a first special symbol display device 83, a second special symbol display device 84, a normal symbol display device 82, a first special symbol hold display 93, a second special symbol hold display. A device 94 and a normal symbol hold display device 92 are provided. The first special symbol display device 83 notifies the jackpot lottery result that is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 6. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 83. I am doing so. For example, “01” is displayed when winning the jackpot, and “00” is displayed when losing. “01” and “00” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. . The second special symbol display device 84 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 7, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 83.

Furthermore, when the game ball enters the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 during the special symbol variation display or during a special game to be described later, the special symbol variation display cannot be performed immediately. The right to display special symbols is reserved under the above conditions. More specifically, the right to display a special symbol that is retained when the game ball enters the first start port 6 is reserved as the first hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 7 and is retained. The right of variable display of special symbols is reserved as the second reservation.
For both of these holds, the upper limit reserve number is set to four, and the reserve number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 93 and the second special symbol hold indicator 94, respectively. In addition, when there is one first hold, one LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 93 is lit, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 93 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, three LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 93 are lit, and when there are four first holds, four LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 93. Lights up. In addition, the second special symbol holding display 94 also displays the number of the second reserved reservations as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 93 and the second special symbol hold indicator 94. Displayed on the instrument 92.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 82 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 82 is turned on, and then the second start port 7 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, and the normal symbol display device 82 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

A glass frame 11 is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 5 of the game board 2. The glass frame 11 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 5 on the four sides of the game board 2 in the upper, lower, left, and right sides. Further, the glass frame 11 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 2 toward the player side.
In the glass frame 11, an effect lighting device 18 (lamp unit) is provided on two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 5. Each lighting device for effect 18 includes a plurality of lights 18a. Each light 18a irradiates the player who is in front of the gaming machine 1, and the light irradiation direction can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves from the overhead of the player along the abdomen. Each light 18a is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect lighting device 18 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

Each light 18a can irradiate the surroundings of the gaming machine, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the gaming machine 1. Each light 18 a is driven by a motor provided in the effect lighting device 18 so as to rotate the light irradiation direction. The motor that drives to rotate the light irradiation direction from each light 18a is a motor different from the motor that changes the light irradiation direction from each light 18a in the vertical direction.
The effect lighting device 18 changes the irradiation direction of the light emitted from the entire effect lighting device 18 to three dimensions by rotating the irradiation direction of the light emitted from each light 18a while changing the vertical direction. be able to.

Furthermore, a tray unit 19 to which game balls are supplied is provided on the lower side of the game area 5 in the glass frame 11. The tray unit 19 is supplied with game balls lent out from a rental ball device (not shown).
An operation handle 3 is disposed at a lower position of the glass frame 11. The operation handle 3 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. The operation handle 3 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 2 to the player side, similarly to the glass frame 11 described above.

  In the glass frame 11, an effect button 17 that receives an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 5. The operation of the effect button 17 is effective, for example, while a guidance that prompts the user to operate the effect button 17 is displayed during a specific reach effect during the game. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17s. When the effect button detection switch 17s detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  In addition, the glass frame 11 is provided with an audio output device 16 (see FIG. 6) that is a speaker that outputs a production effect sound or a sound that informs fraud.

  Although not shown, a main control board 201, an effect control board 202, a payout control board 203, a power supply board 207, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. The power supply board 207 is provided with a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the gaming machine of FIG.

The main control board 201 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 201 includes a main CPU 201a, a main ROM 201b, and a main RAM 201c. The main CPU 201a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 201b 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 201c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 201a.
The various processes performed by the main CPU 201a in the main control board 201 are, in particular, the first lottery means, second lottery means, first special game control means, second special game control means, and third special game control in the present invention. It corresponds to an example of a means and a game state setting means.

  On the input side of the main control board 201, there are a first start port detection switch 6s, a second start port detection switch 7s, a gate detection switch 8s, a first big winning port detection switch 10s, a specific area detection switch 31s, and a second large size. A winning opening detection switch 41 s is connected so that a game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 201.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 201, a start opening / closing solenoid 7c for opening / closing the pair of start movable pieces 7a, 7b of the second start opening 7 and a first large winning opening opening / closing door 10b are opened / closed. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 10c, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 20c for opening / closing the special movable piece 20b, and the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 for sliding the slider 32 are connected.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 201, a first special symbol display device 83, a second special symbol display device 84, a normal symbol display device 82, which constitute a symbol display device, and a first special symbol, which constitutes a hold indicator. The symbol hold indicator 93, the second special symbol hold indicator 94, and the normal symbol hold indicator 92 are connected, and various signals are output through the output port.

  Further, although not shown, a game information output terminal board is connected to the output side of the main control board 201, and information relating to a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) via an output port (not shown). Are output as converted external signals. The game information output terminal board is connected to a game information display device and a hall computer of the game store, and the predetermined game information (external signal) is transmitted from the game information output terminal board to the game information display device and the hall computer. The The predetermined game information is output (displayed) by the game information display device, so that the player is provided with a judgment material for selecting the gaming machine (unit) installed in the game store. On the other hand, predetermined game information is output (displayed / printed) by a display device or a printer connected to the hall computer, so that the game shop can grasp the operating status of each gaming machine.

The main ROM 201b of the main control board 201 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table (refer to FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B) referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot, a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. A hit determination table (refer to FIG. 7C) referred to when determining whether or not to perform, a symbol determination table (refer to FIG. 8) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and a variation for determining a special symbol variation pattern A pattern determination table (not shown), a special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 9) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 10b or the special movable piece 20b, and an opening / closing mode determination table for one type (See FIG. 10 (a)). The opening / closing mode determination table for two types (see FIG. 10 (b)), the opening / closing mode determination table for small hits (see FIG. 11), and the like are stored in the main ROM 201b. These various tables will be described later.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 201c of the main control board 201 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 201c, a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a special symbol hold number (U) storage area, a first special symbol storage area, a second special symbol storage area, a specific gaming state Remaining variation count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, release count (K) storage area, special variable prize-winning device pitch number (C) storage area, cumulative pitch count (x) storage area, A specific area entry flag storage area, a gaming state storage area, a stop symbol data storage area, a gaming state change flag storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, and various timer counters are provided. The game state storage area includes a specific game flag storage area, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, and a general figure normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The power supply board 207 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 201 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. . More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 201a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 201a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 202 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The effect control board 202 includes a sub CPU 202a, a sub ROM 202b, and a sub RAM 202c, and is connected to the main control board 201 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 201 to the effect control board 202. . The sub CPU 202a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 202b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 201 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17s and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 204 or the image control board 205. The sub RAM 202c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 202a performs arithmetic processing.

The sub ROM 202b of the effect control board 202 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, to determine the effect pattern based on the effect mode determination table for determining the effect mode based on the effect designating command received from the main control board, the variation pattern specification command and the effect mode received from the main control board An effect pattern determination table, an effect symbol determination table for determining an effect symbol, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 202b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 202c of the effect control board 202 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 202c is provided with a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The payout control board 203 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 203 includes a payout CPU 203a, a payout ROM 203b, and a payout RAM 203c, and is connected to the main control board 201 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU 203a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 203b based on input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 201 based on the processing. Further, a payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 203. The payout CPU 203a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 203b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 201, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 203c functions as a data work area during the calculation processing of the payout CPU 203a.
Also, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 203, and if a game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 206 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

When the launch control board 206 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 203, the launch control board 206 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read, the energization control of the launch solenoid 3c is performed, and the game ball is launched.
Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 206. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.
The launch control board 206, the launch handle 3 connected to the launch control board 206, the launch volume 3a constituting the launch handle 3, the touch sensor 3b, and the launch solenoid 3c correspond to launch means of the present invention.

  The lamp control board 204 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 18 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of a motor for changing the light irradiation direction. The lamp control board 204 is connected to the effect control board 202, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 202.

  The image control board 205 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 12, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 205 is connected to the effect control board 202 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 12 and the audio output device 16 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 202. Then, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 12 is performed. The image CPU executes various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 12, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 12.
That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 16, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 202, and the audio ROM Audio output control is performed in the output device 16.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 201b will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B are diagrams illustrating a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot. FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device, and FIG. 7B is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device. FIG. 7 (a) and FIG. 7 (b) have the same jackpot probabilities, though the winning probabilities are different.
For example, according to the table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 7A, one special symbol determination random value of “0” is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, according to the table for the second special symbol display device, one special symbol determination random number “0” is determined to be a big hit, and 397 special symbol determinations “1” to “397” are determined. The random value is determined to be a small hit.

