JP2016093726A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game by enabling a player to have expectations during a jackpot game about control of a game state after the end of the jackpot game.SOLUTION: Although a jackpot game composed of a plurality of round games is executed when a jackpot is determined, prescribed winning determination processing is executed when a ball enters a large winning device in the round games. In the prescribed winning determination processing, the number of balls entering the large winning device is counted (S2501), and when the prescribed number of game balls enters the large winning device (S2502: YES), a V area is opened (S2503). Then, when a game ball passes through the V area (S2504: YES), a V passing flag is turned "ON" (S2505). Thus, a probability game flag is turned "ON" in game state setting processing, and the game is controlled in a probability game state after a jackpot game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized by a transition to a probabilistic gaming state.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters a starting device provided on the game board, a big hit determination is made and a special symbol is variably displayed on the display. At this time, the liquid crystal display device provided at the center of the game board is decorated. There is a known gaming machine that displays symbols in a variable manner. Here, when the special symbol is a jackpot, the corresponding decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “777”), and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is started.

  Some of these gaming machines control a game in a probabilistic gaming state in which the probability of jackpot determination increases after the jackpot game ends when a predetermined condition is satisfied. At this time, in a predetermined round, a special attacker called a witch attacker is released, and a game ball entering the attacker (passing through the V region) is used as a predetermined condition.

  For example, in the jackpot game, the first grand prize device is released from the first round to the 12th round, and the second big prize device, which is a specific attacker, is opened in the final round (13R), and the V in the second big prize device is opened. The game ball passes through the region, and the game state is shifted to the probability changing game state (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the above configuration, when a ball enters a specific attacker, the game ball always passes through the V region, so that it is determined that the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the big hit game is over. Therefore, the game is monotonous, and it cannot be denied that the game is poor.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and its purpose is to enable a player to have a sense of expectation during a jackpot game regarding the control of the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention at all. .

  The gaming machine (1) of the present invention is based on acquisition means (301a, S1201, S1204 to S1207, S1301, S1304 to S1307) for acquiring determination information when the start condition is satisfied, and the determination information acquired by the acquisition means. And determining means (301a, S1601) for determining whether or not to perform a special game, and when the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed, the predetermined pitching device (127) is opened and closed. In a special game executing means (301a) for executing a special game consisting of a plurality of round games, and in the round game executed by the special game executing means, a predetermined number of games regardless of the opening timing of the pitching device. The game ball can pass through a predetermined area (152) provided inside the ball entrance device on condition that the ball enters the ball entrance device. When the game ball passes through the predetermined area control means (301a) and the predetermined area that can be passed by the predetermined area control means, after the special game is over, the game state is advantageous to the player. And a game state control means (301a) for controlling a game and enabling execution of a notification effect for notifying that a game ball has passed through the predetermined area.

  In addition, when the determination means determines that the first special game is to be performed, the special game execution means performs an opening / closing operation of the pitching device so that the predetermined number of game balls are difficult to enter. When the first special game (open pattern 2) composed of only one round game is performed and the determination means determines that the second special game is to be performed, the predetermined number of game balls can be easily entered. A second special game (opening pattern 1) including a second round game for opening and closing the pitching device is performed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, about a control of the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished, the player can have a sense of expectation during the jackpot game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

1 is a schematic front view showing a gaming machine 1. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a display device 111. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a gaming machine 1. (A) illustrates the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol, (B) illustrates the jackpot determination table of the second special symbol, and (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the hit determination table of the normal symbol. (A) illustrates the symbol determination table for jackpot, (B) illustrates the ratio of the first jackpot, and (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the symbol determination table for lose. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the table for determination of a fluctuation pattern, (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a sufficient table, (B) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a normal time table, (C) is It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the probability change time table. 3 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a recovery process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a power interruption monitoring process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a switch process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 3 is a flowchart showing a first starter switch process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a second starter switch process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a gate switch process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern selection process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a stop process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 3 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing an opening / closing member process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a big prize device opening control process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing an open pattern setting process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the open | release pattern of the big prize apparatus 127. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the open | release pattern of the big prize apparatus 127. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a predetermined winning determination process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing command processing executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 12 is a flowchart showing variation processing executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 12 is a flowchart showing an effect determination process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing a process advance notice determination process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the hold display in the liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the aspect of the process notice in the liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the aspect of the process notice in the liquid crystal display device. 10 is a flowchart showing a round winning process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the achievement rate display effect etc. in the liquid crystal display device 121. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the mission achievement effect etc. in the liquid crystal display device. 12 is a flowchart showing a hold-related process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing a hold process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the kind of open pattern of the big prize apparatus 127. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the various variation of the open pattern of the big prize apparatus 127. FIG. (A) illustrates the symbol determination table for jackpots, (B) illustrates the ratio of types of jackpots, and (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the symbol determination table for lose. 5 is a flowchart showing an open pattern setting process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates opening pattern 1, (B) is explanatory drawing which illustrates opening pattern 2, (C) is explanatory drawing which illustrates opening pattern 3, (D) is opening. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a pattern 4; It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the aspect of the process notice in the liquid crystal display device.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.
<First Embodiment>
[Configuration of gaming machine 1]
A schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine called type 1 type.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 100 provided with a prize and a prize related to determination, and a frame member 101 surrounding the gaming board 100.
The frame member 101 is a so-called glass frame that supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 100 at a predetermined interval, and a game area 102 in which a game ball can flow down by the glass board and the game board 100. Is formed.

  The frame member 101 has a frame lamp 103 that emits light for production or the like in the upper center. Speakers 104 are provided on both the left and right sides of the frame lamp 103. Further, the frame member 101 is configured such that the lower portion protrudes toward the player side, and has a circular effect button 105 on the upper surface of the protruding portion. An effect key 106 composed of four push buttons is provided on the left side of the effect button 105. Further, on the back side of the effect button 105, a tray 107 for guiding the game ball to a launching device (not shown) is provided. The frame member 101 has a handle 108 at the lower right side. A lever 109 is rotatably attached to the handle 108. In addition, a stop button 110 is provided for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball regardless of the rotation of the lever 109. A display 111 is provided at the end of the game board 100.

  On the other hand, the game board 100 that forms the game area 102 together with the glass plate has a liquid crystal display device 121 in the center thereof. In addition, a panel lamp 122 that emits light for production or the like is provided above the liquid crystal display device 121. In addition, the game board 100 includes a first starting device 123, a second starting device 124, an opening / closing member 125, a gate 126, a big winning device 127, and two general winning devices 128 as a winning and determination-related accessory. ing.

  The first starter 123 and the second starter 124 are provided in the sorting device 141. The distribution device 141 is made of a transparent resin member, and is provided below the liquid crystal display device 121 in the center of the game area 102.

  The sorting apparatus 141 has a blade 142 inside thereof. The game balls that have entered the sorting device 141 are distributed to the left passage or the right passage by the blades 142. A first starter 123 is provided below the left passage, and a second starter 124 is provided below the right passage. An opening / closing member 125 is provided on the second starting device 124 side of the sorting device 141.

  In addition, a big prize device 127 is provided on the right side of the distribution device 141. A gate 126 is provided above the big prize device 127. Inside the big prize winning device 127, a game ball passage 150 shown by a broken line is provided.

The general winning device 128 is provided at the lower left portion, and a discharging device 129 for discharging game balls that have not won a prize is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 102.
With such a configuration, when the player grasps the handle 108 and rotates the lever 109 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 107 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and the rotation angle of the lever 109 is set. The game is fired into the game area 102 with a corresponding hitting force.

  The game board 100 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to an upper position in the game area 102 and moved by contacting the game nails, windmills, etc. Falling along the game board 100 while changing the direction. As described above, the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 110.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 109 of the handle 108 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 102 as illustrated by the arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 109 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right area in the game area 102 as exemplified by the arrow 131. Therefore, “right-handed” is required to win the gate 126 and the big winning device 127.

  The first starter 123 and the second starter 124 are always open starters. The first starter 123 and the second starter 124 have game balls distributed by the blades 142 of the distribution device 141. Enter the ball. The blade 142 can be changed between a first posture as shown by a solid line and a second posture as shown by a two-dot chain line. In the first posture, the counterclockwise rotation of the blade 142 is allowed. Thus, when the game ball enters the sorting device 141 in the state of the first posture, the game ball enters the first starting device 123 because the blade 142 assumes the second posture counterclockwise. On the other hand, in the second posture, the clockwise rotation of the blade 142 is allowed. As a result, when the game ball enters the sorting device 141 in the second posture state, the game ball enters the second starting device 124 by the blade 142 moving to the first posture clockwise. That is, the game balls that have entered the sorting apparatus 141 alternately enter the first starter 123 and the second starter 124 by the blades 142. When the game ball enters the first starter 123 or the second starter 124, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed, and the determination result is displayed on the display 111.

  In the following description, the determination executed on the condition that the winning of the game ball that has passed the first starting device 123 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting device 124 is determined. The determination executed as a condition is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The big prize device 127 is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize device 127 is provided at the opening of the big prize device 127. The big prize device 127 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 111, that is, when a big jackpot occurs, the plate is operated to win a big prize. A jackpot game that opens the device 127 is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by performing “right-handed” during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not performed.

  The game balls that have entered the grand prize winning device 127 are guided to the game ball passage 150. A distribution member 151 is provided in the middle of the game ball passage 150. The distribution member 151 distributes the game balls guided to the game ball passage 150 to either the passage 152 that is the V region or the passage 153 that is the normal region. The distribution member 151 can change its posture between a V closed posture that closes the V region as indicated by a broken line and a V open posture that is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

  The opening / closing member 125 allows a game ball to enter from the opening on the right side of the sorting apparatus 141. The opening / closing member 125 can change its posture between a closed posture indicated by a solid line and an open posture indicated by a two-dot chain line.

  The opening / closing member 125 is normally closed. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 126, it is determined whether or not to open the opening to the second starting device 124, although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined to be opened, the open / close member 125 changes to the open posture for a specified time. As a result, a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting device 124 is created.

In the following description, the determination that is executed on condition that a game ball wins the gate 126 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.
The general winning device 128 is a winning device that is always open and has a predetermined number of winning balls when winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting device 123 and the like, even if a game ball wins the general winning device 128, no determination is made.

[Configuration of Display 111]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the display 111 in FIG. The display 111 mainly displays information related to the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 2, the first special symbol display 201, the second special symbol display 202, and the first special symbol are displayed. The symbol holding display 203, the second special symbol holding display 204, the normal symbol display 205, and the normal symbol holding display 206 are provided.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 201 displays the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. On this first special symbol display 201, a jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is lost Is done.

  When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display unit 202 displays the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the second special symbol display 202, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the second special symbol determination is lost is stopped. Is displayed.

  By the way, when a game ball is newly won in the first starting device 123, such as during a symbol variation display or a jackpot game related to the special symbol determination, the first special symbol determination and the symbol variation display triggered by this winning are performed. It cannot be executed immediately. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended when the first special symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if a game ball wins the first starting device 123. It is configured. The first special symbol hold display 203 displays the number of hold of the first special symbol determination held in this way.

Similarly, when a game ball is newly won in the second starting device 124, such as during a symbol variation display or special jackpot game related to the special symbol determination, the second special symbol determination and symbol variation display triggered by this winning. Cannot be executed immediately. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the right of the second special symbol determination is suspended when the second special symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if a game ball wins the second starting device 124. It is configured. Second special symbol hold indicator 2
04 displays the number of second special symbol determinations held in this way.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display unit 205 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. Note that the normal symbol determination and the symbol variation display related to the normal symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if the game ball passes through the gate 126, for example, during the symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 205, the normal symbol is displayed. Judgment rights are withheld. The normal symbol hold display unit 206 displays the number of hold for normal symbol determination held in this way.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202 is referred to as “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 205 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[Internal configuration of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 300, a payout control board 310, an effect control board 320, an image control board 330, a lamp control board 340, a launch control board 350, and a power supply board 360.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine. The main control board 300 includes a one-chip microcomputer 301, and the one-chip microcomputer 301 includes a main CPU 301a, a main ROM 301b, and a main RAM 301c. The main control board 300 includes an input port and an output port (both not shown) for main control.

  The main control input port includes a general winning device detection switch 302 for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning device 128, and a gate detection switch for detecting that a game ball has entered the normal symbol gate 126. 303, a first starter detection switch 304 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starter 123, a second starter detection switch 305 for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starter 124, A big winning device detection switch 306 that detects that a game ball has entered the big winning device 127, a V passage detection switch 371 that detects that a game ball has passed through the V region, and a payout control board 310 are connected. Yes. Various signals are input to the main control board 300 through the main control input port.

In addition, the main control output port changes the posture of the starter opening / closing solenoid 307 for opening / closing the opening / closing member 125, the big winning device opening / closing solenoid 308 for operating the plate for opening / closing the big winning device 127, and the distribution member 151. V region solenoid 372, symbol displays 201, 202, 205 for displaying special symbols and normal symbols, symbol hold indicators 203, 204, 206 for displaying the number of reserved special symbols and the number of reserved normal symbols, and A game information output terminal board 309 that outputs an external information signal, a payout control board 310, and an effect control board 320 are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The game information output terminal board 309 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 300 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 309 is wired to the main control board 300, and the game information output terminal board 309 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer of a game store.

  In the one-chip microcomputer 301 of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 301b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device. Alternatively, a command is transmitted to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  The main ROM 301b stores a game control program and tables necessary for various games. For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like are stored. Note that the tables listed here are only a part, and a larger number of tables are provided.

  Furthermore, the main RAM 301c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 301a, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, in the main RAM 301c, the number T of the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol random number, the numbers U1, U2 of the special symbol, the round number R, the number Y of balls entered into the big winning device, the probability variation game flag, the short-time game flag, etc. Is memorized. In addition to the information listed here, a lot of information is stored.

