JP2016153079A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game by reducing stress to a player by equipping new amusement previously unheard of.SOLUTION: A first start pocket and a second start pocket are provided, and variation display of a pattern is performed when a game ball enters the first start pocket and the second start pocket. Variation display of a pattern caused by entry of a game ball into the first start pocket and the second start pocket can be executed simultaneously. In a low-probability game state, variation time is set so that only variation display of a pattern caused by entry of a game ball into the first start pocket is performed substantially. When a game ball enters the second start pocket, a small win pattern is determined with a high probability. In a high-probability game state, by allowing a game ball to enter the second start pocket, a small win game is executed frequently, and the number of game balls increases gradually while the high-probability game state is being set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a plurality of gaming states with different degrees of advantage.

  Conventionally, a big game lottery has been performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting gate, and if a big win is won by this big game lottery, a gaming machine that can execute a big game that opens the big prize port is known Yes. In such a gaming machine, a fluctuating effect for informing the lottery result of the big character lottery is executed. If a game ball enters the starting port during the fluctuating effect, the right of the big character lottery is reserved. When the variation effect ends, the stored hold information is read, and the next big role lottery or variation effect is performed.

  In recent years, there are cases where a plurality of types of start openings are provided, and depending on the type of start opening into which a game ball has entered, the degree of advantage of the lottery lottery may be varied, or the aspect of the production may be varied. In this way, the interest of games is being improved. As described above, when a plurality of types of starting ports are provided, regardless of the type of starting port, processing is performed in order from the previously stored suspension, or priorities are provided for each starting port, The hold may be read according to Furthermore, there is a case in which a lottery lottery or a variation effect for different holding types (starting port types) is executed in parallel (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  Then, when the big win is won by the big game lottery, the big game is executed, and after the completion of the big game, a predetermined game state is set. The gaming state is more advantageous to the player than usual, for example, a high-probability gaming state in which the winning probability of jackpot is set high, or a so-called short-time gaming state in which the ease of entering a game ball into the starting port is increased. If the game state is set to such an advantageous game state, the player can win the next jackpot win early and while reducing the consumption of the game ball. In this way, by providing a gaming state that is more advantageous than the gaming state at the time of initial setting, the gameability can be further improved, and the game can be improved.

Japanese Patent No. 4811818 JP 2011-72476 A

  As described above, when a gaming state advantageous to the player is provided, the player can aim for the next jackpot winning while reducing the consumption of the game ball at an early stage. Due to the characteristics, even in such an advantageous game state, the number of game balls is reduced. In particular, depending on the specifications of the gaming machine, it may take a long time to win the next jackpot even if the gaming state is advantageous. In this way, in conventional gaming machines, the number of game balls is reduced except during a major game, so even if the game is progressing in an advantageous game state, some players may feel stress. It was.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the stress of the player and improve the interest of the game by providing a new gameability that has never been achieved.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is provided with at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which different game progression conditions are set, and the first gaming state and the second gaming state are provided. A game machine in which a game progresses in any of the game states including a game board in which a game area where a game ball flows down, a launching means for launching a game ball in the game area, and the launching means Grand prizes provided in the game area on condition that the first start area and the second start area into which the launched game balls can enter, and the entry of the game balls into the first start area or the second start area The number of jackpot symbols associated with the execution of the big game with the mouth open, the number of jackpot games associated with the execution of the jackpot game with the opening of the big prize opening in the same or different manner as the big game When the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means for determining any symbol from the plurality of symbols including the game ball entering the first starting area, the predetermined variation time elapses. When the first variation process for stopping and displaying the symbol on the first symbol display unit is executed and the symbol is determined triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting area, the predetermined variation time elapses. The symbol display control means for executing the second variation process for stopping and displaying the symbol on the second symbol display unit, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, the big game is executed, When the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display portion, a specific game executing means for executing the small winning game, and a game ball enters the big winning opening at least during the big game and the small winning game When you sphere Payout control means for paying out a ball, wherein the symbol display control means is capable of executing the first variation process and the second variation process simultaneously in parallel, and the gaming state is changed to the first gaming state. When set, the average variation time, which is the average of the variation time in the one variation process, is set longer than the average variation time in the second variation process, and the gaming state is set to the second gaming state. If so, the number of prize balls to be paid out by the payout control means is larger than the number of game balls fired by the small hit game executed when the game ball enters the second start area. Further, the probability that the small hit symbol is determined by the symbol determining means is set.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the player's stress and improve the interest of the game by providing a new gameability that has never existed before.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a 2nd big prize opening. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls progress of a game. It is a figure explaining a jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit design random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the relationship of a game state, a special symbol, a change time, and a holding | maintenance classification. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the opening-and-closing mode of the 2nd big prize opening and a specific field in the 15th round game. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening-and-closing control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the game nature concerning the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the saving process at the time of power-off in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passage process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st starting port passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd starting port passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the specific area passage process in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a 1st flowchart explaining the special symbol fluctuation waiting process in a main control board. It is a 2nd flowchart explaining the special symbol fluctuation waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening release pre-processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening closing effective process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize opening and closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize opening opening control process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning prize closing effective process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize end completion weight process in the main control board.

