JP2015192759A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing the stress given to game players so that a deterioration of a presentation effect can be suppressed.SOLUTION: If a game ball enters a big winning port, a final total put out number that is a numeric value to be finally displayed is specified. When a difference is occurring between a displayed total put out number that is being displayed in an image display part and the final total put out number, update display processing in which the displayed total put out number is update displayed one by one is executed. This update display processing is repeated till the displayed total put out number after the update display processing becomes equal to the final total put out number. When a predetermined stop condition is satisfied during the update display processing, the final total put out number is displayed in the image display part to finish the update display processing.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which various numerical values are displayed on an image display unit while a game is in progress.

  Conventionally, a big game lottery has been performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting opening, and if a big win is won by this big game lottery, a gaming machine that can execute a big game that opens the big winning port is known Yes. In such a gaming machine, images for various effects are displayed on the image display unit, and the interest of the game is improved.

  For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the total number of payouts, which is the cumulative number of prize balls that are paid out after the game balls enter the big prize opening during the big game, is estimated and calculated. When the threshold is exceeded, an effect of displaying the total number of payouts on the image display unit has been proposed.

JP 2010-35664 A

  When the total payout number is displayed on the image display unit every time the total payout number exceeds a predetermined threshold as in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the player always grasps the total payout number. The inconvenience of being unable to do so occurs. Therefore, it is conceivable to update and display the total number of payouts every time a prize ball is paid out during a big game. If the update display is continuously performed, the player may feel uncomfortable.

  In the gaming machine, not only the total number of payouts, but various numbers such as the number of games and the number of predetermined effects are updated as the game progresses. Even when such numerical values are updated and displayed, if the numerical values are continuously updated and displayed regardless of the progress of the game and the effects, the player may feel uncomfortable and the effect of the effects may be reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce a sense of incongruity given to a player and can suppress a decrease in effect.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which when a predetermined event occurs during a game, a numerical value displayed on the image display unit is updated step by step, and the predetermined event occurs. Then, a final numerical value specifying unit that specifies a final numerical value that is finally displayed on the image display unit, a display numerical value that is a numerical value being displayed on the image display unit, and the final numerical value specifying unit are specified. When there is a difference from the final numerical value, the display numerical value is updated and displayed as an updated numerical value that is closer to the final numerical value by a predetermined value than the displayed numerical value, and the updated display is performed. Update display means that repeats the update display process until the display numerical value after processing matches the final numerical value, and the update display means, when a preset stop condition is established during the update display process, Above Regardless of the value displayed being displayed on the image display unit, characterized in that the final numerical to display the ends of the further new display process.

  In addition, a game board in which a game area in which game balls flow down is formed, a big prize opening provided in the game area, and a payout of a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball enters the big prize opening A payout control means for executing a control process, wherein the final numerical value specifying means is a case where a game ball enters the big winning opening during a preset specific period during the game, or the payout control. If the predetermined event occurs when the process is executed, the total number of prize balls paid out by the payout control process during the specific period may be specified as the final value.

  In addition, when the start condition is satisfied, the big game execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute the big game consisting of a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening is opened, and the big game is determined by the big game execution determining means. On the condition that the execution of the game is determined, and a large game execution means for executing the big game, the update display means, when the big game is started or ended during the update display process, Assuming that the stop condition is satisfied, it is preferable to display the total number of payouts as the final numerical value on the image display unit and end the update display process.

  In addition, an operation unit that receives an operation of the player and an operation detection unit that detects that the operation unit has been operated are provided, and the update display unit is operated by the player by the operation detection unit during the update display process. When the above operation is detected, it is preferable that the final display is displayed on the image display unit and the update display process is terminated, assuming that the stop condition is satisfied.

  In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention has a first game state in which a predetermined game progress condition is set, and a game progress condition that is more advantageous than the first game state. A gaming machine in which a game progresses in any one of a plurality of gaming states including two gaming states, a gaming board in which a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a gaming ball in the gaming area The launching means for launching the game, the first start area and the second start area into which the game balls launched by the launch means can enter, and the entry of the game balls into the first start area or the second start area A bonus game associated with the execution of a big game in which a big winning opening provided in the game area is opened, execution of a small bonus game in which the big winning game is opened in the same or different manner as the big game Hits associated with While obtaining a random number value for determining any of the symbols from among a plurality of symbols including at least a symbol associated with non-execution of the symbol, the big game and the small hit game The random number value acquired when the game ball enters the first start area is stored in the storage unit as the special 1 hold, and the random value acquired when the game ball enters the second start area is the special value. 2 When the storage unit for storing in the storage unit as a hold and the preset start condition is satisfied, the special 1 hold or special 2 hold stored in the storage unit is read and the read special 1 hold or special read 2 Symbol determining means for determining the symbol based on a random number value as a hold, and when the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, the type of the determined symbol and the game ball that has triggered the symbol determination Fluctuation time determining means for determining a variation time which is a time until the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit according to the type of the start area that has entered and the variation time determination condition corresponding to the set gaming state When the symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold, the symbol variation display is performed on the first symbol display unit over the determined symbol variation time, and when the variation time has elapsed, When the symbol determined by the symbol determining means is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display unit and the symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold, the symbol is changed over the determined symbol variation time. The symbol display control means for displaying the symbol determined by the symbol determining means on the second symbol display section when the variation time has elapsed while the symbol display is performed on the symbol display section of FIG. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, the big game is executed, and when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, the specified game that executes the jackpot game In accordance with the execution means, at least the payout control means for paying out a prize ball when a game ball enters the big prize opening during the big game and the small hit game, and a predetermined game state setting condition, A game state setting means for setting the game state after the end of the big game to the second game state, or to set to either the first game state or the second game state; The determining means is provided when at least the big game is not being executed, and the symbol display is not performed on either the first symbol display unit or the second symbol display unit. In addition, it is possible to read the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold and execute the symbol determination process, and the symbols are being displayed in the first symbol display section, and the symbols are displayed in the second symbol display section. When the variable display is not performed, it is possible to read the special 2 hold and execute the symbol determination process, the symbol is being displayed in the second symbol display section, and the first symbol is displayed. When the symbol variation display is not performed on the display unit, the special 1 hold can be read and the symbol determination process can be executed, and when the gaming state is set to the first gaming state, When the losing symbol is determined by the determining unit, an average variation time that is an average of the variation time determined according to the variation time determining condition, and the small hit symbol is determined by the symbol determining unit. If one or both of the average fluctuation times are determined, the special 1 hold is read and the symbol is determined when the special 2 reserve is read and the symbol is determined. In the first gaming state, the game is set so that the game is advanced by substantially entering the first starting area, and the gaming state is set to the second gaming state. If set, the payout control means pays out by the payout control means rather than the number of game balls fired by the small hit game executed when the special 2 hold is read and the small hit symbol is determined. The probability that the small hit symbol is determined is set by the symbol determining means so that the number of winning balls is increased, and the first gaming is finally set after the gaming state is set to the second gaming state. Until the status is changed When a game ball enters the grand prize port during a specific period of time, including a prize ball that is paid out for the game ball entry to the big prize port, Alternatively, a final numerical value specifying means for specifying a final total payout number that is a total payout number of prize balls to be paid out during the specific period, and when the final total payout number is specified by the final numerical value specifying means, the final total Update display means for updating and displaying the number of payouts on the image display unit, wherein the update display means includes the display total payout number that is the total payout number being displayed on the image display unit, and the final numerical value specification. If there is a difference between the final total payout number specified by the means, the updated total payout number is closer to the final total payout number by a predetermined number than the displayed total payout number. Execute update display processing to update and display In addition, the update display process is repeated until the display total payout number after the update display process matches the final total payout number, and when the preset stop condition is satisfied during the update display process, the image display Regardless of the displayed total payout number displayed in the section, the final total payout number is displayed and the update display process is terminated.

  Further, the symbol determining means determines the small hit symbol only when the special 2 hold is read without determining the small hit symbol when the special 1 hold is read, or When the special 2 hold is read, it is better to determine the small hit symbol with a higher probability than when the special 1 hold is read.

  In addition, the game area includes a first game area and a second game area in which game balls can be divided according to the firing strength of the launching means, and the first start area is a game that flows down the first game area. Only the ball can enter, or the game ball flowing down the first game area is arranged at a position easier to enter than the game ball flowing down the second game area, and the second starting area is Only a game ball flowing down the second game area can enter, or a position where a game ball flowing down the second game area is easier to enter than a game ball flowing down the first game area It is good to be arranged.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the discomfort given to a player can be reduced and the fall of a production effect can be suppressed.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a 2nd big prize opening. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls progress of a game. It is a figure explaining a jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a winning design random number determination table and a small winning design random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the relationship between a gaming state, the special symbol type, the variation time, and the holding type. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the opening-and-closing aspect of the 2nd big prize opening and a specific field in the 1st-2nd round game. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening-and-closing control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the game nature concerning the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the saving process at the time of power-off in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passage process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st starting port passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd starting port passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening passing process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the specific area passage process in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a 1st flowchart explaining the special symbol fluctuation waiting process in a main control board. It is a 2nd flowchart explaining the special symbol fluctuation waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening release pre-processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening closing effective process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize opening and closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize opening opening control process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning prize closing effective process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize end completion weight process in the main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production of a change pattern without reach. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a reach fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining the low probability time variation production determination table. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the case of being set to a high probability gaming state. It is a figure explaining an example of special production in the case of being set to a high probability game state. It is a figure explaining the production cycle in a high probability game state. It is a figure explaining the difference generation state of the number of remaining notifications and the number of remaining actual times. It is a figure explaining the relationship between an addition effect and a continuation finalization effect, and a cycle. It is a figure explaining an example of 1 cycle addition production | presentation and 1 cycle addition production | presentation production. It is a figure explaining an example of 1 cycle continuation definite production and 1 cycle continuation definite production effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a multiple cycle addition effect. It is a figure explaining an example of transition with the number of remaining notifications and the number of remaining remaining times when an addition effect and a continuation finalization effect are performed. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the presence or absence of special 2 reservation and multiple cycle production. (A) is a figure explaining an addition production | presentation determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a prefetch production | presentation determination table. It is a figure explaining an example of a prefetch effect. It is a figure explaining the prohibition period of an effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the transition of the notification remaining frequency and the actual remaining frequency when special symbol B is determined. It is a figure explaining an example of a big director exclusive effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a big actor special effect. It is a figure explaining the update display pattern of the display total payout number. It is a figure explaining the update display process of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the countdown effect in the case where the number of remaining notifications is less than the actual number of remaining times and the remaining number of notifications is less than or equal to a predetermined number. It is a figure explaining the countdown effect in the case where the number of remaining notifications is equal to the actual number of remaining times and the remaining number of notifications is equal to or less than a predetermined number. It is a flowchart explaining the sub CPU initialization process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the sub timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the fluctuation pattern command reception process in a sub control board. It is a 1st flowchart explaining the high-definition production determination process in a sub-control board. It is a 2nd flowchart explaining the highly accurate production | presentation determination process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the effect change process in a sub-control board. It is a 3rd flowchart explaining the high-definition production determination process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure holding | maintenance designation | designated command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening entrance command reception processing in the sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the time schedule management process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the opening designation | designated command reception process in a sub control board.

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

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

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, The middle frame 104 includes a front frame 106 that is attached to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism.

  As with the outer frame 102, the middle frame 104 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel with a predetermined distance from the front side of the gaming machine 100. The game board 108 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 110.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 112 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided below the front frame 106. The operation handle 112 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a launch operation, the operation handle 112 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game ball thus fired is raised between the rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108 and guided to the game area 116.

  The game area 116 is a space formed between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills (not shown) so that the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and the windmills, and flow down and roll in an irregular direction. I have to.

  The game area 116 includes a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b that allow game balls to enter each other with different degrees of entry of game balls according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 116 a is located on the left side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100, and the second game area 116 b is the game area 116 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100. Located on the right side. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls launched by the launch mechanism with a launch intensity less than the predetermined intensity enter the first game area 116a and launch with a launch intensity greater than the predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 116b.

  In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning port 118, a first starting port 120, and a second starting port 122 through which a game ball can enter, and the general winning port 118, the first starting port 120, the first starting port 120, and the like. 2. When a game ball enters the start port 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, a first start region is provided in the first start port 120, and a second start region is provided in the second start port 122. When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and the game ball enters the first start region or the second start region, one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery for determining one special symbol is performed. Each special symbol is associated with whether or not a big game that is advantageous to the player can be executed as a small hit game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and at the same time acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  The second starting port 122 is provided with a movable piece 122b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122 changes depending on the state of the movable piece 122b. It has become. Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second start port 122. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the entry area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery of a normal symbol which will be described later is performed. Controlled to open state. As described above, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 122, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 122. Note that, here, when the second start port 122 is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second start port 122, but the second start port 122 is in the closed state. Even in some cases, it may be configured such that game balls can enter at a certain frequency.

  It should be noted that only the game balls that flow down the first game area 116a can enter the first start port 120, or the game balls that flow down the first game area 116a flow down the second game area 116b. It is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the playing ball. In addition, only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the second start port 122, or the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b flow down the first game area 116a. It is placed at a position where it is easier to enter than a game ball.

  Furthermore, only the game balls that flow down the second game area 116b can enter the second game area 116b, or the game balls that have entered the second game area 116b are the first game area 116a. The first grand prize winning port 126 and the second grand prize winning port 128 are provided at positions that are easier to enter than the game balls that have entered the game. The first grand prize opening 126 and the second big prize opening 128 are collectively referred to simply as a big prize opening. The first grand prize opening 126 is provided with an openable / closable door 126b. Normally, the open / close door 126b closes the first big prize opening 126, and a game ball enters the first big prize opening 126. A ball is impossible. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big game is executed, the opening / closing door 126b is opened, the opening / closing door 126b functions as a tray, and the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 126. Then, when a game ball enters the first big prize opening 126, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  In addition, the second grand prize opening 128 is provided so that the opening / closing door 128b can be opened and closed. Usually, the opening / closing door 128b closes the second big prize opening 128, and the game balls to the second big prize opening 128 are opened. It is impossible to enter the ball. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big game or the small hit game described later is executed, the opening / closing door 128b is opened, and the opening / closing door 128b functions as a receiving tray, and the game ball enters the second big prize opening 128. A ball is possible. When a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  In the lowermost part of the game area 116, the player did not enter any of the general prize opening 118, the first start opening 120, the second start opening 122, the first big prize opening 126, and the second big prize opening 128. A discharge port 130 for discharging the game ball from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108 is provided.

  The game board 108 is controlled by an effect display device 200 made up of a liquid crystal display device, an effect agent device 202 made up of a movable device, and various lighting modes and light emission colors as an effect device for making an effect during the progress of the game. There are provided an effect lighting device 204 composed of a lamp, an audio output device 206 composed of a speaker, and an effect operation device 208 that accepts the player's operation.

  The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit that displays an image. The effect display unit 200a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. Various effects such as effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed as shown in the effect display section 200a.

  The stage effect device 202 is disposed in front of the stage display unit 200a, and is normally retracted in a state of being divided into a plurality of components at the origin position on the back side of the game board 108, and is visually recognized by the player. I can't do it. When each component moves to a movable position on the front surface of the effect display unit 200a by driving the actuator during the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c, each component is displayed on the front surface of the effect display unit 200a. The members combine to give the player a sense of expectation of jackpot.

  The effect lighting device 204 is provided in the effect actor device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and various lighting controls are performed according to the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  The audio output device 206 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 106 or a lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and various audios are directed toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Is output.

  The effect operation device 208 is configured by a button that receives a player's pressing operation, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a position below the transmission plate 110. The effect operation device 208 is activated in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. When the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various effects are generated according to the operation. Is executed.

  Note that reference numeral 132 in the figure denotes an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 132 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 134. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 134 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but when the ball removal knob 134a is pressed, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 134a, and the ball removal hole is opened. It is possible to discharge the game ball from below to the lower plate 134.

  Further, the game board 108 has a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 116 and visible to the player. A display 164, a second special symbol hold display 166, a normal symbol display 168, a normal symbol hold display 170, and a right-handed notification display 172 are provided. Each of these indicators 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the second grand prize opening 128. As described above, the second game area 116b is provided with the first grand prize opening 126 and the second grand prize opening 128. Among these, the second grand prize opening 128 has a specific area. 140b is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, a lead-out path 128d is provided inside the second grand prize opening 128, and the second big prize opening 128 is a game that has entered the second big prize opening 128. The sphere is inclined so as to be guided to the lead-out path 128d. The lead-out path 128d is provided with a specific area 140b and a non-specific area 140c made of holes through which game balls can pass. It passes through any one of the specific areas 140c and is discharged to the back side of the game board 108.

  The second big prize opening 128 is provided with a movable member 142 that opens and closes the specific area 140b and the non-specific area 140c. The movable member 142 switches between a state in which the game ball can enter the specific area 140b and a state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific area 140b by the movement (slide). More specifically, when the movable member 142 is displaced to the position shown in FIG. 3B, the non-specific area 140c is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the specific area 140b. On the other hand, when the movable member 142 is displaced to the position shown in FIG. 3C, the specific area 140b is closed by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the non-specific area 140c. As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the specific area 140b during the execution of the big game, the game state after the completion of the big game is set to the high probability game state, and is specified during the execution of the big game. When the game ball does not enter the area 140b, the gaming state after the end of the major game is set to the low probability gaming state.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 300b 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 300c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

  The main control board 300 has a general winning port detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 118, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 120. The detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start port 122, the gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, and the first grand prize port 126, a first grand prize opening detection switch 126s for detecting that a game ball has entered the game, a second big prize opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered the second big prize opening 128, and a specific area 140b. A specific area detection switch 140 s for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected to the main control board 300 so that a detection signal is input to the main control board 300. Going on.

  Further, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, and a first large winning port solenoid that operates the open / close door 126b that opens and closes the first large winning port 126. 126c, a second large prize opening solenoid 128c that operates the opening and closing door 128b that opens and closes the second big prize opening 128, and a movable member drive solenoid 142c that moves the movable member 142 provided in the second large prize opening 128. Are connected, and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second start port 122, the first big prize port 126, the second big prize port 128, and the specific area 140b.

  Further, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and a normal symbol indicator 168. The symbol hold display 170 and the right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the main control board 300 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is started by a special game that is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and when the game ball passes through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for proceeding with special games and ordinary games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 300 is connected to a payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330.

  The payout control board 310 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 300 is passed through the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. The data is output to a hall computer in a game store, a data display provided in the vicinity of each gaming machine 100, or the like. In the hall computer, various information on the progress of the game outputted from the game information output terminal board 312 of the plurality of gaming machines 100 installed in the game hall, for example, the variable display is stopped in the first special symbol display 160 , A signal indicating that the variable display is stopped in the second special symbol display 162, a signal in the big role game indicating the execution of the big game, a signal in the small hit game indicating the execution of the small game, and the short-time game Aggregate signals indicating the status. In addition, the data indicator is a signal that is output from the game information output terminal board 312 of one gaming machine 100 and indicates that the variable display is stopped in the first special symbol indicator 160, and the second special symbol indicator 162. Aggregate the signal indicating that the variable display is stopped, the signal in the big game, the signal in the small hit game, the signal indicating the short-time game state, for example, the number of big game, the number of small games, the number of fluctuation Is displayed.

  The payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316 s so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 318 s for detecting a full tank state of the lower dish 134 is connected to the dispensing control board 310. This dish full tank detection switch 318 s is provided in a path for guiding game balls to be paid out as prize balls to the lower dish 134, and each time a game ball passes through the path, a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310. It is designed to be entered.

  When a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134 toward the payout control board 310 from the plate full tank detection switch 318s. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 310 determines that the lower tray 134 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the dish full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and the dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

  In addition, a launch control board 320 is connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 320 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 310, the launch control board 320 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 320 are a touch sensor 112s that is provided on the operation handle 112 and detects that the player has touched the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 112. Has been. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 112 s and the operation volume 112 a, the launch control board 320 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 112 c provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as playing or waiting. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. . The sub CPU 330a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the execution of effects. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

  Specifically, in the sub control board 330, the sub CPU 330a, the sub ROM 330b, and the sub RAM 330c cooperate to function as a sub main, an image control unit, an accessory control unit, an illumination control unit, and a sound control unit. The sub-main determines the content of the effect to be executed according to various input commands, and manages and supervises the execution of the effect. The image control unit performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large number of image data such as symbols, backgrounds, and subtitles displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the image control unit reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b to a VRAM (not shown) for effect display. The image display of the unit 200a is controlled.

  In addition, the accessory control unit drives the actuator in accordance with the management of the effect by the sub main, and controls the effect agent device 202 to move. The lighting control unit controls lighting of the effect lighting device 204. The voice control unit performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 206. The sub ROM 330b stores a large number of audio data such as audio and music output from the audio output device 206, and the audio control unit reads the audio data from the sub ROM 330b and controls the audio output of the audio output device 206. To do.

  Furthermore, the sub control board 330 executes a predetermined effect when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect operation device 208 has been pressed or rotated.

  Note that a power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power supply via the power supply board. The power supply board is provided with a backup power supply made of a capacitor.

  Next, games in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and the low probability game state is used as the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. Or a game progresses in a high probability gaming state.

  Although the details of each gaming state will be described later, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring a right to execute a major game in which a big prize opening is opened is called a high probability gaming state. No. is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute the big game is set high. Note that the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low probability gaming state, and this gaming state may be referred to as a normal gaming state in the present embodiment.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to fire a game ball in the game area 116, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the game is given to the player. A lottery for determining whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a “larger lottery”) is performed. In this big game lottery, if the big win is won, the big winning game will be opened and the big game will be able to enter the game ball into the big winning game, and the gaming state after the end of the big game Is set to one of the above gaming states. In the following, a lottery lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, various random number values (big hit decision random number, hit symbol random number, variation pattern random number) related to the big role lottery are acquired. At the same time, these random numbers are stored in the special figure storage area of the main RAM 300c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the special figure holding storage area after the game ball has entered the first start port 120 are collectively referred to as special one hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. Each of the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). When a game ball enters the first start port 120, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 122, the special ball is stored. 2 reservations are stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special figure storage area.

  For example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120, if no hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units in the first special figure storage area, the first storage unit Special 1 hold is stored. Also, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 in a state where special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. Remember. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second start port 122, the special 2 reservation is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure storage area as described above. No special 2 reservation is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are each set to four. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start opening 120, if four special 1 reservations are already stored in the first special figure storage area, Special 1 hold is not newly stored by entering a game ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 122 and four special 2 holds are already stored in the second special figure storage area, a game to the second start port 122 is stored. The special 2 hold is not newly memorized when the ball enters.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one big hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big game lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the jackpot determination is performed, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A lottery lottery is held.

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

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big role lottery for the special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. According to the high-accuracy jackpot determined random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 10655, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determined random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 100.0. Thus, the jackpot probability is higher in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state.

  Further, in the low-probability gaming state, when starting the big lottery for special 2 suspension, the low probability big hit determination random number determination table 2 is referred to as shown in FIG. According to the low probability big hit decision random number determination table 2, when the big hit decision random number is 10001 to 10164, it is judged as a big hit, and when the big hit decision random number is 0 to 10,000, 10656 to 65535, the big hit is determined. If it is another jackpot decision random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the big hit probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 1.01.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big role lottery for the special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. According to the high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table 2, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10655, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, in this case, the big hit probability is about 1 / 100.0, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 1.01.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol random number determination table and the small symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one winning design random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of “big hit” is derived by the above-mentioned big game lottery, the type of special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when the “big hit” is won by special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 6A, the special random number determination table a for special 1 is selected, and “big win” is won by special 2 hold. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the special 2 bonus symbol random number determination table b is selected and the “small hit” is won by special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 6 (c). Then, the small hit symbol random number determination table c is selected. Hereinafter, a special symbol determined by a winning symbol random number, that is, a special symbol determined when a jackpot determination result is obtained is referred to as a jackpot symbol, and is determined when a small hit determination result is obtained. The special symbol is referred to as a small winning symbol, and the special symbol determined when a loss determination result is obtained is referred to as a lost symbol.

  According to the special symbol random number determination table a for special 1 shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the special symbol random number determination table b for special 2 shown in FIG. 6 (b), As shown in the figure, the special symbol type (big hit symbol) is determined. On the other hand, if the lottery result is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 hold, the special symbol X is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is the special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery.