FIG. 7C is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined to be a hit.
Specifically, the hit determination table is composed of a normal gaming state random number determination table and a specific gaming state random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state to determine the normal gaming state random number determination table or the specific gaming state random number determination. A table is selected, and based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for winning determination, it is determined whether it is “winning” or “lost”.
For example, according to the random number determination table in the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 7C, eight hit determination random numbers “0” to “8” are determined to be hits. The same applies to the random number determination table for the specific gaming state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is successful, the opening times of the pair of starter movable pieces 7a and 7b of the second start port 7 are set to be different depending on the gaming state. Details will be described later in the ordinary power transmission control process (see FIG. 25). If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
8A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 8B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a small hit, FIG. 8C. Is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing. More specifically, the symbol determination table is also configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device 83 and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device 84. .

The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined by the symbol determination table on the basis of the extracted jackpot symbol random value or small symbol random number value. Since the first special symbol display device 83 does not win a small hit, only the second special symbol display device 84 determines the symbol at the time of the small hit in FIG. 8B. One special symbol display device 83 may win a small hit, and the first special symbol display device 83 may determine a symbol at the time of a small hit.
Also, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), an effect symbol designating command is generated as a control command for transmitting information on the special symbol to the effect control board 202. Here, the control command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte data indicating the contents (function) of the executed control command. DATA data.

FIG. 9A is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 10b or the special movable piece 20b. Based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the number of rounds played in the jackpot game and the opening mode table of the special variable winning device (the first big prize opening control device 10, the second big winning prize control device 20) It is determined.
Here, when the first special symbols 1 to 3 and the second special symbols 1 to 3 are determined, an open mode determination table for one type is determined. On the other hand, when special symbols A to C are determined, an opening mode determination table for small hits 1 is determined, and when special symbols D to F are determined, an opening mode determination table for small hits 2 is determined. To do. Then, when a game ball enters the specific area 31, the type-specific release mode determination table is determined in any case of the special symbols A to F. That is, the small hitting symbols (special symbols A to F) determine the small hitting release mode determination table and, when two types are generated, determine the open type determination table for two types. .
In the present embodiment, the first big prize opening control device 10 operates when one type is selected, and the second big prize opening control device 10 is provided when the small winning type (including two kinds that may develop thereafter) is obtained. 20 is activated. Hereinafter, as necessary, the first grand prize opening control device is also referred to as a special variable prize device for one type, and the second big prize port control device is also referred to as a special variable prize device for two types.
In addition, per said 1 type corresponds to the 3rd special game of this invention.

  FIG. 9B is a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. According to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9 (b), based on the winning game state and the stop symbol data stored in the game state buffer, the specific game flag is set and the number of remaining fluctuations in the specific game state (J) Is set.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” indicates information on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination, and is data in which 00H indicates the normal gaming state and 01H indicates the specific gaming state.

As a feature of the big hit end setting data table of FIG. 9B, the transition of the specific gaming state is varied depending on the data of the gaming state buffer.
For example, when the stop symbol data is “02”, it is determined to shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state at the end of the jackpot, and when the stop symbol data is “08”, after the small hit end or 2 It is decided to shift the gaming state to the normal gaming state at the end of the seeding.
As a result, the gaming state after the jackpot can be changed to a specific gaming state or a normal gaming state, and the gaming interest can be further improved.
It should be noted that in FIG. 9 (b), the games per type according to the first special symbol 1 and the first special symbol 2 (jackpot game), and the games per type according to the second special symbol 1 and the second special symbol 2 (jackpot) Game) corresponds to the special third special game of the present invention, the game per type according to the first special symbol 3 (big hit game) and the game per type according to the second special symbol 3 (big hit game) Usually corresponds to the third special game of the invention. In addition, the small hit game (or two types of games) related to the special symbols A, B, and C in FIG. 9B corresponds to the special first special game of the present invention and relates to the special symbols D, E, and F. The small hit game (or two types of game) corresponds to the normal first special game of the present invention.

FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams showing details of the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table determined in FIG. 9A, and FIG. 10A shows an opening mode determining table for one type, and FIG. b) is an open mode determination table for 2 types, FIG. 11A is an open mode determination table for 1 small hit, and FIG. 11B is an open mode determination table for 2 small hits.
Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each table. In addition, since the opening at the time of the small hitting operation executed before the start of each of the two types is counted as one round, the opening type determination table for two types of FIG. 10B starts from the second round. It is like that.

Here, in the opening type determination table for one type in FIG. 10A, the number of round games for opening the first big winning opening control device 10 (special variable winning device for one type) is set to 15R. In each round, the number of times the first grand prize opening / closing door 10b is opened is set to 1, the opening time is set to 29.50 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.00 seconds.
In the opening type determination table for 2 types in FIG. 10 (b), the number of round games for opening the second big prize opening control device 20 (special variable winning device for 2 types) is set up to 16R. The number of times the special movable piece 20b is opened in the round is set to 1, the opening time is set to 29.50 seconds, and the closing time is set to 2.00 seconds. That is, after the first round that is opened at the time of the small hitting operation before the two types are started, the second round to the sixteenth round are opened for the second type, and the two types are opened for 15 rounds. The winning game will end.

In the release mode determination table for small hits 1 in FIG. 11 (a), the number of round games is set to only 1R, the number of times of opening the special movable piece 20b is set to 2, and the opening time and closing time are 0. .50 seconds is set.
In the opening mode determination table for small hits 2 in FIG. 11 (b), the number of round games is set to only 1R, the number of opening of the special movable piece 20b is set to 2, and the opening time and closing time are 0. .50 seconds is set.
Note that the small hitting release mode determination table in FIG. 11 may be set so that only one opening is performed per round.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “specific game state” and the “normal game state”. Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “normal game state” means that the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8, and It means a gaming state in which the opening control time of the second start port 7 when winning is set as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 7 is controlled to be open for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, the “specific game state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “normal game state”, and the second start port 7 when winning in the win is set. This is a gaming state in which the release control time is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “normal gaming state”. Furthermore, in the “normal gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “specific gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 10/11. Is done.
Therefore, in the “specific game state”, the second start port 7 is more easily controlled to the open state as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 than in the “normal game state”. As a result, in the “specific game state”, the player can proceed with the game without consuming the game ball.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so as not to change regardless of whether the game state is the “normal game state” or the “specific game state”. In addition, the specific gaming state is set to be more than the “normal gaming state” by appropriately setting the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time required for the normal symbol lottery), the opening control time of the second starting port 7, and the winning probability. 2 The game ball may be in a state where a game ball can easily enter the start port 7.

In the main control board 201, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 201c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.
Further, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state after the “one type” or “two types” jackpot game is finished.
In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, the subsequent gaming state is changed according to the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, in the case of winning the “small hit”, the game state does not change directly after the end of the small hit game, but it is provided in the second big prize control device 20 at the time of the small hit game. When a game ball enters the specified area 31 (that is, a game ball enters the specific prize opening 31), “two types” occur, and after the big hit, depending on the type of the small hit symbol, The gaming state changes.

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 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 207, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 201a, and the main CPU 201a performs the following main processing.

(Step S10)
First, in step S10, the main CPU 201a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 201a reads a startup program from the main ROM 201b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 201c in response to power-on.

(Step S20)
In step S20, the main CPU 201a performs an effect random number update process for updating the random number value for variation pattern and the random value for reach determination.

(Step S30)
In step S30, the main CPU 201a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (0.004 seconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 201, thereby executing the timer interrupt processing described below. Is done.

(Step S100)
First, in step S100, the main CPU 201a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 201a to the stack area.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 201a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal open time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, a general electricity open time counter, and a condition device operation effective time counter are subtracted and updated.
In particular, in the update process of the condition device operation effective time counter, the condition device operation effective time counter is updated by subtracting -1 every 4 ms, and when the condition device operation effective time counter = 0, it will be described later. Turn off the conditional device activation enable flag.

(Step S120)
In step S120, the main CPU 201a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

(Step S130)
In step S130, the main CPU 201a performs an initial value random number update process of adding +1 to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter to update the random number counter. .

(Step S200)
In step S200, the main CPU 201a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not there is an input to each switch, and if there is an input, performs an input process for setting predetermined data. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S300)
In step S300, the main CPU 201a performs a special symbol special power control process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S400)
In step S400, the main CPU 201a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the ordinary electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S500)
In step S500, the main CPU 201a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 201a plays a special variable prize device (the first big prize opening control device 10, the second big prize opening control apparatus 20), the first start opening 6, the second start opening 7, and the general winning opening 9. It is checked whether or not the ball has won, and if there is a win, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is sent to the payout control board 203.

(Step S600)
In step S600, the main CPU 201a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.