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

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

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

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

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

  The game area 116 is a space formed between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 116 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit that displays an image. The effect display unit 200a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. In the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed as shown in the drawing, and the effect of lottery lottery is notified to the player by the stop display mode of these effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. Will be executed.

  The stage effect device 202 is disposed in front of the stage display unit 200a and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108, but during staged variation display of the stage symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. It moves to the front surface of the display unit 200a and gives a player a big hit expectation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 300b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

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

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

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

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

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

  The payout control board 310 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 300 is passed through the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

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

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

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

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

  The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as playing or waiting. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. . The sub CPU 330a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 340 or the electrical decoration control board 350. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

  The image control board 340 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 340 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 200a is controlled.

  The illumination control board 350 performs sound output control for outputting sound from the sound output device 206 based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 330. In addition, the electrical decoration control board 350 moves the stage effect device 202 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 204 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 330. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect operation device 208 has been pressed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  According to the special symbol random number determination table a for special 1 shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the special symbol random number determination table b for special 2 shown in FIG. 6 (b), As shown in the figure, the special symbol type (big hit symbol) is determined. On the other hand, if the lottery result is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 hold, the special symbol X is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is the special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. In addition, when “small hit” is won by the big character lottery, the special symbol Z is determined as the small hit symbol regardless of the holding type. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the big game lottery result is “big win”, and is not referred to when the big game lottery result is “lost” or “small win”.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the low-probability gaming state, when the lost symbol is determined based on special 1 hold, the variation time is determined to be 3.0 to 180 seconds, and the lost time is determined based on special 2 hold. When a symbol is determined, the variation time is always determined to be 10 hours. In addition, in the high-probability gaming state, when the lost symbol is determined based on special 1 hold, the variation time is determined to be 10 to 180 seconds, and when the lost symbol is determined based on special 2 reserve, the variable time is It is determined from 0.3 to 1.5 seconds.

  In addition, in the low probability gaming state, when a small hit symbol is determined based on special 1 hold, the variation time is determined to be 60 to 180 seconds, and when a small hit symbol is determined based on special 2 hold, The time is always determined to be 10 hours. Also, in the high probability gaming state, when a small hit symbol is determined based on special 1 hold, the variation time is determined to be 10 to 180 seconds, and when a small hit symbol is determined based on special 2 hold, The time is determined between 0.3 and 1.5 seconds. In addition, as described above, the small winning symbol is not actually determined based on the special 1 holding, but the small winning symbol is determined based on the special 1 holding due to some trouble such as noise. There is also the possibility that things will happen. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when a small winning symbol is determined based on special 1 suspension due to some trouble, a variation time of 60 to 180 seconds is determined so that the progress of the game is not affected. I am going to do that.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the special symbols A, B, and C, which are jackpot symbols, are determined, a big game consisting of 16 round games is executed. In each major game, the 1st to 14th and 16th round games have the first grand prize opening 126 opened, and the 15th round game has the second big prize opening 128 opened. When the special symbols A and B are determined, the first big prize opening 126 is shared at a maximum of 29.0 seconds × 1 in the 1st to 14th and 16th round games. However, when the special symbol A is determined, the special symbol B is determined in the 15th round game, whereas the second grand prize winning opening 128 is opened only at a maximum of 0.1 seconds × 1. In such a case, in the 15th round game, the second grand prize winning opening 128 is opened at a maximum of 29.0 seconds × 1.