  The payout control board 310 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 310 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on an input signal from the payout ball measuring switch 311, the door opening switch 312, and the timer that detects whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. And corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 300 based on the processing. Further, a payout motor 313 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 310. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 313 of the prize ball payout device to control the predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The effect control board 320 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 320 includes a sub CPU 320a, a sub ROM 320b, and a sub RAM 320c, 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 effect control board 320. . The sub CPU 320a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 320b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an effect button detection switch 321, an effect key detection switch 322, and an input signal from the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on this processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. The sub RAM 320c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 320a performs arithmetic processing.

  For example, when the sub CPU 320a in the effect control board 320 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 320a analyzes the content of the received fluctuation pattern designation command, and displays the liquid crystal display device 121, the sound. Data for causing the output device 331, the effect driving device 341, and the effect illumination device 342 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

The sub ROM 320b of the effect control board 320 stores a program for effect control and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 300, an ornamental symbol determination table for determining a combination of ornamental symbols to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 320b. Has been. In addition, the table mentioned above only enumerates the characteristic table among the tables in this embodiment as an example, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided.

  The sub RAM 320c of the effect control board 320 has a plurality of storage areas. In these storage areas, a game state, an effect mode, an effect pattern, a decorative pattern, a counting counter, firing operation information, and the like are stored. In addition to this, a lot of information is stored.

  The image control board 330 includes an image CPU, control ROM, control RAM, CGROM, VRAM, and VDP (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 121, a sound CPU, a sound ROM, and a sound RAM. . The image control board 330 is connected to the effect control board 320 so that bidirectional communication is possible, and a liquid crystal display device 121 and an audio output device 331 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 320. The control RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program of the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. The image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 320, and the CGROM. The predetermined image data stored in the VRAM is expanded in the VRAM, and the image data expanded in the VRAM is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121.

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data to be output from the audio output device 331, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 320, and the audio ROM Audio output control is performed in the output device 331.

  The lamp control board 340 controls lighting of the board lamp 122 provided on the game board 100 and controls the frame lamp 103 provided on the frame member 101. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 341. The lamp control board 340 is connected to the effect control board 320, and performs each control described above based on data transmitted from the effect control board 320.

  The firing control board 350 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and performs energization control on the firing solenoid 353 and the ball feed solenoid 354 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 352.

  The touch sensor 351 includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the handle 108. When the touch sensor 351 detects that the player touches the handle 108, the launch control board is detected. A touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 353 is output to 350.

  The firing volume 352 includes a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 352 is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 350.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 353 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 350. As a result, the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  Note that the touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and the voltage signal from the firing volume 352 are input to the effect control board 320. Thereby, it is possible to detect the launch of the game ball on the effect control board 320.

  The power supply board 360 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the power supply voltage is supplied to the main control board 300, the payout control board 310, the effect control board 320, and the launch control board 350. Further, the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 is monitored, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, the power interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 300. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 301a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 301a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

[Various tables]
Details of various tables stored in the main ROM 301b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  4 (A) and 4 (B) show a jackpot determination table used for “big jackpot determination”. FIG. 4 (A) is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, and FIG. 4 (B) is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol.

  The jackpot determination table is for determining “big hit” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired jackpot random number. The jackpot random number is acquired as a numerical value of “0” to “598” when entering the first starting device 123 or the second starting device 124.

Here, the gaming state shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B will be described.
In the present embodiment, there are a “non-probability changing gaming state” and a “probability changing gaming state” as states relating to the jackpot determination.

  The “non-probability changing gaming state” means that in the jackpot determination performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting device 123 or the second starting device 124, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1 / 299.5. Refers to the set gaming state. On the other hand, the “probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “probability change game state”, it is easier to win a big hit than in the “non-probability change game state”. In this probability variation game state, a probability variation game flag, which will be described later, is set to “ON”, and in a non-probability variation game state, the probability variation game flag is “OFF”. Also, the transition from the non-probability variable game state to the probability change game state is after the probability change big hit game is finished.

  The “big hit” is a special game for opening the big prize device 127. Specifically, it refers to a game that is executed when a big win is won in the jackpot determination performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starter 123 or the second starter 124.

  In the “hit”, the round game in which the big winning device 127 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The opening time and the number of times of opening of the big winning device 127 in each round game are set by an opening pattern. The “big hit” allows a large amount of prize balls to be obtained because a game ball enters the grand prize winning device 127 and a player can obtain a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. Also, since the big prize device 127 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 100, when “big hit”, the lever 109 of the handle 108 is rotated greatly, so that the game is played by the so-called “right-handed”. Become.

  According to the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 4 (A), it is determined that the jackpot random number is “7” or “8” when the acquired jackpot random number is “7” or “8”. On the other hand, when the probability variation gaming state, 20 big hit random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits. If the value is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the random number range of the jackpot random number is “0” to “598”, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot when in the non-probability game state is 1 / 299.5, and is determined to be a jackpot when in the probability game state. The probability is increased by 10 times to 1 / 29.9.

  The jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 4B is the same as the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol. That is, in the non-probability game state, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit when the acquired jackpot random number is “7” or “8”. On the other hand, when the probability variation gaming state, 20 big hit random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits. If the value is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the random number range of the jackpot random number is “0” to “598”, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot when in the non-probability game state is 1 / 299.5, and is determined to be a jackpot when in the probability game state. The probability is increased by 10 times to 1 / 29.9.

FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hit determination table used for “normal symbol hit determination”.
The winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired normal symbol random number. The normal symbol random number is acquired as a numerical value of “0” to “65535” when passing through the gate 126.

Here, a description will be given of the gaming state shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the state relating to the opening / closing member 125 includes a “non-short-time gaming state” and a “time-short gaming state”. The states related to the jackpot determination (non-probability changing gaming state, probability changing gaming state) and the states relating to the opening / closing member 125 (non-time saving gaming state, time saving gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. it can.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “non-probability changing gaming state” and is set to the “non-short-time gaming state”. The “non-probability changing gaming state” and the “non-time saving state” are also referred to as “normal gaming state”.

  In this embodiment, “non-short game state” means that in the normal symbol hit determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 126, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result is 12 seconds. This is a gaming state in which the opening control time of the opening to the second starting device 124 when set to be long and won is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. In other words, when the game ball passes through the gate 126, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display unit 205 displays the variation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol stops 12 seconds after the variation display is started. indicate. If the lottery result is a win, the opening to the second starting device 124 is opened for about 0.2 seconds by the movement of the opening / closing member 125 after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol hit determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 126, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result is 3 seconds. It is set shorter than the “non-short game state” and the opening control time of the opening to the second starter 124 when winning is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state” Refers to the played gaming state. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is 65535 / 65536 is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set to “ON” in the short game state, and the short-time game flag is “OFF” in the non-short-time game state.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the opening to the second starting device 124 is more easily controlled in the open state as long as the game ball passes through the gate 126 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the consumption of the game ball is suppressed in the progress of the game.

  Further, since the gate 126 is provided on the right side of the game board 100, in the “short-time gaming state”, the game is played by so-called “right-handed” in which the lever 109 of the handle 108 is greatly rotated.

It should be noted that the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short game state” and the “short-time game state”.
According to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4 (C), in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol random number is “0”. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol random number is any one of “0” to “65534”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the range of normal symbol random numbers is “0” to “65535”, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short game state is 65535 / 65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 5 (A) is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, FIG. 5 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the probability of a first big hit, and FIG. 5 (C) It is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing.

  In FIG. 5A, the type of “special symbol” (whether the game ball has entered the first starter 123 or the second starter 124) and the first starter 123 or the second starter 124 The jackpot “type” and stop symbol data are determined based on the “hit symbol random number” acquired when the game ball enters. The range of the jackpot symbol random number is set to “0” to “99”.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special symbol is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number is between “0” and “49”, the “first jackpot” It becomes. At this time, the stop symbol data is “01”.

Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number is between “50” and “99”, it becomes “second jackpot”. At this time, the stop symbol data is “02”.
The jackpot symbol random number is also referred to when the jackpot symbol is the second special symbol, and if the jackpot symbol random number is any one of “0” to “74”, it becomes “first jackpot”. At this time, the stop symbol data is “03”.

Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number is between “75” and “99”, it becomes “second jackpot”. At this time, the stop symbol data is “04”.
As shown in FIG. 5 (B), the ratio of the first jackpot is 50% when the jackpot is the first special symbol, whereas the ratio when the jackpot is the second jackpot is 75%. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 5C, when the determination result is lost in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the stop symbol data is “00”.
In addition, the game state after jackpot end and the jackpot mode are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

[Variation pattern determination table]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern tables of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are common. FIG. 6A illustrates the jackpot table, FIG. 6B illustrates the normal time table, and FIG. 6C illustrates the probability variation time reduction table.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6A, when the determination result is a big hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number. Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern random number is “0” to “29”, the fluctuation pattern 1 is selected. At this time, the fluctuation time is 20 seconds, and the reach A is a big hit. When the variation pattern random number is “30” to “99”, the variation pattern 2 is selected. At this time, the fluctuation time is 30 seconds, and a big hit is made by reach B. Whether or not to control in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot is over is determined based on the jackpot symbol shown in FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6B, when the determination result is a loss and the “non-short-time gaming state”, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of reserved balls, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. Specifically, when the number of reserved balls is “0 to 2”, any one of the variation patterns 3, 4, and 5 is selected by the reach random number and the variation pattern random number. The fluctuation pattern 3 is a normal fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 10 seconds, the fluctuation pattern 4 is a fluctuation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the fluctuation pattern 5 is a fluctuation time of 30 seconds and loses at reach B.

  On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls is “3-4”, one of the variation patterns 4, 5, 6 is selected by the reach random number and the variation pattern random number. The variation pattern 6 is a shortened variation with a variation time of 5 seconds, the variation pattern 4 has a variation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the variation pattern 5 has a variation time of 30 seconds and loses at reach B.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6C, when the determination result is a loss and the “short-time gaming state”, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of reserved balls, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. Specifically, when the number of reserved balls is “0 to 1”, any one of the variation patterns 3, 4, and 5 is selected by the reach random number and the variation pattern random number. The fluctuation pattern 3 is a normal fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 10 seconds, the fluctuation pattern 4 is a fluctuation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the fluctuation pattern 5 is a fluctuation time of 30 seconds and loses at reach B.

  On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls is “2-4”, one of the variation patterns 4, 6, and 7 is selected by the reach random number and the variation pattern random number. The variation pattern 4 is a shortened variation with a variation time of 5 seconds, the variation pattern 4 has a variation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the variation pattern 7 has a variation time of 5 seconds and loses at reach C. The variation pattern 7 is a variation pattern having a short variation time despite being reach.

[Main control board main processing]
A main process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the main process executed in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 executes this main process when the power is turned on. The main process of the main control board 300 is executed by the main CPU 301a based on a program stored in the main ROM 301b.

  In the first S701, access to the main RAM 301c is permitted. This process is performed, for example, after waiting for a time (for example, 1000 ms) required for starting the effect control board 320 after turning on the power.

  In S702, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is “ON”. If it is determined that the RAM clear switch is “ON” (S702: YES), the process proceeds to S711. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch is not “ON” (S702: NO), that is, when the RAM clear switch is “OFF”, the process proceeds to S703.

  In S703, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is “ON”. The backup flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the power to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. If it is determined that the backup flag is “ON” (S703: YES), the process proceeds to S704. On the other hand, when it is determined that the backup flag is not “ON” (S703: NO), that is, when the backup flag is “OFF”, the process proceeds to S711.

  In S704, it is determined whether or not the checksum is normal. The checksum is created for the backup information, and is intended to determine the validity of the backup information when the data addition values match. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (S704: YES), the process proceeds to S705. On the other hand, when it is determined that the checksum is not normal (S704: NO), the process proceeds to S711.

In S705, a recovery process is executed. Details of the recovery process will be described later.
In S706, the CTC cycle is set. This process sets the cycle of the CTC that is a built-in timer counter. For example, it is set to 4 ms. As a result, the main CPU 301a executes a timer interrupt process to be described later at a CTC cycle.

In S707, a power interruption monitoring process is executed. Details of the power interruption monitoring process will be described later.
In S708, interrupt prohibition setting is performed. This process prohibits the timer interrupt process by the main CPU 301a.

  In S709, random number update processing is performed. This process is to update various random values of jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and regular symbol random numbers. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

  In S710, an interrupt permission setting is performed. This process permits timer interrupt processing by the main CPU 301a. Then, after the processing of S710 is completed, the processing from S707 is repeated.

The process proceeds to S711 when an affirmative determination is made in S702, a negative determination is made in S703, and a negative determination is made in S704. In S711, the RAM is cleared. The RAM clear is to initialize various flags and count values set by the main control board 300. For example, various flags include a probability variation flag and a time reduction flag. Examples of the count value include the number of short-time fluctuations W.

  In S712, peripheral part initial setting is performed. In this process, an initial setting command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the payout control board 310 and the effect control board 320. Thereby, initial setting is performed on the payout control board 310 and the effect control board 320. After the process of S712 is completed, the process proceeds to S706 described above.

[Recovery processing]
The restoration process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This restoration process is executed in S705 of FIG.

In the first step S801, a work area is set. In this process, the work area is an area used for the recovery process, and is set in the main RAM 301c.
In S802, a recovery command is created. This recovery command includes a command related to the gaming state. That is, a probability variation game flag, a time-short game flag, and the like. In addition, the count value of the counter related to these flags is included. Furthermore, hold information related to the hold display is included.

In S803, a recovery command is transmitted. In this process, the restoration command created in S802 is transmitted to the effect control board 320.
In S804, the backup flag is set to “OFF”, and then the recovery process is terminated.

[Power failure monitoring processing]
The power interruption monitoring process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This power interruption monitoring process is executed in S707 of FIG.