(Step S700)
In step S <b> 700, the main CPU 201 a opens and closes in such a way that a game ball that has entered the second grand prize control device 20 and rolls on the introduction path 25 </ b> A in the game area 25 can be awarded to the specific prize opening 31. A specific area opening / closing control process for operating the specific area opening / closing device 50 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S800)
In step S800, the main CPU 201a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid data created in S600. Also, the normal symbol display device 82, the first special symbol display device 83, the second special symbol display device 84, the first special symbol hold indicator 93, the second special symbol hold indicator 94, the normal symbol hold indicator 92, and the respective In order to turn on the LED, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S600 is performed. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 201c is also performed.

(Step S900)
In step S900, the main CPU 201a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 201a.

  The input control process of the main control board 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S210)
In step S210, first, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 9s, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 9. When the main CPU 201a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 9s, the main CPU 201a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

(Step S220)
In step S220, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first big prize opening detection switch 10s has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first big prize opening 10. When the main CPU 201a receives a detection signal from the first grand prize opening detection switch 10s, the main CPU 201a adds and updates predetermined data to the first big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and also updates the first The counter in the storage area of the first big winning opening entrance ball counter (C) for counting the game balls won in the big winning opening 10 is added and updated.

(Step S221)
In step S221, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second big prize opening detection switch 41s has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second big prize opening 20. When the main CPU 201a receives a detection signal from the second grand prize opening detection switch 41s, the main CPU 201a adds predetermined data to the second big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it. The counter in the storage area of the second big prize opening entrance counter (C) for counting the game balls won in the big prize opening 20 is added and updated.

(Step S230)
In step S230, the main CPU 201a receives the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 6s, thereby determining whether the first start port detection switch 6s has detected a game ball and making a jackpot determination. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S240)
In step S240, the main CPU 201a receives the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 7s to determine whether the second start port detection switch 7s has detected a game ball. When the main CPU 201a determines that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 201a updates the prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and extracts a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random value, and a small bonus symbol random value. The extracted random number value is stored in the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S250)
In step S250, the main CPU 201a determines whether the gate detection switch 7s has detected a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8. Further, when the gate detection switch 8s detects a signal, the main CPU 201a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, or a random number for winning determination is extracted. Thus, the random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored.

(Step S260)
In step S260, the main CPU 201a receives the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 31s to determine whether or not the two types have been won, and if the two types have been won, executes the jackpot game. Predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S230-1)
First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 6s has been input.
When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 6s is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 6s is not input, the first start port. The detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S230-2)
In step S230-2, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not data is set in the fourth storage section of the first special symbol storage area provided in the main RAM 201c. The main RAM 201c is provided with a first special symbol storage area and a second special symbol storage area, and the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area are respectively a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. Up to four storage units. In each of these storage units, when a game ball enters the first start port 6 or the second start port 7, a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, and a small hit symbol random value described later Is memorized. At this time, when a game ball enters the first starting port 6, the first special symbol storage area is searched from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in order, and the free storage unit In the case where a game ball enters the second start port 7, the random numbers are stored in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. The area is searched and each random number is stored in a free storage unit. Here, each random number value can be stored by confirming whether each random number value is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, that is, whether there is an empty space in the first special symbol storage area. It is determined whether or not it is in a state.
If each random number value is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, the process proceeds to step S230-7, and each random value is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol storage area. If not, the process proceeds to step S230-3.

(Step S230-3)
In step S230-3, the main CPU 201a extracts the special symbol determination random number value, and extracts the special symbol determination random value in the vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. Remember. For example, when each random number value is not stored in any of the storage units, the special symbol determination random number value is stored in the first storage unit, and the special symbol determination random number value is stored in the first to third storage units. If so, the special symbol determination random number value is stored in the fourth storage unit.

(Step S230-4)
In step S230-4, the main CPU 201a extracts the jackpot symbol random number value, and stores the extracted random number value in the storage unit in which the special symbol determination random number value is stored in step S230-3.

(Step S230-5)
In step S230-5, the main CPU 201a extracts the random number value for the small hit symbol, and stores the extracted random number value in the storage unit in which the random number value for determining the special symbol and the random number value for the big hit symbol are stored. .

(Step S230-6)
In step S230-6, the main CPU 201a sets a start winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit that a game ball has entered the first start port 6 and a new hold has been reserved. .

(Step S230-7)
In step S230-6, the main CPU 201a performs a process of updating a prize ball counter used for a prize ball. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.
As described above, when a game ball enters the first start port 6 and there is a vacancy in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not stored in the storage unit. When each random number value is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number and there is no space in the storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not extracted (stored) and the first start port detection switch input process Ends. However, even when there is no vacancy in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, a prize ball will be paid out for a game ball entering the first start port 6.
In the present embodiment, a detailed description of the second start port detection switch input process is omitted. However, even when a signal is input from the second start port detection switch 7s, the first start port detection switch input process is performed. Processing similar to the processing is performed. However, in this case, the processing is performed with reference to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol storage area.

  The specific area detection switch input process of the main control board 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S260-1)
First, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not a detection signal from the specific area detection switch 31s is input.
When the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 31s is input, the process proceeds to step S260-2. When the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 31s is not input, the specific area detection switch input process ends. To do.

(Step S260-2)
If it is determined in step S260-1 that the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 31s has been input, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the condition device operation valid flag is turned on. The condition device operation valid flag is for determining whether or not two types are generated by entering a game ball into the specific winning opening 31 (entering a game ball into the specific area 31), When the flag is turned on, two kinds of hits occur due to the entry of the game balls into the specific area 31, and when the flag is turned off, even if the game balls enter the specific area 31, the two kinds are won. It does not occur. If the condition device operation valid flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S260-3. If the condition device operation validity flag is not turned on, the specific area detection switch input process is terminated. The condition device operation valid flag is turned on in a special symbol stop process (FIG. 21) to be described later at the time of winning a small hit.

(Step S260-3)
If it is determined in step S260-2 that the conditional device operation effective flag is turned on, the main CPU 201a turns off the conditional device operation effective flag. Thereby, thereafter, no processing based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area 31 is performed.
As will be described in detail later, when the game ball does not enter the specific area 31 during the small hit game, the conditional device operation valid flag is turned off when a preset time has elapsed (step S350). -16). As described above, the condition device operation valid flag is turned off after the preset time has elapsed. In the small hit game, the second big prize opening control is performed immediately before the second big prize opening control device 20 is closed. This is because the time until the game ball that has entered the device 20 enters the specific winning opening 31 (arrives at the specific area 31) is taken into consideration.

(Step S260-4)
Next, the main CPU 201a resets the gaming state and the specific number of games. Specifically, the data in the specific game flag storage area and the remaining number of changes (J) storage area of the specific game state are cleared.

(Step S260-5)
Next, with reference to the stopped special symbol (small winning symbol), an opening command for two types of games is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S260-6)
Next, the main CPU 201a refers to the stop symbol data and sets the corresponding opening time in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

(Step S260-7)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets “3” in the special figure special electric processing data to be described later in order to start a game per two types, moves the processing to the big hit game processing (step S340) to be described later, and detects the specific area The switch input process is terminated.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 201 will be described.

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

  The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 201 when the special figure special electric processing data = 0 is described with reference to FIG.

(Step S310-1)
In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 201 a determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step 310 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

(Step S310-2)
When the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the special symbol hold number (U) is 1 or more. When the number of special symbol hold (U) is not 1 or more, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold (U) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. Move.

(Step S310-3)
In step S310-3, the main CPU 201a stores a new hold number (U) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value (U) stored in the special symbol hold number (U) storage area.

(Step S310-4)
In step S310-4, the main CPU 201a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit (determination storage area). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area), and the data already written in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small bonus symbol random value, and the winning state flag used in the previous game are deleted.
In addition, when data is stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol storage area and the first storage unit of the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol storage area to be shifted according to a predetermined priority order To decide. Here, the “predetermined priority order” includes shifting by giving priority to the second special symbol storage area, or the order stored in the storage unit of the special symbol storage area. In the present embodiment, when data is stored in both the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area, the data is stored in the first storage section of the second special symbol storage area. The data is preferentially written into the 0th storage unit (determination storage area).

(Step S311)
In step S311, the main CPU 201a writes the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value) written in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-4. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the design random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S312)
In step S312, the main CPU 201a performs a variation pattern selection process. The variation pattern selection process acquires a random number value for reach determination and a random number value for variation pattern, refers to a variation pattern determination table (not shown), determines the jackpot determination result, special symbol type, presence / absence of a specific gaming state, special symbol The variation pattern is determined based on the number of holds (U), the acquired reach determination random value, and the variation pattern random value.