  In addition, when “small hit” is won by the big character lottery, the small hit symbol is determined with reference to the small hit symbol random number determination table c shown in FIG. According to this small hitting symbol random number determination table c, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 59, the special symbol Z1 is determined as the small winning symbol, and when the winning symbol random number is 60 to 79, the small hit symbol random number is determined. And the special symbol Z2 is determined. When the winning symbol random number is 80 to 99, the special symbol Z3 is determined as the small symbol. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the big game lottery result is “big win”, and is not referred to when the big game lottery result is “lost” or “small win”. Further, the small bonus symbol random number determination table c is referred to only when the big character lottery result is “small hit”, and is not referred to when the big character lottery result is “big hit” or “losing”. . Note that the special symbols Z1 to Z3, which are small hit symbols, are collectively referred to as a special symbol Z.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern random number determination table, and FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining a variation time determination table. Note that a plurality of variation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each holding type, lottery lottery result (special symbol type), and gaming state. Here, an arbitrary variation pattern random number determination table x will be described. When the special symbol type is determined as described above, when a game ball enters the variation pattern random number determination table as shown in FIG. 7A and the first start port 120 or the second start port 122. One of the variation pattern numbers is determined based on the variation pattern random number in the range of 0 to 238 acquired in (1). Each variation pattern number is associated with a variation time, as shown in FIG. This variation time is the time until the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

  As will be described in detail later, a special symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold, and when the variation pattern number, that is, the variation time is determined, the symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 160 over the determined variation time. When the fluctuation time is displayed and the fluctuation time elapses, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. In addition, when the special symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold and the variation pattern number, that is, the variation time is determined, the variation display of the symbol is performed on the second special symbol display 162 over the determined variation time. When the variation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. At this time, the losing symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, so that the losing is confirmed as a result of the big character lottery, and the big character lottery based on the next special 1 holding can be executed. By being stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 162, the loser is confirmed as a result of the big character lottery, and the big character lottery based on the next special 2 hold can be executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 160 or the second special symbol indicator 162, the big bonus is determined as a result of the big bonus lottery, the big bonus game is executed, and the small bonus symbol is the second special symbol. When the symbol display 162 is stopped and displayed, the small hit is determined as a result of the big game lottery, and the small hit game is executed.

  Thus, the variation time is defined as the time for the symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162, in other words, the time until the result of the lottery drawing is determined. However, a plurality of variation pattern random number determination tables for determining the variation time are provided for each holding type, the result of special lottery (special symbol type), and gaming state. As a result, even if the values of the obtained variation pattern random numbers are the same, different variation pattern numbers, that is, variation times are determined by the selected variation pattern random number determination table. As is clear from this, in the present embodiment, the variation time determination condition for determining the variation time includes a special symbol, a type of start opening (holding type) into which a game ball has entered, and a gaming state. It can be said that the variation time determination condition is set by the variation pattern random number determination table.

  When the variation pattern number is determined as described above, a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number is transmitted to the sub-control board 330. In the sub-control board 330, the variation effect mode is determined based on the received variation pattern command, and the details thereof are omitted.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the gaming state, the special symbol type, the variation time, and the hold type. As described above, in the present embodiment, a low probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to a low probability, and a high probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to a higher probability than the low probability gaming state. The game progresses based on the set game state.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the low-probability gaming state, when the lost symbol is determined based on special 1 hold, the variation time is determined to be 3.0 to 180 seconds, and the lost time is determined based on special 2 hold. When a symbol is determined, the variation time is always determined to be 10 hours. In addition, in the high-probability gaming state, when the lost symbol is determined based on special 1 hold, the variation time is determined to be 10 to 180 seconds, and when the lost symbol is determined based on special 2 reserve, the variable time is Determined to be 0.2 seconds.

  In addition, in the low probability gaming state, when a small hit symbol is determined based on special 1 hold, the variation time is determined to be 60 to 180 seconds, and when a small hit symbol is determined based on special 2 hold, The time is always determined to be 10 hours. Also, in the high probability gaming state, when a small hit symbol is determined based on special 1 hold, the variation time is determined to be 10 to 180 seconds, and when a small hit symbol is determined based on special 2 hold, The time is determined to be 0.2 seconds. In addition, as described above, the small winning symbol is not actually determined based on the special 1 holding, but the small winning symbol is determined based on the special 1 holding due to some trouble such as noise. There is also the possibility that things will happen. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when a small winning symbol is determined based on special 1 suspension due to some trouble, a variation time of 10 to 180 seconds is determined so that the progress of the game is not affected. I am going to do that.

  Further, in the low probability gaming state, when the jackpot symbol is determined based on special 1 hold, the variation time is determined to be 60 to 180 seconds, and when the jackpot symbol is determined based on special 2 suspension, the variation time is It is determined at 0.3 to 60 seconds. Further, in the high probability gaming state, when the jackpot symbol is determined based on special 1 hold, the variation time is determined to be 60 to 180 seconds, and when the jackpot symbol is determined based on special 2 suspension, the variation time is Determined to be 0.2 seconds.

  As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the big game is not being executed, and neither the first special symbol display 160 nor the second special symbol display 162 is subjected to the variable display of symbols. In this case, the next special symbol determination process based on the game balls entering the first start port 120 and the second start port 122, that is, the big role lottery with special 1 hold and special 2 hold can be executed. In addition, when the symbols are being displayed on the first special symbol display 160 and the symbols are not being displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 122. The determination process of the next special symbol based on the ball, that is, the big lottery with special 2 hold can be executed. Furthermore, when the symbols are being displayed in a variation on the second special symbol display 162 and the symbols on the first special symbol display 160 are not being displayed, the game ball enters the first start port 120. The determination process of the next special symbol based on the ball, that is, the big lottery with special 1 hold can be executed.

  That is, the special symbol variable display based on special 1 hold and the special symbol variable display based on special 2 hold can be executed simultaneously, and when the special symbol variable display ends, the variable display ends. For the hold type, the next special symbol change display is started.

  However, if the result of the lottery lottery is a loss and if 10 hours are determined as the variable time, the next lottery lottery based on the hold type is executed until 10 hours have passed unless the gaming state is changed. It will not be done. Therefore, the fact that 10 hours are determined as the variable time means that the next big game lottery is not substantially made for the holding type in the current gaming state.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), in the low probability game state, only the special 1 hold is substantially subject to the lottery drawing, and in the high probability game state, both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are both. Eligible for lottery lottery. However, when the main RAM 300c of the gaming machine 100 is cleared or immediately after the gaming state is changed to the low-probability gaming state, when the special symbol variation display based on the special 2 holding is not performed, the second starting port When a game ball enters the ball 122, the big role lottery is performed by the special 2 hold that is not substantially the subject of the big role lottery. At this time, there may be a case where a big win is won by the first big drawing lottery, that is, the first big drawing lottery based on the special 2 holding after the low probability gaming state is set. In this case, since the variation time is determined within 60 seconds, the winning of the jackpot is confirmed.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The special electric accessory actuated ram set table stores various data for controlling the big player game or the small hit game. With reference to the table, the energization of the first big prize opening solenoid 126c or the second big prize opening solenoid 128c is controlled. Actually, there are multiple special electric accessory actuating ram set tables for each type of special symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol), and the corresponding table is the big player according to the determined special symbol type. Although set at the start of a game or a small hit game, here, for convenience of explanation, control data for all special symbols is shown in one table.

  When the special symbols A to C, which are jackpot symbols, or the special symbols Z1 to Z3, which are jackpot symbols, are determined, as shown in FIG. A small hit game is executed. The big game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the big prize opening is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small hit game is executed only once. According to this special electric accessory actuated ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of special electric accessory actuated (performed during one big game or small hit game) Number of round games played), special electric accessory opening / closing switching number (number of times of opening of the big prize opening during one round), solenoid energization time (first big prize opening solenoid 126c or second for each number of times of opening of the big prize opening) Energizing time of the grand prize opening solenoid 128c, that is, the opening time of one big prize opening, a prescribed number (the maximum number of winning prizes to the big prize opening in one round game), the closing time for the big prize opening (round) The closing time of the big prize opening between games, that is, the interval time, the ending time (after the last round game has ended, the normal special game (special pattern described later) Variable display) is wait until the restart) are as control data, for each type of special symbols are stored in advance as shown.

  Note that when the special symbols A and B, which are jackpot symbols, are determined, a big game consisting of seven round games is executed. In each big game, the second grand prize opening 128 is opened in the first to second round games, and the first big prize opening 126 is opened in the third to seventh round games. When the special symbols A and B are determined, the first big winning opening 126 is shared at a maximum of 29.0 seconds × 1 in the third to seventh round games. However, when the special symbol A is determined, in the first and second round games, the second grand prize winning opening 128 is opened only at a maximum of 0.1 second × 1 time, whereas the special symbol B is If it is determined, the second grand prize opening 128 is opened at maximum 0.1 seconds × 1 in the first round game, and the second big prize opening 128 is 0 in the second round game. .1 second x 1 time, 28.9 seconds x 1 time at maximum.

  In addition, when the special symbol C is determined, the second grand prize opening 128 is opened at a maximum of 0.1 seconds × 1 in the first round game, and the second big prize is obtained in the second round game. The mouth 128 is opened a total of two times, a maximum of 0.1 seconds × 1 and a maximum of 28.9 seconds × 1.

  As is clear from this, when the special symbols A and B are determined, it is possible to obtain substantially more than five rounds of prize balls and the special symbol C is determined. In some cases, the number of prize balls that can be acquired is smaller than when special symbols A and B are determined.

  In addition, when the special symbols Z1 to Z3, which are small winning symbols, are determined, the second grand prize winning opening 128 is opened three times in total of 0.1 seconds × 2 times and 1.6 seconds × 1 time. A win game is performed. According to this small hit game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened for a total of 1.8 seconds, but the game balls are fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Up to 4 game balls can be entered.

  In addition, when the special symbol Z1 which is a small hit symbol is determined, the opening time is determined as 1.0 second, the ending time is determined as 1.0 second, and the special symbol Z2 which is the small bonus symbol is determined. In the case where 0.3 second is determined as the opening time, 1.7 seconds is determined as the ending time, and when the special symbol Z3 which is a small hit symbol is determined, the opening time is 1.7. Second is determined, and 0.3 seconds is determined as the ending time.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the big game. In the present embodiment, when a big game is executed, the gaming state after the completion of the big game is set according to whether or not the game ball can enter the specific area 140b during the big game.

  According to this game state setting table, when a game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big game, regardless of the determined jackpot symbol type, the high probability game state is set and the high probability game state is set. The number of state continuations (hereinafter referred to as “highly accurate number”) is set to 100 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the big lottery result is confirmed 100 times. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed. Therefore, when the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the big game, if the lottery results other than the jackpot are derived 100 times in the high probability gaming state, The gaming state is changed to the gaming state.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an opening / closing mode of the second big prize opening 128 and the specific area 140b in the first and second round games. As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the movable member 142 opens the specific area 140b for a while (for example, about 3.5 seconds) for a while (for example, about 3.5 seconds) simultaneously with the opening of the second big prize opening 128. 140b is maintained in a closed state, and then the specific area 140b is maintained in an open state again. Here, when the special symbol A is determined and the big game is executed, the second big prize opening 128 is opened only for 0.1 second at the start of the first or second round game in the big game. During this time, even if a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 128, a predetermined time is required until the game ball reaches the specific area 140b. Therefore, when the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 128 reaches the specific area 140b, the specific area 140b is always closed, and as a result, the special symbol A is determined and the big game is executed. In this case, the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b.

  An unexpected situation such as a game ball biting into the second big prize opening 128 or a game ball staying in the second big prize opening 128 for a long time for some reason. If a special symbol A is determined, a game ball may enter the specific area 140b during the big game. Therefore, in this specification, in order to facilitate understanding, the terms “always” and “reliably” are used for explanation, but this is because the state of the gaming machine 100 progresses the game. It is based on the assumption that it is in an appropriate state and that no unexpected situation has occurred, and does not mean 100% physical.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol B, C is determined and the big game is executed, as shown in FIG. 11B, at the start of the first round game in the big game, 0.1 seconds Only the second grand prize opening 128 is opened, but in the second round game, the second big prize opening 128 is opened for 0.1 second at the start, and then a predetermined interval time (2.0 seconds) is passed. After that, the second big prize opening 128 is opened for 28.9 seconds. Therefore, about one to two game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 128 at the same time when the second big prize opening 128 is opened may not be able to pass through the specific area 140b. In a round game, a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 128 after the second big prize opening 128 is opened can surely pass through the specific area 140b.

  In other words, when the special symbol B, C is determined and the big game is executed, as long as the game ball is inserted into the second big prize opening 128, it is surely set to the high probability game state after the completion of the big game. However, when the special symbol A is determined and the big game is executed, the low probability game state is always set after the big game.

  Here, as described with reference to FIG. 6, when a game ball enters the second starting port 122 and wins a jackpot, special symbols B and C are determined, so if you win a jackpot, A high-probability gaming state will be set after the end of the big game. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120 and wins a big win, the special symbols A and B are each determined with a probability of 50%. With a 50% probability, a low-probability gaming state is set after the end of the big game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the prescribed number of the 2nd big winning opening 128 is three. In other words, when the special symbols B and C are decided and the big game is executed, the maximum number of game balls entering the second big prize opening 128 during the first and second round games is three. When the three game balls enter the second grand prize opening 128, the second big prize opening 128 is closed.

  Here, in the case where the second large winning opening 128 is maintained in the open state, almost all of the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b are arranged at positions where the balls can enter. In addition, when the player holds the operation handle 112 in a state where the operation handle 112 is rotated by a predetermined angle, in other words, when the launch operation is continuously detected, the launch control board 320 is set at an interval of 0.6 seconds. Control to fire a game ball. Therefore, during the big game where the special symbols B and C are determined and executed, if the player keeps firing the game ball toward the second game area 116b as usual, the second round game Among them, after the second 2nd grand prize opening 128 is released (28.9 seconds start to open), about 3 seconds to 1.8 seconds, 3 game balls will enter the 2nd big prize opening 128. It is possible to enter the ball. In other words, the maximum opening time of the second big prize opening 128 in the second round game is set to 28.9 seconds, but if the game ball is fired normally, about 1.2 seconds- The second big prize opening 128 will be closed in about 1.8 seconds.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), when the special symbols B and C are determined and the leading role game is executed, the opening mode of the second big prize opening 128 in the first to second round games, It is possible to make it difficult for the player to identify the opening mode of the second big prize opening 128 when the special symbol Z is determined and the small hit game is executed.

  More specifically, in the jackpot symbol and the small bonus symbol, the opening / closing conditions of the big winning opening in the big game or the small bonus game are respectively defined. At this time, the special symbol B defines the first mode as the opening / closing condition of the big prize opening, and the special symbol C defines the second mode as the opening / closing condition of the big prize opening. And As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the first mode defined in the special symbol B is the second round game in which the second grand prize opening 128 is set to 0.1 second × 1 time in the first round game. The second grand prize winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds × 1 time and 28.9 seconds × 1 time. In the first mode, in the third to seventh round games, the first grand prize opening 126 is opened 29.0 seconds × 1 time.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the second mode defined in the special symbol C is also used for the second grand prize opening 128 in the first round game for 0.1 seconds × 1 time and the second time. In the round game, the second big prize opening 128 is opened for 0.1 second × 1 time and 28.9 seconds × 1 time. However, unlike the first mode, the second mode ends the big game in the second round game. Therefore, the big game in which the special symbol C is determined and the special winning opening is opened and closed in the second mode is larger than the big game in which the special symbol B is determined and the special winning symbol is opened and closed in the first mode. It can be said that there is a small number of game balls that can enter the winning opening.

  On the other hand, the third mode is defined as the opening / closing condition of the big prize opening in the small winning symbol (special symbol Z1). As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the third mode defined in the small bonus symbol is a mode in which the second big prize opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds × 2 times and 1.6 seconds × 1 time. It is.

  Here, in the small hit game, the time from when the big prize opening is first opened until it is finally closed, that is, the time when the big prize opening is controlled to open and close in the third mode is referred to as the first operation time. To do. In this case, in the second mode, the first prize opening is controlled in the same manner as the third mode until the first operation time elapses after the first prize opening is first opened. It can be said that the big prize opening is continuously opened even after the passage of time.

  Then, in the jackpot symbol (special symbol C), when a specified number (three) of game balls enter the big prize opening in the round game being executed at the time of the first operation time (second round game). A round end condition is defined such that the round game (second round game) is ended. The prescribed number (three) is set within the maximum number of game balls that are fired by the firing control board 320 when the firing operation is continuously detected within the first operation time. Specifically, the first operating time is a time obtained by adding the total closing time of the big winning opening to the total opening time (1.8 seconds) of the big winning opening in one small hit game. Accordingly, the first operation time is at least 1.8 seconds, which is the total opening time of the special winning opening. As described above, since the game ball is fired at an interval of 0.6 seconds, when the firing operation is continuously detected within the first operation time (at least 1.8 seconds), the firing control board 320 is used. The maximum number of game balls fired by is at least three. In the present embodiment, whether the special symbol C is determined and the big game is executed by setting the prescribed number as described above, or whether the special symbol Z is determined and the small hit game is executed The player cannot be identified. Here, during the big game where the special symbol C is determined and executed, the grand prize is won in the same manner as the third mode until the first operating time elapses after the grand prize opening is first opened. The mouth is controlled to open and close. However, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening until the first operating time elapses does not necessarily have to be completely the same, and it is difficult to distinguish the difference between the second and third aspects. May be controlled to open and close.

  In addition, the big game that is executed after the special symbol B is determined is such that the player does not know the difference from the small hit game until the second round game. Since it is opened, the player can easily identify that the special symbol B has been determined.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit-determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the general-purpose reserved storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the usual-pending storage area includes four storage units that save the winning random numbers. Accordingly, when a game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state in which the hit random numbers are stored in all the four storage units of the usual reserved storage area, the hit random numbers are stored based on the passage of the game balls. There is nothing. Hereinafter, the winning random number stored in the usual figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 124 is referred to as the usual figure holding.

  In the regular drawing lottery, as shown in FIG. 12, a winning determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this winning determination random number determination table, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 98, the winning symbol is determined as the normal symbol type, and when the winning determination random number is 99, as the normal symbol type Lost symbols are determined. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined, that is, the winning probability is 99/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this general drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 is determined. The movable piece 122b is maintained in the closed state.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the variation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, the variation time is determined to be 1 second regardless of the gaming state. When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 168 is turned on, the open / close control pattern table is referred to as shown in FIG. Is energized and the second start port 122 is controlled to open and close. According to this open / close control pattern table, the time before the opening of the normal electric power (the waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the maximum number of switching times of the normal electric accessory (the number of times of opening the second start port 122) , Solenoid energization time (the energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c every time the second start port 122 is opened, that is, one open time of the second start port 122), the specified number (the total of the second start port 122) The maximum possible number of winnings at the second start port 122 during opening), the ordinary power closing time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the rest time), the normal power effective state time (second starting) The waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), the waiting time for the end of ordinary power transmission (the waiting time until the normal symbol variation display to be described later is resumed after elapse of the ordinary power transmission valid time) 122 control data To, is stored in advance as shown.

  As described above, the gate 124 and the second start port 122 are both arranged in the second game area 116b (see FIG. 2). Here, when the player continues to fire the game ball toward the second game area 116b, the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the second start port 122 with respect to the number of shot balls The winning probability by the normal drawing lottery, the variation time of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second start port 122 are set so that the ratio becomes 80 to 100%.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining game play according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 14 (b), the solid line arrows indicate the transition of the game state when the game is played as prescribed, and the broken line arrows indicate that an unexpected situation occurs or the game is irregularly performed. The game state transition that may occur when the game is performed is shown. The determination ratio of the jackpot symbol for each holding type and the execution mode of the big game are summarized as shown in FIG. In other words, when the jackpot is won by special 1 hold, the special symbols A and B are each determined with a probability of 50%. When the special symbol A is determined, a prize ball for five round games can be obtained substantially, but the gaming state after the end of the big game is a low probability gaming state. On the other hand, when the special symbol B is determined, prize balls for five or more round games can be obtained, and the gaming state after the end of the big game is a high probability gaming state. On the other hand, when the big win is won by special 2 hold, the special symbol B is determined with a probability of 40% and the special symbol C with a probability of 60%. When the special symbol B is determined, it is possible to obtain award balls for five round games or more, and the gaming state after the end of the big game is a high probability gaming state. When the special symbol C is determined, the gaming state after the end of the big game is a high probability gaming state although the number of prize balls is small.

  And as shown in FIG.14 (b), in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state. When the gaming state is set to the low-probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the fluctuation time for the special 2 hold is 10 hours. The actual change target is only the special 1 hold. Thus, in the low-probability gaming state, only the special 1 hold is the subject of substantial change, so the player launches a game ball toward the first game area 116a. In addition, when the player continues to fire the game ball toward the first game area 116a, the ratio of the number of prize balls that the game ball enters and pays out to the first start port 120 with respect to the number of the shot balls is: It is set to be 20%. That is, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 and the second start port 122, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. When a game ball is caused to flow down to the second game area 116b, the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by the game ball entering the second start port 122 with respect to the number of shot balls is in the first game area 116a. When the game ball is caused to flow down, it is higher than the ratio of the number of prize balls that are paid out by entering the game ball into the first start port 120 with respect to the number of shot balls.

  On the other hand, even when a game ball is fired in the second game area 116b in the low probability game state, the second start port 122 is frequently opened. However, in the low-probability gaming state, once the big role lottery is performed for the special 2 hold, the fluctuation time will be set to 10 hours except when the lottery result is a big hit. The fact that a lottery is drawn by is virtually equivalent. Therefore, even if the game balls are fired toward the second game area 116b in the low probability game state, the game balls are only gradually consumed, and the player fires the game balls toward the first game area 116a. Will be allowed to.

  Then, in the low-probability gaming state, when a player fires a game ball toward the first game area 116a and a game ball enters the first start port 120, a big role lottery is performed by special 1 hold. If a big win is won by this big game lottery, one of the special symbols A and B is determined. When the special symbol A is determined, the game state is set to the low-probability game state again after winning the prize balls for five round games, and thereafter the same game as above is repeated. On the other hand, if the special symbol B is determined, after winning a prize ball of 5 rounds or more, the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, and then the next jackpot is won or The high-probability gaming state continues until the result of the 100 big-stakes lottery is confirmed without winning the jackpot again.

  Here, in the high-probability gaming state, it is possible to acquire the right for the big role lottery in both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold. That is, in the high-probability gaming state, both special 1 hold and special 2 hold are subject to change. However, since the special symbol A is determined with a probability of 50% in the big role lottery with special 1 hold, if the special symbol A is determined, the prize balls for five round games can be obtained. Thereafter, the gaming state becomes a low probability gaming state. In the present embodiment, the first start port 120 is provided in the first game area 116a, and when the game ball is launched toward the first game area 116a, the game ball is directed toward the second game area 116b. The consumption rate of game balls is greater than when fired. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are subject to change, but the substantial change target is the special 2 hold. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, the player will fire a game ball in the second gaming area 116b.

  Then, in the high-probability gaming state, when the player fires a game ball toward the second game area 116b and the game ball enters the second start port 122, the big role lottery is performed by special 2 holding. If the big win is won by this lottery lottery, special symbols B and C are determined. When the special symbols B and C are determined, the gaming state is reset to the high probability gaming state, and after that, the next big jackpot is won or the big winning lottery is performed 100 times without winning again. Until the result of is determined, the higher probability gaming state continues.

  In addition, when a special winning hold is won for a small hit, a small hit game is executed. As mentioned above, in the big lottery with special 2 hold, since it is set to win the jackpot with a probability of about 1 / 1.01, in the high probability gaming state, when the jackpot is not won You will win a small win. That is, in the high-probability gaming state, a small hit game is always performed. In this small hit game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened for a total of 1.8 seconds, and 3 to 4 game balls enter during a single small hit game. Thus, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 128 during the small hit game, for example, ten prize balls are paid out for one game ball.

  At this time, when the game balls are continuously fired toward the second game area 116b in the high probability game state, the number of prize balls to be paid out is set to be larger than the number of game balls fired. That is, in the high-probability gaming state, the total of the number of prize balls that can be acquired by the small hit game and the number of prize balls that the game ball enters the second start port 122 and acquires is the second game area 116b. It is set to be larger than the number of shot balls when a game ball is launched. Therefore, the high-probability gaming state continues until a maximum of 100 big-game lottery results are finalized, so that the number of game balls will continue to increase during this time, and if a big win is won again during this time, again, The high probability game state will be repeated from the beginning.