In the first S901, interrupt prohibition setting is performed. This process prohibits the timer interrupt process by the main CPU 301a.
In S902, it is determined whether or not the power supply is shut off. This process determines whether or not the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. If it is determined that the power supply has been cut off (S902: YES), the process proceeds to S903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not shut off (S902: NO), the process proceeds to S906.

  In S903, backup information is created and stored. The backup information is stored in the main RAM 301c. At this time, a checksum is created and stored together with the backup information. As described above, the backup information is used to create a recovery command.

In S904, the backup flag is set to “ON”. The backup flag is stored in the main RAM 301c.
In S905, RAM access is prohibited, and then the main process (see FIG. 7) is terminated.

  The process proceeds to S906 when it is determined in S902 that the power is not shut off. In S906, interrupt permission setting is performed. This process permits the timer interrupt process of the main CPU 301a. After the processing of S906 ends, the process proceeds to S708 of FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing]
The timer interrupt process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 10 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the main control board 300 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and after is executed by the main CPU 301a based on a program stored in the main ROM 301b.

  First, in S1001, random number update processing is executed. This process is to update various random values of jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and regular symbol random numbers. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

In S1002, a switch process is performed. This process is executed when a detection signal from each switch is input. Details of the switch process will be described later.
In S1003, special symbol processing is performed. This process includes a process of stopping and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202. Details of the special symbol process will be described later.

  In S1004, normal symbol processing is performed. This process includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display 205 to display the normal symbol variably, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Details of this normal symbol processing will be described later.

  In S1005, an opening / closing member process is performed. This process is to operate the opening / closing member 125 when it is determined that the opening to the second starting device 124 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Details of the opening / closing member processing will be described later.

  In S1006, a special winning device opening control process is performed. In this process, when it is determined in S1003 that the game is a big hit, the big winning device opening / closing solenoid 308 is controlled to open the big winning device 127. Details of the big prize device opening control process will be described later.

In S1007, prize ball processing is executed. This process controls the payout of prize balls according to the winning of game balls.
In S1008, transmission processing is executed. In this processing, information necessary for determining various commands and production contents set (stored) in the main RAM 301c in the processing steps before S1007 is transmitted to the production control board 320.

[Switch processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the switch processing in S1002 of FIG.

  In the first S1101, first starter switch processing is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the first starter detection switch 304, and various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that are appropriately updated by the processing of S1001. ) Is obtained at the time when the detection signal from the first starter detection switch 304 is input. The first starter switch process will be further described later.

  In subsequent S1102, the second starter switch process is executed. In this process, the presence or absence of a detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 is monitored, and various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that are appropriately updated by the processing of S1001. ) Is obtained at the time when the detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 is input. The second starter switch process will be further described later.

  In the next S1103, gate switch processing is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the gate detection switch 303, and determines the value at the time when the detection signal from the gate detection switch 303 is input for the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of S1001. To get. The gate switch process will be further described later.

[First starter switch processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the first starter switch process in S1101 of FIG.

  In the first step S1201, it is determined whether or not the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON”. This processing is based on whether or not a detection signal from the first starter detection switch 304 (ON signal indicating that the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 304 is turned “ON”. Here, when it is determined that the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON” (S1201: YES), the process proceeds to S1202. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first starter detection switch 304 is not “ON” (S1201: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the first starter switch process is terminated.

  In S1202, it is determined whether or not the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1. In this process, it is determined whether or not the hold number U1 for the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 301c is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 ("4" in the present embodiment) stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. Judgment. If it is determined that U1 <Umax1 is satisfied (S1202: YES), the process proceeds to S1203. On the other hand, if it is determined that U1 ≧ Umax1 (S1202: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the first starter switch processing is terminated.

In S1203, the value of the holding number U1 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.
In S1204 to S1207, various random numbers are acquired. In this process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired as acquisition information used for the first special symbol determination, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 301c. .

  In S1208, a prior determination is performed. Here, jackpot determination, determination of jackpot symbol, and selection of variation pattern are performed in advance. These processes are the same as those performed in the special symbol process described later. Therefore, detailed processing will be described later.

Here, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number acquired in S1204.
If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S1205. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the jackpot symbol random number is “0 to 49”, it becomes the first jackpot, and when the jackpot symbol random number is “50 to 99”, it becomes the second jackpot. The stop symbol data is “01” and “02”, respectively.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data) is selected. The stop symbol data at the time of losing is “00”.
When the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number acquired in S1207. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern 1 or the fluctuation pattern 2 is selected.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the reach random number acquired in S1206, the variation pattern random number acquired in S1207, the gaming state, and the number of holds. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, any one of the fluctuation patterns 3 to 6 is selected.

  As described above, the jackpot determination, the determination of the jackpot symbol, and the selection of the variation pattern are performed by special symbol processing described later. Therefore, the variation pattern may be changed according to the number of holds at the time of executing the special symbol process.

  In S1209, a hold command is set. The hold command includes “starter data” for distinguishing whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and “hold number data” indicating the number of the hold (ie, the hold number data). The number of reservations U1), “stop symbol data” indicating the jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern are included.

Note that the hold command set in step S1209 is transmitted to the effect control board 320 in step S1008 of FIG.
[Second starter switch processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the second starter switch process in S1102 of FIG. The second starter switch process is the same as the first starter switch process described above.

  In the first S1301, it is determined whether or not the second starter detection switch 305 is turned “ON”. This process is based on whether or not a detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 (ON signal indicating that the second starter detection switch 305 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 305 is turned “ON”. Here, when it is determined that the second starter detection switch 305 is “ON” (S1301: YES), the process proceeds to S1302. On the other hand, when it determines with the 2nd starter detection switch 305 not being "ON" (S1301: NO), the subsequent process is not performed but a 2nd starter switch process is complete | finished.

  In S1302, it is determined whether or not the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2. In this process, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 301c is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 ("4" in the present embodiment) stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. Is. If it is determined that U2 <Umax2 is satisfied (S1302: YES), the process proceeds to S1303. On the other hand, if it is determined that U2 ≧ Umax2 (S1302: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the second starter switch processing is terminated.

In S1303, the value of the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.
In S1304 to S1307, various random numbers are acquired. This process acquires jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers as acquisition information used for the second special symbol determination, associates these random numbers, and stores them in the main RAM 301c. .

  In S1308, a prior determination is performed. Here, jackpot determination, determination of jackpot symbol, and selection of variation pattern are performed in advance. These processes are the same as those performed in the special symbol process described later. Therefore, detailed processing will be described later.

Here, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number acquired in S1304.
When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S1305. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the jackpot symbol random number is “0 to 74”, it becomes the first jackpot, and when the jackpot symbol random number is “75 to 99”, it becomes the second jackpot. The stop symbol data is “03” and “04”, respectively.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data) is selected. The stop symbol data at the time of losing is “00”.
When the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number acquired in S1307. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern 1 or the fluctuation pattern 2 is selected.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the reach random number acquired in S1306, the variation pattern random number acquired in S1307, the gaming state, and the number of holds. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6B or 6C, any one of the fluctuation patterns 3 to 6 is selected.

  As described above, the jackpot determination, the determination of the jackpot symbol, and the selection of the variation pattern are performed by special symbol processing described later. Therefore, the variation pattern may be changed according to the number of holds at the time of executing the special symbol process.

  In S1309, a hold command is set. The hold command includes “starter data” for distinguishing whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and “hold number data” indicating the number of the hold (ie, the hold number data). The number of reservations U2), “stop symbol data” indicating the jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern are included.

Note that the hold command and the prefetch command set in S1309 are transmitted to the effect control board 320 in S1008 of FIG.
[Gate switch processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the gate switch processing in S1103 of FIG.

  In the first step S1401, it is determined whether or not the gate detection switch 303 is “ON”. In this process, the gate detection switch 303 is turned “ON” based on whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 303 (ON signal indicating that the gate detection switch 303 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the gate detection switch 303 is “ON” (S1401: YES), the process proceeds to S1402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gate detection switch 303 is not “ON” (S1401: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the gate switch processing is terminated.

  In S1402, it is determined whether the hold number T is less than the maximum hold number Tmax. In this process, whether or not the normal symbol determination hold number T stored in the main RAM 301c is less than the maximum normal symbol determination hold number Tmax ("4" in this embodiment) stored in advance in the main ROM 301b. It is a judgment. If it is determined that T <Tmax (S1402: YES), the process proceeds to S1403. On the other hand, when it is determined that T ≧ Tmax (S1402: NO), the gate switch process is terminated without executing the subsequent processes.

In S1403, the hold count T is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. In subsequent S1404, the normal symbol random number used for the normal symbol determination is acquired and stored in the main RAM 301c.
[Special symbol processing]
Details of the special symbol processing executed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol process in S1003 of FIG.

  In first S1501, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played. When the jackpot game is being played, the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot game (S1501: YES), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not a jackpot game (S1501: NO), the process proceeds to S1502.

  In S1502, it is determined whether or not a special symbol variation display is in progress. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not in progress (S1502: NO), the process proceeds to S1503. On the other hand, if it is determined that special symbols are being displayed (S1502: YES), the process proceeds to S1511.

  In S1503, it is determined whether one of the number of holdings U1 for the first special symbol determination or the number of holdings U2 for the second special symbol determination is greater than “0”. If it is determined that U1> 0 or U2> 0 (S1503: YES), the process proceeds to S1504. On the other hand, if it is determined that U1 = U2 = 0 (S1503: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated.

In S1504, the one based on the most past entry in U1 or U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. That is, the suspension is digested in the order of entering the balls.
In S1505, the storage area is shifted. This process executes a shift process for the storage area of the main RAM 301c. Specifically, the first or second special symbol determination jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that were subtracted in S1504 are the first stored in the reserved storage area (the oldest one) Are shifted to the determination storage area, and the rest are shifted to the determination storage area.

  In S1506, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the jackpot determination process is executed based on the random numbers stored in the determination storage area. By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether it is a jackpot or loss, and the determination result is set in the main RAM 301c. When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) indicating the type of jackpot. Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  In S1507, a variation pattern selection process is executed. Specifically, referring to the variation pattern table stored in advance in the main ROM 301b, the determination result of the jackpot determination in S1506, the stop symbol data set in the main RAM 301c, the current gaming state, the number of pending special symbol determination The variation pattern of the special symbol is selected based on the reach random number and the variation pattern random number stored in the storage area for determination U1 or U2. By performing the processing of S1507, it is also determined whether to perform a reachable effect or a reachless effect. Details of the variation pattern selection process will be described later.

  In S1508, a change start command is set. In this process, a change start command including stop symbol data set in the process of S1506, change pattern data indicating the change pattern set in the process of S1507, game state data indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, etc. is set in the main RAM 301c. To do. This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process of S1008.

  On the other hand, the effect control board 320 needs to specify the result of the special symbol determination by analyzing the variation start command received from the main control board 300, and perform either the effect with reach or the effect without reach. To determine the game state of the gaming machine 1 by acquiring the variation time during which the special symbol is variably displayed. From the voice output device 331, the display pattern of the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 201 or the second special symbol indicator 202. It determines what sound is output, what light emission pattern the frame lamp 103 emits, and the like, and causes the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 to execute the effect of the determined content.

  In S1509, the variable display is started. This process starts the change display of the special symbol based on the data included in the change start command set in the process of S1508. The special symbol variation display is performed using the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202.

In S1510, measurement of the variation time is started. In this process, measurement of a variation time that is an elapsed time since the start of variation display is started.
In next S1511, it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the processing in S1507 has elapsed since the measurement of the variation time in S1510. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S1511: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S1511: YES), the process proceeds to S1512.

  In S1512, a symbol confirmation command is set. In this process, a symbol confirmation command for notifying that the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202 is set in the main RAM 301c. is there. The symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process in S1008. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in the aspect which shows the determination result of a special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  In S1513, the variable display ends. This process ends the special symbol variation display started in S1509. At that time, the stop symbol data (big hit symbol or lost symbol) set in the processing of S1506 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 201 and 202 that have variably displayed the special symbols. Specifically, when the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 201, the first special symbol display 201 is caused to stop display the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol, and the second special symbol display 202 When the special symbol is variably displayed, the big special symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 202.

In S1514, the measured variation time is reset. This process is to reset the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of S1510.
In continuing S1515, the process during stop is performed. This process includes a process of starting a jackpot game when the jackpot is won. Details of the stop process will be described later.

[Big hit judgment processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in S1506 of FIG.

  In the first S1601, a jackpot determination is performed. Here, when the jackpot determination relating to winning in the first starting device 123 is executed, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4A) of the first special symbol stored in advance in the main ROM 301b is used. On the other hand, when executing the jackpot determination relating to winning in the second starting device 124, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4B) of the second special symbol stored in advance in the main ROM 301b is used. In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol and the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol are the same.

  A jackpot random number is described in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area matches the value described in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. If they do not match, it is determined to be lost. At this time, if the gaming state is a non-probability changing gaming state, the jackpot random number is either “7” or “8”, and if the gaming state is a probability changing gaming state, the jackpot random number is “7” to “26”. One of them.

  In subsequent S1602, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot is based on the determination result of S1601. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S1602: YES), the process proceeds to S1603. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1602: NO), that is, when it is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data “00”) is set in S1605, and the big hit determination process is terminated.

  In S1603, the type of jackpot is determined. In this process, a jackpot type is determined using a jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 5A) stored in the main RAM 301c. Here, based on the jackpot symbol random number stored in the determination storage area, the first jackpot or the second jackpot is determined. In the case of the first special symbol, the value shown in the upper part of FIG. 5A is used, and in the case of the second special symbol, the value shown in the lower part of FIG. 5A is used. This makes it possible to realize the jackpot breakdown shown in FIG.

  In S1604, a jackpot symbol is set. In this process, the jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S1603 is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, at the time of the process of S1513 mentioned above, the jackpot symbol set here is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202, and the jackpot game is executed. become. After the process of S1604, the jackpot determination process ends.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern selection processing in S1507 of FIG.