(Step S313)
In step S313, the main CPU 201a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S314)
In step S314, the main CPU 201a confirms the gaming state at the start of the change, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S315)
In step S315, the main CPU 201a starts the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 83 or the second special symbol display device 84. That is, when the information written in the processing area is related to the first hold, the first special symbol display device 83 starts blinking “−” as a special symbol variation display, and the information written in the processing area is In the case of the second hold, data for blinking “−” in the second special symbol display device 84 is set as a special symbol variation display.

(Step S316)
In step S316, the main CPU 201a sets the special symbol variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 to the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

(Step S317)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 20, and ends the special symbol storage determination processing.

  Next, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S311-1)
The main CPU 201a determines “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area) in step S310-4. At this time, if the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-4 is the first special symbol storage area, the main CPU 201a determines the jackpot for the first special symbol display device of FIG. Browse the table. When the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-4 is the second special symbol storage area, the main CPU 201a determines the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. Refer to

(Step S311-2)
In step S311-2, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S311-1. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-3. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-7.

(Step S311-3)
In step S311-3, the main CPU 201a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-4, and determines the special symbol type ( Determine the stop symbol data).
Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-4 is the first special symbol storage area, refer to the symbol determination table for displaying the first special symbol in FIG. When the special symbol reserved storage area shifted in step S310-4 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the symbol determination table for displaying the second special symbol in FIG. Based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol, the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined.
Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine whether or not “big hit” or “small hit” can be won in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 21 as will be described later. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the special variable winning device 10, 20 (first big winning port control device 10, second big winning port control device 20) in the 23 small hit game processing. Further, the determined special symbol is also used to determine a game state change flag that is referred to in order to determine a game state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process of FIG.

(Step S311-4)
In step S311-4, the main CPU 201a sets the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S311-5)
In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 201 a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 202, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

(Step S311-6)
In step S311-6, the main CPU 201a determines a gaming state change flag (00H, 01H) referred to for determining a gaming state after the jackpot game is ended based on the stopped symbol data, and the determined gaming state. The change flag is set in the gaming state change flag storage area.

(Step S311-7)
In step S <b> 311-7, the main CPU 201 a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-8. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-11.

(Step S311-8)
In step S 311-8, the main CPU 201 a determines the small symbol number random number value written in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S 310-4, and determines the special symbol type. To decide.
Specifically, with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 8B, the special symbol type is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol.
In the present embodiment, regardless of the bonus game, the contents of the bonus game to be executed thereafter, the game when the two types are won during the bonus game and the game shifts to the bonus game control. The value (number of rounds, etc.) given to the player is the same, but the game state to be transferred after the end of the game per two types differs depending on the small winning symbol.

(Step S311-9)
In step S311-9, the main CPU 201a sets stop symbol data indicating the determined type of special symbol for small hits in the stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S311-10)
In step S311-10, the main CPU 201a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 202, and transmits the effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

(Step S311-11)
In step S311-11, the main CPU 201a refers to the symbol determination table in FIG. 8C to determine a special symbol for losing, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stopped symbol data storage area.

(Step S311-12)
In step S311-12, the main CPU 201a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 202, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

  Next, the special symbol variation process of the main control board 201 when the special figure special electric processing data = 1 is described with reference to FIG.

(Step S320-1)
In step S320-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol set in step S316 has passed (whether special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S320-2)
In step S320-2, when the main CPU 201a determines that the set time has elapsed, in the routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process, the steps S311-4, S311-9, The special symbol set in S311-11 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 83 and 84. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

(Step S320-3)
In step S320-3, the main CPU 201a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S320-4)
In step S320-4, when the main CPU 201a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 201a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting -1 every 4 ms in S110.

(Step S320-5)
In step S320-5, the main CPU 201a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

  Next, the special symbol stop process of the main control board 201 when the special figure special electric processing data = 2 is described with reference to FIG.

(Step S330-1)
In step S330-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S330-2)
In step S330-2, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the specific game state. If the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the specific game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

(Step S330-3)
In step S330-3, when the current gaming state is the specific gaming state, the main CPU 201a subtracts “1” from (J) stored in the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the specific gaming state. The calculated value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (J).

(Step S330-4)
In step S330-4, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

(Step S330-5)
In step S330-5, the main CPU 201a turns off the flag stored in the specific game flag storage area. Note that the remaining variation number (J) being “0” means that the special symbol variation display in the specific gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the specific gaming state ends.

(Step S330-6)
In step S330-6, the main CPU 201a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S330-7)
In step S330-7, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is that of a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-13. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

(Step S330-8)
In step S330-8, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07 to 12?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-12.

(Step S330-9)
If it is determined in step S330-8 that a small hit symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area, the main CPU 201a sets 4 in the special symbol special processing data, and the small hit game shown in FIG. Transfer processing to processing.

(Step S330-10)
Next, the main CPU 201a turns on the condition device operation valid flag so that the game ball that has entered the specific area 31 during the small hit game is valid.

(Step S330-11)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets the conditional device operation effective time. The time set here is set to be slightly shorter than the time required for the small hit game processing shown in FIG. 23 and slightly longer than the time for the end of the small hit game ending. The condition device operation effective time, the small hit game time, and the ending time are determined based on the condition that the game ball that has entered the special variable winning device 20 (in this case, the second big winning port control device 20) during the small hit game It is set so as to enter the specific area 31 before the device operation effective time elapses.

Further, in the present embodiment, the conditional device operation effective time is set to a time shorter than the shortest time during which the game ball launched (launched) at the time when the small hit game is started can enter the specific area 31. Has been. Therefore, it is elected as a small hit, and the small hit is developed into a big hit (a big hit that shifts to a short-time state) having a high degree of advantage for the player after development. “Small win (special symbols A, B, and C in FIG. 9 correspond) ) ”, Or“ small jackpots (special symbols D, E, and F in FIG. 9 are applicable) ”that develop into big jackpots (big jackpots that do not shift to a short-time state) that are less advantageous to the player. After confirming, even if the player fires a game ball, it cannot be developed from the small hit to the big hit (not in time). That is, after confirming the special symbol related to the jackpot, the conditional device operation effective time is set so that the jackpot developed from the jackpot can not be obtained only when the jackpot with the above time shortening is obtained. (Thus, it is impossible to intervene with a technology that leads to a so-called strategy, a method of launching a game ball that aims only at a jackpot with a short time).
In addition, the said conditional apparatus operation | use effective time corresponds to the predetermined period set by the predetermined period setting means of this invention. Further, a predetermined time set by the predetermined period setting means is set to a time shorter than the shortest time until the game ball launched at the time when the small hit game is started enters the second big prize opening control device 20. It is good also as a period. That is, the predetermined period may be the time from the start of the small hit game until the release of the special movable piece 20b that is released a predetermined number of times in the small hit game without entering the specific area 31.

(Step S330-12)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S330-8 that the symbol stored in the stop symbol data storage area is not a small hit symbol (losing symbol), the main CPU 201a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data. Then, the process moves to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG.

(Step S330-13)
If it is determined in step S330-7 that the big hit symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area, the main CPU 201a sets 3 in the special symbol special processing data, and the big hit game shown in FIG. Transfer processing to processing.

(Step S330-14)
Next, the main CPU 201a resets the gaming state and the specific number of games. Specifically, the data in the specific game flag storage area and the remaining number of changes (J) storage area of the specific game state are cleared.

(Step S330-15)
When it is determined that the special symbol stopped in step S330-7 is a jackpot symbol, or when it is determined that the special symbol stopped in step S330-8 is a jackpot symbol, In starting the small hit game, an opening command is set in the effect transmission data storage area with reference to the stop symbol.

(Step S330-16)
Next, the main CPU 201a refers to the stop symbol data and sets the corresponding opening time in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Next, the big hit game processing of the main control board 201 when the special figure special electric processing data = 3 will be described with reference to FIG. The special variable prize device that operates in the jackpot game process is either the first big prize port control device 10 or the second big prize port control device 20, and therefore, in the big jackpot game process, the special variable prize device (first 1 big prize opening control device 10 or 2nd big prize opening control device 20).

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that the opening is currently being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the opening is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-6.

(Step S340-2)
If it is determined in step S340-1 that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S330-16 of the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21 has elapsed. To do. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the opening time has not yet elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

(Step S340-3)
In step S340-3, the main CPU 201a determines the jackpot type according to the stop symbol data, and determines the release mode determination table according to the jackpot type.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), either one type of release mode determination table or one type of release mode determination table is determined according to the stop symbol data. To do.