  In addition, when the special symbol C is determined, the first grand prize winning opening 126 is opened at a maximum of 0.1 seconds × 1 in the 1st to 14th round games, and the second game in the 15th round game. The grand prize winning opening 128 is opened for 29.0 seconds at the maximum, and the first big winning opening 126 is opened for 29.0 seconds at the maximum in the 16th round game.

  As is clear from this, when the special symbol A is determined, a prize ball for 15 round games can be obtained substantially, and when the special symbol B is determined, Prize balls for 16 round games can be obtained substantially. When the special symbol C is determined, prize balls for two round games can be obtained substantially.

  When the special symbol Z, which is a small winning symbol, is determined, a small winning game in which the first big prize opening 126 is opened 0.9 seconds × 2 times is performed. According to this small hit game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened for 1.8 seconds, but the game balls are fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds. It is possible to enter individual game balls.

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

  According to this game state setting table, when a game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big game, regardless of the determined jackpot symbol type, the high probability game state is set and the high probability game state is set. The number of state continuations (hereinafter referred to as “highly accurate number”) is set to 170 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the big lottery result is confirmed 170 times. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed. Therefore, when the high-probability gaming state is set after the end of the big game, the lottery result for the loss or the small-bonus is derived 170 times without being derived in the high-probability gaming state. The gaming state is changed to the low probability gaming state.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an opening / closing mode of the second big prize opening 128 and the specific area 140b in the 15th round game. As shown in this figure, the movable member 142 closes the specific area 140b for a while (for example, about 3.5 seconds) after opening the specific area 140b for a moment simultaneously with the opening of the second big prize opening 128. Then, the specific area 140b is kept open again. Here, when the special symbol A is determined and the big game is executed, the second big prize opening 128 is opened only for 0.1 seconds at the start of the 15th round game in the big game. During this time, even if a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 128, a predetermined time is required until the game ball reaches the specific area 140b. Therefore, when the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 128 reaches the specific area 140b, the specific area 140b is always closed, and as a result, the special symbol A is determined and the big game is executed. In this case, the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b.

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

  On the other hand, when the special symbols B and C are determined and the big game is executed, the second big prize opening 128 is opened for 29.0 seconds at the maximum. Accordingly, about one or two game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 128 at the same time when the second big prize opening 128 is opened may not be able to pass through the specific area 140b. A game ball that has entered the two major winning holes 128 can surely pass through the specific area 140b.

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

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

  In other words, the big game that allows the game ball to enter the specific area 140b is the first big game, and the game ball cannot enter the specific area 140b, or the game to the specific area 140b rather than the first big game. The big game where it is difficult for the ball to enter is designated as the second big game. In this case, the jackpot symbol that can be determined based on the random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second start port 122 is associated with the execution of the first big game, and the first start port 120 The jackpot symbol that can be determined based on the random number acquired by entering the game ball of the game ball includes at least the jackpot symbol associated with the execution of the second major game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining game play according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 14 (b), the solid line arrows indicate the transition of the game state when the game is played as prescribed, and the broken line arrows indicate that an unexpected situation occurs or the game is irregularly performed. The game state transition that may occur when the game is performed is shown. The determination ratio of the jackpot symbol for each holding type and the execution mode of the big game are summarized as shown in FIG. In other words, when the jackpot is won by special 1 hold, the special symbols A and B are each determined with a probability of 50%. When the special symbol A is determined, prize balls for 15 round games can be obtained substantially, but the gaming state after the end of the big game is a low probability gaming state. On the other hand, when the special symbol B is determined, award balls for 16 round games can be obtained substantially, and the gaming state after the end of the big game is a high probability gaming state. On the other hand, the special symbol C is always determined when the big win is won by the special 2 hold. When the special symbol C is determined, only two round game prize balls can be obtained, but the gaming state after the end of the big game is a high probability gaming state.