  Even in a conventional so-called ST machine, if a big win is won, the game state is set to a high probability gaming state, and if the big hit is not won again within a predetermined high probability count, the gaming state is changed to a low probability gaming state. It has the playability. In such conventional gaming machines, the goal of the game is to win a prize ball by a big game executed by winning a jackpot, so even if it is in a high probability game state, it will be won early. Otherwise, the number of game balls will gradually decrease. Therefore, in the high probability game state, if you do not win a big win, you will not be able to win the big win, and the stress that the game state will be changed to a low probability game state will not only become strong, but also due to the decrease in game balls Stress may be given and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, in the high probability gaming state, it is possible to increase the number of game balls with a small hit game, so even if the player cannot win the next jackpot, the player's stress Can be reduced. Also, the ideal game progression in the present embodiment is to win a jackpot when the remaining number of high-accuracy times decreases. For example, if you win a jackpot in the 100th high probability game state, that is, the last big draw, you can win a lot of prize balls over a long period of time until you win the jackpot. The certain number of times is set to 100 times. In this way, the fewer the remaining high-precision counts when winning the jackpot, the more new gameability that has never existed, such as the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls, The stress that it is difficult to win a big hit in the high probability gaming state can be extremely reduced.

  Hereinafter, main processes of the main control board 300 for realizing the above-described game playability will be described with reference to flowcharts.

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 300a, and the main CPU 300a performs the following CPU initialization process (S100).

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a reads a startup program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process in response to power-on, and performs a setting process necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, a power-off notice signal is output from the power supply detection circuit. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3. If the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-9. If it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a executes processing necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the RAM clear signal is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the game board 108, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button, and the main control is performed. A RAM clear signal is output to the substrate 300. Here, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process in the main RAM 300c to clear data to be cleared when the power is turned on (at the time of resetting the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a payout command (RAM clear designation command) transmission process for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes processing necessary for calculating the checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 does not match the checksum stored when the power is turned off. As a result, when it is determined that the two do not match, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the two do not match (match), the process proceeds to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process of clearing data to be cleared of the main RAM 300c when the power is restored (when the data before power is turned off without maintaining the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a subcommand (power recovery designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the power has been recovered from the power failure.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process of a payout command (power return designation command) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the power supply has been recovered from the power-off.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a includes a special symbol type designation command at power-on indicating a special symbol type, a special 1 hold designation command indicating a special 1 hold number (X1), a special 2 hold designation command indicating a special 2 hold number (X2), A power-on subcommand set process for transmitting the special symbol winning order command indicating the stored special 1-holding and special 2-holding winning orders is executed.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets a timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interruption.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number is rounded from the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number to the initial value updating random number -1 for the winning symbol random number by the update process of the winning symbol random number described later, It will be updated to the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310 and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300 a performs processing for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a updates the fluctuation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-33.

  Next, interrupt processing in the main control board 300 will be described. Here, the power-off saving process (XINT interrupt process) and the timer interrupt process will be described.

(Evacuation processing when the main control board 300 is powered off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the power-off saving process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power-off detection circuit. When the power-supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, the main CPU 300a interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the power-off saving process.

(Step S300-1)
When the power-off notice signal is input, the main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-11. If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-7. .

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 300a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the save process when the power is turned off.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes output port clear processing for stopping output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and storing the checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a RAM protect setting process necessary for prohibiting access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a predetermined power-off detection signal detection count to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power-off occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-17. If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-23. .

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is not zero. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to the CPU initialization process (step S100).

  Note that when the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped while the steps S300-17 to S300-25 are looped.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, 4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted, and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

(Step S400-1)
The main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold display 164, and the second special symbol hold. A dynamic port output process for controlling lighting of the display unit 166, the normal symbol display unit 168, the normal symbol hold display unit 170, and the right-handed notification display unit 172 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various input port information and executes port input processing for accurately acquiring the latest switch state.

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are subtracted every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number as in step S100-35.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by 1 and updated. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0. Random number is updated from the initial value update random number value for winning design random numbers.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in this embodiment, the jackpot determined random number and the hit determined random number are hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generator built in the main control board 300. The hardware random number generator updates the jackpot determined random number and the winning determined random number according to a certain rule, and automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence completes a cycle and sets the start value at each system reset. It has changed.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a receives signals from the first start opening detection switch 120s, the second start opening detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, the first big prize opening detection switch 126s, the second big prize opening detection switch 128s, and the specific area detection switch 140s. A switch management process for determining whether or not there is an input is executed. Details of this switch management processing will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes a special game management process for controlling the progress of the special game. The details of the special game management process will be described later.

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal game management process for controlling the progress of the above-described normal game. The details of this normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination results.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detecting switch 118s, the first starting opening detecting switch 120s, the second starting opening detecting switch 122s, the first large winning opening detecting switch 126s, and the second large winning opening detecting switch 128s. A winning opening switch process for adding a prize ball control counter or the like to be executed is executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 300a sets a big prize opening ball entry command indicating that a game ball has been properly entered into the first big prize opening 126 or the second big prize opening 128 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a executes payout control management processing for creating and transmitting payout commands based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-17.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a includes a first special symbol indicator 160, a second special symbol indicator 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and a normal symbol hold indicator 170. Then, LED display setting processing is performed for setting common data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notification indicator 172 to the common output buffer.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c, the first big prize opening solenoid 126c, and the second big prize opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image synthesis process for storing in the output port buffer. .

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes port output processing for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

  Hereinafter, the switch management process in step S500, the special game management process in step S600, and the normal game management process in step S700 among the timer interrupt processes described above will be described in detail.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing (step S500) in the main control board 300.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s has been turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S510. If it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes a gate passage process based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. The details of the gate passing process will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first start port detection switch-on is detected, that is, whether a game ball has entered the first start port 120 and a detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S520. If it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-5. Move.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300a executes a first start port passing process based on the game ball entering the first start port 120. The details of the first start port passage process will be described later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second start port detection switch-on is detected, that is, whether a game ball has entered the second start port 122 and a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S530. If it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-7. Move.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300a executes a second start port passing process based on the game ball entering the second start port 122. The details of the second start port passage process will be described later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a is at the time of detection of the big prize opening detection switch ON, that is, the game ball enters the first big prize opening 126 or the second big prize opening 128 and the first big prize opening detection switch 126s or the second It is determined whether a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the big winning opening detection switch on is detected, the process proceeds to step S540. If it is determined that the big winning opening detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-9. .

(Step S540)
When the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the game ball has been properly entered into the first grand prize port 126 or the second grand prize port 128, and determines that the game ball has been properly entered. In this case, a special winning opening passing process for transmitting a special winning entry input command to the sub-control board 330 indicating that a game ball has entered the first big winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 is executed. The details of this special winning opening passing process will be described later.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area detection switch-on is detected, that is, whether a game ball has entered the specific area 140b and a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 140s. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S550. If it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process ends.

(Step S550)
The main CPU 300a executes the specific area passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b, and ends the switch management process. Details of the specific area passing process will be described later.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is 4 or greater. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is not equal to or greater than the maximum value. The process moves to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit that is a target to save the acquired hit-determined random number, among the four storage units in the usual map storage area.

(Step S510-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the winning random number acquired in step S510-1 in the target storage unit calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a general map hold designation command indicating the number of general map holds stored in the normal map storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passing process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a sets “00H” as the special symbol identification value. The special symbol identification value is used to identify whether the reservation type is special 1 reservation or special 2 reservation. The special symbol identification value (00H) indicates special 1 reservation, and the special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 suspension.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first start port passage process. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a module common to the second start port passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second start port passage process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the second start port passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets “01H” as the special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later.

(Step S530-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase. As will be described in detail later, the normal game management phase indicates the stage of the normal game execution process, that is, the progress of the normal game, and is updated according to the stage of the normal game execution process.

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is “04H”. It should be noted that “04H” in the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric accessory winning prize opening control process is being performed. In the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is energized and the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be in the open state. Will be in a state that can be properly opened. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not “04H”, the second start port passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is “04H”, step S530-9. Move processing to.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory winning ball counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the second start port passing process.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port passage process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the target special symbol reservation number of balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is “00H”, the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is “01H”, the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol reservation balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value. As a result, if it is determined that the value is equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-19. If it is determined that the value is not equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol reserved ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit that is a target for saving the acquired jackpot determination random number among the storage units of the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a acquires the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the winning symbol random number updated in step S400-13, and the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S100-43, and the step S535-11 Stored in the target storage unit calculated in (1).

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-15. Here, a special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter. The special figure 2 hold designation command is set. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S535-19)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-19, and determines whether it is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control state (ordinary game management phase <04H) described later. As a result, when it is determined that it is less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control state, the process proceeds to step S535-23, and when it is determined that it is not less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process is terminated.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there has been an abnormal winning, and if it determines that there has been an abnormal winning, the main CPU 300a executes a starting port abnormal winning error process for performing a predetermined process, and the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) ) Ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the special winning opening passing process (step S540) in the main control board 300.

(Step S540-1)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-7 that it is time to detect the big prize opening detection switch ON, it loads the special game management phase. As will be described in detail later, the special game management phase indicates the stage of the special game execution process, that is, the progress of the special game, and is updated according to the stage of the special game execution process.

(Step S540-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special game management phase loaded in step S540-1 indicates a stage of execution processing that is equal to or greater than the pre-opening process for the big prize opening. The special game management phase includes nine stages from 00H to 08H, and among these, 01H to 08H corresponds to an execution process stage that is equal to or greater than the pre-opening process for the big prize opening. Since the big game or the small hit game is executed when the special game management phase is 01H to 08H, it is determined here whether the big game or the small hit game is currently in progress. When it is determined that the special game management phase indicates a stage of execution processing that is equal to or greater than the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, the process proceeds to step S540-5, and the special game management phase is the pre-opening process for the big winning opening. If it is determined that the above execution processing stage is not indicated, the process proceeds to step S540-7.

(Step S540-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a prize winning ball entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the first grand prize winning port 126 or the second grand prize winning port 128 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special prize winning hole passing process. .

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a determines that it is inappropriate to enter the game ball into the first grand prize opening 126 or the second major prize opening 128, and ends the special prize passing process.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the specific area passing process (step S550) in the main control board 300.

(Step S550-1)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-9 that the specific area detection switch is on, it determines whether the valid period flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the valid period flag is on, the process proceeds to step S550-3, and if it is determined that the valid period flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S550-5.

  As will be described in detail later, the validity period flag is used to determine whether or not the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b is regarded as valid. In this embodiment, during the big game Is turned on at the start of the first round game, and turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the second round game.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the validity period flag is on, the main CPU 300a turns on the specific area entry flag and ends the specific area passing process. Note that the specific area entry flag indicates that a game ball has effectively entered the specific area 140b during the big game. If the specific area entry flag is already on, the specific area passing process is terminated as it is.

(Step S550-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S550-1 that the validity period flag is not turned on, the main CPU 300a executes error processing.

(Step S550-7)
The main CPU 300a sets an error command indicating that an error has been detected in the transmission buffer, and ends the specific area passing process.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As already described, in the present embodiment, a special game triggered by a game ball entering the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and a normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. And proceed in parallel. The process related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but the main control board 300 manages each process related to the special game in the special game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each special game control module. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is “00H”, the module for executing the “special symbol variation process” is called, and the special game management phase is “01H” or “05H” When the module for executing the “pre-opening process for the big winning opening” is called and the special game management phase is “02H” or “06H”, the “large winning opening opening control process” is executed. Module is called, and the special game management phase is “03H” or “07H”, the module for executing the “big winning opening closing effective process” is called, and the special game management phase is “04H”. ”Or“ 08H ”, a module for executing the“ large winning mouth end wait process ”is called.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300.

(Step S600-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects a special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 and starts processing.

(Step S600-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a special game timer for managing the control time of the special game, and ends the special game management process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol variation processing in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is “00H”.

(Step S610)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation waiting process. This special symbol variation waiting process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S620)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol variation processing. This special symbol variation processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S630)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol stop symbol display process. This special symbol stop symbol display process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 28 is a first flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300, and FIG. 29 is a first flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300. 2 is a flowchart of FIG.

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special 1 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 1 holding number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S610-3. If it is determined that the special 1 holding number is not 1 or more, step S610-51 in FIG. Move processing to.

(Step S610-3)
In the first special symbol display 160, the main CPU 300a is displaying a variation of the symbol based on the special 1 hold, or whether the symbol based on the special 1 hold is being stopped (while the stop display time is being measured). Determine. As a result, if it is determined that the variable display is being displayed or the stop display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-51, and if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed and the stop display is not being performed. The process moves to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a performs block transfer of the special 1 reservation stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure storage area to the storage unit having a small ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. The main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol reservation ball number counter corresponding to special 1 hold is decremented by “1”, and the special 1 hold is decremented by “1”. Set the hold reduction specification command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot decision random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, a special symbol probability state flag identifying whether the game state is a high probability game state or a low probability game state, and the corresponding jackpot decision random number A determination table is selected to perform a lottery lottery, and a special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the jackpot has been won as a result of the big role lottery in step S610-7. As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot has been won, the process proceeds to step S610-11, and if it is determined that the jackpot has not been won, the process proceeds to step S610-17.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, the winning symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected, the special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (the jackpot symbol Type). When the special symbol determination data is saved, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a determines in the second special symbol display 162 whether or not the symbol variation display based on the special 2 reservation is being performed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-15, and if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-19.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special symbol determination data relating to the special symbol 2 (special 2 holding) derived from the special 2 hold and stored in the main RAM 300c corresponds to the jackpot symbol. That is, here, it is determined whether or not the variable display relating to the jackpot symbol is being executed by the second special symbol display 162. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol variation display for the jackpot symbol is being executed in the second special symbol display 162, the process proceeds to step S610-17, and the symbol variation display for the jackpot symbol is the second symbol display. If it is determined that the special symbol display 162 is not executed, the process proceeds to step S610-19.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol determination data related to the lost symbol, and sets a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer. If the special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved in step S610-11, the special symbol determination data for losing is rewritten. As a result, the variation of the symbol where the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed is not performed simultaneously on the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11 or step S610-17. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally turned on.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining the variation pattern number. Details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation pattern number determined in step S611 and determines the variation time with reference to the variation time determination table. Then, the determined variation time is set in a special symbol variation timer.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big game lottery in step S610-7 is a big win, and if it is a big win, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-11, Check the type of jackpot symbol. Then, referring to the gaming state setting table and the current gaming state, the gaming state and the high probability count that are set after the end of the major game are determined, and the determination result is used as a special symbol probability state preliminary flag and a high probability count cut preliminary counter. To save. If the lost symbol is saved, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the process.

(Step S610-25)
In the first special symbol display 160, the main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start the variation display of the special symbol. A counter value is associated with each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display 160, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is controlled to be lit. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the special symbol variation display is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol indicator 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol indicator 162 separately. Here, the counter value is set in the special symbol 1 display symbol counter.

(Step S610-27)
The main CPU 300a executes a cut-off management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to check whether the current gaming state is a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state. If the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the counter value of the high-accuracy count cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, when the counter value becomes “0” as a result of updating the high-accuracy number cut counter, a special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high probability gaming state, the big game lottery is executed a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot, and the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state.

(Step S610-29)
The main CPU 300a sets a number command indicating the remaining number of times until the highly accurate number becomes zero (actual number of remaining times) in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-51)
As shown in FIG. 29, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S610-53, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S610-87. .

(Step S610-53)
In the second special symbol display 162, the main CPU 300a is displaying a variation of the symbol based on the special 2 hold, or whether the symbol based on the special 2 hold is being stopped (while the stop display time is being measured). Determine. As a result, when it is determined that the variable display or the stop display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-87, and when it is determined that the variable display is not being performed and the stop display is not being performed, step S610 is performed. Transfer processing to -55.

(Step S610-55)
The main CPU 300a performs block transfer of the special 2 reservation stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure storage area to the storage unit having a small ordinal number. Specifically, the special 2 hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. The main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, “1” is subtracted from the counter value of the target special symbol reservation ball number counter corresponding to the special 2 reservation, and “1” is subtracted from the special 2 reservation. Set the hold reduction specification command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-57)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot decision random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, a special symbol probability state flag identifying whether the game state is a high probability game state or a low probability game state, and the corresponding jackpot decision random number A determination table is selected to perform a lottery lottery, and a special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-59)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the jackpot has been won as a result of the big role lottery in step S610-57. As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot has been won, the process proceeds to step S610-61. If it is determined that the jackpot has not been won, the process proceeds to step S610-71.

(Step S610-61)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, the winning symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected, the special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (the jackpot symbol Type). When the special symbol determination data is saved, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-63)
The main CPU 300a determines in the first special symbol display 160 whether or not the symbol variation display based on the special 1 hold is being displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-65. If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-75.

(Step S610-65)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special symbol determination data relating to the special symbol 1 (special 1 holding) derived from the special 1 hold and stored in the main RAM 300c corresponds to the jackpot symbol. That is, here, it is determined whether or not the variable display related to the jackpot symbol is being executed by the first special symbol indicator 160. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol variation display for the jackpot symbol is being executed in the first special symbol indicator 160, the process proceeds to step S610-67, and the symbol variation display for the jackpot symbol is the first. If it is determined that the special symbol display 160 is not executed, the process proceeds to step S610-75.

(Step S610-67)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol determination data related to the lost symbol, and sets a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer. If the special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved in step S610-61, the special symbol determination data for losing is rewritten. As a result, the variation of the symbol where the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed is not performed simultaneously on the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S610-71)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the small winning combination is won as a result of the big role lottery in step S610-57. As a result, if it is determined that a small win is won, the process proceeds to step S610-73. If it is determined that a small win is not won, the process proceeds to step S610-67.

(Step S610-73)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning symbol random number and hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table, extracts the special symbol determination data, and extracts the extracted special symbol determination data (small hits). Save the symbol type). When the special symbol determination data is saved, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to step S610-75.

(Step S610-75)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in steps S610-61, S610-67, and S610-73.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining the variation pattern number. Details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-77)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation pattern number determined in step S611 and determines the variation time with reference to the variation time determination table. Then, the determined variation time is set in a special symbol variation timer.

(Step S610-79)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big game lottery in step S610-57 is a big hit, and if it is a big win, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-61, Check the type of jackpot symbol. Then, referring to the gaming state setting table and the current gaming state, the gaming state and the high probability count that are set after the end of the major game are determined, and the determination result is used as a special symbol probability state preliminary flag and a high probability count cut preliminary counter. To save. When the rewriting process is performed in step S610-67, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the process.

(Step S610-81)
In the second special symbol display 162, the main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start the variation display of the special symbol. A counter value is associated with each segment of 7 segments constituting the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is controlled to be lit. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the special symbol variation display is set in the special symbol 2 display symbol counter.

(Step S610-83)
The main CPU 300a executes a cut-off management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to check whether the current gaming state is a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state. If the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the counter value of the high-accuracy count cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, when the counter value becomes “0” as a result of updating the high-accuracy number cut counter, a special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high probability gaming state, the big game lottery is executed a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot, and the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state.

(Step S610-85)
The main CPU 300a sets a count command indicating the counter value updated in step S610-83 (the remaining count until the high-accuracy count reaches 0) in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-87)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a low probability gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game state is a low-probability gaming state, the process proceeds to step S610-89. If it is determined that the game state is not a low-probability gaming state, that is, a high-probability gaming state, The processing is moved to 91.

(Step S610-89)
The main CPU 300a determines in the first special symbol display 160 whether the symbol is changing or being stopped based on the special 1 hold or being stopped (when the stop display time is being measured). As a result, when it is determined that the variable display or the stop display is being performed, the special symbol variation waiting process is terminated, and when it is determined that neither the variable display nor the stop display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-93. Move processing.

(Step S610-91)
The main CPU 300a is in the variable display or stop display (during stop display time measurement) of the symbols based on the special 1 hold on the first special symbol display 160, and the special 2 hold on the second special symbol display 162. It is determined whether the change display of symbols based on the above or stop display is being performed (the stop display time is being measured). As a result, when it is determined that both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are in the variable display or the stop display, the special symbol change waiting process is terminated, and both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are If it is determined that neither fluctuation display nor stop display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-93.

(Step S610-93)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting timer for measuring the time of the customer waiting state.

(Step S610-95)
The main CPU 300a sets a demo command for transmitting the start of the customer waiting state in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation waiting process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation number determination process (step S611) in the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol determination data (special symbol type) saved in step S610.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the currently set gaming state.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the currently set gaming state is a high probability gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game state is the high probability game state, the process proceeds to step S611-7. If it is determined that the game state is not the high probability game state, that is, the game state is the low probability game state, the process proceeds to step S611-9. Move processing.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a confirms the actual remaining number of times (actual remaining number of times) until the highly accurate number of times becomes zero.

(Step S611-9)
If the actual remaining number confirmed in the above step S611-7 is 1, the main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern random number determination table dedicated to the final round in the high probability based on the type of the special symbol loaded and confirmed in the above step S611-1. Set. In this embodiment, the high probability count is set to 100. However, when the actual remaining count is 1, that is, when the last special symbol variation display in the high probability gaming state is started, the high probability count is in progress. The variation pattern number is determined with reference to the final round dedicated variation pattern random number determination table. If the actual remaining number confirmed in step S611-7 is other than 1, the type of special symbol loaded and confirmed in step S611-1, the current gaming state confirmed in step S611-3, and Based on the hold type, the corresponding variation pattern random number determination table is selected and set.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table set in step S611-9 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-5 or step S610-55. To do.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-11 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300.

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a sets “00H” as the processing target identification value. Note that the processing target identification value is used to identify whether the processing related to special 1 hold or the processing related to special 2 hold is executed when each of the following processes is executed. When “00H” is set as the processing target identification value, processing related to special 1 hold is executed, and when “01H” is set as the processing target identification value, processing related to special 2 hold Is executed. Note that the various counters and timers that appear in the explanation of the special symbol changing process and the special symbol stop symbol display process are provided for special 1 reservation and special 2 reservation, and the following steps S620-5 to The process of step S620-23 is performed for a processing target (a counter, a timer, or the like) corresponding to the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the suspension of the processing target is being variably displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. As a result, if the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S620-5. If the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S620-25.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for updating the special symbol variation base counter. In the special symbol fluctuation base counter, the counter value is set so as to make one round at a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is “0”, a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is “1” or more, The counter value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-5 is “0”. As a result, if the counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-9. If the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-13.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process for subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-21 or step S610-77.

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special symbol fluctuation timer updated in step S620-9 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-19, and if the timer value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-13.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates a special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of the 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is “1” or more, the current timer value is determined. The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting “1”.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-17, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-17. The processing is moved to S620-25.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and moves the process to step S620-25. Thereby, each segment which comprises 7 segments will be lighted sequentially every predetermined time.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-19 or S610-75 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol stop designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-23)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol variation stop time, which is a time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, in the special game timer.

(Step S620-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is the maximum (01H). As a result, when it is determined that the processing target identification value is the maximum, the special symbol variation processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the processing target identification value is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S620-27.

(Step S620-27)
The main CPU 300a sets “01H” as the process target identification value, and moves the process to step S620-3.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300.

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a sets “00H” as the processing target identification value.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol related to the hold type corresponding to the processing target identification value set in the main RAM 300c is being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. . As a result, if it is determined that the stop display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S630-5. If it is determined that the stop display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S630-13.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-23 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S630-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, step S630. The process is moved to -7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the big game lottery.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big role lottery is a big hit or a small win. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit or a small hit, the process proceeds to step S630-17, and when it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is determined, the process is moved to step S630-11.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a special state determination game state confirmation designation command indicating a game state when the special symbol is fixed in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is the maximum (01H). As a result, when it is determined that the processing target identification value is the maximum, the special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the processing target identification value is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S630-15. .

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a adds 01H to the process target identification value, and moves the process to step S630-3.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is a special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner, that is, whether the symbol is being displayed in a variation on one of the first special symbol indicator 160 and the second special symbol indicator 162. As a result, if it is determined that there is a special symbol being displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step S630-19. If it is determined that there is no special symbol being displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step S630-21.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process for forcibly stopping and displaying the special symbol during the variable display on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S630-23)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S630-9 that the result of the big game lottery is a big win, the main CPU 300a resets the gaming state to the normal gaming state which is the initial state. However, if it is determined that the game is a small hit, the process proceeds to the next process without resetting the gaming state.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessory actuating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a performs special electric accessory maximum operation number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-25, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter. . The special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the big game starting from now. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and by adding “1” to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter at the start of each round game, The number of round games is managed. Here, along with the start of the big game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is executed.

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-25 and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-31)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-33)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “01H” when starting the big game, updates the special game management phase to “05H” when starting the small hit game, and stops the special symbol The symbol display process ends. Thereby, a big game or a small hit game is started.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the main control board 300. This pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed when the special game management phase is “01H” or “05H”.