(Step S340-4)
In step S340-4, the main CPU 201a performs a special variable winning device opening process. This process sets the energization start data of the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 10b or the special movable piece 20b, and refers to the table set in step S340-3 to determine the current round game number (R) and Based on the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the special variable winning device (the first big winning opening control device 10 or the second big winning opening control device 20) is set in the special game timer counter. At the start of each type, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area. On the other hand, in the case of two types, since “1” of the round game number (R) set in the small hit game process of FIG. 23 remains, “2” is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. ”Is stored, and the game starts from the second round.

(Step S340-5)
In step S340-5, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of round games to the effect control board 102, the number of round games A round designation command corresponding to (R) is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, at the start of the first round game of jackpot, the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1, so one round designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effects. To do. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of times the special variable winning device (the first grand prize opening control device 10 or the second big prize opening control device 20) is opened is set to one per round game. Therefore, a round designation command is always set in step S340-5. However, if the special variable winning device (the first grand prize opening control device 10 or the second big prize opening control device 20) is opened a plurality of times per round game, K = 1 as described above. The round designation command is transmitted only when

(Step S340-6)
If it is determined in step S340-1 that the current opening is not in progress, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the current ending is in progress. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-19. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

(Step S340-7)
If it is determined in step S340-6 that the current ending is not in progress, the main CPU 201a has the special variable prize winning device (the first big prize opening control device 10 or the second big prize opening control device 20) closed. It is determined whether or not. As a result, if it is determined that the special variable winning device (the first grand prize opening control device 10 or the second big prize opening control device 20) is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8, and the special variable prize winning is performed. If it is determined that the device (the first big prize opening control device 10 or the second big prize opening control device 20) is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

(Step S340-8)
If it is determined in step S340-7 that the special variable winning device (the first grand prize opening control device 10 or the second big prize opening control device 20) is closed, the main CPU 201a performs step S340 described later. At -10, it is determined whether or not the closing time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. As a result, if the set closing time has elapsed and the special game timer counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S340-4, and the set closing time has not elapsed and the special game timer counter has not elapsed. If is not 0, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-9)
In step S340-9, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special variable winning device (the first big winning port control device 10 or the second big winning port control device 20) is satisfied. Determine whether.
This “opening end condition” is that the value of the special variable prize winning device winning counter (C) reaches the maximum number (for example, 9) or that the maximum opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0). Is applicable).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

(Step S340-10)
In step S340-10, the main CPU 201a performs a special variable winning device closing process.
In the special variable winning device closing process, the first large winning port opening / closing solenoid 10c or the second large winning device is closed in order to close the special variable winning device (the first large winning port control device 10 or the second large winning port control device 20). The energization stop data of the prize opening opening / closing solenoid 20c is set, and the current round game number (R) and number of times opened (K) with reference to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 10) determined in step 340-3. ), The closing time of the special variable winning device (the first grand prize opening control device 10 or the second big winning prize control device 20) is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special variable winning device (the first big prize opening control device 10 or the second big prize opening control device 20) is closed.

(Step S340-11)
In step S340-11, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the value of the special variable prize-winning device entry counter (C) reaches the maximum number (for example, 9), or the opening time set in step S340-4 has elapsed. Since the process ends based on whether or not (special game timer counter = 0), it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.
If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-12)
In step S340-12, the main CPU 201a sets 0 in the number-of-opens (K) storage area and sets 0 in the special variable prize-winning device winning number (C) storage area. In other words, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the special variable prize-winning device winning number (C) storage area are cleared.

(Step S340-13)
In step S340-13, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-16, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

(Step S340-14)
In step S340-14, the main CPU 201a sets a round end designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the number of round games (R) in order to transmit the end information of the round game to the effect control board 202.

(Step S340-15)
Next, the main CPU 201a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area, and stores it.

(Step S340-16)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S340-13 that the round game number (R) is the maximum, the main CPU 201a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area. To do.

(Step S340-17)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets stop symbol data, that is, an ending command corresponding to the type of jackpot to the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 202.

(Step S340-18)
In step S340-18, the main CPU 201a sets the ending time corresponding to the stop symbol data, that is, the jackpot type, in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-19)
In step S340-19, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 201a proceeds to step S340-20 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

(Step S340-20)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets 5 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG.

  Next, the small hit game processing of the main control board 201 when the special figure special electric processing data = 4 will be described with reference to FIG. The special variable winning device that operates in the small hit game processing is only the second big prize opening control device 20, and therefore, in this small hitting game processing, the special variable winning device (the second big winning prize control device 20 only). ).

(Step S350-1)
First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S350-5.

(Step S350-2)
In step S350-2, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

(Step S350-3)
In step S350-3, the main CPU 201a determines the type of small hits according to the stop symbol data, and determines the opening / closing mode determination table according to the type of small hits.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), one of the small hit 1 release mode determination table and the small hit 2 release mode determination table is determined according to the stop symbol data. To do.

(Step S350-4)
In step S350-4, the main CPU 201a performs a special variable winning device opening process. This process sets the energization start data of the special movable piece 20b, and refers to the table set in step S350-3, based on the current round game number (R) and the number of open times (K). The opening time of the special variable winning device (only the second large winning opening control device 20) is set in the special game timer counter. Here, at the start of the small hit game, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

(Step S350-5)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that the current opening is not in progress, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the current ending is in progress. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S350-14. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S350-6.

(Step S350-6)
If it is determined in step S350-5 that the current ending is not in progress, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the special variable winning device (only the second big winning opening control device 20) is closed. As a result, if it is determined that the special variable winning device (only the second big prize opening control device 20) is closed, the process proceeds to step S350-7, and the special variable winning device (second big prize opening control) is controlled. If it is determined that only the apparatus 20 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-8.

(Step S350-7)
If it is determined in step S350-6 that the special variable winning device (only the second big prize opening control device 20) is closed, the main CPU 201a sets the special game timer counter in step S350-9 to be described later. It is determined whether or not the set closing time has elapsed. As a result, if the set closing time has elapsed and the special game timer counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S350-4, and the set closing time has not elapsed, and the special game timer counter If is not 0, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S350-8)
In step S350-8, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special variable winning device (only the second large winning opening control device 20) is satisfied.
This “opening end condition” is that the value of the special variable prize winning device winning counter (C) reaches the maximum number (for example, 9) or that the maximum opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0). Is applicable).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

(Step S350-9)
In step S350-9, the main CPU 201a performs a special variable winning device closing process.
In the special variable winning device closing process, in order to close the special variable winning device (only the second large winning opening control device 20), the energization stop data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 20c is set and the above step 350- Referring to the release mode determination table determined in 3 (see FIG. 11), based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K), a special variable winning device (second big prize opening control device 20). Only) is set to the special game timer counter. As a result, the special variable winning device 104 is closed.

(Step S350-10)
In step S350-10, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. The condition for ending the small hit is that the number of times of opening (K) becomes the maximum number of times of opening, and the value of the special variable winning device winning counter (C) reaches the maximum number (for example, 9).
If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-11. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

(Step S350-11)
In step S350-11, the main CPU 201a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area to clear the number-of-openings (K) storage area, and sets 0 in the special variable winning device winning number (C) storage area. Set and clear the special variable prize-winning device number of balls (C) storage area.

(Step S350-12)
In step S350-12, the main CPU 201a determines a small hit type according to the stop symbol data, and transmits an effect transmission data storage area for transmitting an ending command according to the small hit type to the effect control board 202. Set to.

(Step S350-13)
In step S350-13, the main CPU 201a determines the type of the small hit according to the stop symbol data, and sets the ending time according to the type of the small hit in the special game timer counter.

(Step S350-14)
In step S350-14, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed.
When determining that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 201a moves the process to step S350-17, and when not determining that the ending time has passed, the main CPU 201a moves the process to step S350-15.

(Step S350-15)
In step S350-15, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the condition device operation effective time set in step S330-11 of the special symbol stop process of FIG. The condition device operation effective time is set to be slightly shorter than the small hit game time, and is set to elapse before the small hit ending time set in step S350-13. When it is determined that the conditional device operation effective time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-16, and when it is determined that the conditional device operation effective time has not elapsed, the small hit game processing is ended.

(Step S350-16)
In step S350-16, the main CPU 201a turns off the conditional device operation valid flag. As a result, the subsequent entry of the game ball into the specific area 31 is invalidated, and even if a game ball enters the specific area, it does not become two types. In other words, game balls that have entered the specific winning opening 31 after the conditional device operation valid flag is turned off are invalidated and do not become two types. However, at this time, sufficient time has passed for the game ball that has entered the special variable winning device (only the second large winning port control device 20) to reach the specific area 31 immediately before the special movable piece 20b is closed. Therefore, the game ball does not enter the specific area 31 after the condition device operation valid flag is turned off. That is, since a sufficient amount of time has passed for the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening control device 20 to reach the guide path 25B immediately before the special movable piece 20b is closed, the condition device operation valid flag is set. The game ball does not roll on the guide path 25B after being turned off.