  In first S1701, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is based on the jackpot determination in S1601 of FIG. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S1701: YES), the process proceeds to S1702. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1701: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the process proceeds to S1703.

In S1702, a jackpot table is set. The jackpot table is shown in FIG. After the processing of S1702, the process proceeds to S1706.
In S1703, it is determined whether or not the short-time gaming state. This process is based on the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 301c. The short-time game flag is “ON” when in the short-time game state, and is “OFF” when in the non-short-time game state. If it is determined that the game is in the short-time gaming state (S1703: YES), the process proceeds to S1704. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not in the short-time gaming state (S1703: NO), that is, if it is in the non-short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to S1705.

In S1704, a probability variation time reduction table is set. The probability variation time reduction table is shown in FIG. After the processing of S1704 is completed, the process proceeds to S1706.
In S1705, the normal time table is set. The normal time table is as shown in FIG. After the processing of S1705 ends, the process proceeds to S1706.

  The process proceeds to S1706 from S1702, S1704, and S1705. In S1706, a variation pattern is selected. Specifically, when the jackpot table is set, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number. In addition, when the probability variation time short table or the normal time table is set, the variation pattern is selected based on the number of reserved balls, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number.

  Note that the variation pattern data related to the selected variation pattern is set in the main RAM 301c. The variation pattern data is included in the variation start command set in the processing of S1508 in FIG. 15 together with the symbol (stop symbol data) set by the jackpot determination processing, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission processing of S1008. The

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the stopping process in S1515 in FIG.

  In first S1801, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot is based on the determination result of S1601 in FIG. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot (S1801: YES), the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” in S1802, and then the process proceeds to S1803. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1801: NO), the process proceeds to S1806.

  In S1803, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is “ON”. This process is to determine whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. The short-time game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a short-time game state, and is set to “ON” when shifting from the non-short-time game state to the short-time game state. It is set to “OFF” when returning to the non-time saving gaming state. If it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (S1803: YES), the short-time game flag is set to “OFF” in S1804, and then the process proceeds to S1805. On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not set to “ON” (S1803: NO), that is, when the short-time game flag is set to “OFF”, the processing of S1804 is not executed. The process moves to S1805.

  In S1805, an opening command is set in the main RAM 301c. The opening refers to a period from when the jackpot game is started until the first prize-winning device 127 is first opened. The opening command is a command for notifying that the opening is started, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process of S1008.

  In S1806, the process proceeds from S1805, or in S1806, which is performed when it is determined in S1801 that the game is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the probability variation game flag is “ON”. The probability variation game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the probability variation gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the probability variation gaming status is set. If it is determined that the probability variation game flag is “ON” (S1806: YES), the subsequent processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is “OFF” (S1806: NO), the process proceeds to S1807.

  In S1807, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is “ON”. The time saving game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the time saving gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the non-time saving gaming status is set. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is “ON” (S1807: YES), the process proceeds to S1808. On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is “OFF” (S1807: NO), the subsequent processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

In S 1808, “1” is subtracted from the short-time fluctuation count W, and the short-time fluctuation count W is updated. The time fluctuation number W is stored in the main RAM 301c.
In S1809, it is determined whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations W is “0”. If it is determined that W = 0 (S1809: YES), the time-short game flag is set to “OFF” in S1810, and then the in-stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if W ≠ 0 (S1809: NO), the process in S1810 is not executed and the stopped process is terminated.

[Normal pattern processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the normal symbol processing in S1004 of FIG.

  In the first S1901, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game flag is “ON”. This process determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. The auxiliary game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the auxiliary game is in the auxiliary game in which the opening / closing member 125 maintains the open posture for a specified time and then returns to the closed posture for a specified number of times, and is set to “ON” during the auxiliary game. When it is not in the auxiliary game, “OFF” is set. If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (S1901: YES), the subsequent symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. In this case, the process proceeds to the opening / closing member process of S1005. On the other hand, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (S1901: NO), that is, when the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF”, the process proceeds to S1902.

  In S1902, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing. This process is to determine whether or not the variable display on the normal symbol display 205 is being performed. Here, when it is determined that the normal symbol is not changing (S1902: NO), the process proceeds to S1903. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol is changing (S1902: YES), the process proceeds to S1914.

  In S1903, where the normal symbol is not fluctuating, it is determined whether or not the number T of the normal symbol determination is “1” or more. If it is determined that the hold count T is “1” or more (S1903: YES), the process proceeds to S1904. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holdings T is not “1” or more (S1903: NO), that is, when the number of holdings T is “0”, the subsequent symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. .

  In step S1904, the number of holds T is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. In step S1905, a hit random number determination process is performed. In this process, whether the oldest normal symbol random number among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the main RAM 301c in S1404 in FIG. 14 matches any of the winning values related to the normal symbol determination stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. It is to determine whether or not.

  In S1906, it is determined whether or not a win. This process is to determine whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on the determination result of S1905. If it is determined that it is a win (S1906: YES), a win symbol is set in the main RAM 301c in S1907, and then the process proceeds to S1909. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (S1906: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the lost symbol is set in the main RAM 301c in S1908, and then the process proceeds to S1909.

  In S1909, it is determined whether or not it is a non-time saving gaming state. This process determines whether or not the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a non-short-time gaming state based on whether or not the hourly gaming flag is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state (S1909: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to 12 seconds in S1910, and then the process proceeds to S1912. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the non-short game state (S1909: NO), that is, if the game is in the short-time game state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 3 seconds, and then the process proceeds to S1912. The normal symbol variation time is the time for the normal symbol display 205 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner. The normal symbol variation time set here is temporarily stored in the main RAM 301c.

In S1912, the normal symbol display 205 starts to change the normal symbol. In step S1913, measurement of elapsed time from the start of the variable display is started.
On the other hand, in S1914 which is shifted to when the normal symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not to end the normal symbol change. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to end the normal symbol variation display based on whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement was started in S1913 has reached the normal symbol variation time set in S1910 or S1911. To do. Here, when it is determined that the variation of the normal symbol is to be ended (S1914: YES), the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit 205 is terminated in S1915, and the winning symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. The process proceeds to S1916. On the other hand, if it is determined not to end the variation of the normal symbol (S1914: NO), the normal symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

In S1916, the elapsed time is reset. This process resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started in the process of S1913.
In S1917, as in S1906, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is correct. If it is determined that it is a win (S1917: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” in S1918, and then the normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a hit (S1917: NO), the process of S1918 is not executed, and the normal symbol process is terminated.

[Opening and closing member processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the opening / closing member process in S1005 of FIG.

  In the first S2001, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is “ON” (S2001: YES), the process proceeds to S2002. On the other hand, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (S2001: NO), that is, when the auxiliary game flag is “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed, and the opening / closing member The process ends.

  In S2002, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing member 125 is operating. If it is determined that the opening / closing member 125 is operating (S2002: YES), the process proceeds to S2007. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening / closing member 125 is not operating (S2002: NO), the process proceeds to S2003.

  In S2003, it is determined whether or not the non-time-saving gaming state. This process is the same as S1909 in FIG. If it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state (S2003: YES), an operation pattern is set in S2004, and then the process proceeds to S2006. In S2004, as an operation pattern of the opening / closing member 125, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second starting device 124 for 0.1 second twice is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, the opening for a total of 0.2 seconds is realized. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the non-short-time gaming state (S2003: NO), that is, if it is in the time-short gaming state, the operation pattern is set in S2005, and then the process proceeds to S2006. In S2005, as the operation pattern of the opening / closing member 125, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second starting device 124 for 0.5 seconds seven times is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, the opening for a total of 3.5 seconds is realized.

In S2006, the operation of the opening / closing member 125 is started. This process is to start the operation of the opening / closing member 125 with the operation pattern set in S2004 or S2005.
In S2007, it is determined whether or not the operation is completed. If it is determined that the operation of the opening / closing member 125 is completed (S2007: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF” in S2008, and then the opening / closing member process is terminated. Thereby, an auxiliary game is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the opening / closing member 125 has not been completed (S2007: NO), the process of S2008 is not executed, and the opening / closing member process is terminated.

[Large winning device opening control processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the big winning device opening control process in step S1006 of FIG.

  In first S2101, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (S2101: YES), the process proceeds to S2102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (S2101: NO), that is, if the jackpot game flag is set to “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed. The big prize device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2102, it is determined whether or not opening is in progress. For example, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being opened based on whether or not the elapsed time after setting the opening command related to the jackpot game by the processing of S1805 has reached a predetermined opening time. is there. If it is determined that the opening is being performed (S2102: YES), the process proceeds to S2103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening is not in progress (S2102: NO), the process proceeds to S2111.

  In S2103, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (S2103: YES), the process proceeds to S2104. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S2103: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2104, an opening pattern setting process is executed. This process is to set the opening pattern of the special winning device 127. Here, various times related to the jackpot game such as the opening time of the big prize device 127 in the round game, the interval time between the round game and the next round game, and the ending time after the end of the final round are set. Details of the opening pattern setting process will be described later.

  In S2105, the winning number Y of game balls to the big winning device 127 is reset to “0”. In the subsequent S2106, the number R of big hits stored in the main RAM 301c is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. The round number R is set to “0” before the start of the jackpot, and is incremented by “1” every time the process of S2106 is executed.

  In S2107, the opening control of the big prize device is started. In subsequent S2108, measurement of an opening time that is an elapsed time since the opening control in S2107 is started is started. In the next S2109, a round start command is set. In this process, a round start command for notifying that a round game has started is set in the main RAM 301c. After the process of S2109 is completed, the process proceeds to S2116.

  In S2111 which is shifted when it is determined that the opening is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the ending is being performed. This process determines, for example, whether the ending immediately after the end of the final round is in progress based on information indicating when the current state stored in the main RAM 301c is in the jackpot game. If it is determined that the ending is being performed (S2111: YES), the process proceeds to S2124. On the other hand, if it is determined that ending is not in progress (S2111: NO), the process proceeds to S2112.

  In S2112, it is determined whether the interval is in progress. Whether this process is during an interval (between a round game and the next round game) based on information indicating, for example, when the current state stored in the main RAM 301c is in the jackpot game Is to judge. If it is determined that the interval is in effect (S2112: YES), the process proceeds to S2113. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval is not in progress (S2112: NO), the process proceeds to S2114.

  In S2113, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed. This process is to determine whether or not the interval time set by the process of S2104 has elapsed since the big winning device 127 was closed at the end of the previous round. If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (S2113: YES), the process proceeds to S2106 because it is time to start the next round. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (S2113: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2114, it is determined whether or not the special winning device detection switch 306 is turned “ON”. The big winning device detection switch 306 is a switch for detecting the entering of a game ball into the big winning device. This process is to determine whether or not the big winning device detection switch 306 is turned “ON” based on the presence / absence of the detection signal input from the big winning device detection switch 306 during the round. If it is determined that the big winning device detection switch 306 is “ON” (S2114: YES), it is determined that one game ball has won the big winning device 127, and a predetermined winning determination process is performed in S2115. After that, the process proceeds to S2116. Details of the predetermined winning determination process will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special winning device detection switch 306 is not “ON” (S2114: NO), the processing of S2115 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S2116.

  In S2116, it is determined whether or not the opening operation is finished. This process is to determine whether or not the operation in the round game of the special winning device 127 is completed. If it is determined that the opening operation has ended (S2116: YES), the process proceeds to S2118 without executing the process in S2117. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening operation has not ended (S2116: NO), the process proceeds to S2117.

  In S2117, it is determined whether or not the winning number Y has reached the winning upper limit number Ymax. In this process, the winning number Ymax of game balls in the current round stored in the main RAM 301c is the upper limit number Ymax (for example, “9”) that prescribes the closing timing of the big winning device 127 stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. ) Is determined. If it is determined that Y = Ymax (S2117: YES), the process proceeds to S2118. On the other hand, if it is determined that Y ≠ Ymax (S2117: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

In S2118, the opening control of the special winning device 127 is terminated. As a result, the big prize device 127 is closed.
In S2119, it is determined whether the round number R has reached the round upper limit number Rmax. If it is determined that R = Rmax (S2119: YES), the process proceeds to S2121. On the other hand, if it is determined that R ≠ Rmax (S2119: NO), the measurement of the interval time is started in S2120, and then the big prize winning device opening control process is ended. The process of S2120 starts measurement of an interval time that is an elapsed time after the big winning device 127 is closed in order to control the start timing of the next round. This interval time is used for the processing of S2113.

  In step S2121, ending time measurement is started. In step S2122, the round number R is reset to “0”. In step S2123, an ending command is set in the main RAM 301c. This ending command is a command for notifying that the final release of the special winning device 127 has been completed, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission processing in step S1008.

  In S2124, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of S2121 has reached the set ending time set by the process of S2104. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (S2124: YES), the process proceeds to S2125. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (S2124: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2125, a game state setting process is executed. The game state setting process is to set the game state of the gaming machine 1 after the jackpot game ends. Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  In S2126, the big hit game flag is turned “OFF”, and then the big winning device release control process is terminated. By setting the jackpot game flag to “OFF”, the jackpot game ends.

[Open pattern setting process]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the opening pattern setting process in S2104 of FIG.

  In the first S2201, the type of jackpot is determined based on the jackpot symbol. In this process, the type of jackpot is determined based on the jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined when the jackpot is reached.

  In S2202, it is determined whether or not it is the first jackpot. This process determines whether or not the first jackpot is based on the determination result of S2201. If it is determined that the first big hit is made (S2202: YES), the process proceeds to S2203. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the first big hit (S2202: NO), the process proceeds to S2204.

  In S2203, the process proceeds to the case where it is determined that the first big hit is made, the release pattern 1 is selected. On the other hand, the release pattern 2 is selected in S2204 which is shifted when it is determined that the first big hit is not made. Hereinafter, the opening pattern in the present embodiment will be described.