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-29 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. The process moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a large winning opening opening designation command for transmitting the large winning opening opening start (start of round game) to the sub-control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening / closing switching process. The big prize opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a checks the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter and determines whether the first round game is started, that is, whether the second big prize opening 128 is opened. As a result, when it is determined that the first round game is started, the process proceeds to step S640-9, and when it is determined that the first round game is not started, the process is moved to step S640-11.

(Step S640-9)
The main CPU 300a turns on the validity period flag.

(Step S640-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“02H” or “06H”), and ends the pre-opening process for the big prize opening.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the number of opening / closing of the big prize opening during one round game). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric accessory actuating ram set table and energizes the first big prize winning port solenoid 126c and the second big prize winning port solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching frequency counter. Solenoid control data for control and timer data that is energization time or energization stop time are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts energization of the first big prize opening solenoid 126c or the second big prize opening solenoid 128c, or is used to stop energization. The winning opening solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing this special winning opening solenoid energization control process, in step S400-25 and step S400-27, energization start or energization control of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled. It will be.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a movable member control table (not shown) and controls the energization of the movable member drive solenoid 142c with reference to the table.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the special game timer is the maximum opening time of one time for the big prize opening.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first big prize opening solenoid 126c or the second big prize opening solenoid 128c is energized, that is, in step S641-5, the first big prize opening solenoid 126c or the second big prize opening solenoid 128c. It is determined whether a control process for starting energization has been performed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is set, the process proceeds to step S641-13, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not set, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process ends.

(Step S641-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is “02H” or “06H”.

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-9 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, step S650 is performed. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
If it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. To do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the count value of the winning prize winning ball counter updated in step S500-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the same number as the maximum winning possible number in one round at the winning prize opening. It is determined whether or not a game ball of the player has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the prescribed number has not been reached, the special winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the prescribed number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening closing process necessary to stop energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c and close the large winning opening. As a result, the special winning opening is closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the special winning timer closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a checks the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and determines whether the second round game is ended, that is, whether the second big prize opening 128 is closed. As a result, when it is determined that the second round game is finished, the process proceeds to step S650-13, and when it is determined that the second round game is not finished, the process is moved to step S650-15.

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a valid period flag off timer for turning off the valid period flag. The valid period flag off timer is decremented every time the timer interrupt process is performed in the timer update process in step S400-9, and when it becomes 0, the valid period flag is turned off.

(Step S650-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value ("03H" or "07H").

(Step S650-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening closing designation command indicating that the special winning opening has been closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing effective process is executed when the special game management phase is “03H” or “07H”.

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is “0”. As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the special winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, the step The processing is moved to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, that is, whether a preset number of round games have ended. . As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match. In step S660-5, the process proceeds to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “01H”. When the special game management phase is 07H, that is, during the control of the small hit game, since the number of round games of the small hit game is “1”, it is always determined as YES in step S660-3, Processing does not shift to this step.

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective process. As a result, the next round game is started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in a special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value ("04H" or "08H") obtained by adding 01H to the current value.

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective process.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This special winning end finish weighting process is executed when the special game management phase is “04H” or “08H”.

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the special winning exit end wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. The process moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the gaming state after the end of the big game. Here, when a game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big game, the high probability game state is set, and when the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b, the low probability game state is set. This process is performed only when the big game is executed, and is not performed when the small hit game is executed.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a game state change designation command for transmitting a game state set after the end of the big game in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a frequency command corresponding to the high-accuracy frequency saved in step S670-3 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special winning opening end weight process. Thereby, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variation display of the special symbol is resumed.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As already described, in the present embodiment, the process related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is repeatedly executed in stages, but the main control board 300 performs such a normal game. Each process related to is managed in the normal game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of a normal game, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of the normal game control modules. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is “00H”, a module for executing the “normal symbol variation waiting process” is called, and when the normal game management phase is “01H”, When the module for executing the “normal symbol changing process” is called and the normal game management phase is “02H”, the module for executing the “normal symbol stop symbol display process” is called and the normal game management phase is “02H”. When the game management phase is “03H”, a module for executing “ordinary electric accessory prize opening pre-processing” is called, and when the normal game management phase is “04H”, “normal When the module for executing “Electrical character prize winning opening control process” is called and the normal game management phase is “05H”, “Normal electric bonus prize opening closed” Modularized call for executing processing ", when ordinary game management phase is" 06H ", the modules for performing the" normal electric won game winning opening ends wait process "is called.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining a normal game management process (step S700) in the main control board 300.

(Step S700-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S700-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the normal game control module corresponding to the normal game management phase loaded in step S700-1.

(Step S700-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the normal game control module selected in step S700-3 and starts processing.

(Step S700-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a normal game timer that manages the control time of the normal game.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol variation waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is “00H”.

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter and determines whether the counter value is “0”, that is, whether the normal symbol holding is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is “0”, the normal symbol variation waiting process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a performs block transfer of the universal map hold (random number determined per hit) stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal map storage area to the storage unit having a small ordinal number. Specifically, the general map hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the normal hold stored in the first storage unit is transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this normal symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter is decremented by “1”, and a universal symbol holding reduction designation command is transmitted to indicate that “1” is subtracted from the normal symbol holding ball number. Set to buffer.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the winning determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, performs the normal drawing, and stores the lottery result. Execute the judgment process.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the general symbol lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display unit 168 is configured by one LED lamp, and when the hit is made, the normal symbol display unit 168 is turned on, and when lost, the normal symbol display unit 168 is turned off. . The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol indicator 168 is finally turned on. For example, when the winning symbol is won, “0” is set as the normal symbol stop symbol number. In the case of loss, “1” is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

(Step S710-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms the current gaming state, selects and sets the corresponding normal symbol variation time data table.

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol variation time based on the winning determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the normal symbol variation time data table set in step S710-9.

(Step S710-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol variation time determined in step S710-11 in the normal game timer.

(Step S710-15)
In the normal symbol display 168, the main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in order to start the variation display of the normal symbol. For example, when “0” is set as the counter value in the normal symbol display symbol counter, the normal symbol display 168 is controlled to be lit. When the counter value is set to “1”, the normal symbol display is displayed. The device 168 is controlled to be turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the normal symbol variation display.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a general map hold designation command indicating the number of general map holds stored in the general map hold storage area in the transmission buffer.

(Step S710-19)
The main CPU 300a transmits a normal symbol designation command based on the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in step S710-7, that is, based on the symbol type determined by the normal symbol hit determination process (winning symbol or lost symbol). Set to.

(Step S710-21)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “01H” and ends the normal symbol variation waiting process.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 300. This normal symbol variation processing is executed when the normal game management phase is “01H”.

(Step S720-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S710-13 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S720-9. If the timer value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S720-3.

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer for measuring the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display 168. Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is “0”, a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is “1” or more, the current timer value is determined. The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting “1”.

(Step S720-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not “0”, The normal symbol changing process is terminated.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, if the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display unit 168 is turned off, the counter value indicating that the normal symbol display unit 168 is turned on is updated. If it is, the counter value indicating extinguishing is updated, and the normal symbol changing process is terminated. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 is repeatedly turned on and off (flashes) every predetermined time over the normal symbol variation time.

(Step S720-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S710-7 in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 is finally controlled to be turned on or off, and the result of the normal drawing lottery is notified.

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a normal symbol variation stop time, which is a time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol, in the normal game timer.

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a general symbol stop designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that the normal symbol stop display has started.

(Step S720-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “02H”, and ends the normal symbol changing process.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining a normal symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is “02H”.

(Step S730-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S720-11 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, the normal symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”. The process moves to step S730-3.

(Step S730-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the usual drawing lottery.

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the usual drawing lottery is a win. As a result, if it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to step S730-9, and if it is determined that it is not a win (is lost), the process proceeds to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H” and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the normal game management process based on one general figure hold ends, and when the general figure hold is stored, the process for starting the variable symbol display based on the next hold is performed. It becomes.

(Step S730-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the open / close control pattern table, and saves the time before the general power release as the timer value in the normal game timer.

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “03H” and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the opening / closing control of the second start port 122 is started.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining the process for opening the ordinary electric accessory winning opening on the main control board 300. This process for pre-opening the ordinary electric accessory winning opening is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “03H”.

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S730-9 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, the process for pre-opening the normal electric game item winning opening is finished, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal electric accessory prize opening opening / closing switching process. The ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “04H”, and ends the process for opening the normal electric accessory prize opening.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory prize opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the opening / closing count of the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 during one opening / closing control). Determine whether. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening / closing control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching frequency counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control) for energization control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is performed. Stop control data), and timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or energization stop time (normal power closure effective time = rest time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c or stops ordinary energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. The object solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control process, in step S400-25 and step S400-27, energization start or energization control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled.

(Step S741-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S741-3 in the normal game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the normal game timer is one maximum opening time of the second start port 122.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is energized, that is, whether or not the control process for starting energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c has been performed in step S741-5. As a result, when it determines with it being an energization start state, a process is moved to step S741-11, and when it determines with it being not an energization start state, the said normal electric accessory prize opening / closing switching process is complete | finished.

(Step S741-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory prize opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory prize opening opening control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “04H”.

(Step S750-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S741-7 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S750-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”, step S750 is performed. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S750-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S750-3 that the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching counter is not the upper limit value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. To do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory winning ball counter updated in step S530-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the second start port 122 is performing one open / close control. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number that can be won are entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal electric accessory closing process necessary to stop energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and close the second start port 122. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 122 will be in a closed state.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal power valid state time in the normal game timer.

(Step S750-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “05H” and ends the normal electric accessory prize opening opening control process.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory prize opening closing effective process is executed when the normal game management phase is “05H”.

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, the normal electric component winning prize closing closing process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S760-3.

(Step S760-3)
The main CPU 300a saves the ordinary power end wait time in the normal game timer.

(Step S760-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “06H” and ends the normal electric accessory winning prize closing effective process.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “06H”.

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, the normal electric component winning award end wait process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the ordinary game management phase to “00H”, and ends the ordinary electric accessory winning prize end wait process. As a result, when the ordinary figure hold is stored, the normal symbol variation display is resumed.

  As described above, a special game and a normal game proceed by executing various processes in the main control board 300. During the progress of such a game, a command transmitted from the main control board 300 is performed. Based on the above, the sub-control board 330 performs control for executing various effects. In the following, after briefly explaining the fluctuating effect for notifying the lottery result of the big role lottery executed in the low probability gaming state, the effect executed in the high probability gaming state, which is a characteristic effect of the present embodiment. explain.

(Example of production)
FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the reachless variation pattern. As described above, when the big role lottery is performed on the main control board 300 when the low probability gaming state is set, the special symbol lottery is displayed during the special symbol change display, that is, over the special symbol change time. A fluctuating effect for informing the result is executed. This variation effect is executed when a special symbol variation display is performed based on special 1 suspension when the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state, but the gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state. It will not be executed if it is set. In addition, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 2 hold, it is executed only when the jackpot symbol is determined.

  In this variation effect, various background images are displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variablely displayed (scrolled) so as to be superimposed on the background image. Then, the result of the big role lottery is notified to the player by the combination display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c finally stopped on the effect display unit 200a. Note that during the changing effect, the sound is output from the sound output device 206 along with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, the effect lighting device 204 is controlled to be turned on, and the effect agent device 202 is movable. Be controlled.

  The variation effects of this embodiment are roughly classified into a reachless variation pattern and a reach variation pattern. In the variation effect of the reachless variation pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are superimposed and displayed on the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 48A, it is assumed that the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the lottery lottery result is lost. In this state, when the special symbol variation display is newly performed, as shown in FIG. 48B, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variation-displayed as the special symbol variation display starts. (Scroll display) starts. In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), first, the effect symbol 210a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), the effect symbol 210c is stopped and displayed in a pattern (aspect) different from the effect symbol 210a. Is done. As shown in FIG. 48 (e), the variation display of the special symbol is completed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 at the same timing. The effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed, and the result of the big lottery is notified to the player by the combination of the three effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c which are stopped and displayed at this time.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, all three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode), and then the big game is executed. On the other hand, if the lottery lottery result is a loss, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode).

  FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. In the variation production of the reach variation pattern, the variation display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is started in accordance with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, similarly to the variation production of the variation pattern without reach, as shown in FIG. As shown, the effect design 210a is first stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the effect design 210c is stopped and displayed in the same design (mode) as the effect design 210a.

  Thus, in the effect display unit 200a, when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in a specific mode (the same symbol (mode)), so-called “reach mode”, as shown in FIG. In the part 200a, “reach” is displayed superimposed on the effect symbols 210a and 210c. After that, as shown in FIG. 49 (d), the variation display is continued with the shapes of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c being different from those before entering the specific mode. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 49 (e), a predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and finally the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed. As a result, the player will be notified of the lottery result.

(Example of production determination table)
Next, a description will be given of a method for determining the aspect of the fluctuation effect. FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining the low-accuracy fluctuation effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 50, when a variation pattern command is received, an effect random number is acquired from a range of 0 to 249, and one variation effect is determined based on the acquired random number value and the low-accuracy time variation effect determination table. An execution mode (pattern) is determined. The execution pattern of the variation effect determined at this time is associated with an image pattern or the like to be displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the variation of the special symbol associated with the variation pattern number determined by the main control board 300 It is designed in advance so as to determine the execution mode of the variation effect that coincides with the display time.

  Next, effects that are executed when the high probability gaming state is set will be described.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when the high probability gaming state is set. In the high probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. 51A, a character image 220 is displayed as a background image in the center of the effect display unit 200a. Here, a plurality of types of character images 220 to be displayed as background images are prepared, and icon images 222 corresponding to the respective character images 220 (reference numerals 222a, 222b, and 222c in the figure) are displayed on the left side of the effect display unit 200a. Is displayed).

  Further, a total payout number display part 224 is provided at the lower part of the effect display part 200a, and the number of prize balls acquired by the player, more specifically, the game ball enters the big prize opening and pays out. The total number of payouts obtained by accumulating the number of awarded balls is displayed. As described above, in this embodiment, when the player is set to the high-probability gaming state, when the player fires a game ball toward the second game area 116b, a small hit game is frequently executed. This small hit game will gradually increase the number of winning balls. In the total payout number display unit 224, from the start of the big game that triggers the change from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state, until the gaming state is finally changed to the low probability gaming state, The total number of payouts in which a game ball is inserted and paid out in the big winning opening during the big game and the small hit game is displayed.

  Then, the character image 220 displayed on the effect display unit 200 a is switched according to the total number of payouts displayed on the total payout number display unit 224. Specifically, in the sub-control board 330, the total number of payouts is calculated, and when the calculated total number of payouts exceeds the threshold, the character image 220 displayed in the center of the effect display unit 200a is changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), five types of characters A to E are provided for the character image 220 displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the total number of payouts corresponds to each of the characters A to E. It is attached. In the sub control board 330, the total number of payouts is constantly checked, and when the total number of payouts exceeds the threshold, control is performed so that the character image 220 corresponding to the current total number of payouts is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 51B, x is displayed on the icon image 222 corresponding to the character image 220 already displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  In conventional gaming machines, the number of jackpots is directly linked to the gaming profits acquired by the player, so the player can feel satisfied and achieved by switching the production according to the number of jackpots or so-called consecutive resorts. Has become common. However, in the gameability of the present embodiment, even if the extended game state continues, the total payout varies greatly depending on the timing of winning the jackpot, so it is not appropriate to switch the effect depending on the number of jackpots. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an effect that matches the game profit obtained by the player is developed by switching the effect according to the total number of payouts.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the high probability gaming state is set, the player can select a desired output sound (music) by operating the effect operating device 208. At this time, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), the selectable output sound (music) is set to gradually increase as the total number of payouts increases.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining an example of the special effect when the high probability gaming state is set. For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), it is assumed that the total number of game balls paid out to the player since the high probability gaming state is set is 2488. Thereafter, when the game ball enters the second big winning opening 128 opened by the small hit game and the total payout number becomes 2500 as shown in FIG. 52 (b), as shown in FIG. 52 (c). Then, “2500 departure OVER” is displayed on the effect display section 200a. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (d), the change of the character image 220 displayed as the background image and the addition of output sound (music) that can be selected by the player are notified.

  Thus, the character image 220 and the selectable output sound are associated in advance according to the total number of payouts, and when the total payout number exceeds the threshold value, the special images shown in FIGS. 52 (c) and 52 (d). The production will be executed. When the special effect is executed for a predetermined time, the effect display unit 200a is switched to the original image with the character image 220 changed as shown in FIG. In this state, the player can select the newly added output sound (song) by operating the effect operating device 208.

  As described above, whenever the total number of payouts exceeds a predetermined threshold, the player's feeling of fatigue is reduced by changing the character image 220, and selectable output sounds (songs) are sequentially added. Thus, the player is provided with a sense of satisfaction that the privilege has been obtained, and the effect of the production is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, a hold display image 228 (indicated by reference numerals 228a to 228d) corresponding to the special 2 hold stored in the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300 is displayed at the right end of the effect display unit 200a. Is done. As described above, the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300 is provided with the second special figure reservation storage area, and the special 2 reservation is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area. . When special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit, the hold display image 228a is displayed, and when special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit, the hold display image is displayed. When 228a and 228b are displayed and special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the hold display images 228a, 228b and 228c are displayed, and the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are displayed. When the special 2 hold is stored, the hold display images 228a, 228b, 228c and 228d are displayed. That is, the hold display image 228 notifies the increase / decrease in the number of special 2 holds stored in the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300.

  In addition, a notification remaining number display unit 226 is provided at the lower part of the effect display unit 200a. The remaining notification number display unit 226 displays the remaining number of times that the lottery can be drawn in the high-probability gaming state. However, the number of times displayed on the notification remaining number display unit 226 does not necessarily match the actual remaining number (actual remaining number) managed by the main control board 300. That is, the remaining number of notifications displayed on the remaining notification number display unit 226 is determined based on the number of special symbols or the actual number of stop displays until the high probability gaming state is changed to the low probability gaming state. The remaining number of notifications is a number within the range of the actual remaining number managed by the main control board 300.

  In other words, the remaining number of notifications display unit 226 may display a number less than the actual number of remaining times as the remaining number of notifications. Thus, by intentionally differentiating the actual remaining number and the remaining number of notifications, it is possible to realize an effect that gives a player a sense of tension and expectation. Below, the production in the case where there is a difference between the actual remaining number of times and the remaining number of notifications will be described in detail.

  FIG. 53 is a diagram for explaining an effect cycle in the high probability gaming state. When the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state, the special symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol, and the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 128 during the major role game enters the specific area 140b. . In this case, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the major game, and the high probability count, that is, the actual remaining count of the high probability gaming state is set to 100 times. At this time, with the resumption of the special game in the high-probability gaming state after the end of the big game, “100” is displayed as the remaining number of notifications on the notification remaining number display unit 226. In other words, at the first time point when the low probability gaming state shifts to the high probability gaming state, the remaining number of notifications and the actual remaining number are equal.

  Then, each time the special symbol variation display, that is, the lottery lottery is performed, the actual remaining number managed by the main control board 300 is decremented by one, but in accordance with this, the notification remaining number display unit 226 is displayed. The displayed remaining number of notifications is also subtracted by one. In this way, without winning the jackpot again in the high probability gaming state, in other words, when a symbol other than the jackpot symbol is determined 100 times, the gaming state is changed to the low probability gaming state. Therefore, in this case, the gaming state is changed to the low-probability gaming state after the remaining number of notifications becomes 1, without causing a difference between the actual remaining number and the remaining number of notifications.

  As described above, in the high-probability gaming state, the special 2 reservation is subject to change, but when the big game lottery is performed by the special 2 reservation, the symbols to be determined are the special symbols Z1 and Z2 as the small winning symbols , Z3, or special symbols B and C as jackpot symbols. As shown in FIG. 53 (b), when the special symbol Z1 is determined by lottery lottery, the variation pattern number is determined in the main control board 300, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the determined variation pattern number is displayed over the variation time. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Thereafter, when the special symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 for a certain period of time, a small hit game is executed.

  Here, when the actual number of remaining times is 100 to 2, the variation pattern number selected when the special symbol Z1 is determined as the small hit symbol, that is, the variation time is only one. In addition, the special symbol stop display time is always constant regardless of the symbol type, gaming state, and the like. Therefore, when the special symbol Z1 is determined, the period from the start of the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 to the end of the small hit game executed after the stop display of the special symbol Z1 is one cycle. In this case, the time required for one cycle is always constant (6.0 seconds in this embodiment).

  In addition, when the number of actual remaining times is 100 to 2, even when the special symbols Z2 and Z3 are determined as the small winning symbols, only the same variation pattern number as that when the special symbol Z1 is determined is selected. Designed to be Note that there are three types of small hit games that are executed when winning a small bonus, and the opening / closing control of the second big prize opening 128 is performed according to the determined small hit symbol. As shown in FIGS. 53 (b) to 53 (d), these three types of small hit games have different opening / closing timings of the big winning opening during the small hit game because the opening time and the ending time are different from each other. However, in any small win game, the time and opening / closing mode required for the second big prize opening 128 to be closed after the first opening is the same, and the start (opening) of the small hit game is the same. ) To the end (ending) is also set to the same time. Accordingly, when any of the special symbols Z1, Z2, and Z3 is determined, the time required for one cycle is constant (6.0 seconds).

  Further, when the actual remaining number is 100 to 2 times, even when the special symbol C is determined as the big hit symbol, the same variation pattern number as that when the small bonus symbol is determined is selected. In addition, the opening time and ending time of the big game that is executed after the special symbol C is determined are equal to the small hit game that is executed when the special symbol Z1 that is the small symbol is determined. Accordingly, if the player continues to perform a launch operation for firing a game ball toward the second game area 116b, 1 from the start of the variable display when the special symbol C is determined until the end of the big game. The time required for the cycle is also substantially equal to the time required for one cycle when the small hit symbol is determined.

  As described above, in the high probability gaming state, when the big game lottery is performed based on the special 2 hold, the game proceeds with 6.0 seconds as one cycle. In this embodiment, there are provided a plurality of effect patterns of 6.0 seconds corresponding to the time required for one cycle, and effects patterns of time required for a plurality of cycles, that is, 6.0 seconds × n (n is an arbitrary numerical value). The production is controlled by selecting any production pattern from the plurality of production patterns. More specifically, the effects shown in FIGS. 51A and 51B are normally executed. However, when a preset condition is satisfied, a cycle effect based on one cycle is executed and controlled. However, each cycle effect based on one cycle is mainly performed when a difference is generated between the remaining number of notifications and the actual number of remaining times.

  Note that when the actual remaining number is 100 to 2 times, even when the special symbol B is determined as the big hit symbol, the same variation pattern number as that when the small bonus symbol is determined is selected. However, when the special symbol B is determined and executed, as shown in FIG. 53 (f), the round game in which the first big prize opening 126 is opened and closed continues after the end of the second round game. Done. Therefore, when the third round game is executed, the player can identify that the special symbol B has been determined. Therefore, when the special symbol B is determined, it is different from the cycle effect. Production is performed. This big role production will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 54 is a diagram for explaining a difference occurrence state between the remaining number of notifications and the actual number of remaining times. As described above, when the jackpot is not won in the high-probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. 54A, there is no difference between the actual remaining number and the remaining number of notifications. On the other hand, when the high probability game state is set, the special symbol C is determined by the big game lottery, and if the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 128 enters the specific area 140b during the big game, After the game is over, the game state is reset, and the actual remaining number is set to 100 again.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), when the actual remaining number of times reaches 59, the special symbol C is determined by the big game lottery, and the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big game, as shown in the figure. In addition, the actual remaining number of times is reset to 100 times. At this time, since the opening / closing mode of the second big prize opening 128 in the big game is difficult to distinguish from the opening / closing mode of the second big winning hole 128 in the small hit game, the player can It is difficult to notice that the actual remaining number of times has been reset to 100 only by looking at the opening and closing of. Therefore, during the cycle when the special symbol C is determined, the player is not noticed by subtracting the remaining number of notifications as it is without performing an effect that notifies the winning of the jackpot. In addition, a difference of 42 times is generated between the remaining number of notifications and the actual number of remaining times.

  After that, when the actual remaining number reaches 72 times, the special symbol C is determined again by the big game lottery, and when the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big game, the actual remaining number is 100 as shown in the figure. Reset to times. In this case as well, if the remaining number of notifications is subtracted as it is without performing an effect that notifies the winning of the jackpot, the remaining number of notifications and the actual number of remaining times are noticed before the player notices it. Thus, 71 times of difference are generated.