(Step S350-17)
In step S350-17, the main CPU 201a sets 5 in the special figure special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG.

  The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S360-1)
First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 201a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the data set in the gaming state change flag storage area.

(Step S360-2)
In step S360-2, the main CPU 201a performs a specific game flag setting process with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9B. Specifically, based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game state change flag, a process for determining whether or not to set a flag in the specific game flag storage area is performed.
For example, if the stop symbol data is “01”, the main CPU 201a turns on the flag in the specific game flag storage area. In this manner, when the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area, the subsequent game state is set to the specific game state.

(Step S360-3)
In step S360-3, the main CPU 201a refers to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 9B, and sets the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the data in the game state change flag storage area. Based on the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the specific gaming state, a remaining variation count determination process for setting a predetermined number of times is performed.
Specifically, when 00H (a flag for changing the gaming state to the normal gaming state) is stored in the gaming state change flag storage area, 0 is stored in the remaining variation number (J) storage area of the specific gaming state. If 01H (a flag for changing the gaming state to the specific gaming state) is stored, 100 is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the specific gaming state.

(Step S360-4)
In step S360-4, the main CPU 201a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S360-5)
In step S360-5, the main CPU 201a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 18, and ends the jackpot game end processing.

  The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S401)
First, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time is set in the normal symbol time counter. That is, it is determined whether or not the pair of starter movable pieces 7a and 7b are opened and controlled in the second mode (whether or not the second starter port 7 is open).

(Step S402)
If it is determined in step S401 that the second start port 7 is not open, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being stopped.

(Step S403)
If it is determined in step S402 that the normal symbol stop display is not being performed, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed.

(Step S404)
If it is determined in step S403 that the normal symbol variation display is not in progress, the main CPU 201a determines that the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more. Determine if there is. When the number of holdings (G) is “0”, the normal symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and thus the normal map normal power control process is terminated.

(Step S405)
If it is determined in the above step S404 that the normal symbol hold number (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 201a determines from the value (G) stored in the special symbol hold number (G) storage area. The new number of holds (G) obtained by subtracting “1” is stored.

(Step S406)
Subsequent to step S405, the main CPU 201a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

(Step S407)
Subsequent to step S406, the main CPU 201a determines a winning random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area (winning determination process). When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.
Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 8C, it is determined whether or not the extracted hit determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, in the normal gaming state (non-short-time gaming state), it is determined that one hit determination random number value of “0” among the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is hit, In the case of a specific gaming state (short-time gaming state), ten winning determination random numbers “0” to “9” out of the winning random numbers “0” to “10” are determined to be winning, and other random numbers are lost. It is determined.

(Step S408)
Subsequent to step S407, the main CPU 201a performs symbol determination processing.
In the symbol determination process, referring to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S407, the winning symbol is set when it is determined to be a winning symbol, and the lost symbol is set when it is determined to be a losing symbol.
Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 82, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 82 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 82. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S409)
Subsequent to step S408, the main CPU 201a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing.
In the normal symbol variation time determination process, it is determined whether or not the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area. If it is determined that the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage region, the normal symbol time counter When the counter corresponding to 3 seconds is set and it is determined that the flag is not turned ON in the specific game flag storage area, the counter corresponding to 29 seconds is set to the normal symbol time counter. By this process, the time for displaying the normal symbols is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. The case where the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area is when the game state is in the specific game state, and the case where the flag is not turned on is when the game state is in the normal game state. There is a time.

(Step S410)
Subsequent to step S409, the main CPU 201a starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 82. In the normal symbol display, the normal symbol display device 82 blinks the LED at a predetermined interval, and gives the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. The normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in the normal symbol variation time determination processing in step S409. When this process is finished, the ordinary power transmission control process is finished.

(Step S411)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S403 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S412)
If it is determined in step S411 that the set variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 201a stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 82. At this time, the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set in the symbol determination process in step S408 is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 82. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

(Step S413)
Subsequent to step S412, the main CPU 201a sets the normal symbol determination command in the effect electrical data storage area.

(Step S414)
When the normal symbol stop display is started as described above, the main CPU 201a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted by “1” every 4 ms in S110.

(Step S415)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that the normal symbol is stopped, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has ended (normal symbol time counter). = 0). As a result, if the set normal symbol stop time has not ended, the general-purpose power control process ends.

(Step S416)
If the main CPU 201a determines in step S415 that the set normal symbol stop time has expired, the main CPU 201a stops the normal symbol displayed in step S415 (set in the symbol determination process in step S408). It is determined whether or not the normal symbol) is a winning symbol. If the set normal symbol is a losing symbol, the ordinary symbol power control process is terminated.

(Step S417)
In the above step S416, when the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 201a performs an open time determination process.
In the release time determination process, first, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the specific game flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area, and determines that the specific game flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area. In other words, when the current gaming state is the specific gaming state, a counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds is set in the public power open time counter.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific game flag is not turned on in the specific game flag storage area, that is, when the current game state is not the specific game state, the open time counter corresponds to 0.2 seconds. Set the counter.

(Step S418)
Subsequent to step S417, the main CPU 201a sets start opening / closing solenoid energization start data. As a result, energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 7c is started, and the pair of start movable pieces 7a, 7b are opened and controlled to the second mode (the second start opening 7 is being opened).

(Step S419)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S401 that the second start port 7 is being opened, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the normal power release time set in step S417 has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the set normal power open time counter = 0. If the set public power open time has not elapsed, the general-purpose power control process is terminated.

(Step S420)
If it is determined in step S419 that the set normal power open time has elapsed, the main CPU 201a sets the start opening / closing solenoid energization stop data. As a result, the energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 7c is stopped, and the pair of start movable pieces 7a, 7b return to the first mode (that is, it is difficult or impossible to enter a game ball into the second start opening 7). It becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again.

  The specific area opening / closing control process will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, control (control for moving the slider 32) related to opening / closing of the specific area opening / closing unit 30 in the specific area opening / closing device 50 will be described. In the present embodiment, the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is not normally controlled and is in an unenergized state, and is controlled and energized only during the small hit game.

(Step S700-1)
First, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not 4 is set in the special figure special electricity processing data, and determines whether or not a small hit game is currently being played. As a result, if 4 is set in the special figure special electricity processing data, the process proceeds to step S700-2. If 4 is not set in the special figure special electric treatment data, the process proceeds to step S700-13. Move.

(Step S700-2)
If it is determined in step S700-1 that 4 is set in the special figure special electricity processing data, the main CPU 201a determines whether the in-control flag is turned on in the in-control flag storage area of the main RAM 201c. judge. The in-control flag is a flag indicating whether or not the control for the specific area opening / closing unit 30 is being performed, and the case where the flag is on indicates that the specific area opening / closing unit 30 is being controlled and is off The case where it is indicated that the specific area opening / closing unit 30 is not controlled. If it is determined that the in-control flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S700-8. If it is determined that the in-control flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S700-3.

(Step S700-3)
When it is determined in step S700-2 that the in-control flag is not turned on, 4 is set in the special figure special electric processing data, in other words, the specific area is just where the small hit game is just started. This is a case where the opening / closing part 30 is not yet controlled. In step S700-3, the main CPU 201a turns on the in-control flag in the in-control flag storage area.

(Step S700-4)
Next, the main CPU 201 a sets an energization mode determination table for determining the energization mode of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35. According to this energization mode determination table, for example, when the small hit is 1, the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 for projecting the slider 32 is energized twice for 0.5 seconds, and when the small hit is 2, the slider 32 is The specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 to be projected is energized twice in 0.5 seconds after an interval time of 0.5 seconds. The interval time between the two energizations is set to 0.5 seconds, for example. In other words, in the case of one small hit,
[0.0 seconds elapsed (no interval time) ⇒ 0.5 seconds energization ⇒ energization end 0.5 seconds elapsed (interval time) ⇒ 0.5 seconds energization].
[0.5 seconds elapse (interval time) ⇒ 0.5 seconds energization ⇒ energization end 0.5 seconds elapse (interval time) ⇒ 0.5 seconds energization]. The time from the start to the start of energization is different.

(Step S700-5)
Next, the main CPU 201a adds 1 to the value (x) stored in the storage area (x) storage area of the specific area opening / closing unit 30 and stores the result.