[Conditions for transition to probable gaming state]
First, the transition condition to the probability variation gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined number of game balls (seven in the present embodiment) enter the big winning device 127, the above-described sorting member 151 is changed to the V open posture. Thereby, the game ball passes through the passage 152 which is the V region. Then, the transition to the probability changing game state after the big hit game is determined by the passage of the game ball in the V region. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning device 127 at the first jackpot is a pattern that allows a predetermined number of game balls to enter the big winning device 127, and the opening pattern of the big winning device 127 at the second jackpot is a predetermined number. The game ball has a pattern incapable of entering the grand prize device 127.

[Open pattern 2]
The opening pattern 2 selected in the case of the second jackpot is as shown in FIG. Specifically, in all round games from 1R to 15R, the big prize device 127 is opened twice. The one-time opening time of the grand prize winning device 127 is 1.2 seconds. The closing time (A) of the big winning device 127 during the round game and the interval time (B) that is the time between the round game and the next round game are the same. Thereby, by performing a continuous effect (for example, live video of an idol group) through round games of 1R to 15R, the player is more likely to play a big hit game without being aware of how many rounds it is.

  Then, by setting the one-time opening time of the big winning device 127 to 1.2 seconds, approximately two game balls enter the big winning device 127 by one opening. Accordingly, the number of game balls that enter the grand prize device 127 in one round game is an average of four, and although there are variations, a predetermined number (7) of game balls enter the grand prize device 127. Never sphere. Thereby, at the end of the jackpot game, the game is not controlled in the probability variation game state.

[Open pattern 1]
On the other hand, the opening pattern 1 selected in the case of the first big hit is as illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24B, in the 10R round game, the big prize device 127 is opened six times. In the case of 1R to 9R and 11R to 13R, similarly to the opening pattern 2, the special winning device 127 is opened twice. As described above, by setting the one-time opening time of the big winning device 127 to 1.2 seconds, approximately two game balls enter the big winning device 127 by one opening. Therefore, in round games of 1R to 9R and 11R to 13R, the number of game balls entering the big prize device 127 is 4 on average, and there are variations, but a predetermined number (7) of game balls There is no entry into the grand prize winning device 127. However, in a 10R round game, there is a high possibility that up to a specified number of nine game balls will enter the grand prize winning device 127. As a result, when the seventh game ball is detected, the sorting member 151 is changed to the V open posture, and the game ball passes through the V region. As a result, at the end of the jackpot game, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state.

  Note that it is conceivable that the number of game balls to be acquired is made the same by aligning the number of times of opening for 1.2 seconds of the big winning device 127 with the opening pattern 1 and the opening pattern 2. In the opening pattern 2, since the opening of the big winning device 127 is performed in each round game of 1R to 15R, the big winning device 127 is opened 30 times with 2 × 15. On the other hand, in the opening pattern 1, since the grand prize winning device 127 is released 6 times in the 10R round game, in order to release the grand winning device 127 24 times in the remaining round games, it takes 1.2 seconds to 13R. 2 open times. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, the round game of 14R and 15R is, for example, left open for 0.2 seconds. That is, the opening pattern 1 is substantially 13R.

[Predetermined winning determination process]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the predetermined winning determination process in S2115 of FIG.

  In the first S2501, “1” is added to the number Y of entered balls, and the number Y of entered balls is updated. In this process, “1” is added to the number Y of game balls that enter the big prize device 127 based on the signal from the big prize device detection switch 306.

  In S2502, it is determined whether or not the number Y of balls entered has become a predetermined number (seven). Here, when it is determined that the number of entered balls Y has reached a predetermined number (S2502: YES), the process proceeds to S2503. On the other hand, if it is determined that Y is not the predetermined number (S2502: NO), the processing of S2503 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S2504.

  In S2503, the V area is released. In this process, the distribution member 151 is changed from the V closed posture to the V open posture by energizing the V region solenoid 372. As a result, the game balls guided to the game ball passage 150 are guided to the passage 152 in the V region.

  In S2504, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the V region. This process is based on a signal from the V passage detection switch 371 to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the passage 152 that is in the V region. If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the V region (S2504: YES), the process proceeds to S2505. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the V region (S2504: NO), the processing of S2505 and S2506 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S2507.

In step S2505, the V passing flag is set to “ON”. The V passing flag is stored in the main RAM 301c.
In S2506, the V area is closed. This process is to change the distribution member 151 from the V open posture to the V closed posture by stopping energization of the V region solenoid 372. Thereby, the game ball guided to the game ball passage 150 is guided to the passage 153 which is a normal region.

  In S2507, a winning command is set. The winning command includes information on the V passing flag. The winning command set here is transmitted to the effect control board 320 in the transmission processing of S1008 in FIG. As a result, the CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 can determine whether or not to enter the grand prize winning device 127 and pass through the V region of the game ball.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the game state setting process in S2125 of FIG.

  In first S2601, it is determined whether or not the V passing flag is “ON”. The V passing flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the game ball passes the V region. If it is determined that the V-pass flag is “ON” (S2601: YES), the flow proceeds to S2602. On the other hand, if it is determined that the V-pass flag is not “ON” (S2601: NO), that is, if the V-pass flag is “OFF”, the flow proceeds to S2604.

  In S2602, the probability variation game flag is set to “ON”. The probability variation game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the probability variation gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the probability variation gaming status is set.

  In S2603, the time-saving game flag is set to “ON”. The time saving game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the time saving gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the non-time saving gaming status is set. After the process of S2604 ends, the game state setting process ends.

In S2604, the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF”.
In S2605, the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, and in S2607, “100” is set to the short-time fluctuation count W. Thereby, a game (a so-called short-time game) in which a decrease in the number of game balls in the low probability state is suppressed is awarded 100 times. After the process of S2607 ends, the game state setting process ends.

[Timer interrupt processing of production control board 320]
The contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 320 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process performed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. Note that this processing is performed by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 320 during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the effect control board 320 is turned on or off. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 2 ms). In addition, the processing performed on the effect control board 320 described based on the flowchart of FIG. 27 is executed based on a program stored in the sub ROM 320b. Furthermore, processes that are not related to the present invention are omitted as appropriate.

  When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 320a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, the sub RAM 320c). After initialization, the program stored in the sub ROM 320b is read into the sub RAM 320c, and the program is executed by the sub CPU 320a.

  In the first S2701, the production random number is updated. This process is to update various random numbers used for production. Specifically, “1” is added to various random numbers for updating, and when reaching a predetermined value, the random number is reset to “0”. In the present embodiment, “process advance random number” is included.

The “process notice random number” is a random number for determining whether or not the process notice is performed, and is exemplified to take an integer value of “0 to 99”.
In S2702, command processing is executed. This process is for performing effects based on various commands. The commands processed here are a change start command, a symbol determination command, an opening command, a round start command, and an ending command transmitted from the main control board 300. Details of the command processing will be described later.

In S2703, a round winning process is executed. This process is for effect display based on the winning command. The command processed here is a winning command transmitted from the main control board 300. Details of the round winning process will be described later.

  In S2704, a hold related process is executed. This process is for effect display based on a hold command or the like. The commands processed here are a hold command and a recovery command transmitted from the main control board 300. Details of the hold-related processing will be described later.

In S2705, transmission processing is performed. In this process, the command set in the processes up to S2704 is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.
[Command processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the command processing executed in S2702 of FIG.

  In first S2801, it is determined whether or not a command is received. The command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the buffer area of the effect control board 320. This process determines whether a command is stored in the buffer area. If it is determined that a command has been received (S2801: YES), the process proceeds to S2802. On the other hand, if it is determined that a command has not been received (S2801: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the command processing is terminated.

  In S2802, it is determined whether the command is a change start command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to have been received in S2801 is a change start command. The change start command is set in S1508 of FIG. If it is determined that the command is a change start command (S2802: YES), the change process is executed in S2803, and then the command process is terminated. The fluctuation process of S2803 will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a change start command (S2802: NO), the process proceeds to S2804.

  In S2804, it is determined whether or not it is a symbol confirmation command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2801 is a symbol confirmation command. The symbol confirmation command is set in S1512 of FIG. If it is determined that the command is a symbol confirmation command (S2804: YES), the process proceeds to S2805. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a symbol confirmation command (S2804: NO), the process proceeds to S2806.

  In S2805, a symbol determination process is executed. The symbol confirmation command is a command for notifying that the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202. Therefore, in the symbol determination process, a process of stopping and displaying the decorative symbol that has been variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is performed. After the process of S2805 is completed, the command process is terminated.

  In step S2806, it is determined whether the command is an opening command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2801 is an opening command. If it is determined that the command is an opening command (S2806: YES), the process proceeds to S2807. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not an opening command (S2806: NO), the process proceeds to S2808.

  In S2807, an opening process is executed. The opening refers to a period from when the jackpot game is started until the first prize-winning device 127 is first opened. The opening command is a command for notifying that the opening is started, and is set in S1805 of FIG. In the opening process, a live-action video (for example, an idle group video) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with a command to display the real-action video on the liquid crystal display device 121. The process is exemplified. Further, the voice data (for example, “congratulations”) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read and transmitted together with the command to the image control board 330, thereby performing voice output from the speaker 104 via the voice output device 331. It is exemplified. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2807 ends, the command process ends.

  In step S2808, it is determined whether the command is a round start command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2801 is a round start command. If it is determined that the command is a round start command (S2808: YES), the process proceeds to S2809. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a round start command (S2808: NO), the process proceeds to S2810.

  In S2809, round processing is executed. The round start command is a command for notifying that a round game has started, and is set in S2109 of FIG. Therefore, in the round process, a live-action live video (for example, a live video of an idle group) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read and transmitted together with a command to the image control board 330, so that the live-action live video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. It is exemplified that the process is to display Also, music data (for example, music data corresponding to live video) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with the command, so that music from the speaker 104 via the audio output device 331 is obtained. It is illustrated that this is a process for performing the output. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2809 is completed, the command process is terminated.

  In S2810, it is determined whether the command is an ending command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to have been received in S2801 is an ending command. If it is determined that the command is an ending command (S2810: YES), the process proceeds to S2811. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not an ending command (S2810: NO), the process of S2811 is not executed and the command process is terminated.

  In S2811, an ending process is performed. The ending command is a command for notifying that the final release of the special winning device 127 has been completed, and is set in S2123 of FIG. Therefore, in the ending process, a message image (for example, RUSH time entry or chance time entry) stored in advance in the sub ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with the command, whereby the message image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. It is exemplified that the process is to display The audio data (for example, “RUSH time entry” or “chance time entry”) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with the command, whereby the speaker 104 via the audio output device 331 is obtained. It is exemplified that the process is to perform audio output from. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2811, the command process ends.

[Variation processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing details of the variation processing executed in S2803 of FIG.

  In the first S2901, the reserved area is shifted. The holding area is an area for storing information for holding display, and is provided in a part of the storage area of the sub RAM 320c. The reserved area has a maximum reserved number Umax1 (“4” in this embodiment) as a reserved area related to the first special symbol, and a maximum reserved number Umax2 (“4” in this embodiment) as a reserved area related to the second special symbol. It consists of a total of 8 areas. In the present embodiment, since the hold related to the first special symbol and the hold related to the second special symbol are alternately held normally, the hold area is prepared in the sub RAM 320c as the first to eighth hold areas. . Further, the current fluctuation is displayed in the same manner as the hold display, and the current fluctuation area is prepared in the sub RAM 320c as an area for storing information for the current fluctuation display.

  In S2902, effect determination processing is executed. As described above, the variation start command received in S2801 of FIG. 28 includes “stop symbol data”, “variation pattern data”, and “game state data”. As a result, the result of the special symbol determination is specified, it is determined whether the production with reach or the production without reach is necessary, the variation time during which the special symbol is variably displayed is acquired, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 Is identified. From the voice output device 331, the display pattern of the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 201 or the second special symbol indicator 202. It is determined what sound is output, what light emission pattern the frame lamp 103 emits light, and the like. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a process notice effect can be executed. Therefore, details of the effect determination process related to the process notice effect will be described later.

  In S2903, the change is executed. Specifically, the change designation command is set in the sub RAM 320c. This variation designation command is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 together with the contents determined in S2902 in S2705 of FIG. Thereby, the production of the determined content is realized.

  In this way, an effect or the like is executed by a designation command from the effect control board 320 to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. In the following, the transmission of the designation command is particularly described so as not to complicate the explanation. do not do.

[Direction determination processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing details of the effect determination process executed in S2902 of FIG.

  In the first S3001, data in the storage area is acquired. The storage area referred to here is the above-described first to eighth reserved areas and the current fluctuation area in which data relating to the next fluctuation executed immediately after is stored. The data of the current variation area is also included in the variation start command. If the data included in the change start command is different from the data in the current change area, the data included in the change start command is preferentially used.

  In S3002, it is determined whether or not a big hit. Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the stop symbol data. Here, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is included in the first to eighth reserved areas including the next change. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S3002: YES), the process proceeds to S3004. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S3002: NO), the process proceeds to S3003.

  In S3003, it is determined whether or not a reach loss has occurred. Whether or not it is reach lose is determined based on the stop symbol data and the fluctuation pattern data. Here, it is determined whether or not reach loss is included in the first to eighth reserved areas including the next change. If it is determined that it is reach lose (S3003: YES), the process proceeds to S3008. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not reach lose (S3003: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the effect determination process is terminated.

  In addition, when an affirmative determination is made in S3002 and S3003, which hold corresponds to that is stored. When there is a jackpot or reach loss in two or more holds, any one hold may be stored, or all holds may be stored.

  The process proceeds to S3004 when a jackpot is included. In S3004, it is determined whether or not the process flag is “ON”. This process flag is set to “ON” when “big hit” is included in the storage area hold. If the current process flag is “ON” (S3004: YES), the process proceeds to S3008. On the other hand, if the process flag is not “ON” (S3004: NO), that is, if the process flag is “OFF”, the process proceeds to S3005.