  In the present embodiment, in the state where there is a difference between the actual remaining number of times and the remaining number of notifications as described above, in order to make the player feel as if the remaining number of notifications has increased, And two types of effects such as a continuation confirmed effect are executed.

  FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between an extra effect and a continuation confirmed effect and a cycle. In the present embodiment, when the player is continuously launching a game ball toward the second game area 116b, the game is designed so that the game can proceed without interruption. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), basically one cycle of 6.0 seconds is repeated without a gap.

  Further, a plurality of patterns are provided for the extra effect and the continuation confirmed effect that are executed in a state where there is a difference between the remaining number of notifications and the actual number of remaining times. The extra effect and the continuation confirmed effect are classified into a one-cycle effect and a multi-cycle effect, respectively. Specifically, there are a total of three types of extra effects: a one-cycle extra effect as a one-cycle effect, a two-cycle extra effect as a multiple-cycle effect, and a three-cycle extra effect. In addition, there are three types of continuation-confirmed effects, including a one-cycle continuation-confirmed effect as a one-cycle effect, a two-cycle continuation-confirmed effect as a multiple-cycle effect, and a three-cycle continuation-confirmed effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 55 (b) and 55 (e), the one-cycle effect is composed of the time required for one cycle, that is, 6.0 seconds. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 55 (c) and 55 (f), the multi-cycle effect is composed of the time required for two cycles (12.0 seconds), and the three-cycle effect is shown in FIG. 55 (d). ) And (g), the time required for three cycles (18.0 seconds) is configured.

  In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in this embodiment, the gusset effect (an addition gusset effect and a continuation confirmation gusset effect) is provided, and also about this gusset effect, as shown in FIG.55 (h)-(j), There are three types: 1-cycle gaze production, 2-cycle gaze production, and 3-cycle gase production. These one-cycle effects and multi-cycle effects are controlled in accordance with the fact that a small winning symbol (big winning symbol) is determined on the main control board 300 and a special symbol variation display is started on the second special symbol display 162. Is done. However, these one-cycle effects and multi-cycle effects are executed only when the execution possibility is determined by lottery at the start of the special symbol variation display and when the special 2 hold is stored, and is won by lottery. . The lottery for each production will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 56 is a diagram for explaining an example of the one-cycle extra effect and the one-cycle extra effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), it is assumed that the execution of the one-cycle extra effect or the one-cycle extra gaze effect is determined by lottery when the effect for the high-probability gaming state is being executed. Then, with the start of the special symbol variation display, an image simulating a bomb is displayed on the effect display section 200a as shown in FIG. 56 (b), and as shown in FIG. 56 (c). An image with the content of exploding is displayed.

  In the extra effect, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), the effect display unit 200a displays “addition + n (n is the number of additions, here 20)”, and the number n of additions displayed at this time is As shown in FIG. 56 (e), it is added to the remaining number of notifications notified before or during the execution of the extra effect. In addition, since the number of times of addition displayed in this extra effect is derived within the range of the difference between the actual remaining number and the remaining number of notifications, the remaining number of notifications after adding the additional number of times n is larger than the actual remaining number of times. Never become.

  On the other hand, in the extra gaze effect, after the effect shown in FIG. 56 (c) is executed, the effect display unit 200a is blacked out as shown in FIG. 56 (f), and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 56 (g). Returning to the same effect as before the execution of the extra Gase effect.

  In this way, in the extra effect, the additional number n is notified within the range of the difference between the actual remaining number and the remaining number of notifications, and the notified additional number n is displayed on the remaining notification number display unit 226. The effect is displayed in addition to the remaining number of notifications.

  FIG. 57 is a diagram for explaining an example of the 1-cycle continuation confirmed effect and the 1-cycle continuation confirmed effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 57 (a), it is assumed that the execution of the one-cycle continuation confirmed effect or the one-cycle continuation confirmed gaze effect is determined by lottery when the effect for the high probability gaming state is being executed. Then, with the start of the special symbol variation display, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), an image simulating roulette with “STOCK” and “Sorry” displayed on the effect display unit 200a, An image of rotating roulette is displayed.

  Then, in the continuation effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the area displayed as “STOCK” is identified and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 57 (d), the effect display unit 200a displays “STOCK”. Is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57 (e), the image is restored to the image before the start of the continuation effect, but at this time, the continuation confirmation icon 230 marked "STOCK" is displayed on the upper right of the effect display unit 200a. . The continuation confirmation icon 230 is continuously displayed until the remaining number of notifications becomes 1, that is, until the remaining number of notifications corresponding to the final number in the high probability gaming state is displayed on the remaining notification number display unit 226. The

  In this way, when the continuation confirmed effect is executed and the continuation confirmation icon 230 is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, this corresponds to the time when the remaining number of notifications is 1, that is, the last time in the high probability gaming state. When the remaining number of notifications is reached, a recovery effect indicating recovery of the remaining number of notifications is always executed. Therefore, in the continuation determination effect, the high probability gaming state continues even after the current number of remaining notifications becomes 1, that is, the remaining number of notifications (1) corresponding to the final round of the high probability gaming state by the number notification effect. It can be said that this is an effect indicating that the high-probability gaming state continues even after the notification is made.

  Note that a plurality of patterns of continuation confirmation icons 230 displayed on the effect display unit 200a by the continuation confirmation effect are provided, and the displayed continuation confirmation icons 230 indicate the remaining number of notifications to be recovered. For example, when the continuation confirmation icon 230 is displayed in the first display pattern, the remaining number of notifications is recovered 10 times, and when displayed in the second display pattern, the remaining number of notifications is recovered 20 times. When displayed in the third display pattern, the remaining number of notifications recovers 30 times. Thus, the presentation effect can be further improved by suggesting the number of times of recovery based on the display pattern of the continuation confirmation icon 230.

  On the other hand, in the continuation confirmation gase effect, after the effect shown in FIG. 57 (b) is executed, as shown in FIG. 57 (f), an area displaying “sorry” is identified and displayed, and FIG. ), The effect display unit 200a is blacked out, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57 (h), the effect returns to the same effect as before the execution of the continuation confirmed gaze effect.

  As described above, when the high probability gaming state is set, the actual remaining number of times is determined based on the actual remaining number of times of determination of special symbols or stop display until the high probability gaming state is changed to the low probability gaming state. The remaining number of notifications is derived within the range. The number of remaining notifications derived in this way is directly notified in the remaining number of notifications display unit 226. When the remaining number of notifications is smaller than the actual remaining number of times, the execution of the continuation effect is determined. As described above, it is notified that the high probability gaming state continues.

  FIG. 58 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect of adding a plurality of cycles. For example, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), it is assumed that the execution of the 3-cycle extra effect is determined by lottery when the effect for the high probability gaming state is being executed. Then, with the start of the special symbol variation display, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), each of the four equally divided areas is “Continue confirmation”, “NEXT”, “Sorry”, “Add”. The written roulette image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Then, when the roulette rotates and a predetermined time elapses, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), an area displayed as “NEXT” among the four areas is identified and displayed. In this three-cycle added effect, the start of the effect until the state of the effect shown in FIG. 58 (c) corresponds to the first cycle.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), all four regions of the roulette are displayed again, and the roulette rotates again. Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 58 (e), the area where “NEXT” is displayed among the four areas is displayed again. Here, the state of the effects shown in FIGS. 58D to 58E, that is, the second roulette rotation start to stop corresponds to the second cycle.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58 (f), all four areas of the roulette are displayed again, and the roulette rotates again. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 58 (g), an area displayed as “over” is identified and displayed among the four areas, and then, as shown in FIG. 58 (h), “Addition +20” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the three-cycle adding effect is completed. Here, the state of the effects shown in FIGS. 58 (f) to 58 (h), that is, the third rotation from the start of the roulette rotation to the end of the effects corresponds to the third cycle.

  Here, the description has been given of the three-cycle extra effect, but the two-cycle extra effect is different from the above only in that the rotation and stop of the roulette are one less. In the two-cycle continuation confirmed effect and the three-cycle continuation confirmed effect, the area marked “Continue Confirmation” is identified and displayed when the last roulette stops, and the continuation confirmation is performed instead of the effect of FIG. 58 (h). Only the point that the icon 230 is displayed on the effect display unit 200a is different from the above.

  FIG. 59 is a diagram for explaining an example of a transition between the remaining number of notifications and the actual number of remaining times when an extra effect and a continuation confirmed effect are executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 59 (a), when the actual remaining number reaches 59, the special symbol C is determined, and the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big game, and the actual remaining number is notified. Assume that 42 times of differences have occurred between the remaining number of times. In such a difference occurrence state, a lottery of whether or not to perform an extra effect or a continuation confirmed effect is performed. For example, when execution of the one-cycle extra effect is determined when the remaining number of notifications reaches 55, the additional number n is derived within the range of the difference between the remaining number of notifications and the actual remaining number of times. Here, assuming that 14 times is determined as the number of additions n, the 14 times are added to 55 times, and the remaining number of notifications is 69 times. Therefore, at the start of the next cycle in which the extra effect is executed, the actual remaining number is 96, the remaining number of notifications is 68, and the difference between the two is 28.

  Also in this case, since the difference is still in a state of occurrence, a lottery of whether or not the extra effect and the continuation confirmed effect can be executed is performed at the start of each cycle. Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (a), when the difference finally disappears due to the second and third addition effects, the addition effect and the continuation confirmed effect are not executed until the difference is generated again. Note that the gaze effect may be executed even in a state where a difference is not generated and a lottery is executed regardless of whether or not a difference is generated.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), when the actual remaining number reaches 59, the special symbol C is determined, and the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big game, and the actual remaining number Suppose that 42 differences occur between the remaining number of notifications and the remaining number of notifications. When the remaining number of notifications reaches 55 and execution of the one-cycle additional effect is determined, the additional number n is derived within the range of the difference between the remaining number of notifications and the actual number of remaining times. Here, if 10 is determined as the number n of additions, this 10 is added to 55 and the remaining number of notifications is 65. Therefore, at the start of the next cycle in which the extra effect is executed, the actual remaining number is 96, the remaining number of notifications is 64, and the difference between the two is 32.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the one-cycle continuation effect is performed when the remaining number of notifications is 31. In this case, after that, the continuation confirmation icon 230 remains displayed on the effect display unit 200a until the remaining number of notifications becomes 1, and when the remaining number of notifications becomes 1, the recovery effect is executed. This recovery effect is composed of an effect for 6.0 seconds corresponding to one cycle, and it is notified that the remaining number of notifications is recovered to the actual remaining number of times. Thereby, after execution of the recovery effect, the remaining number of notifications is equal to the actual number of remaining times. Here, the case where the remaining number of notifications is recovered to the actual remaining number by the recovery effect has been described, but the recovery number of the remaining number of notifications is within the range of the actual remaining number of times.

  Specifically, when executing the continuation effect, the stock count is derived and stored within the range of the difference between the actual remaining count and the remaining notification count. The display pattern of the continuation confirmation icon 230 is determined according to the number of stocks derived at this time, and the continuation confirmation icon 230 indicates to the player the remaining number of notifications to be recovered. When the continuation confirmation icon 230 is displayed, if there is a difference between the total number of notification remaining times and the total number of stocks and the actual number of remaining times, the continuation confirmation icon 230 is displayed. That is, an additional effect can be executed before the recovery effect is executed. In addition, even after the execution of the recovery effect, if a difference has occurred between the actual remaining number of times and the remaining number of notifications, the difference will be filled again by an additional effect or the like thereafter.

  Note that whether or not the above-described one-cycle effect and multiple-cycle effect are executed is determined by lottery at the start of special symbol variation display and when special 2 hold is stored. And if execution of 1 cycle production and multiple cycle production is decided, these each production will be performed simultaneously with the start of the change display of special symbols, but in this embodiment, regardless of the presence or absence of special 2 suspension, Whether or not to execute a multi-cycle effect is also determined.

  FIG. 60 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the presence / absence of special 2 hold and the multi-cycle effect. As described above, the 1-cycle effect is composed of 6.0 seconds, the 2-cycle effect is composed of 12.0 seconds, and the 3-cycle effect is composed of 18.0 seconds. Since each cycle effect is executed with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 60A, if the special 2 hold is not interrupted, the end timing of the small hit game, that is, The end timing of one cycle coincides with the end timing of each cycle effect.

  However, for example, the game ball may not enter the second start port 122 for a certain period, and the special 2 hold may not be stored at the end of one cycle. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), execution of the 2-cycle effect is determined at the start of the special symbol variation display, and this two-cycle effect is accompanied by the start of the special symbol variation display. And executed. At this time, when the small hit game executed after the special symbol stop display is finished, the special 2 hold is not stored, and when the main control board 300 shifts to the customer waiting state, the special symbol change display or small Even in a state where no winning game is performed, the two-cycle effect is continuously executed. As described above, when a multi-cycle effect is executed, the end timing of the effect does not necessarily coincide with the end timing of one cycle, but there is a difference between the end timing of the effect and the end timing of one cycle. Even if it occurs, no particular problem will occur.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 60 (c), after the start of the two-cycle effect, the special 2 hold is interrupted in the main control board 300 and the state temporarily shifts to the customer waiting state, and then the two-cycle effect is executed. Suppose that special 2 hold is newly memorized and special symbol change display is started. In this case, since the second cycle effect is being executed at the start of the second special symbol variation display, at the start of the one cycle, a lottery of whether or not one cycle effect or multiple cycle effects can be executed is newly performed. I am trying not to. Therefore, even if the special symbol variation display is started during the execution of the multi-cycle effect, a situation in which the multi-cycle effect being executed is interrupted does not occur.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 60C, if the special 2 suspension is interrupted during the execution of the multi-cycle effect, the multi-cycle effect is ended during the special symbol variation display, the stop display, or the small hit game. To do. Thus, when the end timing of the multi-cycle effect and the end timing of one cycle do not match, the scale absorption effect for absorbing the time from the end of the multi-cycle effect until the end of one cycle is obtained. Executed. This scale absorption effect, for example, gives the player the impression that the multi-cycle effect is continuing, for example, by continuously displaying the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a at the end of the multi-cycle effect. To give. In addition, if the shaku absorption effect is a content that does not give the player a sense of incongruity due to a time lag, the specific content may be designed as appropriate. Also, the time difference between the end timing of the multi-cycle effect and the end timing of one cycle is within 6.0 seconds, or the cycle effect may not be executed if the lottery is not won. Therefore, even if there is a difference between the end timing of one cycle and the end timing of the cycle effect, the uncomfortable feeling is small, and therefore no special measures need to be taken.

  Next, the process for determining whether or not to execute the one-cycle effect and the multi-cycle effect will be specifically described. In the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the gaze effect, the extra effect, and the continuation confirmed effect is determined by separate lottery, but here, a process for determining whether or not the additional effect can be executed will be described.

  FIG. 61 (a) is a diagram for explaining an addition effect determination table, and FIG. 61 (b) is a diagram for explaining a prefetch effect determination table. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the high probability game state is set, when the special 2 hold is read and the symbol variable display is started, and when the special 2 hold is stored. In addition, the execution pattern of the cycle effect is determined. When determining the execution pattern of the additional effect as the cycle effect, the execution pattern of the additional effect is determined with reference to the additional effect determination table shown in FIG.

  Specifically, when special 2 hold is stored, an effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249. Then, with reference to the additional effect determination table shown in FIG. 61 (a), the execution pattern of the additional effect is determined based on the acquired effect random number and the number of unreported times (MC) at that time. Here, the unreported count (MC) is counted by the sub control board 330, the actual remaining count managed by the main control board 300, the remaining report count (HC), and the stock count (described later) SC) is the difference from the total number of times. That is, when the number of unreported times (MC)> 0, the total number of times of the remaining number of notifications (HC) and the number of stocks (SC) for which recovery is notified by the recovery effect is the actual remaining number of times. It is a state in which it is possible to report the addition and recovery by the above-described addition effect and the continuation confirmation effect. On the other hand, when the number of unreported times (MC) = 0, the actual remaining number of times managed by the main control board 300 is equal to the total number of remaining number of notifications (HC) and the number of stocks (SC). This is a case where an extra effect or a continuation confirmed effect cannot be executed.

  In the extra effect determination table, according to the number of unreported times (MC), the extra effect is not executed (denoted as “non-executable” in the figure), and the one-cycle extra effect is executed (denoted as “one cycle” in the figure). The selection ratio of execution of the 2-cycle extra effect (denoted as “2 cycles” in the figure) and execution of the 3-cycle extra effect (denoted as “3 cycles” in the figure) is set. More specifically, the selection ratio is set so that when the number of unreported times (MC) is 0, only the non-execution of the extra effect is determined. In addition, when 0 <unreported number (MC) <5, the selection ratio is set such that execution of the extra effect is determined with a probability of 245/250 and execution of the extra effect with one cycle is 5/250. Is set. Further, when 5 ≦ the number of unreported times (MC) <10, the selection ratio is set such that execution of the extra effect is determined with a probability of 240/250 and execution of the extra effect is 10/250. Is set. Further, when 10 ≦ the number of unreported times (MC) <30, the non-execution of the extra effect is determined with a probability of 220/250, and the execution of the extra effect of 1 to 3 cycles is determined with a probability of 10/250, respectively. The selection ratio is set. In addition, when 30 ≦ the number of unreported times (MC), the non-execution of the extra effect is 200/250, the execution of the extra effect is 10/250, the execution of the extra effect is 15/250, the third cycle The selection ratio is set so that the execution of the extra effect is determined with a probability of 25/250.

  Thus, according to the extra effect determination table, the greater the number of unreported times (MC), the higher the execution probability of the extra effect, and the higher the execution probability of the extra effect with a large number of cycles.

  As will be described in detail later, when the execution target of the extra effect is determined when the special 2 hold is stored, execution information indicating which is the special 2 hold that is the execution target of the additional effect is stored. . Then, every time the special 2 hold is read on the main control board 300 and the change display of the symbol is started, the read special 2 hold is determined as the execution target of the additional effect on the sub control board 330. It is confirmed based on execution information whether it is special 2 suspension. At this time, when the special 2 hold determined as the execution target of the extra effect is read, the extra effect is started with the execution pattern determined when the special 2 hold is stored.

  In addition, when the read special 2 hold is not determined as the execution target of the extra effect, the effect random number is again generated at the start of the variable display of the symbol that is read and executed. With reference to the above-described additional effect determination table, whether or not to execute the additional effect and the execution pattern are determined. As described above, in the present embodiment, first, when the special 2 hold is stored, it is determined whether the special 2 hold is to be added as an execution target, and is not determined as the execution target of the additional effect. After that, when the special 2 hold is read out, it is determined again whether the special 2 hold is added as an execution target of the effect.

  Although not described in detail, the sub-control board 330 determines whether or not to execute a continuation effect and whether or not to execute the continuation effect production determination table, and whether or not to execute the gaze effect and execution pattern. For this purpose, there is provided a gasse production determination table. When the special 2 hold is read and the variable display of the symbol is started, the execution determination pattern and the execution pattern of the continuation finalization effect and the gaze effect are determined with reference to these effect determination tables. Whether or not to execute the continuation effect or the gaze effect and the execution pattern are also determined by the same process as that for determining whether or not to execute the above-mentioned addition effect and the execution pattern. However, when the special 2 hold that has already been determined as the execution target of the extra effect is read, the lottery of whether or not to execute the gasse effect, the extra effect, and the continuous confirmation effect is not performed. In other words, at the start of the variable display of the symbols that are read and executed when the special 2 hold is read out, only when the read special 2 hold is not determined as the target of execution of the extra effect, Whether or not to execute the extra effect and the continuation confirmed effect is determined.

  When the special 2 hold is stored, whether or not to execute the prefetch effect and the execution pattern are determined. In the present embodiment, a pre-reading effect is executed using the hold display image 228 displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The hold display image 228 is provided with five display patterns of white, blue, yellow, red, and rainbow, and is usually displayed in a white display pattern set as a default, and a pre-reading effect is executed. And a display pattern of blue, yellow, red, or rainbow. In this pre-reading effect, a special display 2 corresponding to the reserved display image 228 is read out according to the color of the reserved display image 228 displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the additional effect is displayed as the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Suggests the possibility of starting.

  That is, when the special 2 hold is stored, whether or not the special 2 hold is to be added as an execution target of the effect, and when the special 2 reservation is to be executed as the execution target, the execution pattern is determined. The display pattern of the hold display image 228 is determined according to the execution pattern of the extra effect determined at this time. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 61 (b), in the pre-reading effect determination table, the selection ratio of the display pattern of the hold display image 228 is set for each execution effect execution pattern. For example, when it is determined that the extra effect is not executed, the selection ratio is set so that “white” is selected with a probability of 240/250 and “blue” is selected with a probability of 10/250. Similarly, when the execution of the one-cycle additional effect is determined, “white” is selected with a probability of 200/250, “blue” and “yellow” are respectively 25/250, and the two-cycle additional effect and three cycles are selected. Even when the execution of the superposition effect is determined, the selection ratio of the display pattern of the hold display image 228 is set as illustrated.

  When special 2 hold is stored, an effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the above-described pre-reading effect is based on the execution effect and execution pattern of the extra effect determined previously and the acquired effect random number. The display pattern of the hold display image 228 is determined with reference to the determination table. The hold display image 228 is displayed on the effect display unit 200a in the display pattern thus determined, and the special 2 hold number is notified to the player, and a pre-reading effect using the hold display image 228 is generated according to the display pattern at this time. Will be executed.

  FIG. 62 is a diagram for explaining an example of the prefetching effect. For example, special 2 reservation is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure storage area provided in the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300, and among these, the special 2 reservation is stored in the second storage unit. However, when the special 2 hold is stored, it is assumed that the execution target of the extra effect is determined. Then, if the display pattern of the hold display image 228 corresponding to the special 2 hold determined as the execution target of this extra effect is determined to be blue, as shown in FIG. 62 (a), the special display of the second storage unit is performed. A hold display image 228b corresponding to 2 hold is displayed in blue.

  Thereafter, when one cycle is completed, the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit of the second special figure hold storage area in the main control board 300 is read, and the process for the next 1 cycle is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 62B, in the effect display unit 200a, the hold display image 228b is shifted to the hold display image 228a, the hold display image 228c is shifted to the hold display image 228b, and the hold display image 228d. Shifts to the hold display image 228c. Due to such a shift of the hold display image 228, the player is notified that the special 2 hold has decreased by one. When one cycle is completed, the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit of the second special figure hold storage area is read again in the main control board 300, and the process for the next 1 cycle starts. Is done.

  Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 62C, in the effect display unit 200a, the hold display image 228b is shifted to the hold display image 228a, and the hold display image 228c is shifted to the hold display image 228b. In addition, since the special 2 hold read at this time is determined as an execution target of the extra effect, the hold display image 228a displayed in blue is erased from the effect display unit 200a, and at the same time, FIG. As shown in (d), an extra effect is started.

  As described above, by executing the pre-reading effect, the player is given a sense of expectation that an additional effect will be executed in the near future. For example, immediately after the change display of the symbol is started, the special 2 reservation is stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special figure storage area, and this special 2 reservation is determined as an execution target of the 3-cycle addition effect, Moreover, it is assumed that the pre-reading effect is executed by the hold display image 228 corresponding to this special 2 hold. In this case, the player is given a sense of expectation over a total of 7 cycles: 4 cycles until the special 2 hold is read and 3 cycles after the special 2 hold is read. An extremely high production effect will be exhibited.

  However, as described above, the extra effect and the pre-reading effect are executed over a plurality of cycles, and therefore, the execution of the pre-reading effect and the extra effect may be determined redundantly for one cycle. Therefore, in the present embodiment, duplication of effects is eliminated by setting a prohibition period for a multi-cycle effect and a prefetch effect.

  FIG. 63 is a diagram for explaining a production prohibition period. For example, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), during the symbol variation display when the actual remaining number of times is 95, the second storage unit in the second special figure holding storage area is specially displayed. Assume that the hold is stored. Further, it is assumed that none of the special 2 reservations stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit is determined as the execution target of the extra effect and the prefetch effect. In this state, the special 2 hold is newly stored in the third storage unit, and when the special 2 hold is stored, the special 2 hold is determined as an execution target for the 3 cycles and the pre-read effect is executed. Suppose that it was decided.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), even if there is a difference occurrence state in which there is a difference between the actual remaining number of times and the remaining number of notifications, it is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit. When the special 2 suspension is read, the execution of the multi-cycle effect is restricted. Specifically, at the start of the symbol variation display when the actual number of remaining times becomes 94, execution of the 3-cycle effect is restricted, and the symbol variation display when the actual number of remaining times becomes 93 starts Sometimes, the execution of the 2-cycle effect and the 3-cycle effect is restricted. As described above, in a state where any of the special 2 reservations stored in the second special figure storage area is determined as the execution target of the cycle effect (additional effect), the special is not determined as the execution target. With regard to 2 suspension, whether or not the cycle effect can be executed and the execution pattern are newly determined so as not to overlap with the cycle effect whose execution has already been determined.