(Step S700-6)
Next, the main CPU 201a turns on the specific area opening / closing solenoid energization control data to energize the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35. When the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is energized in this way, the slider 32 protrudes and the game ball is controlled to the second mode in which it is easy to be guided to the specific area 31 (specific winning opening 31).

(Step S700-7)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets the energization time of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35. Here, energization is performed based on the energization mode determination table set in step S700-4 and the value (x) stored in the storage area (x) storage area of the specific area opening / closing unit 30 in step S700-5. Time is set.

(Step S700-8)
On the other hand, in the case where it is determined in step S700-2 that the in-control flag is turned on, the specific region opening / closing solenoid 35 is controlled according to the energization mode determination table set in step S700-4. This is the case.
In step S700-8, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is energized. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is energized, the process proceeds to step S700-9. If it is determined that the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is not energized, the process proceeds to step S700-12.

(Step S700-9)
If it is determined in step S700-8 that the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is energized, the main CPU 201a determines whether the energization time set in step S700-7 has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the specific area opening / closing control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the energization time has elapsed (timer counter = 0), the process proceeds to step S700-10. .

(Step S700-10)
If it is determined in step S700-9 that the energization time has elapsed (timer counter = 0), the main CPU 201a turns off the specific area open / close solenoid energization control data and stops energization of the specific area open / close solenoid 35. To do. Thereby, the slider 32 is displaced from the protruding state to the immersive state, and is controlled to the first mode in which the game ball is less likely to be guided to the specific area 31 (specific winning opening 31).

(Step S700-11)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets the energization stop time of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35, and ends the specific area opening / closing control process.

(Step S700-12)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S700-8 that the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is not energized, that is, when it is determined that the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35 is not energized, the main CPU 201a sets the stop time. It is determined whether or not the timer has elapsed (timer counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the stop time has not elapsed, the specific area opening / closing control process is terminated. If it is determined that the stop time has elapsed (timer counter = 0), the process proceeds to step S700-5. Move processing.

(Step S700-13)
If it is determined in step S700-1 that 4 is not set in the special figure special electricity processing data, the main CPU 201a determines whether the in-control flag is turned on. The case where 4 is not set in the special figure special electric processing data and the in-control flag is not turned on is when the small hit game processing is not in progress and the specific area opening / closing unit 30 is not controlled. is there. Therefore, in this case, the specific area opening / closing control process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, although 4 is not set in the special figure special electric processing data, but the in-control flag is turned on, the small hit game process has just ended, and the in-control flag is still on. It is the case. In this case, the process proceeds to step S700-14.

(Step S700-14)
In step S700-14, the main CPU 201a turns off the specific area opening / closing solenoid energization control data and stops energization of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 35. If the specific area opening / closing solenoid energization control data is off, the process is not performed and the process proceeds to step S700-15.

(Step S700-15)
In step S700-15, the main CPU 201a performs a reset process for the storage area of each flag used in the specific area opening / closing control process, such as the in-control flag storage area of the main RAM 201c. As a result, the specific area opening / closing control process ends.

Next, the outline of the effect control board 202 will be briefly described.
The effect control board 202 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. More specifically, it receives a variation pattern designation command, an effect symbol designation command, a game state designation command, a symbol confirmation command, an opening command, an ending command, etc. received from the main control board 201, and performs processing corresponding to each command. Based on this processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 204 or the image control board 205.

  Next, the outline of the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204 will be briefly described.

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 12 on the image control board 205, the sound CPU reads out the sound output device control program from the sound ROM and outputs the sound in the sound output device 16 based on the received command for presentation. Control. When an effect command is transmitted from the effect control board 202 to the image control board 205, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and displays an image on the liquid crystal display device 12 based on the received effect command. Control.

  The lamp control board 204 reads the effect lighting device control program based on the received effect command, and controls the effect lighting device 18.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 202a in the effect control board 202 will be described.

(Main processing of the production control board 202)
The main process of the effect control board 202 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 207, the sub CPU 202a undergoes a system reset, and the sub CPU 202a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1000)
First, the sub CPU 202a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 202a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 202b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 202c in response to power-on.

(Step S1100)
Subsequent to step S1000, the sub CPU 202a performs a random number update process for effect. In this process, the sub CPU 202a performs a process of updating the random numbers (the effect random number value, the effect design determining random value, and the effect mode determining random value) stored in the sub RAM 202c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 202)
The timer interruption process of the effect control board 202 will be described with reference to FIG. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the production control board 202, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to produce the production control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S1400)
First, the sub CPU 202a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 202a to the stack area.

(Step S1500)
Subsequent to step S1400, the sub CPU 202a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 202.

(Step S1600)
Subsequent to step S1500, the sub CPU 202a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 202a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 202c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. When the effect control board 202 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 201, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 202 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

(Step S1700)
Subsequent to step S1600, the sub CPU 202a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 17s and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 17.

(Step S1800)
Subsequent to step S1700, the sub CPU 202a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204.

(Step S1900)
Subsequent to step S1800, the sub CPU 202a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 202a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 202 will be described using FIG. 29 and FIG. In the following, the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 29 is referred to as command analysis processing 1, and the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 30 is referred to as command analysis processing 2. Command analysis processing 2 (processing after step S1616) is performed subsequent to command analysis processing 1.

(Step S1601)
First, the sub CPU 202a checks whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and determines whether or not the command has been received. At this time, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 202a ends the command analysis processing.

(Step S1602)
If it is determined in step S1601 that there is a command stored in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command.

(Step S1603)
If it is determined in step S1602 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a start prize designation command, the sub CPU 202a analyzes the start prize designation command to determine the hold display mode and A hold display mode determination process for transmitting hold display data corresponding to the hold display mode to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204 is performed.

(Step S1604)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1602 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 202a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. It is determined whether or not.

(Step S1605)
If it is determined in step S1604 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 202a determines the effect random number value 1 updated in step 1100 (see FIG. 27). One random effect value is extracted from a plurality of variable effect patterns based on the extracted effect random number value, the received change pattern designation command, and the effect mode set in the effect mode storage area. A variation effect pattern determination process for determining a pattern is performed.
In the variation effect pattern determination process, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) is referred to, one variation effect pattern is determined based on the extracted effect random number value, and the determined variation effect pattern is stored in the effect pattern storage area. At the same time, information on the determined variation effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204, so that data based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 202b. Thereafter, based on the effect pattern, the liquid crystal display device 12, the effect lighting device 18, and the audio output device 16 are controlled.

(Step S1606)
Subsequent to step S1605, the sub CPU 202a shifts the hold display data and the start winning data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area, and controls the information of the hold display data after the shift. A hold display mode update process to be transmitted to the board 205 and the lamp control board 204 is performed.

(Step S1607)
If it is determined in step S1604 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 202a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command. Determine whether.

(Step S1608)
If it is determined in step S1607 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect symbol designating command, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the liquid crystal display device 12 has received the effect symbol designating command. An effect design determining process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed.
Specifically, it analyzes the design symbol designation command, determines the design symbol data that constitutes the combination of the design symbols according to the presence or absence of jackpot, the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot, and the determined design symbol data In addition to setting the effect symbol storage area and transmitting the effect symbol data to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b.

(Step S1609)
If it is determined in step S1607 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. Determine.

(Step S1610)
If it is determined in step S1609 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 202a displays the effect symbol data determined in step S1608 in order to stop the effect symbol. The effect symbol stop display process for setting the data based on the above and stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 202b is performed.

(Step S1611)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1609 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 202a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. Determine whether or not.

(Step S1612)
If it is determined in step S1611 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 202a sets the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area. To do.

(Step S1613)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1611 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 202a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. Determine whether.

(Step S1614)
If it is determined in step S1613 that the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 202a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.
Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 205 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 204, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b.

(Step S1615)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1613 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening command, the sub CPU 202a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. It is determined whether or not.

(Step S1616)
If it is determined in step S1615 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 202a performs a big hit effect pattern determination process for determining a big hit effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 205 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 204, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b.

(Step S1617)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1615 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 202a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. It is determined whether or not. At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an ending command, the command analysis processing is terminated.

(Step S1618)
If it is determined in step S1617 that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 202a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.
Specifically, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled with the image control board 205 and lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 204, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  The effect symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. The effect symbol stop process is executed when it is determined that the effect symbol determination command has been received (“YES” in step S1609) (see FIG. 29).

(Step S1610-1)
First, the sub CPU 202a analyzes the effect symbol data set in step S1608 at the start of the special symbol variation display.