In step S3005, the process flag is set to “ON”.
In S3006, it is determined whether or not the process display count HM is greater than zero. The process display count HM is set when it is determined that a process advance notice is to be performed. If HM> 0 (S3006: YES), the process proceeds to S3007. On the other hand, when HM ≦ 0 (S3006: NO), the process proceeds to S3008.

  In S3007, the current number of holds is set as the process display count HM. This process is for extending the process notice based on the fact that the big hit is drawn when the process display count HM is larger than 0, that is, when the process notice has already been executed. For example, after the execution of the process notice of the gas without the jackpot is started, the process display count HM decreases, for example, “5” → “4” → “3”. Thus, when the “big hit” is subtracted, the current number of holds is set to the process display count HM. After the process of S3007 is completed, the process proceeds to S3008.

  In S3008, it is determined whether or not the process display count HM is greater than zero. This process is the same as S3005. If HM> 0 (S3008: YES), the process proceeds to S3012. On the other hand, when HM ≦ 0 (S3008: NO), the process proceeds to S3009.

In S3009, a random number is acquired. This process acquires random numbers such as process advance random numbers.
In step S3010, process advance notice determination processing is executed. The process advance notice determination process determines whether or not to execute the process advance notice based on the process advance random number and the number of holds. Details of the process advance notice determination process will be described later.

  In S3011, it is determined whether or not a process advance notice is executed. This determination is based on the result of the process advance notice determination process in S3010. If it is determined that the process advance notice is to be executed (S3011: YES), the process proceeds to S3012. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the process advance notice (S3011: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the effect determination process is terminated.

In S3012, the process display count HM is updated by subtracting “1” from the process display count HM.
In S3013, a process advance notice is executed. Thereby, the process is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. In the present embodiment, the combination (stop eye) of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed is displayed in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display device 121 as a process.

[Process advance notice determination process]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing details of the process advance notice determination process executed in S3010 of FIG.

In the first S3101, the number of holds is acquired. The determination as to whether or not the process notice is to be made is made based on the number of holds and the process notice random number. Therefore, the reserved number is acquired here.
In step S3102, it is determined whether or not process advance notice is performed. This determination is based on the number of holds and the process notice random number acquired in S3101. For example, when the number of holds is “5” or more, an affirmative determination is made when the process notice random number takes any value “0 to 5”. If it is determined that a process advance notice is to be made (S3102: YES), the process proceeds to S3103. On the other hand, when it is determined not to perform the process advance notice (S3102: NO), the process advancement determination process is terminated without executing the process of S3103.

  In step S3103, the process display count HM is set. This process display number of times HM is set based on the number of on-hold reservations until the on-hold that has been a big hit or the on-hold that has been lost.

[Specific example of process notice]
Here, the hold display will be explained first, and then a specific example of the process notice will be explained.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory view showing the variation display of the decorative design and the digestion of the hold.
As shown in FIG. 32A, in the liquid crystal display device 121, the decoration pattern is changed. At this time, the hold display is performed at the lower part of the liquid crystal display device 121. The hold display is performed in a hold display area indicated by symbol A. Here, eight hold displays, which are the maximum number of holds, are performed. Further, the same display as the hold display is performed for the current fluctuation. The current fluctuation display is performed in the current fluctuation display area indicated by the symbol B. In the next fluctuation, these hold displays are shifted and moved to the right as shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 33A, it is assumed that the result of prefetching the fifth hold is a big hit. Specifically, in the effect determination process, data in the storage area is acquired (S3001 in FIG. 30), and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S3002). If it is determined that it is a big hit (S3002: YES), it is determined whether or not the current process flag is “ON”. Since this process flag is “OFF” at this stage, this process flag is set to “ON” (S3005). Next, since the process display count HM is not set and is “0” (S3006: NO, S3008: NO), various random numbers are acquired (S3009). Here, it is assumed that the process advance notice determination process is executed (S3010), and the execution of the process advance notice is determined based on the pending number and the process advance random number (S3101, S3102). At this time, the process display count HM is set (S3103). Here, the description will be continued assuming that “5” is set in the process display count HM.

  Subsequently, it is determined that the process preview is executed (S3011: YES), "1" is subtracted from the process display count HM, the process display count HM is updated (S3012), and the process preview is executed (S3013). The process notice displays a combination of decorative symbols (stop eye) as a process when the current fluctuation is stopped.

  Specifically, in FIG. 33A, the stop eye is “2, 6, 10”, and therefore, this stop eye is displayed on the upper portion of the liquid crystal display device 121. As indicated by the symbol C in FIG. 33B, the stop eye “2, 6, 10” is displayed on the upper portion of the liquid crystal display device 121 and the next change is performed.

  In the next change effect determination process, since the jackpot is included, it is determined whether or not the current process flag is “ON” (S3002: YES, S3004). Since the current process flag is “ON” in the previous change (S3004: YES), it is then determined whether or not the process display count HM is greater than “0” (S3008). Since the process display count HM is “4” at this time, “1” is subtracted from the process display count HM (S3012), and a process preview is executed (S3013).

  Assuming that the stop eye of fluctuation in FIG. 33B is “4, 12, 8”, this stop eye is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display device 121. As indicated by symbol D in FIG. 33C, the stop eye “4, 12, 8” is displayed on the upper portion of the liquid crystal display device 121, and the next change is performed.

Similarly, a process advance notice is executed (S3013) while subtracting “1” from the process display count HM (S3012).
If the stop eye of the fluctuation in FIG. 33C is “1, 11, 5”, the stop eye is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display device 121. As indicated by symbol E in FIG. 34A, the stop eye “1, 11, 5” is displayed on the upper portion of the liquid crystal display device 121, and the next change is performed.

  Such a process advance notice is repeated until the process display count HM becomes “0”. Therefore, if the stop eye of the fluctuation in FIG. 34A is “K, A, B”, this stop eye is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display device 121. As indicated by the symbol F in FIG. 34B, the stop eye “K, A, B” is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display device 121 and the next change is performed. Assuming that the stop eye of the fluctuation in FIG. 34B is “48, 3, 7”, this stop eye is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display device 121. As indicated by the symbol G in FIG. 34C, the stop eye “48, 3, 7” is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display device 121 and the next change is performed. And the next change will be a “big hit”.

  Although the stop eye process is described here, in the case of a chance eye that represents the expectation of the next change, for example, a chance eye that is a stop eye of the same color, the color information of the chance eye may be displayed as the process. For example, the stop eye “2, 6, 10” shown in FIG. 33A is “blue”, the stop eye “4, 12, 8” shown in FIG. 33B is “blue”, and FIG. The stop eye “1, 11, 5” shown in FIG. 34 is “green”, the stop eye “K, A, B” shown in FIG. 34A is “pink”, and the stop eye shown in FIG. When “48, 3, 7” is “red”, instead of displaying the stop eye process, “blue” → “blue” → “green” → “pink” Color information such as “→” may be displayed.

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the hold does not increase in the middle, but the hold may increase during the execution of the process notice.
When the process notice is first executed by reach lose (S3003: YES, S3009 to S3013), when the jackpot is included in the increased hold (S3002: YES), the process notice is already executed (S3006). : YES), the number of holds is set in the process display count HM (S3007). Thereby, when the jackpot is included in the increased hold, the process notice is extended to the jackpot due to the hold.

[Round winning process]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing details of the round winning process executed in S2703 of FIG.

In the present embodiment, a jewel effect that accumulates jewels is performed based on the entry to the grand prize winning device 127. Therefore, the following round winning process is executed.
In first step S3501, it is determined whether a command is received. The command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the buffer area of the effect control board 320. This process determines whether a command is stored in the buffer area. If it is determined that a command has been received (S3501: YES), the process proceeds to S3502. On the other hand, if it is determined that a command has not been received (S3501: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the round winning process is terminated.

  In S3502, it is determined whether or not it is a winning command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S3501 is a winning command. The winning command is set in S2507 of FIG. If it is determined that the command is a winning command (S3502: YES), the process proceeds to S3503. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a winning command (S3502: NO), the round winning process is terminated without executing the subsequent processes.

In S3503, the winning command is analyzed. This process is to analyze whether or not the V pass flag information is included in the winning command.
In S3504, it is determined whether or not V passes. This process is based on the analysis result of S3503. If it is determined that there is V passing (S3504: YES), the process proceeds to S3505. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no V passage (S3504: NO), the process of S3505 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S3506.

In S3505, a mission success effect is executed. When the game ball passes through the V region, all the jewels in the jewel effect are accumulated, and the mission success effect is executed.
In S3506, the achievement number Z is acquired. The achievement number Z is a numerical value representing the current number of jewels, and is stored in the sub RAM 320c.

  In S3507, it is determined whether or not the number of entered balls Y exceeds the achieved number Z. This process is to determine whether or not the number Y of balls entered into the big winning device 127 exceeds the achievement number Z that is the number of jewels currently accumulated. If it is determined that Y> Z (S3507: YES), the flow proceeds to S3508. On the other hand, if it is determined that Y ≦ Z (S3507: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the round winning process is terminated.

In S3508, an achievement rate display effect is executed. The achievement rate display effect displays on the liquid crystal display device 121 how many jewels are stored.
In S3509, the achievement number Z is incremented. In this process, when the achievement number Z exceeds the number of entered balls Y, the achieved number Z is incremented to become the number of entered balls Y.

In S3510, the achievement number Z is stored. The achievement number Z is a numerical value representing the current number of jewels, and is stored in the sub RAM 320c.
[Specific example of jewel production]
In the jewel effect, for example, in a jackpot game, a circular image as shown in FIG. 36 (A) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. As shown in FIG. 36A, seven regions indicated by symbols J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, and J7 are provided inside the circular image. These areas are for showing how the jewels are accumulated, and the transition to the probable gaming state is confirmed by accumulating seven jewels.

As described above, in the present embodiment, basically, in the round game, the 1.2-second opening of the special winning device 127 is performed twice. For example, as shown in FIG.
If two game balls enter by opening the grand prize winning device 127 for 1.2 seconds, an average of four jewels will be accumulated in one round game.

  Since the achievement number Z is initially “0”, an achievement rate display effect is executed when there is a ball entering the big prize device 127 (S3506, S3507: YES, S3508). Assuming that two game balls have entered by one opening of the grand prize winning device 127, a state in which two jewels are accumulated is displayed by executing the round winning process twice. This is as shown in FIG. In this case, a state in which a jewel is inserted in the area indicated by the symbols J1 and J2 is displayed. It is assumed that the jewels are accumulated in the clockwise direction from the area J1 → J2 → J3 →.

  In addition, when two more game balls have entered when the second big winning device 127 is opened in the round game, the round winning process is executed twice to show that four jewels have been accumulated. Is done. This is as shown in FIG. In this case, a state in which four jewels are fitted in the areas indicated by symbols J1 to J4 is displayed.

  At this time, when the next round game is started, since the achievement number Z is already “4”, if the number of entered balls Y does not exceed the achievement number Z (S3507: NO), the achievement rate display effect is Not executed. For this reason, for example, the display of FIG. 36C continues.

  In the case of a promising big hit, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the game device 127 is opened 6 times in a predetermined round game, so two game balls are released by opening the game device 127 once. If a ball enters, up to a specified number of nine game balls enter. Thus, for example, if six game balls enter by opening the big prize winning device 127 three times, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), the state where the jewels are set in the areas indicated by the symbols J1 to J6. Is displayed.

  Then, when the seventh game ball enters the round game, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), a state in which a larger jewel is inserted in the middle of the circular image is displayed. The

  At this time, it is determined that V has passed (S3504: YES), and a mission success effect is executed (S3505). For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (C), a large “V” character is displayed on the screen, and a sound “cuin, cuin, cuin” is output from the speaker 104.

[Pending-related processing]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing details of the hold-related process executed in S2704 of FIG.

  In first S3801, it is determined whether a command is received. This process is the same as S2801 in FIG. The command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the buffer area of the effect control board 320. This process determines whether a command is stored in the buffer area. If it is determined that a command has been received (S3801: YES), the process proceeds to S3802. On the other hand, if it is determined that a command has not been received (S3801: NO), the subsequent processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

  In S3802, it is determined whether the command is a hold command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S3801 is a pending command. The hold command is set in S1209 in FIG. 12 or S1309 in FIG. If it is determined that the command is a hold command (S3802: YES), a hold process is executed in S3803, and then the hold related process is terminated. Details of the hold process will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a hold command (S3802: NO), the process proceeds to S3804.

  In step S3804, it is determined whether the command is a recovery command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S3801 is a recovery command. The recovery command is transmitted in S803 in FIG. If it is determined that the command is a recovery command (S3804: YES), the process proceeds to S3805. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a recovery command (S3804: NO), the processing of S3805 is not executed, and the hold related processing is terminated.

  In S3805, a hold recovery process is executed. As described above, the recovery command is transmitted when the power is cut off. Since this recovery command includes hold information, here, the hold display is returned to the state before power-off based on the hold information. After executing the process of S3805, the hold related process is terminated.

[Hold processing]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing details of the hold process executed in S3803 of FIG.

  In the first S3901, the pending command is analyzed. The hold command includes “starter data” for distinguishing whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and “hold number data” indicating the number of the hold (ie, the hold number data). The number of holds U1, U2), “stop symbol data” indicating the jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern are included.

  In S3902, a reserved image is selected. In this embodiment, the hold for the first special symbol and the hold for the second special symbol share the same hold image, but they may be different. In this case, the reserved image may be selected based on “starter data”.

  In S3903, data is stored in the reserved area. This process specifies whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the “starter data”, and the number of the hold based on the “hold number data” And the data is stored in one of the first to eighth reserved areas. The stored data is “stop symbol data” indicating a jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating a variation pattern.