  Note that pre-reading effects are also prohibited for the special 2 hold even when the special 2 hold is stored, which brings about a variable display of symbols when the actual remaining number is 91 times and 90 times.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the high-probability gaming state, the effects are managed in units of cycles, and the effects may be executed over the number of stored special 2 reservations or more. is there. In other words, since a series of effects are executed even when the special 2 hold is not stored, the game is not executed over a long period of time because the special 2 hold is exhausted as in the prior art. It is difficult for a person to feel tired.

  In addition, the production effect can be improved by performing the production over a plurality of cycles or by providing a plurality of timings for determining the execution of the cycle production, but the cycle production can be executed for one cycle. If it is determined in duplicate, the effect to be executed becomes complicated, giving the player a sense of incongruity, and managing the effect becomes complicated. As in the present embodiment, by appropriately setting the period during which the production is restricted or prohibited, the player is not given a sense of incongruity, and the production management and thus the design work can be simplified.

  Here, as described above, the player intentionally creates a difference between the actual remaining number and the remaining number of notifications, and executes the extra effect or the continuation confirmed effect, so that the player is independent of the result of the big lottery. It is possible to appropriately perform a production that is pleasing to the user. However, in order to execute the extra effect or the continuation confirmed effect, it is necessary to make the remaining number of notifications smaller than the actual remaining number. As in this embodiment, in a so-called ST machine, when the remaining number of notifications is large, the player's feeling of tension is relatively small, and as the remaining number of notifications decreases, the player's feeling of tension gradually increases. There is a characteristic. Therefore, by notifying the player of the number of remaining times that is less than the actual remaining number managed by the main control board 300 as the remaining number of notifications, the player must always play a game in a high sense of tension. Depending on the player, the player may receive a great stress and the interest of the game may be reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game effect is further improved by moderately reducing the stress of the player while exhibiting the effect of the addition effect and the continuation confirmation effect.

  FIG. 64 is a diagram for explaining an example of transition between the remaining number of notifications and the actual number of remaining times when the special symbol B is determined. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big winning lottery is won and the special symbol B is determined as the big winning symbol, the big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as “7R big bonus game”) consisting of seven round games is determined. Is called). In the 7R big game, the second big prize opening 128 is opened in the first and second round games, and the first big prize opening 126 is opened in the third to seventh round games. Then, the game ball can be surely entered into the specific area 140b by firing the game ball toward the second game area 116b during the second round game. Therefore, if the special symbol B is determined when the high probability game state is set, it becomes possible to acquire a large amount of prize balls in the 7R big game, and the high probability game after the 7R big game ends. The state is reset and the actual remaining number of times returns to 100. In the present embodiment, two types of effects are provided as a major player effect executed during the 7R major player game, an exclusive role director effect and a special actor special effect.

  FIG. 65 is a diagram for explaining an example of a major actor-specific effect. When the special symbol B is determined in the high-probability gaming state and the major actor-only effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), the effect agent device 202 moves to the front surface of the effect display unit 200a. Thereafter, the effect accessory device 202 returns to the initial position, and “BONUS” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. Then, along with the start (opening) of the 7R big game, as shown in FIG. 65 (c), “Aim for V” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the game ball is launched toward the second grand prize winning opening 128. Prompted. Then, when the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 128 enters the specific area 140b, as shown in FIG. 65 (d), a special effect during the big game is executed along with the start of the third round game. Is done. Such special effects during the big game are performed until the 7R big game ends, and during each round game, the current number of round games is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  Then, when the 7R big game is completed, when the big game exclusive production is finished, the high probability game state production is resumed as shown in FIG. At this time, the actual remaining number has returned to 100, “100” is displayed on the remaining notification number display unit 226, and the actual remaining number is notified as the remaining number of notifications.

  In this way, compared to special games in the high-probability gaming state, during the 7R major game where a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short time, it is now clear that the current major game (during round game) According to the exclusive role directing that informs the player, the player will be given joy and relief. In addition, in the exclusive role-playing, the winning of the jackpot will be clear, and the remaining number of notifications will recover to the maximum number after the exclusive role-playing, so the player should play with a sense of security for a while. Is possible.

  However, depending on the timing at which the special symbol B is determined, in other words, depending on the game situation and the production situation when the 7R big game is executed, the player can feel a loss by executing the special actor special production. Sometimes it ends up. In other words, the big actor exclusive production can be said to be a delightful production for the player regardless of the execution timing in that it indicates that a large amount of prize balls can be obtained in a short time. On the other hand, in the director-only effect, the player is clearly notified of the execution of the 7R player role, so the player has a strong consciousness that the actual remaining number of times will be recovered to the maximum number by executing the director-only effect. Will be planted. For this reason, for example, when the number of remaining notifications is large, or when an effect for exclusive use of a major player is executed immediately after the execution of an extra effect, the player may have a sense of loss that he has won a jackpot at a less desirable timing. There is. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 64, the above-mentioned role-only effect is performed only when the remaining number of notifications is small, and when the remaining number of notifications is equal to or greater than a preset number, Perform special effects.

  FIG. 66 is a diagram for explaining an example of the special role special effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 66 (a), when the big actor special effect is started in a state where the cycle effect is not executed, the effect display unit 200a suddenly blacks out as shown in FIG. 66 (b). . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 66 (c), “SPECIAL TIME rush” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. During this time, the icon image 222, the total payout number display unit 224, and the remaining number of notifications display unit 226 are displayed. It has been left.

  Then, with the start (opening) of the 7R leading role game, as shown in FIG. 66 (d), a game ball launch operation toward the second game area 116b is prompted, and the notification remaining number display section 226 displays “ “Stopped” is superimposed. In addition, in the effect display unit 200a, the number of prize balls that have been paid out by entering the big winning opening during the 7R leading role game is displayed as an additional number of acquisitions and also displayed on the total number of payout display unit 224. The total number of payouts is updated and displayed. In this way, the special role special effect is at least part of the effect before the execution of the 7R big game, and it can be said that the effect is more strongly related to the effect before the 7R big game than the special effect for the big role. . Further, in the above-mentioned special actor-only production, the production is switched for each round game after the third round game so that the number of round games is indicated. It is not clearly informed that the game is in a round game), that is, that the jackpot is won. In other words, the special effect of the big actor does not notify the winner of the jackpot as clearly as possible, but the special game in the high-probability gaming state is interrupted and the subtraction of the actual remaining number (the remaining number of notifications) is temporarily reduced. The content gives the player the impression that it is stopped.

  Then, when the big role special effect ends with the end of the 7R big character game, the effect for the high probability gaming state is resumed as shown in FIG. 66 (e). At this time, the actual remaining number of times returns to 100, but the remaining number of notifications before the start of the special role special effect is taken over in the remaining notification number display unit 226.

  As described above, the loss given to the player by providing two types of big actor effects, the big actor exclusive effect and the special actor special effect, and appropriately determining which one to execute according to the preset production selection conditions A feeling can be reduced and the fall of a player's willingness to continue a game can be suppressed. In addition, the effect selection conditions for the exclusive role and the special effect will be described in detail later.

  Also, as described above, during the period from when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state until the gaming state is changed to the low probability gaming state, the game ball enters the big winning opening during the small hit game or the big game. The total number of payouts, which is the total number of prize balls that have been paid out, is displayed on the total payout number display section 224. In the effect display unit 200a, every time a game ball enters the winning prize opening, the total payout number displayed on the total payout number display unit 224 (hereinafter referred to as “displayed total payout number”) is updated. In this embodiment, the display total payout number is updated and displayed as follows in order to further enhance the impression that the winning ball is paid out, that is, the impression that the number of possessed balls increases as the game progresses. To do.

  FIG. 67 is a diagram for explaining an update display pattern of the display total payout number. Here, in order to facilitate understanding, the period during which the displayed total payout number is displayed on the total payout number display unit 224 is defined as a specific period, An explanation will be given assuming that one game ball is paid out as a prize ball. For example, as shown in FIG. 67, it is assumed that “2000” is displayed as the displayed total payout number on the total payout number display unit 224. In this state, it is assumed that a small hit game or a big game is executed, one game ball is inserted into the big winning opening, and 10 prize balls are paid out.

  In the sub-control board 330, the total number of prize balls to be paid out or paid out during a specific period from when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state until finally changing to the low probability gaming state is calculated. I manage. Then, when a game ball enters the big prize opening, the total number of prize balls that have been paid out or paid out during a specific period, including the prize balls to be paid out for the winning ball, is the final total number of payouts. Calculate and specify as Therefore, in the example of FIG. 67, the final total payout number specified when a game ball enters the big winning opening is “2010”.

  In the sub-control board 330, when there is a difference between the displayed total payout number displayed in the total payout number display unit 224 and the specified final total payout number, the total payout number display unit 224 displays the difference. Update to update and display the displayed total payout number to a value (hereinafter referred to as “update total payout number”) closer to the final total payout number by a predetermined value (“1” in this embodiment) than the current display total payout number Perform display processing. Specifically, when the displayed total payout number is “2000” and the final total payout number is specified as “2010”, the updated total payout number is more than the current displayed total payout number “2000”. It is “2001”, which is a value close to “1” to the final total payout number “2010”.

  Therefore, the display total payout number of the total payout number display unit 224 is updated and displayed as “2001” by the update display process. When the displayed total payout number is updated and displayed in this way, it is checked again whether or not there is a difference between the displayed total payout number displayed in the total payout number display unit 224 and the final total payout number. As a result, there is a difference between the displayed total payout number and the final total payout number, and the update display process is performed again. In the update display processing at this time, the display total payout number is “2001” and the final total payout number is “2010”. Therefore, the updated total payout number is larger than the current display total payout number “2001”. The final total payout number “2010” is “2002”, which is a value close to “1”.

  In this way, by the update display process, the displayed total payout number of the total payout number display unit 224 is updated and displayed so as to approach the final total payout number by “1”. This update display process is repeated until the displayed total payout number matches the final total payout number.

  In the present embodiment, two types of update display patterns of the total display payout number are provided: a normal update display pattern and an extended update display pattern. These normal update display patterns and extended update display patterns differ only in the time required for the display total payout number to be updated and displayed as the updated total payout number (final total payout number). All are the same.

  The total payout display section 224 is updated and displayed during the specific period only when a small hit game or a big game is executed. When the special symbol B is determined and the 7R big game is executed, and when the special role special effect is executed during the 7R big game, the display total payout number is updated and displayed in the normal update display pattern. In this normal update display pattern, the display total payout number is updated and displayed at the update total payout number (update display processing execution interval), in other words, the display time of one update total payout number is 0.04 seconds. Is set. Therefore, when one game ball enters the big winning opening, the time required until the displayed total payout number matches the final total payout number is 0.04 seconds × 10 = 0.4 seconds.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol C is determined and the big game (hereinafter referred to as “2R big game”) is executed, and when the special symbol Z is determined and the small hit game is executed, the extension update The display total payout number is updated and displayed in the display pattern. In this extended update display pattern, the display total payout number is updated and displayed at the updated total payout number (update display processing execution interval), in other words, the display time of one update total payout number is 0.10 seconds. Is set. Therefore, when one game ball enters the big winning opening, the time required for the displayed total payout number to match the final total payout number is 0.10 seconds × 10 = 1.0 seconds.

  In this embodiment, although the number of possessed balls is set to gradually increase during a specific period, in the short term, depending on the rolling mode of the game ball, the opening / closing timing of the grand prize opening, etc. There may be a period during which no game ball enters. If the display total payout number is not updated and displayed on the total payout number display unit 224 for a while, there is a risk of giving a player a sense of loss or stress. Therefore, during the 2R big game or the small hit game with a relatively small total payout number, the displayed total payout number is updated and displayed as the updated total payout number than during the 7R big game with a relatively large total payout number. Increase the time required for As a result, the time during which no update display is made in the total payout amount display unit 224 can be shortened, and the player's feeling of loss and stress can be reduced.

  In addition, as a result of a large number of game balls entering the big prize opening at once in an extremely short time, the final total payout number may be changed while the displayed total payout number is being updated. For example, it is assumed that, after the final total payout number is specified as “2010”, when the displayed total payout number is updated and displayed to “2009”, two game balls have entered the big winning opening. In this case, the final total payout number is changed to “2030”, but the display total payout number is updated and displayed at a stretch from “2009” to “2030” in order to keep the required time until the update display ends. Processing is also possible. However, in the present embodiment, the time required for the display total payout number to be updated and displayed as the updated total payout number, that is, the time required for the display total payout number to be updated by “1” is expressed as the display total payout number. Regardless of the number of differences from the final total number of payouts.

  FIG. 68 is a diagram for explaining update display processing according to the present embodiment. The numbers shown in FIG. 68 indicate the last two digits of the displayed total payout number and the final total payout number. In the state where the displayed total payout number is not updated, the displayed total payout number and the final total payout amount are the same, and when a game ball enters the grand prize slot in this state, The total number of payouts paid out or paid out during a specific period, including the number of prize balls paid out due to game balls entering, is specified as the final total payout number. For example, as shown in FIG. 68 (a), when the last two digits of the displayed total payout number (final total payout number) before the game ball enters the big prize opening is “00”. , “10” is specified as the final total payout number. When the final total payout number is specified in this way, a difference is generated between the displayed total payout number and the final total payout number, and the displayed total payout number is updated and displayed so as to approach the final total payout amount by “1”. The

  Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 68 (b), when the display total payout update display process is repeated three times and the last two digits value becomes “03”, a game ball is further added to the big prize opening. Suppose that entered. In this case, the final total payout number is re-specified to a value obtained by adding “10” to the final total payout number specified when the game ball has entered the big winning opening. The last two digits are “20”. Also, for example, after that, when the last two digits value is “09”, and when a game ball enters the big winning opening, the last two digits value of the final total payout number is “30”. It becomes.

  In this way, since the final total payout number is specified regardless of whether or not the display total payout number is being updated and displayed, when a game ball enters the big winning opening during the update display process The difference between the displayed total payout number and the final total payout number becomes large. On the other hand, the execution interval of the update display processing of the displayed total payout number, that is, the time required for the display total payout number to be updated and displayed in the updated total payout number is the difference between the displayed total payout number and the final total payout number. Regardless, it is constant. In other words, even when multiple game balls enter the big winning opening in a very short time, the time required for the update display is not shortened, and it depends on the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The update display time is accumulated. This makes it possible to reduce the time during which the displayed total payout number has not been updated, thereby further reducing the player's feeling of loss and stress.

  However, as described above, if the update display time of the display total payout number is simply continued to be accumulated, the display display of the total display payout number may be continued across the game situation and effect switching. As described above, when the display total payout number is continuously updated in spite of the switching of the game situation and the effect, the player may feel uncomfortable and the effect of the effect may be reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a stop condition for stopping the update display of the displayed total payout number is provided in advance, and when the stop condition is satisfied, the final total payout number is displayed on the total payout number display unit 224 to display the update display. End the process.

  Here, examples of the stop condition include the start or end of a big game and the operation detection of the effect operation device 208 by the player. For example, the 7R leading role game is started before the updated display of the display total payout amount resulting from the entry of the game ball into the big winning opening during the small hit game is finished, or the big winning during the 7R leading role game When the small hit game is started before the updated display of the displayed total payout number resulting from the entry of the game ball into the mouth is finished, the contents of the effect are largely switched. In addition, for example, when a predetermined operation is executed when the player operates the effect operation device 208, the contents of the effect are switched during the update display of the display total payout number. In this way, when the content of the effect is switched, it is assumed that the stop condition is satisfied, and the final final payout number that is specified is displayed and the update display is ended, so that the player may feel uncomfortable or misunderstood. Can be wiped off.

  Next, a countdown effect that is executed when the remaining number of notifications becomes a predetermined number or less will be described. In the present embodiment, when the remaining number of notifications is equal to or less than the predetermined number of times, no additional effect or continuation confirmed effect is executed, and a countdown effect is executed instead of these effects.

  FIG. 69 is a diagram for explaining a countdown effect when the remaining number of notifications is less than or equal to a predetermined number in a state where the remaining number of notifications is less than the actual remaining number. FIG. It is a figure explaining the countdown effect in the case where the number of remaining notifications is equal to or less than a predetermined number in the same state. In this embodiment, when the remaining number of notifications is 4 or less, a countdown effect is executed regardless of the actual number of remaining times. For example, as shown in FIG. 69 (a), it is assumed that the remaining number of notifications is 4 or less in a state where 40 differences occur between the actual number of remaining times and the remaining number of notifications. In this case, with the start of variable symbol display, the remaining number of notifications is subtracted from 4, 3, 2, 1 and the actual remaining number is subtracted from 44, 43, 42, 41.

  As described above, when the small winning symbol is determined in the high probability gaming state, if the actual remaining number is other than the number corresponding to the final round of the high probability gaming state, that is, other than “1”, FIG. As shown in b), the variation time is determined so that the time of one cycle is 6.0 seconds. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 69 (a), the actual remaining number of times is 44, 43, 42, 41 times, and the remaining number of notifications is 4, 3, 2, 1. Both times are 6.0 seconds.

  Then, in one cycle in which the actual number of remaining times is 44 and the remaining number of notifications is 4, as shown in FIG. 69 (c), “3” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Similarly, in one cycle in which the actual number of remaining times is 43 and the remaining number of notifications is 3, as shown in FIG. 69 (d), “2” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the actual remaining number of times is 42. In one cycle in which the remaining number of notifications is two, “1” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. 69 (e).

  In one cycle in which the actual number of remaining times is 41 and the remaining number of notifications is one, first, a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the high-probability gaming state is to be ended is executed. In this suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 69 (f), an image in which the door is about to close is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and an image that prompts the user to press the effect operation device 208 is displayed. At this time, when the player depresses the effect operating device 208, as shown in FIG. 69 (g), after the door closing image is displayed, the door is opened, as shown in FIG. 69 (h). Then, the continuous notification effect displayed on the effect display unit 200a as “added +40” is executed. As described above, when the remaining number of notifications is 1 while the difference between the actual remaining number of times and the remaining number of notifications remains, a one-cycle effect composed of the suggestion effect and the continuous notification effect is executed. The addition of the remaining number of notifications is notified. This effect is not performed by lottery like the above-mentioned effect, but there is a difference between the remaining number of notifications and the actual remaining number of times, and notification is made in a state where the continuation finalization effect is not executed. It is always executed when the remaining number of times becomes 1.

  It should be noted that the additional number n displayed in the one-cycle effect composed of the suggestion effect and the continuous notification effect may be within the range of the difference between the actual remaining number and the remaining notification number. Therefore, the actual remaining number of times and the remaining number of notifications may be equalized by the continuous notification effect, or even if there is a difference between the actual remaining number of times and the remaining number of notifications even after the execution of the continuous notification effect. Good.

  On the other hand, when the small winning symbol is determined in the high probability gaming state, if the actual remaining number is the number corresponding to the final round of the high probability gaming state, that is, “1”, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the variation time is determined so that the time of one cycle is 15.0 seconds. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 70A to 70C, the time of one cycle when the actual remaining number of times (the remaining number of notifications) is 4, 3, or 2 is 6. The time for one cycle when the actual remaining number (the number of remaining notifications) is 1 is 15.0 seconds, which is longer than 6.0 seconds when the actual remaining number is 100 to 2 times. .

  Then, in each one cycle in which the actual remaining number of times (the remaining number of notifications) is 4 to 2, as shown above, as shown in FIGS. 70 (d) to (f), “3” is displayed on the effect display section 200a. ”,“ 2 ”, and“ 1 ”. Further, in one cycle in which the actual remaining number of times (the remaining number of notifications) is one, first, as shown in FIG. 70 (g), there is a suggestion effect in which an image of the door being closed is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Executed. This suggestion effect is the same as the effect shown in FIG. 69 (f), and whether or not there is a difference between the actual remaining number and the remaining number of notifications until the execution time of the suggestion effect after the start of the countdown effect. Regardless of whether the same production is performed. Then, after the suggestion effect starts, when the player presses down the effect operation device 208, an end notification effect is executed following the suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 70 (h), this end notification effect is displayed as “End” superimposed on the image of closing the door, and until the high probability gaming state ends as shown in FIG. 70 (i). The total number of payouts and the number of big lotteries (the number of times of special symbol change display) are displayed. When this effect ends, the game state is changed to the low probability game state on the main control board 300, and accordingly, an effect image for the low probability game state is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  As described above, if the actual remaining number is other than the number corresponding to the final round of the high probability gaming state and the remaining number of notifications is the number corresponding to the final round of the high probability gaming state, Determined to 6.0 seconds. The suggestion effect and the continuation notification effect for notifying the continuation of the high-probability gaming state are executed over 6.0 seconds which is the time of one cycle. On the other hand, if the actual remaining number is the number corresponding to the final round of the high-probability gaming state, the time of one cycle is determined to be 15.0 seconds, and the suggestion effect and the end notification effect are over 15.0 seconds. Will be executed. In this way, by making the last one cycle time of the high-probability gaming state a long time, it is possible to reliably notify the gaming profit obtained by the player.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 330 for performing said each production | presentation is demonstrated. In the following, in order to facilitate understanding, the order of explanation for each process may be mixed.

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 71 is a flowchart for explaining the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) in the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
The sub CPU 330a reads a CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the sub CPU 330a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1000-3 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

(Sub timer interrupt processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 72 is a flowchart for explaining sub-timer interrupt processing (S1100) in the sub-control board 330. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 every time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 330 is performed unless otherwise noted.

(Step S1200)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 330c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 330, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 300, command reception interrupt processing is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of various effects and performs a time schedule management process for referring to a time table set for each effect and executing a process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table. The time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 73 is a flowchart for explaining the fluctuation pattern command reception process executed when a fluctuation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the variation pattern command is set in step S611-13 in FIG. 30 on the main control board 300, and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 15) in step S100-39. The

(Step S1250-1)
When receiving the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the gaming state is high probability, the process proceeds to step S1251, and if it is determined that the gaming state is not high probability, the process proceeds to step S1250-3.

(Step S1251)
If it is determined in step S1250-1 that the game state is a high-probability gaming state, the sub CPU 330a executes a high-probability effect determination process and ends the variation pattern command reception process. The high-accuracy time effect determination process will be described later.

(Step S1250-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the received fluctuation pattern command is a special 1 hold command, that is, whether or not the special symbol fluctuation display based on the special 1 hold is started. As a result, if it is determined that the command is for special 1 hold, the process proceeds to step S1250-5, and if it is determined that the command is not for special 1 hold, the process proceeds to step S1250-15.

(Step S1250-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the special effect for variation is being executed. Note that the special effect for variation is an effect that is executed only in a low-probability gaming state when a jackpot symbol is determined by special 2 suspension that is not originally subject to variation. That is, here, in the low-probability gaming state, the special symbol variation display is performed on the second special symbol display 162, and finally whether the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. It will be judged. As a result, when it is determined that the special effect for variation is being executed, the variation pattern command reception process is terminated, and when it is determined that the special effect for variation is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S1250-7. Move.

(Step S1250-7)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the received variation pattern command.

(Step S1250-9)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and refers to the low-accuracy time variation effect determination table shown in FIG. 50 and the acquired effect random number and step S1250. Based on the analysis result in −7, the aspect of the variation effect is determined.

(Step S1250-11)
The sub CPU 330a generates various data for executing the fluctuating effect determined in step S1250-9.

(Step S1250-13)
The sub CPU 330a sets the data generated in step S1250-11 or step S1250-17 described later as time table data, and ends the variation pattern command reception process. As a result, in the time schedule management process in step S1300, the fluctuating effect is executed according to the set data.

(Step S1250-15)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the received variation pattern command is a jackpot variation pattern command. That is, in this case, in the low probability gaming state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won by the special 2 hold that is not a change target. As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1250-17, and if it is determined that the jackpot is not a big hit, the variation pattern command reception process is terminated.

(Step S1250-17)
The sub CPU 330a executes a variation special effect data generation process for generating various data for executing the variation special effect, and moves the process to step S1250-13.

  FIG. 74 is a first flowchart for explaining the high-accuracy presentation determination process (step S1251). FIG. 75 is a second flowchart for explaining the high-probability presentation determination process (step S1251). FIG. 77 is a third flowchart illustrating the high-definition effect determination process (step S1251).