(Step S1610-2)
Subsequent to step S1610-1, the sub CPU 202a sets the information indicating the effect symbol data in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204. As a result, the effect symbol determined in step S1608 is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

(Step S1610-3)
Subsequent to step S1610-2, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the stopped effect symbol is an effect symbol corresponding to a time-saving jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “time-saving jackpot effect symbol”).

(Step S1610-4)
In the above step S1610-4, when it is determined that it is a jackpot effect symbol with time reduction, the sub CPU 202a notifies (notifies) the player that it is a jackpot with time saving, and is a jackpot with time reduction. Data based on the notice effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b, and the effect symbol stop process is terminated. Specifically, the message “Get a big chance !!” shown in FIG. 32A is displayed superimposed on the effect symbol (in this case, “777” is stopped and displayed as the effect symbol). .

(Step S1610-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1610-3 that it is not a jackpot effect symbol with a time reduction, the sub CPU 202a determines that the effect symbol that has stopped is an effect symbol corresponding to a timeless jackpot effect (hereinafter referred to as "timeless jackpot effect symbol"). It is determined whether or not. At this time, when it is determined that it is not a timeless jackpot effect symbol, the effect symbol stop process is terminated. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), only the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (in this case, the effect symbol indicating the loss of “253” is stopped and displayed).

(Step S1610-6)
In step S1610-5, if it is determined that the timeless big hit presentation symbol is determined, the sub CPU 202a notifies (notifies) the player that the timeless big hit is a timeless big hit. Data based on the notice effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b, and the effect symbol stop process is terminated. Specifically, the message “Avoid pinch !!” shown in FIG. 32B is displayed superimposed on the effect symbol (in this case, “666” is stopped and displayed as the effect symbol).
In step S1610-4 and step S1610-6, the sub CPU 202a that displays the message corresponds to the prior game state setting notification unit and the first special game type notification unit of the present invention.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in a gaming machine that develops into two types (big hit) by the entry of a game ball from the small hit to the specific area 31, the rolling of the game ball to the specific area 31 It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the process of making. In other words, when a game ball is rolling around (near) the specific area 31, a sense of expectation that “I want you to enter the specific area 31” or “Do not enter the specific area 31” Can be given to the player.

(References to other embodiments)
The first embodiment is one form of the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the described embodiment, and does not depart from the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. It can be changed to various forms as long as possible. Below, Embodiment 2 which is another form of the said gaming machine 1 is demonstrated. Only differences (difference points) from the first embodiment will be described, and description of the same processing will be omitted.

(Embodiment 2)
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 33 to 35, a second big prize opening winning detection sensor 40 s is newly provided in the vicinity of the special movable piece 20 b. Thus, when the game ball enters the second grand prize opening control device 20, the sensor 40s (second grand prize winning) indicates that the game ball has entered the second big prize opening control device 20. It can be detected by the mouth winning detection sensor 40s).

  Next, the command analysis processing performed by the sub CPU 202a in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37 only for the differences from FIGS. 29 and 30 described above.

(Step S1700)
If it is determined in step S1609 (see FIG. 29 above) that the symbol confirmation command has been received, in step S1700, the sub CPU 202a performs effect symbol stop processing.
In the effect symbol stop process, first, the sub CPU 202a analyzes the effect symbol data set in step S1608 (see FIG. 29 described above) at the start of the special symbol variation display.
Then, the sub CPU 202a sets the information indicating the effect symbol data in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204. As a result, the effect symbol determined in step S1608 is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12. That is, in step S1700, the processes of steps S1610-1 and S1610-2 shown in FIG. 31 described above are performed.

(Step S1710)
In step S1710, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a second grand prize winning prize command. The second grand prize opening prize command is a command transmitted from the main control board 201 to the effect control board 202 when a game ball is detected by the second big prize opening winning detection sensor 40s. This command is stored in the reception buffer of the effect control board 202. At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an ending command, the command analysis processing is terminated.

(Step S1720)
If it is determined in step S1710 that the command stored in the reception buffer is the second big prize winning prize command, the sub CPU 202a performs a big hit type notification effect process.

  Next, the jackpot type notification effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1720-1)
First, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the stopped effect symbol is a jackpot effect symbol with time reduction.

(Step S1720-2)
If it is determined in step S1720-1 that it is a jackpot effect symbol with time reduction, the sub CPU 202a notifies (notifies) the player that it is a jackpot with time saving, and is a jackpot with time reduction. Data based on the notice effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b, and the effect symbol stop process is terminated. Thereby, the message shown in FIG. 32A described above is displayed superimposed on the effect symbol.

(Step S1720-3)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1720-2 that it is not a jackpot effect symbol with time reduction, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the stopped effect symbol is a timeless jackpot effect symbol. At this time, when it is determined that it is not a timeless jackpot effect symbol, the effect symbol stop process is terminated. As a result, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), only the effect symbols are stopped and displayed.

(Step S1720-4)
If the sub CPU 202a determines in step S1720-3 that there is no timeless big hit effect symbol, the sub CPU 202a notifies (notifies) the player that the timeless big hit is a bonus. Data based on the notice effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b, and the effect symbol stop process is terminated. Thereby, the message shown in FIG. 32 (b) described above is displayed superimposed on the effect symbol.
In step S1720-2 and step S1720-4, the sub CPU 202a that displays the message corresponds to the prior game state setting notification unit and the first special game type notification unit of the present invention.

  As described above, according to the present practical form 2, in the gaming machine of the form that develops into two types (big hit) by the entry of the game ball from the small hit to the specific area 31, the “second big prize opening control device 20 The second big prize opening winning detection sensor 40s (special variable winning device winning detection means) for detecting that a game ball has entered is provided, and the sub CPU 202a (preliminary gaming state setting notifying means) is provided with the second big prize. Only when a winning ball is detected by the mouth winning detection sensor 40s, the type of each of the two types is notified ", so that the game ball develops only when the gaming ball enters the second big winning gate control device 20. It will be informed about possible types of two types. In other words, only when there is a high possibility that a game ball will enter the specific area 31, the types of the two types are notified. Therefore, when there is a game ball that is actually rolling toward the specific area 31, the player wants to “enter the specific area 31” or “do not enter the specific area 31”. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation (thrilling or irritating).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 5 Game area | region 6 1st starting port 7 2nd starting port 8 Normal symbol gate 10 1st big winning opening control device 12 Liquid crystal display device 16 Audio | voice output device 17 Effect button 18 Illumination device 20 Special prize opening control device 30 Specific area opening / closing part 31 Specific prize opening (specific area)
40 prize ball section 50 specific area opening / closing control device 201 main control board 202 effect control board 204 lamp control board 205 image control board 6s first start opening detection switch 7s second start opening detection switch 8s gate detection switch 10b first big prize opening Opening / closing door 10s First big prize opening detection switch 20b Special movable piece 31s Specific area detection switch 41s Second big prize opening detection switch

Claims (1)

A launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area;
Game control means for controlling a game using a game ball;
A game machine comprising an effect control means for controlling execution of an effect in the game based on the control of the game control means,
The game control means includes
It is determined whether or not the special variable winning device provided in the game area executes the first special game that opens and closes in a predetermined opening / closing mode by the entry of the game ball into the start area provided in the game area. A determination means;
When it is determined by the determining means that the first special game is to be executed, a symbol indicating that the first special game is to be executed is displayed after the symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display device for a predetermined variation time. A symbol display control means,
When the symbol indicating that the first special game is executed is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means, first special game control means for executing the first special game;
During the execution of the first special game by the first special game control means, if a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device enters a specific area, a second special game that is advantageous to the player is executed. Special game control means,
After the end of the second special game by the second special game control means, the game ball is unlikely to enter the start area compared to the specific game state in which the game ball easily enters the start area or the specific game state. Game state setting means for setting the game state to a specific game state,
The production control means includes
During the execution of the first special game by the first special game control means, it has a notice effect control means for executing a predetermined notice effect,
The first special game control means includes
When executing the first special game, the game ball fired by the launching means at the start of the first special game within a time shorter than the time required for entering the special prize-winning device, End the opening of the special variable winning device,
The symbol display control means includes:
As a symbol indicating that the first special game is executed, a first symbol or a second symbol different from the first symbol can be stopped and displayed.
The gaming state setting means includes
When a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device enters the specific area in the first special game executed by the first symbol being stopped and displayed, after the second special game ends, Set the gaming state to a specific gaming state,
When a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device enters the specific area in the first special game executed by the second symbol being stopped and displayed, after the second special game ends, Set the gaming state to a non-specific gaming state,
The notice effect control means includes:
A game machine capable of executing a notice effect for notifying that a game state is set to the specific game state in the first special game executed when the first symbol is stopped and displayed. .