  In S3904, a hold display is executed. Specifically, the hold display designation command is transmitted to the image control board 330 by the transmission process of S2305 in FIG. Thereby, the hold display regarding the new hold is realized. After executing the process of S3904, the hold process is terminated.

[V round and non-V round]
In the present embodiment, when a predetermined number (7) of game balls out of a prescribed number (for example, 9) of game balls enter in a round game, the transition to the probability change game state is determined. Therefore, when it is the second big hit, it is assumed that the big winning device 127 is composed only of round games in which the big winning device 127 is opened twice. On the other hand, when it is the first jackpot, the jackpot game includes a round game in which the big winning device 127 is opened six times.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), a round game in which a predetermined number (7) of game balls is difficult to enter is created by opening the 1.2-second grand prize-winning device 127 twice. ing. Such a round game can be said to be a “predetermined number of balls that cannot be entered”. Hereinafter, this is referred to as “non-V round (non-VR)”.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), by opening the grand prize winning device 127 for 1.2 seconds 6 times, a round game in which a predetermined number of 7 game balls can easily enter the game is created. . Such a round game can be said to be a “predetermined number of possible rounds”. Hereinafter, this is referred to as “V round (VR)”.

  In the “non-V round (non-VR)”, it is only necessary to prevent a predetermined number of game balls from entering. Therefore, the number of times the grand prize winning device 127 is released is that two game balls enter in one release. In this case, it may be considered to be 1 to 3 times. However, since variations in the number of balls can be considered, when the predetermined number is set to “7”, it is preferable to open once or twice.

  Of course, since it is a theoretical value that approximately two game balls enter in one opening, even if the big winning device 127 is opened once or twice, a predetermined number of seven gaming balls May enter the ball.

  In the “V round (VR)”, a predetermined number of game balls need to be entered. Therefore, the number of times that the grand prize winning device 127 is released is that two game balls enter in one release. For example, the number of times of opening may be 4 or more. However, since there may be variations in the number of balls entered, when the predetermined number is set to “7”, it is preferable to open five times or more.

  Of course, even if the grand prize winning device 127 is opened five times or more, there is a possibility that a predetermined number of seven game balls may not enter because the game balls are not being fired or the game balls do not enter. is there.

  The opening time of the grand prize winning device 127 (1.2 seconds in this embodiment) and the predetermined number of game balls (“7” in this embodiment) for which the transition to the probability-changing gaming state is determined are determined as appropriate in design. Is not limited.

  Therefore, the opening pattern at the time of the first big hit may be a long opening of 29.5 seconds so that, for example, a predetermined number of 9 winnings from 1R to 15R can be made. In this way, it is possible to realize the transition to the probabilistic gaming state almost certainly by firing the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, the closing time (time indicated by the symbol A in FIGS. 40A and 40B) of the big prize device 127 during the round game, and the interval time between the round game and the next round game. (Time indicated by symbol B) is the same, but this is also determined by design as appropriate and is not limited.

[Chance Round (Chance R)]
As described above, since there is a variation in the number of game balls received, for example, it may be possible to use an opening pattern including a round game in which the big winning device 127 is opened four times. In this case, assuming that two game balls enter by opening the single winning device 127 once, eight game balls will enter. However, if a situation occurs in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter during a round game, there is a possibility that the predetermined number of seven is not reached. In this way, an open pattern including a chance round in which whether or not a predetermined number of seven game balls enter can be considered. Such an opening pattern may be a first jackpot opening pattern or a second jackpot opening pattern.

[Another example of opening pattern selection]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), when a non-probable big hit is selected, an open pattern composed only of non-VR round games is selected, and as shown in FIG. In some cases, an open pattern in which one round of non-VR round games is configured as a VR round game has been selected. Of course, two or more rounds may be configured as a VR round game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 41C, all the rounds may be constituted by VR round games. In this case, there is a high possibility that the transition to the probability-changing gaming state will be confirmed in the first round game, and a sense of security can be given to the player.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the final round may be constituted by a VR round game. In this case, since it is not known whether or not the game will shift to the probability variation game state until the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation (pounding feeling).

Second Embodiment
In the said embodiment, the 1st big hit and the 2nd big hit were provided, and either of the open patterns 1 and 2 was selected. On the other hand, in reality, it is conceivable to increase the number of types of jackpots and the corresponding open patterns to give a wider range of games.

In this 2nd Embodiment, description is added about the game nature which has a various open | release pattern from such a viewpoint.
FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.

  FIG. 42A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, FIG. 42B is an explanatory diagram showing a ratio of jackpot types, and FIG. It is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time.

  In FIG. 42A, the type of “special symbol” (whether the game ball has entered the first starter 123 or the second starter 124) and the first starter 123 or the second starter 124 The jackpot “type” and stop symbol data are determined based on the “hit symbol random number” acquired when the game ball enters. The range of the jackpot symbol random number is set to “0” to “99”.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (A), when the first special symbol is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number is any one of “0” to “19”, the “first jackpot” It becomes. At this time, the stop symbol data is “01”.

Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number is any one of “20” to “49”, “second jackpot” is set. At this time, the stop symbol data is “02”.
Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number is any one of “50” to “59”, it becomes “third jackpot”. At this time, the stop symbol data is “03”.

Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number is between “60” and “99”, “second jackpot” is set. At this time, the stop symbol data is “02”.
The jackpot symbol random number is also referred to when the jackpot symbol is the second special symbol, and if the jackpot symbol random number is between “0” and “99”, it becomes “first jackpot”. At this time, the stop symbol data is “01”. That is, in the second special symbol, when it is a big hit, it is always “first big hit”.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (B), in the first special symbol, it becomes “first jackpot” with a probability of 20%, “second jackpot” with a probability of 30%, and “third jackpot” with a probability of 10%. It becomes “the fourth big hit” with a probability of 40%. On the other hand, the second special symbol is “first big hit” with a probability of 100%.

As shown in FIG. 42C, when the determination result is lost in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the stop symbol data is “00”.
[Open pattern setting process]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing details of the opening pattern setting process in S2104 of FIG.

  In the first S4301, the type of jackpot is determined based on the jackpot symbol. In this process, the type of jackpot is determined based on the jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined when the jackpot is reached. In the second embodiment, the types of jackpots are the first jackpot, the second jackpot, the third jackpot, and the fourth jackpot.

  In S4302, it is determined whether or not the first big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the first big hit is based on the determination result of S4301. When it is determined that the first big hit is made (S4302: YES), the release pattern 1 is selected in S4303, and then the release pattern selection process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the first big hit (S4302: NO), the process proceeds to S4304.

  In S4304, it is determined whether or not the second big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the second big hit is based on the determination result of S4301. If it is determined that the second big hit is made (S4304: YES), the release pattern 2 is selected in S4305, and then the release pattern selection process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the second big hit (S4304: NO), the process proceeds to S4306.

  In S4306, it is determined whether or not the third big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the third big hit is based on the determination result of S4301. If it is determined that the third big hit is made (S4306: YES), the release pattern 3 is selected in S4307, and then the release pattern selection process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the third big hit (S4306: NO), that is, if it is the fourth big hit, the release pattern 4 is selected in S4308, and then the release pattern selection process is terminated.

[Explanation of opening pattern]
In the second embodiment, open patterns 1 to 4 are provided. The opening pattern 1 is an opening pattern similar to what is called a conventional witch type, and is an opening pattern in which the transition to the probability change gaming state is definite. On the other hand, the opening patterns 2 to 4 are so-called chance patterns because there is a difference in the number of times the large winning device 127 is opened per round.

[Open pattern 1]
FIG. 44A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the opening pattern 1. In the opening pattern 1, in all round games, the big winning device 127 is opened long. The long release means a release of 29.5 seconds in which a specified number of game balls can enter. Therefore, in the release pattern 1, if the game ball continues to be fired, the game state surely shifts to the probable gaming state. In this case, since a predetermined number of game balls can be expected in each round game, an open pattern in which a large amount of game balls can be acquired is obtained. In the present embodiment, the jackpots in the second special symbol are all the open pattern 1 (first jackpot), and therefore, the number of times of the probability variation gaming state is set to a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). .

[Open pattern 2, 3, 4]
44B to 44D are explanatory views illustrating the open patterns 2, 3 and 4. FIG. The opening patterns 2 to 4 are opening patterns in which the winning device 127 is opened 30 times in total, with one opening of the winning device 127 being 1.2 seconds. As in the above embodiment, the closing time of the big prize device 127 during the round game and the interval time between rounds are the same. Therefore, the possibility that the player is aware of each round is reduced by performing an effect over the round game. Furthermore, the open patterns 2 to 4 are all 15R. As a result, it is not apparent which of the open patterns 2 to 4 is apparent.

[Open pattern 2]
In the opening pattern 2, the number of times of opening of the big winning device 127 in 1R to 4R is one time, the number of times of opening of the big winning device 127 in 5 to 14R is two times, and the number of opening of the big winning device 127 in 15R is The number of opening is 6 times. That is, 1 to 14R is non-VR, and 15R is VR. Therefore, if the game balls continue to be fired at 15R, the predetermined number (seven) of game balls will almost certainly enter the big prize device 127. Thereby, the distribution member 151 is changed to the V opening posture, and the game ball passes through the V region. As a result, at the end of the jackpot game, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state.

[Open pattern 3]
In the opening pattern 3, the number of times of opening of the big winning device 127 in 1R and 2R is one time, the number of times of opening of the big winning device 127 in 3 to 14R is two times, and the number of opening of the big winning device 127 in 15R is The number of opening is 4 times. That is, it is non-VR from 1 to 14R. At 15R, the grand prize winning device 127 is opened four times, so if it is assumed that two game balls enter in one release, there is a high possibility that a predetermined number (7) of game balls will enter. However, since there is variation, there is a possibility that a predetermined number of game balls will not enter. That is, the chance pattern depends on luck. When a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning device 127, as in the open pattern 2, the sorting member 151 is changed to the V open posture, and the game balls pass through the V region. As a result, at the end of the jackpot game, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state.

[Open pattern 4]
In the opening pattern 4, the number of times of opening of the big prize device 127 in 1R to 15R is two. That is, it is composed of only non-VR. Therefore, it is unlikely that a predetermined number (7) of game balls will enter the grand prize winning device 127. As a result, at the end of the jackpot game, the game is hardly controlled in the probability variation game state.

[Description of playability]
As shown in FIG. 42 (B), when the second special symbol is a big hit, it becomes the first big hit. In the first jackpot, an opening pattern 1 in which all 15Rs are opened long is selected. Therefore, in the probability variation gaming state, there is a chance that many game balls can be acquired.

  On the other hand, when it is a big hit with the first special symbol, the probability that the open pattern 1 will be the first big hit is 20%. When the jackpot is reached, the player expects to be the first jackpot that many game balls can be acquired.

  The second jackpot, the third jackpot, and the fourth jackpot are jackpots in which the 1.2-second opening of the grand prize winning device 127 is performed 30 times, so that less game balls can be acquired than the first jackpot. In the second jackpot, since the big winning device 127 is opened 6 times at 15R, the transition to the probability change gaming state becomes rich. In the third jackpot, since the big winning device 127 is opened four times at 15R, it becomes a delicate place whether or not to shift to the probability change gaming state. In the fourth jackpot, since the big winning device 127 is released twice in every round game, it cannot be expected to shift to the probability change gaming state. Therefore, the player expects to win the second jackpot and then plays the game expecting to win the third jackpot.

  At this time, in the second jackpot, the third jackpot, and the fourth jackpot, there is no apparent difference in the open patterns 2, 3 and 4, and whether or not the promising variable gaming state is reached until the final round of the jackpot game. Since it is not known, the player will digest the jackpot game with expectation.

[Jewelry production]
The jewel effect described in the first embodiment may be executed in the first to fourth jackpots, but the second to fourth jackpots in which the transition to the probability change gaming state is not known until the final round is performed. It may be. As described above, the second to fourth jackpots are all 15R, and the closing time of the big winning device 127 during the round is the same as the interval time between the rounds, which is indistinguishable. Therefore, the player plays a jackpot game with an expectation to the end, but in the jewel effect production, an effect suggesting the degree of expectation may be performed.

  For example, the color of the accumulated jewels may be different depending on the degree of expectation. For example, blue, green, pink, red, rainbow, and so on. The color of the jewels initially determined through 1R to 15R may be used, or the color of the jewels may be changed for each round game. Of course, in addition to changing the color of the gemstone itself, the color of the container in which the gemstone is stored may be changed. Or, if the expectation level is high under the premise that the message “Save the jewel” is displayed at the start of the jewel effect production, the expectation level is indicated by changing the message to red, gold, or zebra pattern characters. You may make it do.

[Effects of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment]
◇ Effect 1
(1) Conventionally, in the jackpot game, the first grand prize device is released from the first round to the 12th round, and the second big prize device, which is a specific attacker, is opened in the final round (13R), and the second grand prize device. There is a gaming machine that shifts to a probable gaming state when a game ball passes through the V region.

  However, in this case, if the player enters a specific attacker, the game ball always passes through the V region, so that it is determined that the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the big hit game is over. Therefore, the game is monotonous, and there is a possibility that the game performance becomes poor.

  In this regard, in this embodiment, when the jackpot determination is made, a jackpot game consisting of a plurality of round games is executed. In this round game, if there is a ball entering the jackpot device 127 (FIG. 21). Middle S2114: YES), predetermined winning determination processing is executed (S2115). In the predetermined winning determination process, the number of balls entered into the big winning device 127 is counted (S2501 in FIG. 25), and when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning device 127 (S2502: YES), the V area is released. (S2503). When the game ball passes through the V region (S2504: YES), the V passing flag is set to “ON” (S2505). As a result, in the game state setting process, the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (S2601: YES, S2602 in FIG. 26), and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state.