(Step S1251-1)
The sub CPU 330a stores a value obtained by adding 1 to the current counter value (KC) of the high-probability medium game number counter as a new counter value (KC). As a result, in the high probability game state, the number of high-probability medium games is updated each time a big game lottery is performed on the main control board 300, and the cumulative number of big game lotteries executed in the high probability game state is counted. .

(Step S1251-3)
The sub CPU 330a stores a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the current counter value (HC) of the remaining notification count counter as a new counter value (HC). Further, here, a process for displaying the updated counter value (HC) on the notification remaining number display unit 226 is executed. As a result, every time the big game lottery is performed in the high-probability gaming state, the remaining number of notifications is displayed on the notification remaining number display unit 226 by one. Although not described in detail, the counter value (HC) of the remaining notification counter is set on the main control board 300 when shifting from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state, that is, at the first hit. It is set to the same number as the actual remaining number (here, 100).

(Step S1251-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the received fluctuation pattern command is a special 2 hold command, that is, whether or not the symbol fluctuation display based on the special 2 hold is started. As a result, if it is determined that the command is for special 2 reservation, the process proceeds to step S1251-9. If it is determined that the command is not for special 2 reservation, the process proceeds to step S1251-7.

(Step S1251-7)
The sub CPU 330a executes a process necessary when a variation pattern command for special 1 holding is received in the high-probability gaming state by the high-accuracy special 1 variation processing, and ends the high-probability time effect determination processing. Although the detailed description is omitted, in the high probability gaming state, when the received variation pattern command for special 1 is a variation pattern command for loss, the high-definition effect determination processing is terminated as it is. . On the other hand, if the received variation pattern command for special 1 hold is a variation pattern command for jackpot, a predetermined process necessary for executing the predetermined effect by executing the variation effect being executed is executed. .

(Step S1251-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the received variation pattern command is a jackpot variation pattern command. As a result, when it is determined that the variation pattern command is for jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1251-101 in FIG. 77, and when it is determined that the variation pattern command is not for jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1251-11. Move.

(Step S1251-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value (HC) of the remaining notification counter updated in step S1251-3 is 1, that is, whether the remaining notification count corresponds to the final count in the high probability gaming state. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value (HC) is 1, the process proceeds to step S1251-13. If it is determined that the counter value (HC) is not 1, step S1251-51 in FIG. Move processing to.

(Step S1251-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the continuation confirmation effect has been executed, that is, whether or not the continuation confirmation flag indicating that the continuation confirmation icon 230 is being displayed is on. As a result, if it is determined that the continuation confirmation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1251-15, and if it is determined that the continuation confirmation flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S1251-21.

(Step S1251-15)
The sub CPU 330a confirms a counter value (SC) of a stock number counter, which will be described later, and performs a process for executing a recovery effect for notifying that the remaining number of notifications is recovered by the counter value (SC). Thus, after the continuation / confirmation effect is executed, the recovery effect is executed when the remaining number of notifications becomes 1.

(Step S1251-17)
The sub CPU 330a updates the counter value (HC) of the notification remaining number counter to the counter value (SC) of the stock number counter and resets the counter value (SC) of the stock number counter.

(Step S1251-19)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the continuation confirmation flag and ends the high-definition effect determination process.

(Step S1251-21)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value (MC) of the unreported number counter is 0. The unreported number counter counts the difference (unreported number = MC) between the actual remaining number managed by the main control board 300 and the total number of remaining number of notifications (HC) and the number of stocks (SC). Is. In other words, when the number of unreported times (MC)> 0, it is possible to notify the addition or recovery by an additional effect or a continuation confirmed effect, and when the number of unreported times (MC) = 0, the effect of adding or continuing This is a case where the finalized effect cannot be executed. When it is determined that the number of times of unreported (MC) = 0, the process proceeds to step S1251-23, and when it is determined that the number of times of unreported (MC) = 0, the process proceeds to step S1251-31.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, the actual remaining number of times managed by the main control board 300 and the remaining number of notifications coincide when the transition from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state, that is, at the first hit. Yes. Therefore, the counter value (MC) of the unreported number counter is reset at the time of the first hit, and the number of unreported times (MC) is 0 unless the jackpot is won again while the high probability gaming state is set. Will remain.

(Step S1251-23)
The sub CPU 330a loads the counter value (KC) of the highly probable medium game number counter updated in step S1251-1.

(Step S1251-25)
The sub CPU 330a entered and paid out the first big prize opening 126 or the second big prize opening 128 during a specific period from the first big hit game to the final low probability gaming state. The counter value of the total payout counter that counts the total number of prize balls is loaded.

(Step S1251-27)
The sub CPU 330a performs an end notification effect execution process for executing an end notification effect that notifies the end of the high probability gaming state. Thereby, the end notification effect shown in FIGS. 70G to 70I is executed during the last one cycle.

(Step S1251-29)
The sub CPU 330a resets the counter value of each counter and ends the high-definition effect determination process.

(Step S1251-31)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the counter value (MC) of the unreported number counter, and continues notification effect execution processing for executing a continuous notification effect for notifying that the remaining number of notifications is added by the number of unreported times (MC). I do. Thereby, the suggestion effect and the continuous notification effect shown in FIGS. 69 (f) to 69 (h) are executed during one cycle.

(Step S1251-33)
The sub CPU 330a updates the counter value (HC) of the remaining notification number counter to the counter value (MC) of the unreported number counter. Further, here, a process for displaying the updated counter value (HC) on the notification remaining number display unit 226 is executed. As a result, the remaining number of notifications displayed on the remaining notification number display unit 226 is equal to the actual remaining number of times.

(Step S1251-35)
The sub CPU 330a resets the counter value (MC) of the unreported number counter (sets it to 0), and ends the high-definition effect determination process.

(Step S1251-51)
If it is determined in step S1251-11 that the counter value (HC) of the remaining notification counter is not 1, as shown in FIG. 75, the sub CPU 330a is executing a multi-cycle effect. It is determined whether the multi-cycle effect executing flag indicating ON is turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the multi-cycle effect execution flag is turned on, the high-definition-time effect determination process is terminated, and when it is determined that the multi-cycle effect execution flag is not turned on, step S1251 is performed. The process is moved to -53.

(Step S1251-53)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value (HC) of the remaining notification counter is 4 or less. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value (HC) is 4 or less, the process proceeds to step S1251-55, and when it is determined that the counter value (HC) is not 4 or less, the process proceeds to step S1251-57. Move.

(Step S1251-55)
The sub CPU 330a performs a countdown effect execution process for executing a countdown effect for one cycle corresponding to the counter value (HC), and ends the high-definition effect determination process.

(Step S1251-57)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the cycle effect target hold information stored in the sub RAM 330c, and the special 2 hold read out by the main control board 300 is determined to be the execution target of the extra effect when the special 2 hold is stored. Determine. As a result, if it is determined that the execution target of the extra effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1252, and if it is determined that the target is not determined to be the additional effect, the process proceeds to step S1251-59. Move.

(Step S1251-59)
The sub CPU 330a performs a gasse effect lottery process for determining whether or not to execute a gaze effect (additional gaze effect, continuous confirmation gaze effect) and an effect pattern for executing the gaze effect.

(Step S1251-61)
The sub CPU 330a determines in step S1251-59 whether execution of the gaze effect has been determined. As a result, if it is determined that execution of the gaze effect has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1252, and if it is determined that execution of the gaze effect has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S1251-63.

(Step S1251-63)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value (MC) of the unreported number counter is larger than zero. As a result, if it is determined that MC> 0, the process proceeds to step S1251-65. If it is determined that MC> 0 is not satisfied, the high-definition effect determination process is terminated.

(Step S1251-65)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the continuation confirmation flag is on, that is, whether or not the continuation confirmation effect is executed and the continuation confirmation icon 230 is being displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the continuation confirmation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1251-71, and if it is determined that the continuation confirmation flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S1251-67.

(Step S1251-67)
The sub CPU 330a performs a continuation confirmed effect lottery process for determining whether or not the continuation confirmed effect can be executed, an effect pattern for executing the continuation confirmed effect, and the number of stocks.

(Step S1251-69)
In step S1251-67, the sub CPU 330a determines whether execution of the continuation effect is determined. As a result, when it is determined that the execution of the continuation confirmed effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1252, and when it is determined that the execution of the continuation determined effect is not determined, the process proceeds to step S1251-71.

(Step S1251-71)
The sub CPU 330a performs an extra effect lottery process for determining whether or not an extra effect can be executed and an execution pattern for executing the extra effect. Specifically, in this extra effect lottery process, an effect random number is acquired, and based on the acquired effect random number and the current unreported number (MC), the additional effect determination table in FIG. Thus, whether or not the additional effect can be executed and the execution pattern for executing the additional effect are determined. Further, in this extra effect lottery process, when the execution of the extra effect is determined, the extra number n is derived within the current unreported number (MC) range.

(Step S1251-73)
In step S1251-71, the sub CPU 330a determines whether execution of the extra effect has been determined. As a result, when it is determined that the execution of the extra effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1252, and when it is determined that the execution of the additional effect is not determined, the high-definition effect determination process is terminated.

(Step S1252)
When the execution and execution pattern of the gaze effect is determined in step S1251-59, when the execution and execution pattern of the continuation confirmed effect is determined in step S1251-67, the execution of the extra effect and the execution in step S1251-71 When the execution pattern is determined, the sub CPU 330a executes the effect change process and ends the high-definition effect determination process. This effect changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 76 is a flowchart for explaining the effect changing process (step S1252).

(Step S1252-1)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the additional production execution schedule information stored in the sub RAM 330c, and before the special 2 hold determined as the execution target of the additional production is read out, the above steps S1251-59, S1251-67, It is determined whether or not the execution pattern of each cycle effect determined in step S1251-71 ends. As a result, when it is determined that the special 2 hold determined as the execution target of the additional effect is finished before being read, the process is shifted to step S1252-5, and the special 2 reservation determined as the execution target of the additional effect is performed. If it is determined that it does not end before being read, that is, if the cycle effect is executed with the execution pattern determined in step S1251-59, step S1251-67, and step S1251-71, the added effect previously determined If it is determined that they overlap, the process proceeds to step S1252-3.

(Step S1252-3)
The sub CPU 330a changes the execution pattern determined in step S1251-59, step S1251-67, and step S1251-71 to an execution pattern that ends before the special 2 hold determined as the execution target of the extra effect is read. change. Specifically, when the 3-cycle effect is determined in steps S1251-59, S1251-67, and S1251-71, before the special 2 hold determined as the execution target of the additional effect is read. It is determined whether the 2-cycle effect can be finished. If it is determined that the 2-cycle effect can be ended before the special 2 hold determined as the execution target of the extra effect is read, the execution pattern is changed from the 3-cycle effect to the 2-cycle effect.

  In addition, when it is determined that the 2-cycle effect cannot be ended before the special 2 hold determined as the execution target of the additional effect is read, the special 2 determined as the execution target of the additional effect. It is determined whether the one-cycle effect can be finished before the hold is read. When it is determined that the one-cycle effect can be ended before the special 2 hold determined as the execution target of the extra effect is read, the execution pattern is changed from the three-cycle effect to the one-cycle effect. Also, if it is determined that the one-cycle effect cannot be ended before the special 2 hold determined as the execution target of the extra effect is read, the execution of the cycle effect is canceled and is not executed.

  Even when the two-cycle effect is determined in steps S1251-59, S1251-67, and S1251-71, it is determined whether it can be changed to the one-cycle effect as described above. If it can be changed, the 2-cycle effect is changed to a 1-cycle effect. If one cycle effect is determined in step S1251-59, step S1251-67, and step S1251-71, the execution of the cycle effect is canceled and is not executed.

  Note that even when the execution pattern of the cycle effect is changed, the types of the gasse effect, the extra effect, and the continuation confirmed effect are not changed. That is, in this process, the execution pattern is changed within the same type of cycle effect. In addition, in the extra effect and the continuation confirmed effect, the extra number n and the stock number (SC) are determined, but even if the execution pattern of the cycle effect is changed, this number is not changed. However, the number n of times of addition and the number of times of stock (SC) may be changed in accordance with the change of the execution pattern of the addition effect and the continuation confirmation effect.

  As described above, when the execution pattern of the cycle effect is determined, the cycle effect is changed to an execution pattern that can be ended before the special 2 hold determined as the execution target of the additional effect is read, or the cycle By canceling the execution of the production, consistency with the pre-reading production can be maintained.

(Step S1252-5)
The sub CPU 330a loads the counter value of the total payout counter, that is, the total payout number of prize balls from the first hit.

(Step S1252-7)
The sub CPU 330a receives the game ball to the big prize opening during the cycle effect determined in Step S1251-59, Step S1251-67, or Step S1251-71 or the cycle effect changed in Step S1252-3. The number of winning balls that can be acquired by the player by entering the ball, that is, the planned number of winnings that are expected to be paid out by entering the gaming ball into the big winning port during the cycle performance, is calculated. During one cycle, a small hit game is executed once. The average number of game balls that enter the second big prize opening 128 during this single small hit game, or the maximum possible number of balls that can be considered. It is assumed that the number is three and ten game balls are paid out as prize balls for one game ball entered into the second grand prize opening 128. In this case, 3 × 10 = 30 prize balls will be paid out in one cycle. The number of prize balls to be paid out during one cycle is set in advance, and is determined in step S1251-59, step S1251-67, step S1251-71 or changed in step S1252-3. The planned number of acquisitions is calculated by multiplying the number of cycles of the cycle effect by the preset number of payouts in one cycle.

(Step S1252-9)
The sub CPU 330a adds the planned acquisition number calculated in step S1252-7 to the total payout number loaded in step S1252-5. Then, the special effect is executed during the cycle effect by determining whether or not the execution of the special effect shown in FIG. 52 is crossed during the cycle effect from the integrated value and the current total number of payouts. Determine whether there is a possibility of Specifically, a threshold value that is greater than the current total payout number and that is closest to the current total payout number is specified, and it is determined whether the calculated integrated value is equal to or greater than the specified threshold value. As a result, when it is determined that the integrated value is equal to or greater than the threshold value and there is a possibility that the special effect is executed during the cycle effect, the process proceeds to step S1252-11, and the integrated value is smaller than the threshold value. If it is determined that there is no possibility that the special effect will be executed (small), the process proceeds to step S1252-13.

(Step S1252-11)
The sub CPU 330a performs a process of changing the number of cycles, similarly to step S1252-3. Here, the execution pattern of the cycle effect determined in step S1251-59, step S1251-67, or step S1251-71 or the cycle effect changed in step S1252-3 before the special effect is executed. Change the execution pattern to the number of cycles that end at If any cycle effect (one-cycle effect) is difficult to end before the special effect is executed, the execution of the cycle effect is cancelled.

  This cycle number change process makes it difficult for multiple types of effects, such as cycle effects and special effects, to occur at the same time, making it difficult for the player to understand the contents of the effects. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will feel uncomfortable and the performance effect will be reduced.

(Step S1252-13)
In the sub CPU 330a, the cycle effects determined in steps S1251-59, S1251-67, and S1251-71, or the cycle effects changed in steps S1252-3 and S1252-11 are multiple cycle effects. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that it is a multi-cycle effect, the process proceeds to step S1252-15, and if it is not a multi-cycle effect, that is, if it is determined that one cycle effect or cycle effect is not executed, step S1252-15 is performed. The process moves to S1252-19.

(Step S1252-15)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the multi-cycle effect executing flag.

(Step S1252-17)
The sub CPU 330a is a target of the multi-cycle effects determined in steps S1251-59, S1251-67, and S1251-71 or the multi-cycle effects changed in steps S1252-3 and S1252-11. Store pending information. Here, it is memorized which multi-cycle effect is continuously executed until the special 2 reserved symbols are being displayed.

(Step S1252-19)
The sub CPU 330a performs the cycle effect determined in steps S1251-59, S1251-67, and S1251-71 or the cycle effect changed in steps S1252-3 and S1252-11. Perform execution processing. By this effect execution process, the cycle effect is started with the start of the variable display of the symbol that is read and executed when the special 2 hold is read. If it is determined in step S1252-3 and step S1252-11 that the cycle effect is not executed, the process proceeds to the next process without performing the effect execution process.

(Step S1252-21)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the cycle effect executed in step S1252-19 is a gas effect. As a result, when it is determined that the effect is a gaze effect, the process proceeds to step S1252-29, and when it is determined that the effect is not a gase effect, the process proceeds to step S1252-23.

(Step S1252-23)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the cycle effect executed in step S1252-19 is an added effect. As a result, when it is determined that it is an extra effect, the process proceeds to step S1252-31, and when it is determined that it is not an extra effect (a continuation confirmed effect), the process proceeds to step S1252-25.

(Step S1252-25)
The sub CPU 330a sets the stock count determined in step S1251-67 as the counter value (SC) of the stock count counter.

(Step S1252-27)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the continuation confirmation flag.

(Step S1252-29)
The sub CPU 330a updates the counter value (MC) of the unreported number counter and ends the effect change process. Here, when execution of the extra effect is determined, the extra number n derived in step S1251-71 is subtracted from the current counter value (MC). If execution of the continuation effect is determined, the stock count (SC) set in step S1251-67 is subtracted from the current counter value (MC).

(Step S1252-31)
The sub CPU 330a adds the additional number n determined in step S1251-71 to the counter value (HC) of the remaining notification number counter. Further, here, a process for displaying the updated counter value (HC) on the notification remaining number display unit 226 is executed. However, when the additional effect is a multi-cycle effect, the display count of the remaining notification number display unit 226 is updated at the end of the additional effect without immediately updating the display number of the remaining notification number display unit 226. To control. In this case, in consideration of the counter value (HC) subtracted until the display count of the remaining notification count display section 226 is updated, the display count after the extra effect is displayed on the remaining report count display section 226. The

(Step S1251-101)
If it is determined in step S1251-9 in FIG. 74 that the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command for jackpot, the sub CPU 330a performs variation for the special symbol B as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the command is a pattern command, that is, whether the special symbol B is determined in the big character lottery and the 7R big game is executed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation pattern command is for the special symbol B, the process proceeds to step S1251-105. If it is determined that the variation pattern command is not for the special symbol B, the processing proceeds to step S1251-103. Move.

(Step S1251-103)
The case where it is determined in step S1251-101 that the variation pattern command is not for the special symbol B is a case where the special symbol C is determined by the big character lottery and the variation pattern command for the special symbol C is received. In this case, the sub CPU 330a subtracts the current remaining number of notifications (HC) and the current number of stocks (SC) from the maximum number of remaining notifications 100, the counter value (MC) of the unreported number counter. The value is updated, and the process proceeds to step S1251-11 in FIG.

(Step S1251-105)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the multi-cycle effect executing flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the multi-cycle effect executing flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1251-113, and when it is determined that the multi-cycle effect executing flag is not turned on, step S1251-107. Move processing to.

(Step S1251-107)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the remaining number of notifications (HC) is 60 or more. As a result, if it is determined that HC ≧ 60, the process proceeds to steps S1251-129, and if it is determined that HC ≧ 60 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1251-109.

(Step S1251-109)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the continuation confirmation flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the continuation confirmation flag is on, the process proceeds to steps S1251-129, and if it is determined that the continuation confirmation flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S1251-111.

(Step S1251-111)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the number of big lotteries after the last addition effect is executed is 10 or less. As a result, when it is determined that the number of lottery lotteries after the extra effect is 10 or less, the process proceeds to steps S1251-129, and when it is determined that the number of lottery lotteries after the extra effect is not less than ten times. The process moves to step S1251-113.

(Step S1251-113)
The sub CPU 330a determines an exclusive role effect as an important role effect to be executed during the 7R leading role game, and performs an exclusive role execution process for starting the exclusive role effect. As a result, the special role-only effect shown in FIG. 65 is started.

(Step S1251-115)
The sub CPU 330a updates the counter value (HC) of the remaining notification counter to 100.

(Steps S1251-117)
The sub CPU 330a resets the counter value (MC) of the unreported number counter.

(Steps S1251-119)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the continuation confirmation flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the continuation confirmation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1251-121, and if it is determined that the continuation confirmation flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S1251-125.

(Step S1251-121)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the continuation confirmation flag.

(Step S1251-123)
The sub CPU 330a resets the counter value (SC) of the stock number counter.

(Step S1251-125)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the multi-cycle effect executing flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the multi-cycle effect executing flag is turned on, the process proceeds to steps S1251-127, and when it is determined that the multi-cycle effect executing flag is not turned on, the high-accuracy time is set. The effect determination process ends.

(Steps S1251-127)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the multi-cycle effect executing flag and ends the high-definition effect determination process.

(Steps S1251-129)
The sub CPU 330a determines a major actor special effect as a major actor effect to be executed during the 7R major actor game, and performs a major actor special effect execution process for starting the major actor special effect. Thereby, the big special effect shown in FIG. 66 is started.

(Step S1251-131)
The sub CPU 330a subtracts the current notification remaining count (HC) and the current stock count (SC) from 100, which is the maximum remaining notification count, for the counter value (MC) of the unreported count counter. Update the high-definition effect determination process.

  According to the processing of FIG. 77 described above, when the special symbol B is determined, if the multi-cycle effect is being executed, the exclusive role effect is executed as the main character effect. In this case, the multi-cycle effect that is being executed is discontinued, and the exclusive role-only effect is started. In the present embodiment, when the director exclusive effect is performed, the director device 202 suddenly moves, so even if the multi-cycle effect is suddenly interrupted, the player is given unexpectedness and feels uncomfortable. Can be reduced.

  Further, the multi-cycle effect is executed in a state where the special 2 hold is not stored, and the special 2 hold is newly stored during the execution of the multi-cycle effect, and the special 2 hold is read and the special symbol is read. The variable display may be started (see FIG. 66 (c)). In this case, if the result of the big role lottery by specially stored 2 is lost, the player will not experience any particular discomfort if no effects are performed on the special 2 reserved. On the other hand, if the result of the big role lottery with the specially stored special 2 hold is a big hit, the multi-cycle production is immediately terminated and the special role production is started without causing any disadvantage to the player. In addition, it is possible to improve the production effect by providing unexpectedness due to the exclusive use of the major actor.

  In addition, when the special symbol B is determined, if a multi-cycle effect is not executed, if any one of the three effect selection conditions is satisfied, the big character special effect is executed as the main character effect. Specifically, the three effect selection conditions are that the remaining number of notifications (HC) is 60 times or more, that the continuation confirmed effect is being executed, and that the number of lottery lotteries after the add-on effect is 10 times or less. Is set, and if any one of them is satisfied, the big special effect is executed. These three performance selection conditions are all set from the viewpoint of whether or not there is a possibility that the player may feel a loss about the jackpot winning timing and the fact that the remaining number of notifications (HC) returns to the maximum number. Yes.

  As described above, the state of the performance when the execution of the 7R leading role game is determined (whether or not the multi-cycle effect is being executed), the history of the effects up to the point when the execution of the 7R leading role game is determined (the last added effect) Is set in accordance with at least one of the time when the game is executed, whether or not the execution of the continuation confirmed effect is possible, and the progress of the game (the remaining number of notifications and the actual number of remaining times) when the execution of the 7R leading role game is determined. In accordance with the effect selection conditions that have been set, the player-specific effect or the actor special effect is determined, thereby reducing the player's feeling of loss and stress and exhibiting a high effect.

  FIG. 78 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure hold designation command reception process executed when a special figure hold designation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the special figure hold designation command is set in step S535-17 in FIG. 22 on the main control board 300, and then sent to the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 15) in step S100-39. Sent.

(Step S1260-1)
When receiving the special figure hold designation command, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state and the received special figure hold designation command is a command indicating a special two-pending storage. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the game state is a high probability game state and the special 2 is on hold, the process proceeds to step S1260-3, and if it is determined that the game state is not a high probability game state or is not the special 2 hold, The process moves to step S1260-21.

(Step S1260-3)
The sub CPU 330a checks the prefetch prohibition information stored in the sub RAM 330c, and determines whether execution of the prefetch effect is prohibited for the newly stored special 2 hold. As a result, when it is determined that execution of the prefetch effect is prohibited, the process proceeds to step S1260-21, and when it is determined that execution of the prefetch effect is not prohibited, the process proceeds to step S1260-5. . Note that the prefetch prohibition information is stored in step S1260-15 described later.

(Step S1260-5)
The sub CPU 330a checks the cycle effect target hold information (stored in step S1252-17 or step S1260-13 described later), and determines whether the newly stored special 2 hold is the execution target of the multiple cycle effect. judge. As a result, if it is determined that it is a target for execution of a multi-cycle effect, the process proceeds to step S1260-21. If it is determined that it is not a target for execution of a multi-cycle effect, the process proceeds to step S1260-7. Move.

(Step S1260-7)
The sub CPU 330a loads the counter value (MC) of the unreported number counter.

(Step S1260-9)
The sub CPU 330a executes an extra effect lottery process in the same manner as in step S1251-71.

(Step S1260-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the execution of the extra effect is determined in step S1260-9. As a result, if it is determined that the execution of the extra effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1260-13, and if it is determined that the execution of the additional effect is not determined, the process proceeds to step S1260-17.

(Step S1260-13)
The sub CPU 330a stores in the sub RAM 330c the execution pattern of the extra effect determined in step S1260-9 and the cycle effect target hold information indicating which special 2 hold is the execution target of the extra effect.

(Step S1260-15)
The sub CPU 330a stores, in the sub RAM 330c, pre-reading prohibition information indicating prohibition of pre-reading effects for the special 2 suspension that is the execution target of the extra effect determined in step S1260-9.

(Step S1260-17)
The sub CPU 330a obtains an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, and pre-reads shown in FIG. 61 (b) based on whether or not the additional effect can be executed and the execution pattern of the additional effect determined in step S1260-9. The hold display pattern is determined with reference to the effect determination table.

(Step S1260-19)
The sub CPU 330a executes a hold display process for displaying the hold display image 228 with the hold display pattern determined in step S1260-17, and ends the special figure hold designation command receiving process.

(Step S1260-21)
The sub CPU 330a executes a default hold display process for displaying the hold display image 228 with a white circle, and ends the special figure hold designation command receiving process.

  FIG. 79 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening entrance command receiving process executed when a winning entry entrance command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the winning prize entry command is set in step S540-5 in FIG. 23 on the main control board 300, and then is sent to the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 15) in step S100-39. Sent to.

(Step S1270-1)
When receiving the winning prize entry command, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether the counting period flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the counting period flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1270-3, and if it is determined that the counting period flag is not turned on, the big winning opening entrance command reception process is performed. finish. Note that the counting period flag is turned on at the first hit, and turned off when the high probability gaming state ends and finally shifts to the low probability gaming state, that is, at the end of the specific period.

(Step S1270-3)
The sub CPU 330a calculates the total number of payouts (final total payout number) by adding the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering one game ball into the big prize opening to the counter value of the current total payout number counter. Identify.

(Step S1270-5)
The sub CPU 330a updates the counter value of the total payout counter to the total payout number (final total payout number) specified in the above step S1270-3, and ends the large winning entry entrance command reception process.

  FIG. 80 is a flowchart for explaining the above-described time schedule management process (step S1300).

(Step S1300-1)
In order to execute and control the determined effect, the sub CPU 330a, for example, switches the display image of the effect display unit 200a or outputs and controls a predetermined sound at a desired timing. Note that this effect control process is not a characteristic process in the present embodiment, but a conventionally known process, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.

(Step S1300-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the total payout number display unit 224, that is, the display total payout number is displayed on the effect display unit 200a at the present time period. As a result, if it is determined that the display total payout number is being displayed, the process proceeds to step S1300-5. If it is determined that the display total payout number is not being displayed, the time schedule management process is terminated. .

(Step S1300-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not an update display flag indicating that the display total payout number is being updated and displayed is on. As a result, if it is determined that the update display flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1300-11, and if it is determined that the update display flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S1300-7. .

(Step S1300-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the displayed total payout number currently displayed on the total payout number display unit 224 matches the total payout number (final total payout number) specified in step S1270-3. As a result, when it is determined that the displayed total payout number and the final total payout number match, the time schedule management process is terminated, and when it is determined that the displayed total payout number and the final total payout number do not match, the step The processing is moved to S1300-9. The sub RAM 330c is provided with a display number counter for counting the numerical value displayed on the total payout number display unit 224. Here, the counter value of the display number counter matches the counter value of the total payout number counter. Judging whether to do.

(Step S1300-9)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the update display flag and moves the process to step S1300-31. Note that the process of step S1300-9 is performed when a game ball has entered the big prize opening in the total payout number display unit 224 in a state where the display total payout number is not updated. is there.

(Step S1300-11)
The sub CPU 330a decrements the timer value of the update display timer that measures the execution interval of the update display process.

(Step S1300-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the timer value of the update display timer updated in step S1300-11 has reached 0, that is, whether the execution interval of the update display process (display time of the updated total payout number) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the update display timer has become 0, the process proceeds to step S1300-15, and when it is determined that the timer value of the update display timer is not 0, the time schedule management process is performed. finish.

(Step S1300-15)
The sub CPU 330a increments the counter value of the display number counter. The numerical value corresponding to the counter value of the display number counter updated in this process is the above-mentioned updated total payout number.

(Step S1300-17)
The sub CPU 330a performs an update display process for updating and displaying the total payout number (updated total payout number) corresponding to the counter value of the display number counter updated in step S1300-15 on the total payout number display unit 224. As a result of this processing, the displayed total payout number displayed on the total payout number display unit 224 is increased by one.

(Step S1300-19)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the display total payout number updated and displayed in step S1300-17 exceeds a threshold value. As a result, if it is determined that the threshold has been exceeded, the process proceeds to step S1300-21, and if it is determined that the threshold has not been exceeded, the process proceeds to step S1300-27.

(Step S1300-21)
The sub CPU 330a executes selectable song addition processing for adding output sound (song) that can be selected by the player based on the total display payout number updated and displayed in step S1300-17. With this process, when the player operates the effect operating device 208 thereafter, the added output sound (music) can be selected.

(Step S1300-23)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the remaining number of notifications (HC) is 4 or less. As a result, if it is determined that HC ≦ 4, the process proceeds to step S1300-27. If it is determined that HC ≦ 4 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1300-25.

(Step S1300-25)
The sub CPU 330a performs a process for executing a special effect corresponding to the display total payout number updated and displayed in step S1300-17. Thereby, the special effect shown in FIG. 52 is executed. If the remaining number of notifications (HC) is 4 or less, the special effect is not executed in order to avoid duplication with the countdown effect, but there is a difference between the remaining number of notifications (HC) and the actual remaining number of times. Yes, when the remaining number of notifications increases thereafter, a special effect is executed at an appropriate timing, or the character image 220 is changed at an appropriate timing.

(Step S1300-27)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the displayed total payout number currently displayed on the total payout number display unit 224 matches the total payout number (final total payout number) specified in step S1270-3. As a result, if it is determined that the displayed total payout number matches the final total payout number, the process proceeds to step S1300-29, and if it is determined that the displayed total payout number does not match the final total payout number, step The processing is moved to S1300-31.

(Step S1300-29)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the update display flag and ends the time schedule management process.

(Step S1300-31)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the 7R big game is currently being played. As a result, when it is determined that the 7R big game is being played, the process proceeds to step S1300-33, and when it is determined that the 7R big game is not being played, the process is moved to step S1300-35.

(Step S1300-33)
The sub CPU 330a sets a timer value corresponding to 0.04 seconds in the update display timer, and ends the time schedule management process.

(Step S1300-35)
The sub CPU 330a sets a timer value corresponding to 0.10 seconds in the update display timer, and ends the time schedule management process.

  Through the above time schedule management process, during the 7R big game (during special production), the display total payout is updated and displayed in the normal update display pattern (0.04 second interval), and during the 2R big game or small hit game In this case, the display total payout number is updated and displayed in an extended update display pattern (at intervals of 0.10 seconds).

  FIG. 81 is a flowchart for explaining an opening designation command reception process executed when an opening designation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the opening designation command is set in step S630-31 in FIG. 32 in the main control board 300, and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 15) in step S100-39. The

(Step S1280-1)
When receiving the opening designation command, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the total payout number is currently being displayed in the total payout number display unit 224. As a result, if it is determined that the total number of payouts is being displayed, the process proceeds to step S1280-3, and if it is determined that the total number of payouts is not being displayed, the opening designation command receiving process is terminated.

(Step S1280-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the received opening designation command is a command indicating the start of 7R big game, that is, when the 7R big game is started. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to start the 7R big game, the process proceeds to step S1280-5, and if it is determined that it is not time to start the 7R big game, the opening designation command reception process ends.

(Step S1280-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the update display flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the update display flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1280-7. If it is determined that the update display flag is not turned on, the opening designation command reception process ends. To do.

(Step S1280-7)
The sub CPU 330a updates the counter value of the display number counter to the counter value of the total payout number counter.

(Step S1280-9)
The sub CPU 330a updates the display total payout number displayed on the total payout number display unit 224 to the total payout number corresponding to the display number counter updated in step S1280-7, that is, the final total payout number.

(Step S1280-11)
The sub CPU 330a resets the update display timer.

(Step S1280-13)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the update display flag and ends the opening designation command reception process.

  By the above processing, the stop condition is satisfied when the 7R leading role game is started before the updated display of the display total payout number resulting from the entry of the game ball into the big winning opening during the small hit game is finished. As a result, the specified final total number of payouts is displayed, and the update display ends. Thereby, a possibility of giving a player a sense of incongruity or misunderstanding can be eliminated. Although the case where the opening designation command is received has been described here, the same processing as described above is performed when the ending designation command is received or when the operation of the effect operating device 208 is detected.

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

  The playability of the above embodiment is merely an example. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first start port 120 and the second start port 122 are provided, and both the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 simultaneously execute the symbol change display. However, if the first special symbol indicator 160 and the second special symbol indicator 162 are provided, the change display of the symbol in either one is given priority. It may be done.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first start port 120 is configured as a so-called fixed start port in which a game ball can always enter, and the second start port 122 is so-called that the ease of entering the game ball is variable. It consisted of a variable start port. However, for example, the first start port 120 may be configured with a variable start port, and the second start port 122 may be configured with a fixed start port.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the number and arrangement | positioning, such as the 1st start opening 120, the 2nd start opening 122, the 1st big winning opening 126, the 2nd big winning opening 128, are only examples, and do not deviate from the summary of this invention. It can design suitably in the range.

  In the above embodiment, the game ball is passed through the gate 124 so that a normal game is performed, and the second start port 122 is controlled to be in the open state by winning a win through a general drawing lottery. However, when the variable start port is provided, for example, the variable start port may be controlled to open by passing through the gate 124 without performing a special lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the game progresses in either the high probability game state or the low probability game state. However, the gaming state of the above embodiment is only an example.

  In addition, the contents of the big game and the small hit game in the above embodiment, the determination ratio of each symbol, and the like are merely examples. Further, in the above embodiment, the specific area 140b is provided in the second big prize opening 128, and the big hit symbol of the big game where the game ball that entered the second big prize opening 128 can enter the specific area 140b is shown. The jackpot symbol (special symbols B, C) associated with the execution and the jackpot associated with the execution of the big game that the game ball that entered the second grand prize winning opening 128 cannot enter or difficult to enter the specific area 140b Symbol (special symbol A) was included. If a game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big game, the game state after the completion of the big game is set to a high probability game state, and the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b during the big game. In such a case, it is preset as a gaming state setting condition that the gaming state after the end of the big game is set to the low probability gaming state, and whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 140b during the big game Accordingly, the game state after the end of the big game is set.

  However, for example, the game state after the end of the big game is associated in advance with the jackpot symbol determined in the big game lottery, and the game state after the end of the big game is set according to the determined type of the big bonus game You may do that.

  In addition, the variation time in the above embodiment is merely an example, and in the case of realizing the gameability similar to that in the above embodiment, it may be appropriately designed within a range where the gameability can be realized. When guaranteeing the gameability of the above-described embodiment, at least the big game is not being executed, and the variation display of the symbols is performed on both the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. If not, a special symbol determination process is executed in response to the entry of the game ball into the first start area and the second start area, and the first special symbol display 160 is displaying a variation, When the symbol variation display is not performed on the second special symbol display unit 162, the special symbol determination process is executed with the entry of the game ball into the second starting area, and the second special symbol display unit 162 When the symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the symbol special symbol display is not performed on the first special symbol indicator 160, the special symbol determination process is executed when the game ball enters the first starting area. To. Then, when the gaming state is set to the first gaming state (low probability gaming state), the average variation time that is the average of the variation time determined when the lose symbol is determined, and the small hit symbol When one or both of the average variation times determined when determined, a special symbol is determined when the game ball enters the second start area, the game to the first start area It is set longer than the case where the special symbol is determined by the entry of the ball, and in the first gaming state (low probability gaming state), the game ball is substantially entered by entering the first starting area. It is only necessary to be set so as to proceed. When the gaming state is set to the second gaming state (high probability gaming state), the number of game balls fired by the small hit game executed when the gaming ball enters the second starting area is triggered. Instead, it is only necessary to set the probability that the small hit symbol is determined so that the number of prize balls to be paid out increases.

  Therefore, in the above embodiment, even in the first gaming state (low probability gaming state), the special 2 hold is won in a small win, but in the first gaming state, the small win is not won. May be. Further, in the above embodiment, the special 1 hold is not won in the small win, but the special 1 hold may be won in the small win with a predetermined probability. In this case, for example, in the first gaming state, it is set so that the special 1 hold is not substantially subject to change, or even if the small hit game is executed, the game ball gradually decreases. That's fine. In any case, whether or not the small hit symbol is determined only when the game ball enters the second starting area without determining the small hit symbol when the game ball enters the first starting area, Or, when the symbol is determined when the game ball enters the second start area, the small hit symbol is higher than when the game ball is determined when the game ball enters the first start area. What is necessary is just to determine with probability.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, in the 2nd game state (high probability game state), the case where it became a fluctuation | variation object about both special 1 hold and special 2 hold was demonstrated. However, in the second gaming state, the special 1 hold may not be changed. That is, either or both of the average variation time when the lost symbol is determined when the gaming state is set to the second gaming state and the average variation time when the small hit symbol is determined, The case where the symbol is determined when the game ball enters the first starting area is set to be longer than the case where the symbol is determined when the game ball enters the second starting area. In the gaming state, it may be set so that the game is progressed by causing the gaming ball to substantially enter the second starting area.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a big role random number for determining at least whether or not to execute a big game is constituted by two random values of a jackpot determination random number and a winning symbol random number, and one random value consisting of a variation pattern random number The random number value for variation for determining at least the time of the variation effect for informing whether or not the big game can be executed is configured. However, as long as the random number value for the big role and the random number value for variation are each obtained from a preset range, each random number value may be composed of one random number value or a plurality of random number values. Good.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of small hit symbols are provided. However, only one type of small hit symbols may be provided. In this case, it is desirable that the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening during the big game and the opening / closing mode during the small hitting game are the same or difficult for the player to identify. It is good also as being different so that an aspect can be identified.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the big hit symbol is determined by the big-stakes lottery based on either one of special 1 hold and special 2 hold, the change display of the symbol concerning the big win is performed for either other hold. As a result, it was decided to rewrite the determined jackpot symbol to a lost symbol. However, before performing the big role lottery based on either the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold, it is determined whether the change related to the jackpot winning symbol is being displayed for the other holding, and the symbol related to the jackpot winning symbol is determined. When the change display is in progress, a lost symbol may be determined or a lottery dedicated to small hits may be performed without performing the big character lottery. Furthermore, when the change display of the symbol related to the jackpot winning is performed by one of the holdings, the change display of the symbol related to the winning of the jackpot may be performed also by the other holding.

  In the above embodiment, the effective period flag is turned on during the specific number of round games, and only when this effective period flag is on, the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b is effective. I decided to treat it as However, an error process may be executed when a game ball enters the specific area 140b at an unexpected timing while handling the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b as always effective.

  Further, the contents of each production described in the above embodiment are merely examples. In the above embodiment, the remaining number of notifications derived based on the actual remaining number of times is displayed on the notification remaining number display unit 226 in a manner such as displaying the remaining number of notifications. Alternatively, the remaining number of notifications may be indirectly notified by a graph or the like. In any case, the specific content is limited if the remaining number of notifications is derived within the range of the actual remaining number of times, and the number notification effect that directly or indirectly notifies the derived remaining number of notifications is executed. It is not something.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the total number of payouts is updated in stages has been described. However, the numerical value to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to the total number of payouts, and is updated when a predetermined event occurs during the game, such as the number of games, the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening, etc. If it is. In any case, if there is a difference between the displayed numerical value being displayed on the image display unit and the specified final numerical value, the displayed numerical value is set to the final numerical value by a predetermined value. There is no limitation on the contents indicated by the display numerical value if the update display process is executed to update and display the updated numerical value and the update display process is repeated until the display numerical value after the update display process matches the final numerical value.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the big winning opening during a predetermined specific period during the game, the total number of payouts during the specific period is specified as the final value. When the payout control process is executed during the specific period, the total payout number during the specific period may be specified as the final value. That is, the timing for specifying the final value may be before or after the award ball is paid out.

In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of FIG. 79 corresponds to the final numerical value specifying means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU330a which performs the process of FIG.80 S1300-17 corresponds to the update display means of this invention.
Further, the payout control board 310 in the above embodiment corresponds to the payout control means of the present invention.
The launch control board 320 in the above embodiment corresponds to the launching means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S535-13 in FIG. 22 corresponds to the holding storage means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, the process of step S610-7 of FIG. 28, step S610-11, step S610-17, step S610-57 of FIG. 29, step S610-61, step S610-67, and step S610-73 is performed. The main CPU 300a to be executed corresponds to the symbol determining means and the big game execution determining means of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIG. 30 corresponds to the variation time determination means of the present invention.
In addition, the first special symbol display 160 in the above embodiment corresponds to the symbol display unit (first symbol display unit) of the present invention, and the second special symbol display unit 162 corresponds to the symbol display unit (second symbol of the present invention). This corresponds to the symbol display section).
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU300a which performs the process shown in FIG. 31 corresponds to the symbol display control means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU300a which performs the process shown in FIGS. 33-36 is equivalent to the specific game execution means and big game execution means of this invention.
In the above embodiment, the low probability gaming state corresponds to the first gaming state of the present invention, and the high probability gaming state corresponds to the second gaming state.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU300a which performs the process shown to FIG.37 S670-3 is equivalent to the game state setting means of this invention.

  In addition, the production operation device 208 in the above embodiment corresponds to the operation unit of the present invention, and the production operation device detection switch 208s in the above embodiment corresponds to the operation detection unit of the present invention.

100 gaming machine 108 gaming board 116 gaming area 116a first gaming area 116b second gaming area 120 first starting port 122 second starting port 126 first major winning port 128 second major winning port 160 first special symbol display 162 first 2 Special symbol display device 200a Effect display unit 208 Effect operation device 208s Effect operation device detection switch 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b Main ROM
300c main RAM
310 Discharge control board 320 Firing control board 330 Sub control board 330a Sub CPU
330b Sub ROM
330c Sub RAM

Claims (7)

When a predetermined event occurs during the game, the numerical value displayed on the image display unit is updated in stages,
When the predetermined event occurs, final numerical value specifying means for specifying a final numerical value that is a numerical value to be finally displayed on the image display unit;
When there is a difference between the display numerical value being displayed on the image display unit and the final numerical value specified by the final numerical value specifying means, the display numerical value is more than the display numerical value. Update display means for performing update display processing for updating and displaying an updated numerical value close to a final value by a predetermined value, and repeating the update display processing until the display numerical value after the update display processing matches the final numerical value;
With
The update display means includes
When a preset stop condition is established during the update display process, the final display is displayed and the update display process is terminated regardless of the display value being displayed on the image display unit. Machine. A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
A grand prize opening provided in the game area;
Payout control means for executing payout control processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball enters the big prize opening;
With
The final numerical value specifying means includes
When a game ball enters the special winning opening during a predetermined specific period in the game, or when the payout control process is executed, the predetermined event occurs and The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the total number of prize balls to be paid out by the payout control processing is specified as the final value. A leading role game execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute a leading role game constituted by a plurality of round games in which the winning prize opening is opened by establishment of a start condition;
On the condition that execution of the big game is decided by the big game execution decision means, big game execution means that executes the big game is;
With
The update display means includes
When the major game starts or ends during the update display process, the total display amount as the final numerical value is displayed on the image display unit, and the update display process ends, assuming that the stop condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: An operation unit for accepting a player's operation;
An operation detection unit for detecting that the operation unit is operated;
With
The update display means includes
When an operation of the player is detected by the operation detection unit during the update display process, the final value is displayed on the image display unit and the update display process is terminated, assuming that the stop condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by the following. One of a plurality of game states including a first game state in which a predetermined game progress condition is set and a second game state in which a game progress condition more advantageous than the first game state is set A gaming machine in which a game progresses in a gaming state,
A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
Launching means for launching a game ball into the game area;
A first start area and a second start area into which the game balls launched by the launch means can enter,
A jackpot symbol associated with execution of a big game in which a big winning opening provided in the game area is opened on condition that a game ball enters the first start area or the second start area, the big game The small winning symbol associated with the execution of the small hit game in which the big winning opening is opened in the same or different manner, the lost game associated with the non-execution of either the big winning game or the small winning game A random number value for determining one of the symbols is obtained from among a plurality of symbols including at least the symbol, and the random number value acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area is set as a special 1 hold. A storage unit that stores the random number value stored in the storage unit and acquired as a trigger when the game ball enters the second starting area in the storage unit as a special 2 reservation;
When a preset start condition is satisfied, the special 1 hold or special 2 hold stored in the storage unit is read, and the symbol is determined based on the read random number value as the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold. Design determining means to
When the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, the type of the determined symbol, the type of the start area into which the game ball that triggered the symbol determination has entered, and the variation corresponding to the set gaming state In accordance with the time determination condition, a variation time determining means for determining a variation time which is a time until the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit,
When the symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold, the symbol variation display is performed on the first symbol display unit over the determined symbol variation time, and when the variation time has elapsed, When the symbol determined by the symbol determining means is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display unit and the symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold, the second symbol is displayed over the determined symbol variation time. A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the symbol determination means on the second symbol display section when the variation time has elapsed,
When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, the big game is executed, and when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, the specific game executing means for executing the jackpot game When,
A payout control means for paying out a prize ball when a game ball enters the big prize opening at least during the big game and the small hit game;
According to a preset game state setting condition, the game state after the end of the major game is set to the second game state or set to either the first game state or the second game state Game state setting means for
With
The symbol determining means
If at least the big game is not being executed and the symbol display is not performed in any of the first symbol display unit and the second symbol display unit, the special 1 hold and the It is possible to read the special 2 hold and execute the symbol determination process.
When the symbol is being displayed in the first symbol display unit and the symbol is not displayed in the second symbol display unit, the special 2 hold is read and the symbol determination process is executed. Is possible,
When the symbol is being displayed in the second symbol display unit and the symbol is not being displayed in the first symbol display unit, the special 1 hold is read and the symbol determination process is executed. Is possible,
When the gaming state is set to the first gaming state, an average variation time that is an average of variation times determined according to the variation time determination condition when the symbol determination unit determines the lose symbol. , And either or both of the average variation time when the small hit symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, when the special 2 hold is read and the symbol is determined It is longer than when the special 1 hold is read and the symbol is determined, and in the first gaming state, the game is set to proceed by substantially entering the first starting area. Has been
When the gaming state is set to the second gaming state, the game ball is fired by the small hit game executed when the special 2 hold is read and the small hit symbol is determined. The probability that the small winning symbol is determined by the symbol determining unit is set so that the number of prize balls to be paid out by the payout control unit is larger than the number,
And,
When a game ball enters the big prize opening during a specific period from when the gaming state is set to the second gaming state to when the gaming state is finally changed to the first gaming state, The final number that specifies the final total number of payouts including the number of prize balls that have been paid out during the specified period, or the total number of prize balls to be paid out during the specified period, including prize balls that are paid out for game balls. Numerical identification means;
When the final total payout number is specified by the final numerical value specifying means, update display means for updating and displaying the final total payout number on the image display unit;
Further comprising
The update display means includes
When there is a difference between the displayed total payout number that is the total payout number being displayed on the image display unit and the final total payout number specified by the final numerical value specifying means, the displayed total payout Update display processing is performed to update and display the updated total payout number closer to the final total payout number by a predetermined number than the displayed total payout number, and the display total payout number after the update display processing is the final total payout The update display process is repeated until the number matches,
When a preset stop condition is established during the update display process, the final display number is displayed and the update display process is terminated regardless of the display total payout number being displayed on the image display unit. A featured gaming machine. The symbol determining means
When the special 1 hold is read, the small hit symbol is determined only when the special 2 hold is read without determining the small hit symbol, or when the special 2 hold is read 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the small hit symbol is determined with a higher probability than when the special 1 hold is read. The game area includes a first game area and a second game area in which game balls can be divided according to the firing strength of the launching means,
In the first start area, only game balls flowing down the first game area can enter, or game balls flowing down the first game area flow down the second game area. It is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter,
In the second start area, only a game ball flowing down the second game area can enter, or a game ball flowing down the second game area flows down the first game area. The gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the gaming machine is arranged at a position where the entry is easier.

Images