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

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

  Then, in the low-probability gaming state, when a player fires a game ball toward the first game area 116a and a game ball enters the first start port 120, a big role lottery is performed by special 1 hold. If a big win is won by this big game lottery, one of the special symbols A and B is determined. When the special symbol A is determined, the game state is set to the low probability game state again after winning the prize balls for 15 round games, and thereafter the same game as above is repeated. On the other hand, when the special symbol B is determined, after winning the 16 round game prize balls, the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, and then the next jackpot is won, or The high-probability gaming state continues until the result of 170 large-scale lotteries is finalized without winning the jackpot again.

  Here, in the high-probability gaming state, it is possible to acquire the right for the big role lottery in both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold. That is, in the high-probability gaming state, both special 1 hold and special 2 hold are subject to change. However, since the special symbol A is determined with a probability of 50% in the leading role lottery with the special 1 hold, when the special symbol A is determined, the prize balls for 15 round games can be obtained. Thereafter, the gaming state becomes a low probability gaming state. In the present embodiment, the first start port 120 is provided in the first game area 116a, and when the game ball is launched toward the first game area 116a, the game ball is directed toward the second game area 116b. The consumption rate of game balls is greater than when fired. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are subject to change, but the substantial change target is the special 2 hold. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, the player will fire a game ball in the second gaming area 116b.

  Then, in the high-probability gaming state, when the player fires a game ball toward the second game area 116b and the game ball enters the second start port 122, the big role lottery is performed by special 2 holding. If the big win is won by this lottery lottery, the special symbol C is determined. If the special symbol C is determined, the game state is reset to the high probability game state after winning the prize balls for two round games, and then the next jackpot is won or the jackpot Without winning again, the high-probability gaming state continues until the result of 170 large-scale lotteries is confirmed.

  In addition, when a special winning hold is won for a small hit, a small hit game is executed. As mentioned above, in the big lottery with special 2 hold, since it is set to win the jackpot with a probability of about 1 / 1.01, in the high probability gaming state, when the jackpot is not won You will win a small win. That is, in the high-probability gaming state, a small hit game is always performed. In this small hit game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened for a total of 1.8 seconds, and 3 to 4 game balls enter during a single small hit game. Thus, when a game ball enters the first big winning opening 126 during the small hit game, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for one game ball entered.

  At this time, when the game balls are continuously fired toward the second game area 116b in the high probability game state, the number of prize balls to be paid out is set to be larger than the number of game balls fired. That is, in the high-probability gaming state, the total of the number of prize balls that can be acquired by the small hit game and the number of prize balls that the game ball enters the second start port 122 and acquires is the second game area 116b. It is set to be larger than the number of shot balls when a game ball is launched. Therefore, since the high probability gaming state of 1 continues until the maximum number of 170 major lottery results are finalized, the number of game balls will continue to increase during this time, and if the jackpot is won again during this time, Again, the high probability gaming state is repeated from the beginning.

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

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, in the high probability gaming state, it is possible to increase the number of game balls with a small hit game, so even if the player cannot win the next jackpot, the player's stress Can be reduced. Also, the ideal game progression in the present embodiment is to win a jackpot when the remaining number of high-accuracy times decreases. For example, if you win the jackpot in the 170th high probability gaming state, that is, the last big draw, you can win a lot of prize balls over a long period of time until you win the jackpot. The certain number of times is set to 170 times. In this way, the fewer the remaining high-precision counts when winning the jackpot, the more new gameability that has never existed, such as the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls, The stress that it is difficult to win a big hit in the high probability gaming state can be extremely reduced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes switch management processing for determining whether or not a signal is input from the first start port detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s, and the gate detection switch 124s. Details of this switch management processing will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c and the special prize opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image composition process for storing in the output port buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a is at the time of detection of the big prize opening detection switch ON, that is, the game ball enters the first big prize opening 126 or the second big prize opening 128 and the first big prize opening detection switch 126s or the second It is determined whether a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the big winning opening detection switch on is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-9. If it is determined that the big winning opening detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-11. Move.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the current game is a big game or a small hit game, and a game ball is properly entered into the first big prize port 126 or the second big prize port 128. Determine if there is. Here, when it is determined that the game is neither the big game or the small hit game, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and the big game or the small hit game is performed. If it is determined that the game ball has been properly entered into the two major winning openings 128, the grand prize winning prize counter is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S500-11.

(Step S500-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area detection switch-on is detected, that is, whether a game ball has entered the specific area 140b and a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 140s. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S540. If it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated.

(Step S540)
The main CPU 300a executes the specific area passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b, and ends the switch management process. Details of the specific area passing process will be described later.

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

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

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is 4 or greater. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated. The process moves to step S510-5.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the specific area passing process in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-11 that the specific area detection switch is on, it determines whether the valid period flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the validity period flag is on, the process proceeds to step S540-3, and if it is determined that the validity period flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S540-5.

  As will be described in detail later, the validity period flag is used to determine whether or not the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b is regarded as valid. In this embodiment, during the big game Is turned on at the start of the 15th round game, and turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the 15th round game.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the valid period flag is on, the main CPU 300a turns on the specific area entry flag and ends the specific area passing process. Note that the specific area entry flag indicates that a game ball has effectively entered the specific area 140b during the big game. If the specific area entry flag is already on, the specific area passing process is terminated as it is.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-1 that the validity period flag is not turned on, the main CPU 300a executes error processing.

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a sets an error command indicating that an error has been detected in the transmission buffer, and ends the specific area passing process.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As already described, in the present embodiment, a special game triggered by a game ball entering the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and a normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. And proceed in parallel. The process related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but the main control board 300 manages each process related to the special game in the special game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each special game control module. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is “00H”, the module for executing the “special symbol variation process” is called, and the special game management phase is “01H” or “05H” When the module for executing the “pre-opening process for the big winning opening” is called and the special game management phase is “02H” or “06H”, the “large winning opening opening control process” is executed. Module is called, and the special game management phase is “03H” or “07H”, the module for executing the “big winning opening closing effective process” is called, and the special game management phase is “04H”. ”Or“ 08H ”, a module for executing the“ large winning mouth end wait process ”is called.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol variation processing in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is “00H”.

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

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300.

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

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines in the first special symbol display 160 whether or not the symbol variation display based on the special 1 hold is being displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-51. If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-5.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S610-51)
As shown in FIG. 28, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S610-53. If it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations is not 1 or more, the special symbol variation waiting process is terminated. To do.

(Step S610-53)
The main CPU 300a determines in the second special symbol display 162 whether or not the symbol variation display based on the special 2 reservation is being performed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the special symbol variation waiting process is terminated, and when it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-55.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S610-73)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol determination data relating to the small symbol design, sets the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer, and moves the process to step S610-75.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol variation number determination processing (step S611) in the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a selects the corresponding variation pattern random number determination table based on the special symbol type loaded and confirmed in step S611-1, the current gaming state confirmed in step S611-3, and the hold type. Set.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table set in step S611-5 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-5 or step S610-55. To do.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-7 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300.

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a sets “00H” as the processing target identification value. Note that the processing target identification value is used to identify whether the processing related to special 1 hold or the processing related to special 2 hold is executed when each of the following processes is executed. When “00H” is set as the processing target identification value, processing related to special 1 hold is executed, and when “01H” is set as the processing target identification value, processing related to special 2 hold Is executed. Note that the various counters and timers that appear in the description of the special symbol changing process and the special symbol stop symbol display process are provided with special 1 reserve and special 2 reserve, and the following step S620-3 In the process of step S620-21, the process target (counter or timer) corresponding to the process target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is performed.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for updating the special symbol variation base counter. In the special symbol fluctuation base counter, the counter value is set so as to make one round at a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is “0”, a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is “1” or more, The counter value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-3 is “0”. As a result, if the counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-7. If the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-11.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process for subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-21 or step S610-77.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-7 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-17, and if the timer value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-11.

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a updates a special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of the 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is “1” or more, the current timer value is determined. The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting “1”.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-15, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-15. The processing is moved to S620-23.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and moves the process to step S620-23. Thereby, each segment which comprises 7 segments will be lighted sequentially every predetermined time.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-19 or S610-75 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol stop designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol variation stop time, which is a time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, in the special game timer.

(Step S620-23)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is the maximum (01H). As a result, when it is determined that the processing target identification value is the maximum, the special symbol variation processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the processing target identification value is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S620-25.

(Step S620-25)
The main CPU 300a sets “01H” as the process target identification value, and moves the process to step S620-3.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S630-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, step S630. The process is moved to -7.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the main control board 300. This pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed when the special game management phase is “01H” or “05H”.

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

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

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

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a checks the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and determines whether it is the start of the fifteenth round game, that is, the opening of the second big prize opening 128. As a result, when it is determined that the 15th round game is started, the process proceeds to step S640-9, and when it is determined that the 15th round game is not started, the process is shifted to step S640-11.

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

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

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

(Step SS641-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the special game timer is the maximum opening time of one time for the big prize opening.

(Step SS641-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first big prize opening solenoid 126c or the second big prize opening solenoid 128c is energized, that is, whether the control process for starting energization of the special prize opening solenoid 128c has been performed in step S641-5. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is set, the process proceeds to step SS641-13, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not set, the big prize opening / closing switching process is ended.

(Step SS641-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is “02H” or “06H”.

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer saved in step SS641-9 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, step S650 is performed. The process is moved to -3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a valid period flag off timer for turning off the valid period flag. The valid period flag off timer is subtracted every time the timer interrupt process is performed in the timer update process of step S400-9.

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

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

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing effective process is executed when the special game management phase is “03H” or “07H”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This special winning end finish weighting process is executed when the special game management phase is “04H” or “08H”.

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the gaming state after the end of the big game. Here, the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high-accuracy number cut preliminary counter saved in steps S610-23 and S610-79 are loaded, and the state data is saved. This process is performed only when the big game is executed, and is not performed when the small hit game is executed.

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

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

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

  FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As already described, in the present embodiment, the process related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is repeatedly executed in stages, but the main control board 300 performs such a normal game. Each process related to is managed in the normal game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of a normal game, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of the normal game control modules. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is “00H”, a module for executing the “normal symbol variation waiting process” is called, and when the normal game management phase is “01H”, When the module for executing the “normal symbol changing process” is called and the normal game management phase is “02H”, the module for executing the “normal symbol stop symbol display process” is called and the normal game management phase is “02H”. When the game management phase is “03H”, a module for executing “ordinary electric accessory prize opening pre-processing” is called, and when the normal game management phase is “04H”, “normal When the module for executing “Electrical character prize winning opening control process” is called and the normal game management phase is “05H”, “Normal electric bonus prize opening closed” Modularized call for executing processing ", when ordinary game management phase is" 06H ", the modules for performing the" normal electric won game winning opening ends wait process "is called.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the normal game management process (step S700) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol variation waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is “00H”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 300. This normal symbol variation processing is executed when the normal game management phase is “01H”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining a normal symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is “02H”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the process for opening the ordinary electric accessory winning opening on the main control board 300. This process for pre-opening the ordinary electric accessory winning opening is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “03H”.

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

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

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

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory prize opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory prize opening opening control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “04H”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory prize opening closing effective process is executed when the normal game management phase is “05H”.

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

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

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

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “06H”.

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

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

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, the game progresses in either the high probability game state or the low probability game state. However, the gaming state of the above embodiment is only an example. In any case, at least a first game state and a second game state in which different game progression conditions are set are provided, and a game can be played in any one of the game states including the first game state and the second game state. Just go ahead. In this case, if the game progress conditions are different between the first game state and the second game state, the degree of advantage for the player is that the first game state is more advantageous than the second game state. The second gaming state may be more advantageous than the first gaming state, and furthermore, the first gaming state and the second gaming state may have the same degree of advantage. Good.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, arrangement | positioning, such as the 1st start opening 120, the 2nd start opening 122, the 1st big winning opening 126, the 2nd big winning opening 128, is only an example, and in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. It can be designed as appropriate.

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

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

  In addition, the contents of the big game and the small hit game in the above embodiment, the determination ratio of each symbol, and the like are merely examples. For example, if the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening in the small win game and the part of the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening in the big game executed in the case of winning the big winning in the high probability gaming state are equal, Expectations can be given to the player frequently. In any case, on the condition that the game ball enters the first start area or the second start area, the big winning symbol associated with the execution of the big game that opens the big winning opening, the same or different mode from the big game A plurality of symbols including at least a winning symbol associated with the execution of the small hit game with which the big winning opening is opened, and a losing symbol associated with non-execution of any of the big game and the small winning game Any symbol may be determined from the inside.

  Therefore, in the above embodiment, in the big lottery with special 1 hold, the game state after the end of the big role game is set to 50% for the high probability game state and the low probability game state, respectively. A high probability gaming state may be set after the game is over. Further, in the above embodiment, the specific area 140b is provided in the second big prize opening 128, and a high probability game state is entered after the end of the big game, provided that a game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big game. It was decided to be set. However, for example, the game state after the end of the big game is associated in advance with the jackpot symbol determined in the big game lottery, and the game state after the end of the big game is set according to the determined type of the big bonus game You may do that. In any case, the setting condition is not particularly limited as long as the gaming state after the end of the big game is set to any gaming state including the second gaming state (high probability gaming state).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming state is changed to the low probability gaming state on condition that the loss symbol or the small winning symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without being determined in the high probability gaming state. I decided to change it. However, when it is designed to be set to the low probability gaming state with a certain probability after the end of the big game, or when the number of times the jackpot symbol is determined in the high probability gaming state is set in advance (so-called set thing) Alternatively, the gaming state may be changed to a low probability gaming state on condition that the jackpot symbol has been determined a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, the variation time in the above embodiment is merely an example, and the variation time may be appropriately designed within a range in which the same playability as in the above embodiment can be realized. In any case, if at least the big game is not being executed, and neither of the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162 is displaying the variation of the symbol, the first The symbol determination process is executed in response to the entry of the game ball into the start area and the second start area, and the symbols are being displayed on the first special symbol display 160, and the symbols are displayed on the second special symbol display 162. When the change display is not performed, the symbol determination process is executed in response to the entry of the game ball into the second start area, and the second special symbol display 162 is displaying the change, When the symbol change display is not performed on the 1 special symbol display 160, the symbol determination process is executed with the entry of the game ball into the first start area. Then, when the gaming state is set to the first gaming state (low probability gaming state), the average variation time that is the average of the variation time determined when the lose symbol is determined, and the small hit symbol When one or both of the average variation times determined when it is determined, the game ball to the first start area is determined when the symbol is determined by the entry of the game ball to the second start area The game is set longer than when the symbol is determined in response to the entry of the game. In the first game state (low probability game state), the game progresses by substantially entering the game ball into the first start area. It is only necessary to be set so as to be performed. When the gaming state is set to the second gaming state (high probability gaming state), the number of game balls fired by the small hit game executed when the gaming ball enters the second starting area is triggered. Instead, it is only necessary to set the probability that the small hit symbol is determined so that the number of prize balls to be paid out increases.

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, only one kind of small hit symbol is provided. However, a plurality of small hit symbols may be provided. Furthermore, depending on the type of the small bonus symbol, a big prize during the small hit game is provided. The opening / closing mode of the mouth may be different.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the big winning symbol is determined by the big bonus lottery based on either one of special 1 hold and special 2 hold, the change display of the special symbol concerning the big win is displayed for either other hold. If so, it was decided to replace the determined jackpot symbol with a lost symbol. However, before performing the big role lottery based on either the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold, it is determined whether the special symbol related to the big win is being displayed for the other hold, and the big win will be won When the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the lost symbol may be determined or the lottery dedicated to small hits may be performed without performing the big character lottery.

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

In the above embodiment, the low probability gaming state corresponds to the first gaming state of the present invention, and the high probability gaming state corresponds to the second gaming state.
Further, the operation handle 112 in the above embodiment corresponds to the launching means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, the process of step S610-7 of FIG. 27, step S610-11, step S610-17, step S610-57 of FIG. 28, step S610-61, step S610-67, and step S610-73 is performed. The main CPU 300a to be executed corresponds to the symbol determining means of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIG. 29 corresponds to the variation time determination means of the present invention.
The first special symbol display 160 in the above embodiment corresponds to the first symbol display unit of the present invention, and the second special symbol display 162 corresponds to the second symbol display unit of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU300a which performs the process shown in FIG. 30 is equivalent to the symbol display control means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU300a which performs the process shown in FIGS. 32-35 corresponds to the specific game execution means of this invention.
Further, the payout control board 310 in the above embodiment corresponds to the payout control means of the present invention.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU300a which performs the process shown to FIG.36 S670-3 corresponds to the game state setting means of this invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of step S610-27 in FIG. 27 and step S610-83 in FIG. 28 corresponds to the gaming state changing means of the present invention.
The special symbol A in the above embodiment corresponds to the second jackpot symbol of the present invention, and the special symbol B corresponds to the first jackpot symbol of the present invention.

100 gaming machine 108 gaming board 112 operation handle 116 gaming area 116a first gaming area 116b second gaming area 120 first starting opening 122 second starting opening 126 first big winning opening 128 second big winning opening 140b specific area 160 first Special symbol display 162 Second special symbol display 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b Main ROM
300c main RAM
310 Discharge control board

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A gaming machine in which at least a first game state and a second game state in which different game progression conditions are set are provided, and the game progresses in any one of the game states including the first game state and the second game state. There,
A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
Launching means for launching a game ball into the game area;
A first start area and a second start area into which the game balls launched by the launch means can enter,
A jackpot symbol associated with execution of a big game in which a big winning opening provided in the game area is opened on condition that a game ball enters the first start area or the second start area, the big game A symbol determining means for determining any symbol from among a plurality of symbols including at least a small symbol associated with the execution of the small bonus game in which the big prize opening is opened in the same or different mode;
When the symbol is determined in response to the entry of the game ball into the first start area, a first variation process is executed to stop and display the symbol on the first symbol display unit when a predetermined variation time has elapsed, When the symbol is determined triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting area, a second variation process is executed to stop and display the symbol on the second symbol display unit when a predetermined variation time has elapsed. Design display control means;
When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, the big game is executed, and when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, the specific game executing means for executing the jackpot game When,
A payout control means for paying out a prize ball when a game ball enters the big prize opening at least during the big game and the small hit game;
With
The symbol display control means can execute the first variation process and the second variation process simultaneously in parallel.
When the gaming state is set to the first gaming state, the average variation time that is the average of the variation time in the first variation process is set longer than the average variation time in the second variation process,
When the game state is set to the second game state, the payout control is performed rather than the number of game balls fired by the small hit game executed when the game ball enters the second start area. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability that the small winning symbol is determined by the symbol determining means is set so that the number of prize balls to be paid out by the means increases.

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