That is, an acquisition unit that acquires determination information when the start condition is satisfied, a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit, and the determination unit that When it is determined to play a game, in the round game executed by the special game executing means for executing a special game consisting of a plurality of round games for opening and closing a predetermined pitching device, and the special game executing means When a predetermined number of game balls enter the ball entry device, the specific region release control means for releasing the game ball so that the game ball can pass through the specific region provided inside the ball entry device, and the specific region And a game state control means for controlling the game in a game state advantageous to the player after the special game is finished when the game ball passes through the specific area opened by the release control means.

  As a result, the transition to the probability variation gaming state is confirmed by entering the grand prize winning device 127, but the transition to the probability variation gaming state is confirmed only when a predetermined number of balls are entered. Compared with, it can suppress that a game becomes monotonous. In other words, the player can have a sense of expectation during the jackpot game regarding the control of the gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Here, the merit when compared with the prior art will be described.
Conventionally, for example, in the final round, the second grand prize-winning device is opened, and a transition to the probability-changing gaming state is made when the V region passes. In other words, the long opening of the second grand prize winning device has become an opportunity for the transition to the probable gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the V region is opened by the number of game balls entering, various game characteristics can be given depending on the opening pattern, etc., and the player can have a sense of expectation. it can.

  Specifically, since the V region is opened by entering a predetermined number of game balls, it is not a special round game (second game of the second grand prize winning device) for the purpose of passing through the conventional V region. Round game (round game of the grand prize winning device 127). Accordingly, it is possible to acquire a game ball while expecting a game ball to pass through the V region.

  Also, for example, in the case of the configuration relating to the second special symbol, when the probability variation gaming state is given at a high rate, when the first special symbol is won by the second special symbol, the long winning device 127 described above is opened long. It may be. Thereby, a sense of security can be given to the player. On the contrary, in the determination relating to the first special symbol, the above-described chance round may be provided on the assumption that the ratio of the second jackpot is high. Thereby, even when it is the second big hit, it is possible to amplify the player's expectation that the game state will shift to the probability variation gaming state.

  (2) Also, in this embodiment, when the opening time has elapsed in the jackpot game (S2103: YES in FIG. 21), an opening pattern setting process is executed (S2104). In the open pattern setting process, it is determined whether or not there is a probability change based on the jackpot symbol (S2201 in FIG. 22), and if it is a probability change jackpot, the release pattern 1 is selected (S2202: YES, S2203), which is a non-probability variable hit. In this case, the release pattern 2 is selected (S2202: NO, S2204). At this time, the opening pattern 1 includes a round game in which a predetermined number of game balls are easy to enter, and the opening pattern 2 is configured only by a round game in which a predetermined number of game balls are difficult to enter. (See FIG. 23 and the like).

  That is, the special game executing means performs the opening / closing operation of the pitching device so that the predetermined number of game balls are difficult to enter when it is determined by the determination means that the first special game is performed. When the first special game composed of only one round game is performed and the determination means determines that the second special game is to be performed, the entrance device is configured to facilitate entry of the predetermined number of game balls. The second special game including the second round game that performs the opening / closing operation of is performed.

Thereby, the effect that the player can have a sense of expectation during the jackpot game with respect to the control of the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is conspicuous.
(3) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23A and the like, the closing time (A) of the big winning device 127 during the round game and the time between the round game and the next round game The interval time (B) is the same.

That is, the closing time of the pitching device in the opening / closing operation of the pitching device is the same as the interval time set between the round games.
Thus, by performing a continuous effect (for example, live video of an idol group) through a round game, the player is more likely to play a big hit game without being aware of how many rounds it is. That is, it is not known whether the grand prize winning device 127 is a round game that is opened twice or a round game that is opened six times. As a result, the effect that the player can have a sense of expectation during the jackpot game with respect to the control of the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is conspicuous.

◆ Effect 2
(1) Conventionally, in the jackpot game, the first grand prize device is released from the first round to the 12th round, and the second big prize device, which is a specific attacker, is opened in the final round (13R), and the second grand prize device. There is a gaming machine that shifts to a probable gaming state when a game ball passes through the V region.

  However, in this case, if the player enters a specific attacker, the game ball always passes through the V region, so that it is determined that the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the big hit game is over. Therefore, the game is monotonous, and there is a possibility that the game performance becomes poor.

  In this regard, in this embodiment, when the jackpot determination is made, a jackpot game consisting of a plurality of round games is executed. In this round game, if there is a ball entering the jackpot device 127 (FIG. 21). Middle S2114: YES), predetermined winning determination processing is executed (S2115). In the predetermined winning determination process, the number of balls entered into the big winning device 127 is counted (S2501 in FIG. 25), and when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning device 127 (S2502: YES), the V area is released. (S2503). When the game ball passes through the V region (S2504: YES), the V passing flag is set to “ON” (S2505), and a winning command including the information of the V passing flag is set (S2506).

  When the effect control board 320 receives this winning command (S3501: YES, S3502: YES in FIG. 35), the achievement rate display effect based on the number Y of balls entered into the big winning device 127 is executed (S3508, FIG. 36). And FIG. 37).

  That is, an acquisition unit that acquires determination information when the start condition is satisfied, a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit, and the determination unit that When it is determined to play a game, in the round game executed by the special game executing means for executing a special game consisting of a plurality of round games for opening and closing a predetermined pitching device, and the special game executing means When a predetermined number of game balls enter the ball entry device, the specific region release control means for releasing the game ball so that the game ball can pass through the specific region provided inside the ball entry device, and the specific region When the game ball passes through the specific area released by the release control means, the game state control means for controlling the game in a game state advantageous to the player after the special game is completed, and the round game In, based on the number of input ball to the entering ball device of the game balls, and a, a presentation control means for performing open suggestion effect regarding the opening of the specific region.

  As a result, the transition to the probable gaming state is confirmed by entering the grand prize winning device 127, but the transition to the probable gaming state is confirmed when a predetermined number of balls are entered, and in a specific area. Since the opening suggestion effect (achievement rate display effect) related to the opening of a certain V region is executed, it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous as compared with the conventional configuration. In other words, the player can have a sense of expectation during the jackpot game regarding the control of the gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) Also, in this embodiment, when the production control board 320 receives a winning command (S3501: YES, S3502: YES in FIG. 35), a predetermined number of game balls have entered the big winning device 127. If information with V passing is transmitted (S3504: YES), a mission success effect is executed (S3505, see FIG. 37C).

That is, when the predetermined number of game balls enter the entrance device, the effect control means produces a transition to a game state that is advantageous to the player.
Thereby, a player can have a sense of superiority and a sense of security, and the interest of the game can be improved.

◆ Effect 3
(1) Conventionally, there is a technique in which symbol variation is suspended when entering a starting device, and a jackpot determination relating to the suspension, so-called “look ahead”, is performed prior to the symbol variation relating to the suspension. Some of them perform a pre-reading effect across a plurality of variations based on the result of such “pre-reading”.

However, in a continuous production that spans multiple variations, for example, it is often possible to forget what chances have stopped due to the last variation.
In this regard, in the present embodiment, various random numbers are acquired in the effect determination process (S3009 in FIG. 30), and the process advance notice determination process is executed (S3010). In the process notice determination process, it is determined whether or not the process notice is performed based on the number of holds and the process notice random number (S3101 and S3102 in FIG. 31). When the process notice is performed (S3102: YES), the process display count HM Is set (S3103). As a result, the process advance notice is executed and the stop eye is displayed as a process across the variation of the process display count HM (see S3013 in FIG. 30, FIG. 33 and FIG. 34).

  That is, an acquisition unit that acquires determination information related to a special game advantageous to a player when the start condition is satisfied, a storage control unit that stores the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit in a storage unit, and a storage unit Based on the stored determination information, the predetermined control device causes the predetermined design device to change and stop the determination symbol which is the symbol based on the determination result, and the predetermined period related to the determination symbol stopped by the symbol control unit. The symbol related process is displayed on a predetermined display device.

  Thereby, since the symbol related process is displayed on the display device for a predetermined period, it is possible to effectively function the effect over the repeated variation, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Note that the predetermined rendering device and the predetermined display device may be different or the same device. For example, in another case, it is conceivable to configure the effect device as the liquid crystal display device 121 and the display device as a sub liquid crystal.

  (2) In this embodiment, prior determination is performed (S1208 in FIG. 12 and S1308 in FIG. 13), and a hold command including the result of the prior determination is set and transmitted (S1209 in FIG. 12). , S1309 in FIG. As a result, the data in the storage area is acquired (S3001 in FIG. 31), and based on the result of the prior determination (S3002, S3003 in FIG. 30), it is determined whether or not the process advance notice is to be performed (in FIG. 31). S3101, S3102) When performing process advance notice (S3102: YES), the process display count HM is set (S3103). As a result, the process advance notice is executed and the stop eye is displayed as a process across the variation of the process display count HM (see S3013 in FIG. 30, FIG. 33 and FIG. 34).

  In other words, based on the determination information stored in the storage means, it comprises a prior determination means for performing prior determination prior to the variation of the determination symbol by the symbol control means, the process display means, the determination result by the prior determination means Based on the above, the symbol related process is displayed across a plurality of variations of the determination symbol.

  Thereby, since the symbol related process is displayed over an appropriate period, it is possible to effectively function the effect over the repeated variation, and to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the process of the stop eye (chance eye) is displayed.
That is, the process display means displays the combination of symbols as the symbol related process.

As a result, the symbol-related process becomes easy to understand, it is possible to effectively function an effect that straddles repeated fluctuations, and to improve the fun of the game.
(4) Furthermore, when the stop eye (chance eye) has information based on an expectation such as color information, the information based on the expectation may be displayed as a symbol-related process.

That is, the process display means may display expectation level information relating to the combination of symbols as the symbol-related process.
Even if it does in this way, the symbol related process becomes easy to understand, it is possible to function effectively the effect over the repeated variation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The “symbol-related process” only needs to indicate information related to the stop symbol. For example, the “symbol-related process” is configured to alternately enter the first starter 123 and the second starter 124. It may be displayed as a symbol related process whether it is a thing or a thing related to the second special symbol. Moreover, you may make it display the continuous number of the fluctuation | variation which became reach, or the continuous number of the fluctuation | variation which does not become reach as a symbol related process.

  In addition, the display of the symbol-related process can be applied to so-called “pachislot”. For example, it may be possible to display the reel stop eye as a symbol related process. In addition, for example, when the push order is applied by itself, such as when the push order navigation is not displayed, it may be possible to display whether or not the push order is hit as a symbol related process.

As described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical scope thereof.
(B) In the above embodiment, a jewel effect that stores jewels is performed. However, the idea is that an effect suggesting the opening of the V region is performed based on the number Y of balls entered into the big winning device 127. Therefore, the effect may be such that the level gauge accumulates based on the number Y of balls entered. Further, it may be an effect such that items are obtained in order based on the number of entered balls Y.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the gems accumulated in the round game up to the previous time in the gem production are displayed as being accumulated as they are. Specifically, the number Y of balls entered for each round game starts from “1”, but the achievement number Z is held through the jackpot game. On the other hand, in each round game, the achievement number Z may be cleared to “0” and the jewels may be accumulated from “1” for each round game.

(C) In the above embodiment, the stop eye, which is a symbol related process, is displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display device 121 (see FIGS. 33 and 34).
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 45, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 121 is divided into 8 in 2 rows and 4 columns, the change is performed at the lower right, and the stop is displayed in order in an area divided into 8 parts. It is good. The stop eye moves toward the divided area as indicated by an arrow. For example, FIG. 45A shows a state where the stop eye “1, 11, 5” moves. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), it is displayed at the moved location even in the next fluctuation. For example, FIG. 45B shows a state where the stop eye “K, A, B” moves. And as shown in FIG.45 (C), it displays on the moved place also in the next fluctuation | variation. For example, FIG. 45C shows a state where the stop eye “43, 3, 7” moves.

  In addition, since the area is divided into eight, when the number of suspensions becomes eight, the last stop is displayed by sequentially displaying the stop points in the region divided into eight from the stop point of the current fluctuation. When the change is made, eight stop eyes are displayed on the screen.

  (D) In the said 2nd Embodiment, the open patterns 1-4 were illustrated. In particular, in the opening patterns 2 to 4, the number of times the special winning device 127 was opened was 6, 4, and 2, respectively, in the final round.

  On the other hand, you may make it open such a big prize apparatus 127 in the round game in the middle of a jackpot game. If the transition to the probability change gaming state is confirmed in the first round game, a sense of security can be given to the player.

  In the second embodiment, all jackpot games are set to 15R, and the opening time and closing time of the winning device 127 are made the same so that the second to fourth jackpots cannot be distinguished. However, the number of rounds, the number of times of opening, the opening time, the interval time, etc. can be set as appropriate.

  (E) In the above embodiment, in the jewel effect, the V region passing is notified at the timing when the game ball passes through the V region, and the transition to the probability variation gaming state is suggested (S3504: YES, S3505, FIG. 37). (See (C)).

  On the other hand, the suggestion effect of transition to the probability variation gaming state may be performed at any timing. For example, it may be performed in the ending effect after the end of the jackpot game, or may be performed in the final round.

1 ... gaming machine (game machine)
127 ... Grand prize-winning device (Pitching device)
152 ... passage (predetermined area)
301a... Main CPU (acquisition means, determination means, special game execution means, predetermined area control means, game state control means)

Claims (1)

Acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of a start condition;
Determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
When it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be performed, special game execution means for executing a special game comprising a plurality of round games for opening and closing a predetermined pitching device;
In the round game executed by the special game executing means, the game ball passes through a predetermined area provided in the entrance device on condition that a predetermined number of game balls enter the entrance device. Predetermined area control means for allowing passage;
When the game ball passes through the predetermined area that is allowed to pass by the predetermined area control means, the game is controlled in a game state advantageous to the player after the special game is finished, and the game ball passes through the predetermined area. A gaming state control means that can execute a notification effect to notify that the vehicle has passed;
A gaming machine comprising: