JP2018191822A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a first ball entry port and a second ball entry port; distribution means capable of distributing game balls to the first ball entry port and the second ball entry port; win/lose determination means capable of making first win/lose determination on the basis of ball entry of game balls into the first ball entry port and making second win/lose determination on the basis of ball entry of game balls into the second ball entry port; symbol control means which varies a first symbol, notifies a player of a result of the first win/lose determination on the basis of the stop symbol, varies a second symbol, notifies the player of a result of the second win/lose determination on the basis of a stop symbol and can perform the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation at the same time; and winning game execution means which causes game ball passage into a specific area at least on the basis that winning is determined in the second win/lose determination by the win/lose determination means and executes a jackpot game advantageous to the player on the basis that game balls pass the specific area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that determines whether or not a game is won by winning a game ball at a starting port and executes a jackpot game using a big winning port after winning (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In such a gaming machine, the electric chew is easily opened for a predetermined period after the big hit game, and it is possible to aim for winning at the starting port relatively easily.

JP 2016-29956 A

  However, even with the above-described gaming machines, there is still room for improvement in the technology for improving the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to improve the interest of games.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and the invention can be implemented as the following application examples. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention at all. .

[Application Example 1]
A first entrance (20) and a second entrance (21) through which game balls can enter, and a game ball flowing down the game area (3) are the first entrance and the second entrance. And a first means for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the first entrance (a special drawing 1 lottery), and to the second entrance. Based on the stop symbol, the winner determination means (81) for performing the second winner determination (special drawing 2 lottery) based on the incoming game ball and the first symbol (first special symbol) are changed. Informing the result of the first success / failure determination, changing the second symbol (second special symbol), and notifying the result of the second success / failure determination based on the stop symbol, A symbol control means (81) capable of executing the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation in parallel; Based on the determination of the winning (small) in the second determination of the success / failure determination means, the game ball is allowed to pass to the specific area (39), and the game ball is determined to be the specific A gaming machine (1) comprising: a winning game execution means (81) for executing a jackpot game (two kinds of jackpot games) advantageous to a player based on passing through the area.

[Application Example 2]
The symbol control means (81), as the variation of the second symbol (second special symbol), a first variation pattern (FIG. 12: P21, P23, P25, P27) having a relatively long variation time, It is possible to execute a second variation pattern (FIG. 12: P22, P24, P28, P28) having a variation time shorter than that of the first variation pattern, and the first variation pattern as the variation of the second symbol. The application example is characterized in that the notification of the result of the first success / failure determination based on the variation of the first symbol (first special symbol) and the stop symbol can be executed a plurality of times while The gaming machine (1) according to 1.

[Application Example 3]
The winning game execution means (81) executes a jackpot game advantageous to the player (one-type jackpot game) based on at least the jackpot determination made in the first hit determination of the hit determination means Application example 1 or application in which the success / failure determination means (81) has a higher probability of determining that it is a win in the second determination of success / failure than a probability of determining that it is a jackpot in the first determination of success / failure The gaming machine (1) described in Example 2.

[Application Example 4]
Based on the variation of the first symbol by the symbol control means, a first variation effect corresponding to the variation of the first symbol is performed, and based on the variation of the second symbol, the second symbol An effect execution means (91) for performing a second variation effect corresponding to the variation of the symbol is further provided, wherein the effect execution means (91) is a hit by the symbol control means (81) after the variation of the second symbol. Based on the display of the stop symbol, the second variation effect is stopped, and the game ball can pass through the specific area regardless of whether or not the first variation effect is being executed. The gaming machine (1) according to any one of application example 1 to application example 3, characterized in that a suggestive effect (FIG. 48) suggesting that is started.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detail of a distribution apparatus and a 2nd big prize apparatus. It is an enlarged view of display devices. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of a game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating main ROM and main RAM. It is a figure for demonstrating a sub ROM and a sub RAM. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random numbers used in a game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the special symbol hit determination table etc. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the classification determination table per special symbol. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special figure. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special figure. It is a figure for demonstrating the determination table etc. for a normal symbol. It is a figure for demonstrating an electric chew release pattern determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the big winning opening open | release pattern determination table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 standby processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 1 hit determination process. FIG. 3 is a first flowchart of a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process; It is the 2nd flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 1 changing process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 standby processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 hit determination processing. It is the 1st flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is the 2nd flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 changing process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 confirmation process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 6 is a first flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2. FIG. It is a 2nd flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2. FIG. It is a flowchart of V opening-and-closing member control processing. It is a flowchart of a V area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart which shows a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a sub-side timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation production start processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the time flow of the fluctuating effect of special figure 1 special figure 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating interruption of the variation production by a hit game. It is a figure for demonstrating a result when winning a prize during a hit game. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the simultaneous change production of special figure 1 special figure 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the change production and the hit game production.

<First Embodiment>
1. Structure of gaming machine The structure of a gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing details of the distribution device 18 and the second grand prize device 36. In the following description, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described in accordance with the left-right direction viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. The forward direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as a direction from the gaming machine 1 toward the player, and the backward direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as a direction from the player toward the gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball based on a player's launch operation and pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the player when the game ball wins a specific winning device. is there. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2, and the gaming board 2 is attached inside the gaming machine frame 50. In addition to the front frame (front frame portion) 53, the gaming machine frame 50 includes an outer frame (base frame portion) that forms the outer portion of the gaming machine, and an inner frame to which the game board 2 is attached inside the outer frame. I have. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is a vertical rectangular unit arranged on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame, and includes a handle 60, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61, and a surplus ball tray (lower plate). ) 62, a production button 63, a frame lamp 66, and a speaker 67. An opening is formed in the center of the front frame 53, and the game area 3 of the game board 2 can be visually recognized through the opening.

  The handle 60 is disposed at the lower end on the right side of the front frame 53, and fires a game ball with a firing strength corresponding to the rotation angle. The hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 is provided below the front frame 53 and stores game balls. The surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 is disposed below the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 and stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 61. The effect button 63 is disposed in the vicinity of the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61, and is operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The frame lamp 66 is disposed around the opening of the front frame 53 and performs a light emission effect during a game or the like. The speakers 67 are arranged on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 53, and perform sound effects during a game or the like.

  The game board 2 includes a game area 3, a rail member 4, a board lamp 5, an image display device 7, a center decorative body 10, a sorting device 18, an ordinary variable winning device (electric chew) 23, a gate (Through chucker) 28, first winning device (first attacker) 31, second winning device (second attacker) 36, normal winning port 27, out port 16, and indicators 40, It has.

  The game area 3 is an area where game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down, and a plurality of game nails for guiding the game balls are provided. The rail member 4 is disposed at the left end of the game area 3 and guides the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 toward the upper side of the game area 3. The board lamp 5 is disposed on the back side of the game area 3 and emits light from the back side of the game area 3.

  The image display device 7 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and includes a display screen 7a. The image display device 7 may be a liquid crystal display device, or may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device, a plasma display, a projector, or a dot matrix. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has a first effect symbol display area in which effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display), and effect symbols 8X, 8Y, and 8Z are variably displayed. A second effect symbol display area, a reserved image display area where the reserved images 9A and 9B are displayed, and a reserved digest image display area where the reserved digest images 9C and 9D are displayed.

  The first effect symbol display area includes three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. In the left symbol display area, the left effect symbol 8L is displayed. A middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area. In the right symbol display area, a right effect symbol 8R is displayed. The production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are constituted by a plurality of symbols representing numbers from “1” to “9”, for example. The variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol described later. The image display device 7 displays the result of variable display of a first special symbol (big hit and small hits) displayed by a first special symbol display 41a described later by a combination of effect symbols displayed in the left, middle and right symbol display areas. The lottery result) can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Similar to the first effect symbol display area, the second effect symbol display area includes three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. In the left symbol display area, a left effect symbol 8X is displayed. A medium effect symbol 8Y is displayed in the middle symbol display area. In the right symbol display area, a right effect symbol 8Z is displayed. The effect symbols 8X, 8Y, and 8Z are composed of a plurality of symbols that represent numbers from “1” to “9” in the same manner as the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. The variation display of the effect symbols 8X, 8Y, and 8Z is synchronized with the variation display of the second special symbol described later. The image display device 7 displays the result of variable display of the second special symbol (big hit and small hits) displayed by the second special symbol display unit 41b described later by a combination of effect symbols displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas. The lottery result) can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In both the first effect symbol display area and the second effect symbol display area, for example, when the jackpot is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. If it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. The player can grasp the big hit and small lottery results with the image display device 7 in addition to the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Moreover, as an aspect of the variable display of effect symbols, an aspect of scrolling up and down may be used, or an aspect other than that. In addition, when winning a small hit, the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as “135”, or the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed at a break. Depending on each lottery result, what combination of effect symbols is to be stopped and displayed is not limited to the above and can be arbitrarily set. Hereinafter, the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the effect symbols 8X, 8Y, 8Z is also referred to as “effect symbol variation effect” or simply “variation effect”.

  The image display device 7 can display, on the display screen 7a, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game (second special game), a demonstration effect for waiting for customers, and the like in addition to the effect symbol variation effect. In the effect symbol variation effect, effect images such as background images and character images may be displayed in addition to the effect symbols. Further, the image display device 7 can identify that the special symbol is changing in addition to the effect symbol, or can indicate the lottery result of the special symbol (fourth symbol, not shown). May be displayed on the display screen 7a. The identification display (fourth symbol) may be displayed by a light emitter such as an LED provided in the game area 3.

  The hold image display area displays a first hold display area for displaying a hold image 9A in accordance with a stored number of first special figure hold described later, and a hold image 9B in accordance with a stored number of second special figure hold described later. And a second hold display area. The number of stored first special figure holds displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (to be described later) and the second special figure hold displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b by displaying the hold images 9A and 9B. Can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. The reserved digest image display area includes a first reserved digest display area for displaying the reserved digest image 9C and a second reserved digest display area for displaying the reserved digest image 9D. The reserved digested image 9C corresponds to the currently changing effect design (effects design 8L, 8C, 8R) on the display screen 7a. It can be displayed in a way that is easily understood by the player. The reserved digested image 9D corresponds to the currently changing effect design (effects design 8X, 8Y, 8Z) on the display screen 7a. It can be displayed in a manner that is easily understood by the player.

  The center decoration body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. The center decorative body 10 is provided with a decorative movable body 15 which is a movable so-called gimmick. A stage portion 11 is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. The stage unit 11 has a shape capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface of the stage unit 11 to an introduction port 17 of a sorting device 18 described later. A warp portion 12 is provided on the lower left side of the center decorative body 10. The warp unit 12 includes an inlet part through which game balls flow in and an outlet part through which game balls flow out, and causes the game balls that flow in from the inlet part to flow out from the outlet part to the stage unit 11.

  The distribution device 18 is disposed below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, and includes an introduction port 17, a distribution member 19, and a first start port (first start winning port, first ball port, fixed start). Mouth) 20 and a 2A starting opening (2A starting winning opening, 2A starting entrance) 21. The introduction port 17 is disposed in an upper part of the sorting device 18 and introduces a game ball flowing down the game area 3 into the sorting device 18. The distribution member 19 is disposed below the introduction port 17, and swings alternately left and right to distribute the game balls introduced from the introduction port 17 sequentially to the first start port 20 and the second A start port 21. FIG. 2A shows a state in which the sorting member 19 is tilted to the right side. At this time, the game ball on the right side of the sorting member 19 rolls toward the second A start port 21. At this time, the game ball introduced from the introduction port 17 is arranged on the left side of the distribution member 19. When the game ball is arranged on the left side of the distribution member 19, the distribution member 19 is tilted to the left by the weight of the game ball. FIG. 2B shows a state in which the sorting member 19 is tilted to the left side. At this time, the game ball arranged on the left side of the sorting member 19 rolls toward the first start port 20. At this time, the game ball introduced from the introduction port 17 is arranged on the right side of the sorting member 19. When the game ball is arranged on the right side of the distribution member 19, the distribution member 19 is inclined to the right side by the weight of the game ball. The first start port 20 and the second A start port 21 are arranged on the left and right sides below the sorting member 19, and the game balls distributed by the sorting member 19 win alternately. The winning of a game ball to the first start opening 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit small lottery). In addition, the winning of the game ball to the 2A start opening 21 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (lottery lottery lottery). The winning of a game ball to the first start port 20 and the second A start port 21 is an opportunity for obtaining random numbers per special symbol and determining jackpots, respectively.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the normal variable winning device (electrical chew) 23 is arranged on the right side of the sorting device 18 in the game area 3, and the 2B starting port (the 2B starting winning port, the 2B starting ball port, the variable start) Mouth) 22 is provided. The winning of a game ball to the 2B start opening 22 is an opportunity for a lottery of the second special symbol (lottery lottery lottery). The electric chew 23 includes a movable member 24 that can move forward and backward, and opens and closes the second B start port 22 by the operation of the movable member 24. The movable member 24 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 25 (FIG. 4). The second B start port 22 can receive a game ball when the movable member 24 is in an open state (advanced state). It should be noted that the electric chew 23 only needs to be easier to enter the second B start port 22 when the movable member 24 is in the open state than when it is in the closed state (retracted state). It may be possible to enter the 2B start port 22. Hereinafter, the second A start port 21 and the second B start port 22 are also simply referred to as “second start ports”.

  The gate (through chucker) 28 is arranged on the right side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3 and is configured to allow game balls to pass therethrough. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity for a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 23. In other words, the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity for obtaining a random number per symbol and determining a hit.

  Here, the “special symbol lottery” means that when a game ball wins the first starting port 20 or the second A starting port 21, a random number for determining a special symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is determined in advance. In addition, it is a process of determining whether or not a big hit and whether or not a big hit by comparing with a value corresponding to “big hit” or “small hit”. The lottery results of the “big hit” and “small win” are not immediately notified to the player, and the special symbol variation display is performed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b described later. When a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped (determined) and the lottery result is notified to the player. In the image display device 7, a symbol matching game is performed in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. This symbol matching game more effectively notifies the player of the jackpot lottery result.

  The “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the gate 28, a random number for determining a normal symbol is obtained, and the obtained random number is compared with a value corresponding to a predetermined “hit”. This is a process for determining whether or not it is a hit. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not necessarily notified immediately after the game ball passes through the gate 28, and the normal symbol display unit 42, which will be described later, displays the variation of the normal symbol, and the predetermined variation When the time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is confirmed (lit or extinguished), and the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The first grand prize device (first attacker, first special variable prize device) 31 is disposed below the gate 28 in the game area 3 and includes a first grand prize port (first special prize port) 30. The first big prize opening 30 includes an opening / closing member (first special prize opening opening / closing member) 32 that allows or inhibits the reception of the game ball by a swing-type opening / closing operation. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (FIG. 4). The first big prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state.

  The second grand prize winning device (second attacker, second special variable prize winning device) 36 is arranged below the first major winning prize opening 30 in the game area 3, and the second big winning prize opening (second special winning prize opening) 35 is provided. I have. The second big prize opening 35 includes an opening / closing member (second special prize opening opening / closing member, movable member) 37 that inhibits or allows the reception of the game ball by a shutter-type opening / closing operation. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38. The second grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter when the opening / closing member 37 is in an open state.

  The second big prize device 36 includes a V area (specific area) 39, a V area sensor 39a, a non-V area (non-specific area) 70, a non-V area sensor 70a, and a second big prize port sensor. 35a, a V opening / closing member 71, and a V opening / closing member solenoid 73. The V region (specific region) 39 and the non-V region (non-specific region) 70 are configured as regions through which the game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening 35 can pass inside the second large winning device 36. . The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is arranged upstream of the V area 39 and the non-V area 70 and detects the winning of a game ball to the second big prize opening 35. The V area sensor 39 a is arranged in the V area 39 and detects passage of a game ball to the V area 39. The non-V area sensor 70 a is disposed in the non-V area 70 and detects passage of a game ball to the non-V area 70. The V opening / closing member 71 distributes the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize opening 35 to either the V region 39 or the non-V region 70. The V opening / closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening / closing member 71. The V opening / closing member 71 is configured to rotate and rotate (clockwise and counterclockwise with respect to the game board 2). When the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the V opening / closing member 71 rotates clockwise from the origin position to move the game ball to V. When the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, the first state is assigned to the area 39, and when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, the second state (stop state) is set. The V opening / closing member 71 is not limited to rotational movement, and may have a function of distributing the game ball that has passed through the second grand prize opening 35 to either the V region 39 or the non-V region 70, and is Alternatively, it may be configured to move in the front-rear direction. That is, when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the game ball is in a retracted state (first state) in which the game balls are distributed to the V area 39, and when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, the advancing state is allocated. You may comprise so that it may become (2nd state).

  FIG. 2A shows a state where the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized. When the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the V opening / closing member 71 enters a state (first state) that allows the game ball to pass through the V region 39. When the V opening / closing member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the second big prize opening sensor 35a and then passes through the V region 39 (FIG. 2A). A route). This game ball route is referred to as a “first route”. FIG. 2B shows a state where the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, the V opening / closing member 71 is in a state (second state) that prevents passage of the game ball to the V region 39. When the V opening / closing member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 rolls on the upper surface of the V opening / closing member 71 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. It passes through the area 70 (B route in FIG. 2B). This game ball route is referred to as a “second route”. In the gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the V area 39 serves as an execution opportunity for a later-described jackpot game (second special game). In other words, the jackpot winning lottery is also performed depending on whether or not the game ball has successfully passed to the V area 39. The jackpot won by the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol is also referred to as “1 type jackpot”, and the jackpot won by passing the game ball to the V area 39 is also called “2 type jackpot”.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In addition, the number of the normal winning openings 27 can be set arbitrarily. The out port 16 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3, and discharges game balls that have not won any of the game holes 3 to the outside of the game area 3. The display device 40 is disposed in the lower right part of the game board 2. Details of the display devices 40 will be described later.

  The game area 3 includes a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called “left-handed”. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as “right hit”. In the gaming machine 1, it is possible to aim for entering the sorting device 18 by left-handed, that is, winning in the first start port 20 and the second A start port 21. On the other hand, it is configured to be able to aim for passing to the gate 28 by right-handed, winning to the 2B start opening 22, the first big winning opening 30, and the second big winning opening 35.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display device 40. The display 40 includes a first special symbol indicator 41a, a second special symbol indicator 41b, a normal symbol indicator 42, a first special symbol reservation indicator 43a, and a second special symbol indicator 43b. , A general-purpose hold display 44. The first special symbol display 41a variably displays the first special symbol. The second special symbol display 41b variably displays the second special symbol. The normal symbol display 42 variably displays the normal symbol. The first special figure hold indicator 43a displays the stored number of operation hold (first special figure hold) of the first special symbol indicator 41a. The second special figure hold indicator 43b displays the stored number of operation hold (second special figure hold) of the second special symbol display 41b. The general figure hold display 44 displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the 2A start port 21 or the 2B start port 22. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are also collectively referred to as “special symbols”. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b are also collectively referred to as “special symbol display 41”. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b are collectively referred to as a “special figure hold indicator 43”.

  The special symbol display 41 variably displays the special symbol (identification information), and then displays it in a stopped manner, thereby displaying the stop on the first start port 20, the second A start port 21 or the second B start port 22 based on winning. The result of lottery (lottery per special symbol, lottery per jackpot) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a special symbol (a jackpot symbol) having a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first big prize opening 30 is displayed in an open pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is displayed in a stopped state (the type of the winning jackpot). A jackpot game (second special game) is performed to release the game. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) of a predetermined small hit stop mode, an open pattern corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol that is displayed in a stopped state (the type of winning bonus) A small hit game (first special game) is performed in which the second big prize opening 35 is opened. In addition, the opening pattern of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35) in the first special game or the second special game will be described later.

  The special symbol display 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery per special symbol depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of multiple types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2 from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) , The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In addition, when winning a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hits described later), the 5th and 6th LED from the left lit, such as “●●●● ○○ ●●” The small hit design is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is varied (variably displayed) over a predetermined variation time. For example, each LED may be lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display is not limited to the above mode as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode), and can be any lighting mode. For example, in the variation display mode, all the LEDs may blink simultaneously.

  In the gaming machine 1, when there is a winning game ball (win ball) at the first start port 20, the 2A start port 21 or the 2B start port 22, various kinds of random numbers per special symbol acquired for the win The value of the random number (numerical information) is temporarily stored in the special figure storage area 85 (FIG. 6). Specifically, if the winning is the first start opening 20, it is stored in the first special figure storage area 85a (FIG. 6) as the first special figure reservation, and the second A start opening 21 or the second B start opening 22 is stored. Is stored in the second special figure storage area 85b (FIG. 6) as the second special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage area 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is the first special figure reservation storage area 85a and the second special figure reservation storage area 85b. There are four. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage area 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. “Digestion of special figure hold” means that a random number or the like per special symbol corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and variable display of the special symbol for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 20, the 2A starting port 21 or the 2B starting port 22 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, Even if there are winnings during the variable display of symbols or during special games (big hit games or small hit games), the right of lottery for big wins and small lotteries with respect to the winning is reserved. be able to. The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. The first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b are each composed of, for example, four LEDs. Each special figure holding | maintenance display device 43 displays the number of special figure holding | maintenance by lighting LED for the number of special figure holding | maintenance.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. Assistance for opening the 2B start port 22 in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state when the normal stop symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol) A game is performed. The opening pattern of the second B start port 22 will be described later.

  The normal symbol display 42 is composed of three LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which the first and second LEDs from the left are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯ ●” (◯: ON, ●: OFF). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit, such as “●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is changed over a predetermined fluctuation time. For example, each LED may be lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display is not limited to the above mode as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode), and can be any lighting mode. For example, in the variation display mode, all the LEDs may blink simultaneously. The number of LEDs of the normal symbol display 42 may be two, or four or more.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the random number value per ordinary symbol obtained for the passage is temporarily stored as a general figure hold in the general figure hold storage area 86 (FIG. 6). The There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the reserved map storage area 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four. The general map reservation stored in the general map storage area 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a random number per normal symbol corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and variable display of the normal symbol for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the auxiliary game. Even if there is, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to the predetermined number. The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. The common figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of common figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of common figure holds.

2. Electrical configuration of gaming machine The electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 80 (FIG. 4), a sub control board 90 (FIG. 5), an image control board 100 (FIG. 5), a lamp control board 107 (FIG. 5), and a voice control board 106 ( 5) and a payout control board 110 (FIG. 4). The main control board 80 is a game control board that performs control related to game profits such as big hits and small lotteries and game state transition, and constitutes a main control unit. The sub control board 90 is an effect control board that performs control related to an effect executed as the game progresses, and constitutes a sub control unit together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the sound control board 106. The sub-control unit can be configured as long as it includes at least the sub-control board 90.

  The main control board 80 includes a game control microcomputer 81 and an input / output circuit 87. The game control microcomputer 81 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the main control board 80, and controls the progress of the game of the gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a main ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a main RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a main CPU 82 that executes the program stored in the main ROM 83. Contains. Details of the data stored in the main ROM 83 and details of the storage area provided in the main RAM 84 will be described later. The main ROM 83 may be configured as an external ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via an input / output circuit 87 and a relay board 88. The main control board 80 receives signals output from the sensors and outputs signals to the solenoids. Sensors connected via the relay board 88 include a first start port sensor 20a, a second A start port sensor 21a, a second B start port sensor 22a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, and a second large size. An example is a winning opening sensor 35a, a V area sensor 39a, a non-V area sensor 70a, and a normal winning opening sensor 27a. Examples of solenoids connected via the relay board 88 include the electric chew solenoid 25, the first big prize opening solenoid 33, the second big prize opening solenoid 38, and the V opening / closing member solenoid 73. The first start port sensor 20 a is provided inside the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won the first start port 20. The second A start port sensor 21 a is provided inside the second A start port 21 and detects a game ball won in the second A start port 21. The second B start port sensor 22 a is provided inside the second B start port 22 and detects a game ball won in the second B start port 22. The gate sensor 28 a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first big prize opening sensor 30 a is provided inside the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided inside the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35. The V area sensor 39 a is provided in the V area 39 inside the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the V area 39. The non-V area sensor 70 a is provided in the non-V area 70 inside the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-V area 70. The normal winning port sensor 27 a is provided inside the normal winning port 27 and detects a game ball won in the normal winning port 27. The electric chew solenoid 25 drives the movable member 24 of the electric chew 23. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The V opening / closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening / closing member 71 of the second big winning opening 35.

  Indicators 40 are connected to the main control board 80 via an input / output circuit 87. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special figure hold display 43a, a second special figure hold display 43b, and a general figure hold. Display control for the display 44 is performed.

  A payout control board 110 is connected to the main control board 80 via an input / output circuit 87. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is connected with a prize ball payout device 120, a rental ball payout device 130, and a card unit 135, and a launch device 112 is connected via a launch control circuit 111. The prize ball payout device 120 pays out a prize ball. Based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81, the payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 to pay out the prize ball. The prize ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. The rental ball payout device 130 pays out a rental ball. Based on the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the gaming machine 1, the payout control board 110 drives the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental payout device 130 to pay out the balls. The paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. The card unit 135 is arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 1 and outputs information related to ball rental based on information such as the inserted prepaid card. The firing device 112 includes a handle 60 (FIG. 1), a firing motor 113, a touch switch 114, and a firing volume 115. When the player operates the handle 60, the launch device 112 detects the touch of the handle 60 with the touch switch 114, and detects the rotation amount of the handle 60 with the launch volume 115. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

  A sub control board 90 (FIG. 5) is connected to the main control board 80 via an input / output circuit 87. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  The sub-control board 90 includes an effect control microcomputer 91 and an input / output circuit 95. The effect control microcomputer 91 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the sub-control board 90, and controls the effect of the game of the gaming machine 1 according to the program. The effect control microcomputer 91 is a sub ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling an effect as the game progresses, a sub RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a sub ROM 93 that executes a program stored in the sub ROM 93. CPU92. Details of the data stored in the sub ROM 93 and details of the storage area provided in the sub RAM 94 will be described later. The sub ROM 93 may be configured as an external ROM. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. An image control board 100, a sound control board 106, a lamp control board 107, and an effect button detection switch 63a are connected to the sub control board 90 via an input / output circuit 95.

  The image control board 100 includes an image control microcomputer 101, an input circuit 105a, and an output circuit 105b. The image control microcomputer 101 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the image control board 100 and controls display of the image display device 7 according to a program. The image control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102, a ROM 103, and a RAM 104. In addition to a program for controlling display, the ROM 103 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. And image data such as a background image are stored. The RAM 104 is used as a memory for developing image data. The CPU 102 executes a program stored in the ROM 103. The effect control microcomputer 91 causes the image control microcomputer 101 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91 and performs display control based on the read image data.

  A speaker 67 is connected to the audio control board 106, and the production control microcomputer 91 receives voice, music, and sound effects from the speaker 67 via the audio control board 106 based on a command received from the main control board 80. Etc. are output. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90. The voice control board 106 may be mounted with a CPU, and may cause the CPU to execute voice control based on commands. Furthermore, the voice control board 106 may be mounted with a ROM, and may store acoustic data in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Furthermore, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  A frame lamp 66 and a panel lamp 5 are connected to the lamp control board 107, and a decorative movable body 15 is connected via a relay board 108, and these are controlled. The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction, light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5, and the light emission pattern. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data. The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (driving data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15, and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. The lamp control board 107 may be mounted with a CPU, and may cause the CPU to perform lamp lighting control and operation control of the decorative movable body 15 based on commands. In this case, the lamp control board 107 may be mounted with a ROM, and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern.

  The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90.

3. Data structure of gaming machine The data structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining a table stored in the main ROM 83. FIG. 6B is a diagram for explaining a storage area provided in the main RAM 84. FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining a table stored in the sub-ROM 93. FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining a storage area provided in the sub-RAM 94.

  The main ROM 83 (FIG. 6A) includes a special symbol determination table T1, a reach determination table T2, a special symbol type determination table T3, a special symbol variation pattern determination table T4, and a normal symbol determination table T5. A normal symbol type determination table T6, a normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7, an electric chew release pattern determination table T8, and a big prize opening release pattern determination table T9 are stored. These determination tables are referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in a main control main process (described later) executed by the game control microcomputer 81. Specific contents of each determination table will be described later.

  The main RAM 84 (FIG. 6B) includes a command set area 84a, a flag set area 84b, a counter set area 84c, a special figure 1 operation status set area 84d, a special figure 2 operation status set area 84e, A special figure storage area 85 and a general figure storage area 86 are provided. The command set area 84a is an area (output buffer) in which a command output from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side is set in the main control main process (described later). 1 Fluctuation Stop Command, Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Start Command, Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Stop Command, Opening Command, Round Designation Command, Ending Command, Game State Designation Command, V Pass Command, Waiting for Waiting Command, Number of Held Balls Command, Normal Design A variation start command, a normal symbol variation stop command, a normal symbol opening command, a normal symbol ending command, etc. are set. The flag set area 84b is an area in which flags indicating the state of the gaming machine and the gaming state are set in the main control main process (described later). The special figure 1 big hit flag, the special figure 1 small hit flag, and the special figure 2 big hit A flag, a special figure 2 small hit flag, a big hit end flag, a small hit end flag, a V flag, a time reduction flag, a V opening / closing member operation flag, and the like are set. The counter set area 84c is an area in which a counter used in the main control main process (described later) is set, and a random number counter, a round counter, a time reduction counter, and the like are set therein. The special figure 1 operation status set area 84d is an area in which the operation status of the special figure 1 in a special operation process (FIG. 20) described later is set. The special figure 2 operation status set area 84e is an area in which the operation status of the special figure 2 in a special operation process (FIG. 20) described later is set. The special figure hold storage area 85 includes a first special figure hold storage area 85a in which the first special figure hold is stored, and a second special figure hold storage area 85b in which the second special figure hold is stored. In the first special figure reservation storage area 85a, random number groups (holding information) such as random numbers per special symbol corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth of the first special figure reservation, respectively. A first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area for storage are provided. In the second special figure reservation storage area 85b, a first random number group (hold information) corresponding to each of the first, second, third, and fourth special figure reservations is stored. A storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided. The general figure hold storage area 86 stores a random value group (holding information) such as a random number per ordinary symbol corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth of the general figure hold. One storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided. In addition to the above area, the main RAM 84 is provided with a hit type set buffer in which special figure stop symbol data is set, a drive data buffer in which drive data for driving the decorative movable body 15 is set, and the like. It has been.

  The sub ROM 93 (FIG. 7A) stores a special figure 1 variation effect pattern determination table T51, a special figure 2 variation effect pattern determination table T52, and a stop symbol pattern determination table T53. These determination tables are referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91 in a sub-control main process (described later) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91. Specific contents of each determination table will be described later.

  The sub RAM 94 (FIG. 7B) is provided with a command storage area 94a, an effect command set area 94b, and a counter set area 94d. The command storage area 94a is an area (input buffer) for storing a command input from the main control unit side in the sub-control main process (described later), and is a special figure 1 fluctuation start command, special figure 1 fluctuation stop command, Special figure 2 change start command, special figure 2 change stop command, opening command, round designation command, ending command, gaming state designation command, V passing command, waiting for customer command, number of held balls command, normal symbol fluctuation start command, normal A symbol change stop command, a normal symbol opening command, a normal symbol ending command, and the like are stored. The effect command set area 94b is an area (output buffer) in which commands output from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the sound control board 106 in the sub control main process (described later) are set. Yes, special figure 1 variation production start command, special figure 1 variation production end command, special figure 2 variation production start command, special figure 2 variation production end command, opening production start command, round production start command, ending production start command, normal A symbol variation effect start command, a normal symbol variation effect end command, a normal symbol opening effect start command, a normal symbol ending effect start command, and the like are set. The counter set area 94d is an area in which counters used in the sub-control main process (described later) are set, and is a random number counter, a first special figure hold effect counter, a second special figure hold effect counter, and a general figure hold effect counter. Etc. are set.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining various random numbers used in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 8A shows random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 on the main control unit side, and FIG. 8B shows random numbers acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 on the sub control unit side. Yes. The game control microcomputer 81 includes “random numbers per special symbol”, “random numbers per special symbol”, “reach random numbers”, “variable pattern random numbers”, “random numbers per normal symbol”, and “types per normal symbol”. The “random number” is acquired at a timing described later. “Random number per special symbol” is a random number used for a lottery (whether big hit or small lottery) whether or not big hit or small hit, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The “special random number per symbol” is a random number used for the lottery (win type determination) of the winning big hit or small winning type, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The “reach random number” is a random number used to determine whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the big hit / small hit determination is lost, and ranges from 0 to 127. Takes the value of Reach is a state where there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols (decorative symbols), and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit and a small win. Note that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if they are shaking in the display screen 7a. The “variation pattern random number” is a random number used to determine a variation pattern including a variation time, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. “Random number per ordinary symbol” is a random number used in a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 23, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 255. The “normal random number per symbol” is a random number used for the winning type lottery (winning type determination) won in the normal symbol lottery, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. "Random number per special symbol", "Random number per special symbol", "Reach random number", "Fluctuation pattern random number" are sent to the starting port (first starting port 20, 2A starting port 21 or 2B starting port 22). Acquired based on the incoming ball. The random value group acquired based on the entrance to the first start port 20 is stored in the first special figure storage area 85a and acquired based on the entrance to the 2A start port 21 or the 2B start port 22. The random value group thus set is stored in the second special figure storage area 85b. “Random number per ordinary symbol” and “Random number per ordinary symbol” are acquired based on passage through the gate 28. The acquired random numbers per ordinary symbol and the random numbers per ordinary symbol are stored in the ordinary figure storage area 86.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to acquire a “variable effect pattern random number” at a timing described later. The “variable effect pattern random number” is a random number used for determining the variable effect pattern, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The “variation effect pattern random number” is acquired based on the output of the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure 2 fluctuation start command from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side. The acquired random number value is stored in the sub RAM 94.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol hit determination table T1 and the reach determination table T2. FIG. 9A shows a diagram for explaining the special symbol hit determination table T1, and FIG. 9B shows a diagram for explaining the reach determination table T2.

  In the special symbol hit determination table T1, in the main control main processing (described later), the random number value (any one of 0 to 65535) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 is “big hit”, “small hit”, “lost” It is a table that is referred to in order to determine which of “ In FIG. 9A, when the random number per special symbol is “0 to 210” in the lottery of the first special symbol (Special Fig. 1), it is determined as “big hit”, and the random number per special symbol is “ In the case of “10000 to 10500”, it is determined as “small hit”, and when the random number value per special symbol is a value other than the above among 0 to 65535, it is determined to be determined as “lost”. . In the lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2), when the random number value per special symbol is “0 to 210”, it is determined as “big hit”, and the random number value per special symbol is “211 to 65534”. In this case, it is determined as “small hit”, and when the random number value per special symbol is a numerical value other than the above (65535) among 0 to 65535, it is indicated that it is determined as “lost”. As described above, in the lottery of the second special symbol (Special Fig. 2), the player wins with a probability of almost 100% (about 99.7%). In the lottery of the second special symbol (Special Fig. 2), it is preferable to make a small hit with a probability of 90% or more. Note that “losing” may not be selected in the lottery of the second special symbol (special diagram 2).

  In the reach determination table T2, in the game control microcomputer 81, the acquired reach random number value (any of 0 to 127) corresponds to “with reach” or “without reach” in the main control main process (described later). It is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not. In FIG. 9B, when the reach random number value is “0 to 13” in the “non-time-short state”, it is determined that “reach exists”, and the reach random number value is a numerical value other than “0 to 13” (14 to 13). 127) "indicates that it is determined that" no reach ". Further, when the reach random number value is “0 to 5” in the “short time state”, it is determined that “there is present”, and when the reach random number value is “a numerical value other than 0 to 5 (6 to 127)”. Indicates that “no reach” is determined. The contents of “time saving state” and “non-time saving state” will be described later. In the reach determination table T2, the time-short state is less likely to reach the lost time than the non-time-short state. This is to increase the digestion speed of special figure reservation by selecting more reachless loses with a short variation time in the short time state.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol type determination table T3. According to the special symbol type determination table T3, in the main control main process (to be described later), the game control microcomputer 81 acquires “special jackpot type” or “ It is a table that is referred to in order to determine “small hit type” and “special symbol type”. In the special drawing 1 lottery, when the “big hit win” is selected and the random number value per special symbol is “0 to 63”, the big hit type is determined to be “15R normal big hit A” and the first special symbol display 41a. It is determined that the stop symbol (special symbol 1 stop symbol) of the special symbol 1 that is stopped and displayed is “normal symbol 1”. When the type random number value per special symbol is “64 to 127”, the jackpot type is determined to be “4R hour / short jackpot A”, and the special symbol 1 stop symbol is determined to be “time / short symbol 1”. On the other hand, in the case of “winning a small hit” in the special drawing 1 lottery, regardless of the random number value per special symbol (any of 0 to 127), the small hit type is “16R normal small hit A ( It is determined as “substantially 5R · V passage impossibility)”, and the special symbol 1 stop symbol is determined as “short hitting small hit symbol 1”.

  In the case of “Large winning” in the special drawing 2 lottery in “non-short-time state”, when the random number value per special symbol is “0 to 63”, the big hit type is determined to be “15R normal big hit B”, The stop symbol (special symbol 2 stop symbol) of the special symbol 2 that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 41b is determined as the “normal symbol 2”. When the type random number value per special symbol is “64 to 127”, the jackpot type is determined to be “4R hour / short jackpot B”, and the special symbol 2 stop symbol is determined to be “time / short symbol 2”. On the other hand, when the “small win” is selected in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the “non-short-time state”, and the random number value per special symbol is “0 to 119”, the small hit type is “16R normal small hit B (Substantially 5R · V cannot pass) ”is determined, and the special figure 2 stop symbol of the special figure 2 is determined to be“ short time short hit symbol 2 ”on the second special symbol display 41b. When the random number value per special symbol is “120 to 127”, the small hit type is determined as “16R hour short / small A (substantially 15R · V passable)”, and the special figure 2 stop symbol is “small with short time” It is determined that the winning symbol is “1”.

  In the lottery of the special figure 2 in the “short-time state”, when the “bonus winning” is selected and the random number value per special symbol is “0 to 63”, the jackpot type is determined to be “15R normal jackpot C”. The stop symbol in FIG. 2 is determined as “normal symbol 3”. When the type random number value per special symbol is “64 to 127”, the jackpot type is determined as “4R hour / short jackpot C”, and the special symbol 2 stop symbol is determined as “time / short symbol 3”. On the other hand, when “small winning” is selected in the special drawing 2 lottery in the “short-time state”, if the random number value per special symbol is “0 to 31”, the small hit type is “16R normal small hit C ( In fact, the special symbol 2 stop symbol is determined to be “short time no small hit symbol 3”. When the random number value per special symbol is “32 to 63”, the small hit type is determined to be “16R normal small hit D (substantially 5R · V passable)”, and the special figure 2 stop symbol is “small without time reduction” It is determined that the winning symbol is “4”. When the type random number value per special symbol is “64 to 127”, the small hit type is determined to be “16R hour short / short B (substantially 15R · V passable)”, and the special figure 2 stop symbol is “small with short time” It is determined that the winning symbol is 2 ”. By referring to the special symbol type determination table T3, in addition to the “Special Figure Stop Symbol Data” corresponding to the Special Figure Stop Symbol (Special Figure 1 Stop Symbol and Special Figure 2 Stop Symbol), the “Opening” of the special game (OP) command "," round designation command ", and" ending (ED) command "can also be specified. Specific contents of each jackpot and each jackpot will be described later.

  The special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 for determining the variation pattern of the special diagram 1. FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T4 for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2. FIG. The special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 is a table that is referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 to determine the variation pattern according to the variation pattern random value (0 to 127) acquired in the main control main process (described later). It is. In FIG. 11, for example, when the first start port 20 is won in a non-time-saving state, it is determined as “big hit” in the special symbol determination table T1, and the variation pattern random number value is “112 to 127”, the variation pattern Is determined to be “P2”. Further, for example, in the non-time-short state, the first starting port 20 is won, it is determined as “losing” in the special symbol determination table T1, it is determined as “no reach” in the reach determination table T2, and the number of held balls is “1”. In the case of “˜2”, it is indicated that the variation pattern is determined to be “P6” regardless of the variation pattern random value (any of 0 to 127). As shown in FIG. 11, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In addition, when reaching reach, it is also determined whether the reach is normal reach or super reach (SP reach). In addition, when super-reach is reached, it is also determined whether there is a pseudo-ream.

  In FIG. 12, for example, in the non-time-saving state, the 2A start opening 21 or the 2B start opening 22 is won, and it is determined as “small hit” in the special symbol hit determination table T1, and the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0 to 25”. In this case, it is indicated that the variation pattern is determined to be “P23”. In the non-time-short state, the fluctuation pattern of FIG. 2 includes a fluctuation pattern (P21, P23, P25, P27) having a relatively long fluctuation time of about 10 minutes and a fluctuation pattern (P22) having a fluctuation time of about 12 seconds. , P24, P28, P28), and the long fluctuation pattern and the short fluctuation pattern are selected at a ratio of about 1: 4. For example, if the 2A start port 21 or the 2B start port 22 is won in a non-time-short state and is determined to be a “big hit” in the special symbol hit determination table T1, approximately 20% probability (the fluctuation pattern random value is “0”). ˜25 ”), the variation pattern“ P21 ”having a long variation time (600 seconds) is selected, and the variation pattern having a short variation time (12 seconds) with a probability of approximately 80% (variation pattern random number is“ 26 to 127 ”). “P22” is selected. In addition, for example, when the 2A start port 21 or the 2B start port 22 is won in a non-time-short state, and it is determined as “small hit” in the special symbol hit determination table T1, about 20% probability (variation pattern random value) Is “0 to 25”), and the variation pattern “P23” having a long variation time (600 seconds) is selected, and the variation time is short (12 seconds) with a probability of approximately 80% (variation pattern random number is “26 to 127”). ) The variation pattern “P24” is selected. Note that the long variation pattern may have a variation time other than the variation time shown in FIG. 12 as long as it is about 5 to 10 minutes. Further, the variation time of the short variation pattern may be other than the variation time shown in FIG. 12 as long as it is about 5 to 15 seconds. The selection ratio between the long fluctuation pattern and the short fluctuation pattern may be a ratio other than the selection ratio shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13A shows a diagram for explaining the normal symbol per table determination table T5, and FIG. 13B shows a diagram for explaining the normal symbol per type determination table T6. 13 (C) shows a diagram for explaining the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7. In the normal symbol hit determination table T5, whether the random number value (any one of 0 to 255) per normal symbol acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to “win” or “lost”. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether it corresponds. In FIG. 13 (A), when the random number per normal symbol is “0-2” in the lottery of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol) in the “non-short-time state”, it is determined as “winning” and the random per symbol When the numerical value is “a numerical value other than 0 to 2”, it is indicated that it is determined to be “lost”. Further, in the lottery of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol) in the “short-time state”, when the random value per ordinary symbol is “0 to 254”, it is determined as “winning”, and the random number per ordinary symbol is “0 to 254”. In the case of “numerical value other than (255)”, it is indicated that it is determined to be “lost”.

  The normal symbol per type determination table T6 includes a “hit type” and a “per hit type” according to the type random number value (any of 0 to 65535) per normal symbol acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later). It is a table referred to in order to determine “normal symbol type”. In FIG. 13 (B), when winning in the standard lottery in the “non-time-short state”, the winning type is “short” irrespective of the random number value per symbol (any of 0 to 65535). It is determined to be “open”, and the stop symbol (ordinary symbol stop symbol) of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42 is determined to be “winning symbol 1”. On the other hand, if the standard drawing lottery is won in the “short-time state”, the normal type per random symbol is “0 to 170”, the hit type is determined to be “long open 1”, The stop symbol is determined as “winning symbol 2”. When the type random number per normal symbol is other than 0 to 170, the hit type is determined to be “long open 2”, and the normal symbol stop symbol is determined to be “hit symbol 3”. It should be noted that by referring to the normal symbol type determination table T6, it is possible to specify “general symbol stop symbol data” (not shown) corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol.

  The normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7 is a table that is referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 to determine the variation time of the ordinary diagram according to the lottery result and the hit type of the ordinary diagram in the main control main process (described later). It is. FIG. 13C shows that, for example, in a non-time-short state, the usual fluctuation time is determined to be “30 seconds”. In addition, for example, when the lottery result of the normal figure in the short-time state is “winning” and the win type is “long open 1”, the fluctuation time of the normal figure is determined as “2 seconds”, and the win type is “long” In the case of “open 2”, it is shown that the usual fluctuation time is determined to be “1 second”.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the electric chew release pattern determination table T8. The electric chew release pattern determination table T8 is used for the game control microcomputer 81 to determine the open pattern of the electric chew 23 in accordance with the normal stop symbol (general stop symbol data) in the main control main process (described later). It is a table to be referenced. In FIG. 14A, when the normal symbol stop symbol is “winning symbol 1”, the open pattern of the electric chew 23 is determined as “open pattern 11”, and when the normal symbol stop symbol is “winning symbol 2”, it is opened. The pattern is determined to be “open pattern 12”, and it is shown that the open pattern of the electric chew 23 is determined to be “open pattern 13” when the normal pattern stop symbol is “winning symbol 3”. FIG. 14B shows the contents of the open patterns 11 to 13. In the opening pattern 11, the electric chew 23 is opened once with an opening time of 0.02 seconds. In the opening pattern 12, the electric chew 23 having an opening time of 3 seconds is opened twice. The interval time between the first opening and the second opening is 1 second. In the opening pattern 13, the electric chew 23 is opened once with an opening time of 5 seconds. However, the opening of the electric chute 23 is closed even if the opening time remains when there is a predetermined number of game balls won (a predetermined number of winnings, a maximum of two).

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the special winning opening opening pattern determination table T9. In the main winning opening opening pattern determination table T9, in the main control main process (described later), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the first main winning opening 30 and the second large in accordance with the special figure stop symbol (special symbol stop symbol data). It is a table referred to in order to determine the opening pattern of the winning opening 35. In FIG. 15A, when the special figure stop symbol data is “11H”, “21H”, or “25H”, the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 is “open pattern 21”. When the special figure stop symbol data is “12H”, “22H”, or “26H”, the release pattern is determined as “open pattern 22”, and the special figure stop symbol data is “13H”, “ When “23H” or “27H”, the release pattern is determined as “open pattern 23”, and when the special figure stop symbol data is “24H” or “29H”, the release pattern is “open pattern 24”. It is determined that when the special figure stop symbol data is “28H”, the release pattern is determined to be “open pattern 25”.

  FIG. 15B shows the contents of the open patterns 21 to 25. In the opening pattern 21, after the opening (OP) for 6 seconds, the first grand prize winning opening 30 is opened (long opening) at the opening times of 29.5 seconds once in the 1st to 15th rounds. In the opening pattern 22, after the opening (OP) for 6 seconds, the first grand prize winning opening 30 is opened (long opening) at the opening times of 29.5 seconds once in the 1st to 4th Rs. In the opening pattern 23, after the opening (OP) for 4 seconds, the number of times of opening is 1 time in the 1R, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for the opening time of 1.6 seconds, and the number of times of opening is 2 to 6R. Once, the first grand prize opening 30 with an opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened (long opening). In the 7th to 16th rounds, the first grand prize opening 30 with the number of times of opening once and the opening time of 0.1 seconds is set. Open (short open). In the opening pattern 24, after the opening (OP) for 0.01 seconds, the first grand opening 35 is opened at the opening number of 1 time and the opening time of 1.6 seconds at the 1R, and at the 2nd to 16R, The first grand prize opening 30 is opened (long opening) with the number of times of opening once and the opening time of 29.5 seconds. In the opening pattern 25, after the opening (OP) for 0.01 seconds, in the 1R, the number of times of opening is 1 time, the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1.6 seconds, and in the 2-6R, The first grand prize opening 30 is opened (long opening) with the number of times of opening once and the opening time of 29.5 seconds, and the first big prize opening with the number of times of opening once and the opening time of 0.1 seconds at the 7th to 16th rounds. Open 30 (open short). However, the opening of the first grand prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 may be performed even if the opening time remains when a predetermined number of game balls have been won (a predetermined number of prizes, a maximum of nine). Closed.

4). Description of jackpot etc. In the gaming machine 1, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "losing" as a result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “small hit”, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “losing”, the special symbol display 41 stops and displays “losing symbol”. When winning the jackpot, a “jackpot game (second special game)” is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) displayed in a stopped state. When winning a small win, the “small winning game (first special game)” is to open the second big prize opening 35 once with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (small winning type) that has been stopped. Is executed. Then, when a game ball enters the V area 39 inside the second big prize opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big prize opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the winning type of the small prize. A “big hit game (second special game)” to be released is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the fact that the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot winning game is also referred to as a “type 1 jackpot game”. The jackpot game executed based on the passage of the game ball to the V area 39 is also referred to as “two-type jackpot game”. The jackpot game and the jackpot game are also called “special games”. This special game may include a round in which a big winning opening is opened a plurality of times in one round.

  The jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game) that open the first grand prize opening 30, the opening (OP) before the first round game is started, and after the final round game is completed Ending (ED). Each round game starts at the end of the opening or at the end of the previous round game and ends at the start of the next round game. The closing time (interval time) of the first big prize opening 30 between round games is included in the open round game before the closing. The small hit game consists of a small hit opening game that opens the second big prize opening 35, an opening before the small hit opening game is started (pre-opening interval), and an ending after the small hit opening game ends (closed) After interval).

  There are several types of jackpots. Here, “15R normal jackpot A to C” and “4R short-time jackpot A to C” are set as the jackpot type. “15R normal jackpot A to C” controls the gaming state to a “non-short-time state and low base state” to be described later after executing a jackpot game (1 type jackpot game) that opens the first jackpot 30 over 15R Is a big hit. “4R short-time jackpot A to C” controls the game state to a “time-short state and high base state”, which will be described later, after a jackpot game (1 type jackpot game) that opens the first big winning opening 30 over 4R is executed. It is a jackpot. The number of times when the “time-short state and high base state” after the jackpot game ends is 99 times. The “short time count” is the number of variable symbol display (variable display) that can be executed in the “short time state and high base state” after the big hit game. Note that the “short time state and high base state” ends when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed, even before the number of times of shorting is achieved.

  There are several types of small hits. Here, “16R normal small hits A to D” and “16R short short hits A and B” are set as the small hit types. In these small hits, first, a small hit game is executed, and when a game ball passes (V pass) to the V area 39, a big hit game (two kinds of big hit games) is executed. Therefore, in the small win, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as the small hit game corresponds to the 1R, and when the V passes, the big winning game that opens the first big winning opening 30 over 15R is performed. It corresponds to the 2nd to 16th eyes. If there is no V passing in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. Here, “16R normal small hits A to C” are small hits where V passage is substantially impossible. On the other hand, “16R normal small hit D” and “16R hourly short hit A, B” are small hits that can pass V. Whether or not V passage is possible during the small hit game can be set by the operation pattern of the V opening / closing member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36. Specifically, it is as follows.

  In each of the above-mentioned small wins, the 1.6-second opening of the second big prize opening 35 is performed once in the small hit game after winning (FIG. 15). On the other hand, the opening time in the small hit game differs depending on the small hit type. Specifically, “16R normal small hits AC” (open pattern 23) has an opening time of 4 seconds, and “16R short short hits A, B” (open pattern 24) and “16R normal small hits D” (Open pattern 25) has an opening time of 0.01 seconds. In this way, the opening time of the small hit game differs depending on the small hit type, because the opening timing of the second big prize opening 35 with respect to the V opening and closing member 71 moving with a constant operation from the start of the opening is changed. Because. Here, when the small hit game is started, the V opening / closing member 71 is opened for 4 seconds after the opening for 0.01 seconds. In the opening pattern 23, the second big prize opening 35 is opened 4 seconds after the small hit game is started, and therefore the V opening and closing member 71 is closed 0.01 seconds after the second big prize opening 35 is opened. become. Therefore, in “16R normal small hits AC”, V passage during the small hit game is substantially impossible. On the other hand, in the opening pattern 24 and the opening pattern 25, the second big prize opening 35 and the V opening / closing member 71 are simultaneously opened 0.01 seconds after the small hit game is started, and both opening continues for 1.6 seconds. The V opening and closing member 71 is closed after 2.4 seconds from the closing of the second big prize opening 35. Accordingly, in “16R hourly short hit A, B” and “16R normal small hit D”, V passing during the small hit game is possible.

  “16R hourly short hits A, B” is for controlling the game state after the big hit game to a “time shorter state and high base state” described later when the big hit game is executed after the small hit game. The number of time reductions in the “time reduction state and high base state” is 99 times. On the other hand, “16R normal small hits A to D” are used to control the gaming state to a “non-short time state and low base state” described later after the big hit game when the big hit game is executed. However, since “16R normal small hits AC” excluding “16R normal small hit D” are small hits where V passage is substantially impossible, the big hit game is hardly executed.

  The small hit in the special drawing 1 lottery in the non-time-short state is only “16R normal small hit A” which is substantially impossible to pass V. On the other hand, in the special drawing 2 lottery in the non-short-time state, the “16R normal small hit B” is 93.75%, and the “16R short short hit A” is 6.25%. In addition, the probability of hitting in the special drawing 1 lottery in the non-time-short state is about 0.8% and the probability of big hitting is about 0.3%, while the probability of hitting in the special drawing 2 lottery in the non-time-short state is about 99. .7%, the jackpot probability is about 0.3%, and in the non-time-short state, the special figure 2 lottery is set to be more advantageous to the player than the special figure 1 lottery. Therefore, when the gaming machine 1 causes the sorting device 18 to enter the gaming ball in the non-time-short state, the gaming ball is distributed to the first starting port 20 and the second A starting port 21 inside the sorting device 18. Therefore, the special figure 2 lottery advantageous to the special figure 1 lottery is performed in parallel with the special figure 1 lottery.

  In the gaming machine 1, there are “winning” and “losing” as a result of the normal symbol lottery (winning lottery). In the case of “winning”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42. In the case of “losing”, “losing symbol” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42. When winning is won, a “win game (ordinary game)” as an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 23 is executed with an open pattern corresponding to the type of normal symbol (win type) displayed in a stopped state. There are several types of hits. Here, “short open”, “long open 1”, and “long open 2” are set as the hit types. These hits have different combinations of variable time, opening time, and number of opening times.

5). Description of the gaming state The gaming control microcomputer 81 of the gaming machine 1 can execute “variable time reduction control” on the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 42, respectively. It is. Here, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 is performing the variable time reduction control with respect to the special symbol of the special symbol display 41 is referred to as a “short time state”, and the state in which the variation time reduction control is not performed is simply the “non-time short state”. " In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than that in the non-short-time state. The game control microcomputer 81 has a special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11, FIG. 11) that is determined so that a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than that in the non-time reduction state is selected more frequently in the short-time state. The variation pattern is determined using FIG. In other words, when the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the variable time reduction control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variable as compared with the case where the variable time reduction control is not executed. A short variation time is easily selected as the display variation time. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The game control microcomputer 81 executes the fluctuation time reduction control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42 in synchronization with the fluctuation time reduction control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the fluctuation time reduction control for the normal symbol in the time-short state, and does not execute it in the non-time-short state. In the short-time state, the normal symbol variation time is shorter than in the non-short-time state. In the game control microcomputer 81, the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7 (FIG. 13 (FIG. 13)) is set such that a variation pattern having a variation time shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state is selected. C)) is used to determine the variation pattern. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the variable time reduction control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variable as compared with the case where the variable time reduction control is not executed. A short variation time is easily selected as the display variation time.

  Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 23 in the auxiliary game tends to be longer than that in the non-time-saving state (FIG. 14). In other words, it can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the open time extension control for the electric chew 23 in the short time state. In a situation where the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the fluctuation time reduction control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42 and the opening time extension control for the electric chew 23, these controls are not executed. In comparison, the electric chute 23 is frequently opened, and game balls are frequently won at the 2B start opening 22. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these controls are executed is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these controls are not executed is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. Note that the high base state may not execute all the controls described above. That is, by executing one or more of the fluctuation time reduction control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension control for the electric chew 23, the electric chew 23 is more effective than when the control is not executed. As long as it is easy to open. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the gaming machine 1, the gaming state after the big hit game executed by winning the “4R hourly jackpot A to C” or “16R hourly jackpot A, B” is the “time-short state and high base state”. The “short-time state and high base state” is terminated when a special symbol variation display (variable display) is executed a predetermined number of times (99 times), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. . The game state after the jackpot game executed by winning the “15R normal jackpot A to C” or “16R normal jackpot A to D” is the “non-short-time state and low base state”. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. Note that when the gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is this normal gaming state. Here, “time-short state and high base state” are also simply referred to as “time-short state”, and “non-time-short state and low base state” are also simply referred to as “non-time-short state”.

  In the high base state (short time state), it is possible to advance the game more advantageously when the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (FIG. 1) by hitting right. Compared to the low base state (non-short-time state), the electric chew 23 is easily opened, and it is easier to win the 2B start port 22 than to win the 1st start port 20 and the 2A start port 21. This is because. For this reason, in the high base state, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the 2B start opening 22 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. Note that the gaming machine 1 plays a right-handed game even during a big hit game. On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (FIG. 1) by left-handed. The electric chew 23 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and winning in the first starting port 20 and the second A starting port 21 is easier than winning in the second B starting port 22. It is. For this reason, in the low base state, left-handed is made to win the game balls at the first start port 20 and the second A start port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

6). Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 The operation of the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 (FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIGS. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the main RAM 84. As will be described below, the game control microcomputer 81 functions as a success / failure determination unit, a symbol control unit, and a winning game execution unit by reading a program stored in the main ROM 83.

[Main control main processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the main control main process. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 81 reads a program for executing main control main processing from the main ROM 83. In the main control main process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs an initial setting (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, the main CPU 82 is set, various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  After the initial setting, the game control microcomputer 81 prohibits interruption of interrupt processing (step S002), and performs normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (step S003). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs various random number counter values (random numbers per special symbol, random number values per special symbol, reach random numbers, Fluctuation pattern random number value, random number value per ordinary symbol, random number value per ordinary symbol) is added and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  After the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 permits an interrupt of the interrupt process (step S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (step S005) can be executed. The main-side timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the main CPU 82 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec cycle). That is, the main-side timer interrupt process is executed every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec cycle). Then, after the main timer interrupt process is completed, the counter value update process by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process is repeatedly executed until the main timer interrupt process is started next. . When an interrupt pulse is input to the main CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing is not started immediately but is started after the interrupt is permitted.

[Main timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the main timer interrupt process (FIG. 16: step S005). In the main-side timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs a random number update process (step S101). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number counter values shown in FIG. This random number update processing is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing performed in the main control main processing (FIG. 16) described above. In other words, the update processing of various random number counter values is performed during the main timer interrupt process execution period and other periods (the period from the end of the main timer interrupt process until the start of the next main timer interrupt process) And both.

  After the random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an input process (step S102). In the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 reads detection signals detected by various sensors attached to the gaming machine 1 and outputs payout data for paying out a winning ball according to the type of winning opening to the output of the main RAM 84. Set to buffer. The various sensors include, for example, a first start opening sensor 20a, a second A start opening sensor 21a, a second B start opening sensor 22a, a first big winning opening sensor 30a, a second big winning opening sensor 35a, and a normal winning opening sensor 27a ( FIG. 4).

  After the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the start port sensor detection process (step S103), the normal operation process (step S104), the special operation process (step S105), the V opening / closing member control process (step S106), and the V region. The sensor detection process (step S107) is executed in order. Details of these processes will be described later. After the V area sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (step S108). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the main RAM 84. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the reserved ball number command in the command set area (output buffer) 84 a of the main RAM 84. The reserved ball number command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the reserved ball number, and includes information on the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number. . After setting the held ball number command, the game control microcomputer 81 ends this processing.

  After the reserved ball number processing, the game control microcomputer 81 performs output processing (step S109). In the output process, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs the command set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 in each process described above to the sub-control board 90. After the output process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processes (step S110). In the other processing, for example, the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to display the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, and the first special figure is displayed based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls. The hold indicator 43a is controlled to a display mode indicating the number.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the start port sensor detection process (FIG. 17: step S103). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28 (step S201). This determination is made based on whether or not a game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (step S201: NO), the process skips to step S205. When the game ball passes through the gate 28 (step S201: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of normal symbol reservation balls is “4 (upper limit)” (step S202). The number of normal symbol reservation balls is the number of general symbol reservations, and more specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of general symbol reservations provided in the main RAM 84. If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is “4” (step S202: YES), the process skips to step S205. When the number of normal symbol reservation balls is “3” or less (step S202: NO), after adding “1” to the number of normal symbol reservation balls (step S203), a normal symbol random number acquisition process is performed (step S204). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the value of the random number counter per ordinary symbol (FIG. 8: value of label-TRND-H) and the value of the type counter per ordinary symbol (FIG. 8: value of label-TRND-HS). ) And the obtained random value group is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reservation balls among the first to fourth storage areas of the general symbol reservation storage area 86 of the main RAM 84.

  In step S205, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a game ball has won the second start port, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the second A start port 21 or the second B start port 22. Do it. This determination is made based on whether or not a game ball is detected by the second A start port sensor 21a or the second B start port sensor 22a. If a game ball has not won any of the second A start port 21 and the second B start port 22 (step S205: NO), the process skips to step S210. When a game ball wins one of the second A start port 21 and the second B start port 22 (step S205: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 has a special figure 2 reserved ball number of “4 (upper limit value)”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S206). The special figure 2 reserved ball number is the number of the second special figure hold, more specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of the second special figure hold provided in the main RAM 84. If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “4” (step S206: YES), the process skips to step S210. When the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “3” or less (step S206: NO), after adding “1” to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (step S207), a special figure 2 related random number acquisition process is performed (step S207). S208). Here, the value of the random number counter per special symbol (FIG. 8: label-TRND-A value), the value of the special random number counter per special symbol (FIG. 8: value of label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter ( FIG. 8: Label-TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (FIG. 8: Label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the acquired random value group in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls among the first to fourth storage areas of the second specified figure reserved storage area 85b.

  In step S <b> 210, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20. This determination is made based on whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a. When the game ball has not won the first start port 20 (step S210: NO), this process ends. When a game ball wins the first starting port 20 (step S210: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “4 (upper limit value)” ( Step S211). The special figure 1 reserved ball number is the number of first special figure hold, more specifically, the value of a counter provided in the main RAM 84 for counting the number of first special figure hold. If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “4” (step S211: YES), this process is terminated. When the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is “3” or less (step S211: NO), after adding “1” to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (step S212), a special figure 1 related random number acquisition process is performed (step S212). S213). Here, as in the above-described special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (step S208), the value of the random number counter per special symbol, the value of the type random number counter per special symbol, the value of the reach random number counter, the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter get. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the acquired random value group in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls among the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reserved storage area 85a.

[Normal operation processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the normal operation process (FIG. 17: step S104). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the electric chew 23 is operating (step S501). When the electric chew 23 is operating (step S501: YES), the process proceeds to step S540. If the electric chew 23 is not in operation (step S501: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol stop display is in progress (whether the variable stop time has elapsed) (step S502). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (step S502: YES), the process proceeds to step S531. When the normal symbol is not stopped (step S502: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol is changing (step S503). If the normal symbol is changing (step S503: YES), the process proceeds to step S521. If the normal symbol is not changing (step S503: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of retained balls of the normal symbol is “0” (step S504). If the number of reserved balls is “0” (step S504: YES), this process is terminated. When the number of reserved balls is not “0” (step S504: NO), the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (step S505). Accordingly, when the game ball passes through the gate 28 in a state where the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0”, the number of held balls of the normal symbol is once “1” in step S203 of the start port sensor detection process (FIG. 18). After that, the hold is digested in this step S505, and the number of held balls of the normal symbol immediately becomes “0”. The same applies to the number of reserved balls for special symbols. That is, in step S207 and step S212 of the start port sensor detection process (FIG. 18), the number of special symbols held temporarily becomes “1”, and thereafter, in step S1404 and later in the special figure 1 standby process (FIG. 21). In step S1974 in the special figure 2 standby process (FIG. 28), the hold is digested and the number of held balls of the special symbol becomes “0”. In addition, the decrement of the number of normal symbols reserved balls (digestion of the general map hold) is executed together with a clear process for clearing the hold information (various random values) stored in the first storage area of the general map hold storage area 86. The

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a hit determination with reference to the normal symbol hit determination table T5 (FIG. 13A) (step S506). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 firstly generates a random value per ordinary symbol as a determination value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first one of the common figure hold) of the general figure hold storage area 86. Is read. Then, it is determined whether or not it is a hit using a random number per normal symbol, a gaming state (whether or not it is a short time state), and a normal symbol per determination table T5. For example, when the random number per symbol is “0” to “2” in the non-time-short state, it is determined as “win”, and when the random number per symbol is other than that, it is determined as “lost”. (FIG. 13A).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the normal symbol type determination table T6 (FIG. 13B) and performs the normal symbol (ordinary symbol stop symbol) type determination (step S507). Specifically, when the game control microcomputer 81 is selected in the winning determination in the above (step S506), the game control microcomputer 81 first matches the normal symbol stored in the first storage area of the general-purpose holding storage area 86. Read the type random value. Then, the hit type and the normal symbol (ordinary symbol stop symbol) are determined using the random number value per normal symbol, the gaming state (whether or not it is in the short time state), and the normal symbol type determination table T6. For example, when the random number value per normal symbol is “0” to “170” in the short time state, the hit type is determined to be “long open 1”, and the normal symbol is determined to be “hit symbol 2”. When the random number value per normal symbol is other than that, the hit type is determined as “long open 2”, and the normal symbol is determined as “winning symbol 3” (FIG. 13B). On the other hand, in the case of “losing” in the above hit determination, “losing symbol” is set as the normal symbol.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects the variation pattern with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7 (FIG. 13C) (step S508). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 selects the normal symbol variation pattern using the gaming state (whether or not it is a short time state), the hit determination result, the hit type, and the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7. To do. For example, in the short time state, when the hit type is “long open 1”, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined to be “2 seconds”. Further, for example, when the hit determination is “losing” in the short time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined as “1 second” (FIG. 13C). The game control microcomputer 81 sets a normal symbol variation start command in the command set area (output buffer) 84a of the main RAM 84 in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the variation start and variation time of the normal symbol (step S509). The normal symbol variation start command includes information regarding the normal stop symbol data and information regarding the normal symbol variation pattern. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display and ends this processing (step S510).

  In step S521, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time has elapsed and ended. The normal symbol variation time is the variation time selected in step S508 (FIG. 13C). When the variation time has not ended (step S521: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. That is, the normal symbol variation display is continued. On the other hand, when the variation time has ended (step S521: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 displays the variation display of the normal symbol with the normal symbol identified in step S507 (the normal symbol stop symbol or the lost common symbol). It stops at the figure stop symbol (step S522). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a normal symbol fluctuation stop command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop (step S523). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the stop time of the normal symbol and finishes this process (step S524). Here, the normal symbol stop time is 0.5 seconds.

  In step S531, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation stop time has elapsed. If the stop time has not elapsed (step S531: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. That is, the normal symbol stop display is continued. On the other hand, when the stop time has elapsed (step S531: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs this processing when the hit determination in the above (step S506) is “losing” (step S532: NO). Finish. On the other hand, if the winning determination is “winning” (step S532: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 notifies the sub-control board 90 of the start of the opening of the game (ordinary game). The command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S533). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an electric chew release pattern (step S534). The open pattern of the electric chew 23 is selected with reference to the electric chew open pattern determination table T8 (FIG. 14A). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the normal symbol type (ordinary symbol stop symbol data) determined in the above (step S507) and the electric chew release pattern determination table T8 to release the electric chew 23. Select a pattern. Here, for example, when the normal symbol is “hit symbol 1”, “open pattern 11” is selected, and when the normal symbol is “hit symbol 3”, “open pattern 13” is selected (see FIG. 14). . After the selection of the opening pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 starts an electric chew operation so as to follow the selected opening pattern (step S535), and ends this process.

  In the above-described step S501, when the electric chew 23 is operating (step S501: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition of the electric chew 23 is satisfied (step S540). The closing condition here is that the number of winnings in the electric chew 23 has reached a prescribed maximum winning number (for example, two), or the time when the electric chew 23 is opened and the electric chew 23 is closed. One of the things that has been achieved is fulfilled. The opening time of the electric chew 23 is the opening time corresponding to the opening pattern selected in step S534 (see FIG. 14). When the closing condition of the electric chew 23 is not satisfied (step S540: NO), this process is finished. On the other hand, when the closing condition of the electric chew 23 is satisfied (step S540: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 hits the sub-control board 90 to notify the start of the game (ordinary game) ending, so that the normal symbol ending is performed. The command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S541). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 closes (closes) the electric chew 23 to stop its operation (step S542), and ends this processing.

[Special action processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the special operation process (FIG. 17: step S105). Here, the processing related to the first special symbol display device 41a and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into five stages, and each stage is designated as “Special Figure 1 Operation Status”. Called “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”. Further, the processing related to the second special symbol display 41b and the big prize device is divided into five stages, and each stage is divided into “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” of “Special Figure 2 Operation Status”, respectively. Called “5”. The initial setting of “Special Figure 1 Operation Status” and “Special Figure 2 Operation Status” is “1”. The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether any of “Special Figure 1 Operation Status” and “Special Figure 2 Operation Status” is “4” or “5” (Steps S1301 and S1303). ). When either “special figure 1 operation status” or “special figure 2 operation status” is “4” (step S1301: YES), special electric accessory processing 1 is performed (step S1320). In the special electric accessory processing 1, a big hit game (second type special game) is executed. Specifically, when the special figure 1 operation status is “4”, a one-type big hit game based on the jackpot of the special figure 1 or a two-type big hit game based on the small hit of the special figure 1 is executed. When the operation status of the special figure 2 is “4”, the type 1 big hit game by the big hit of the special figure 2 or the type 2 big hit game by the small hit of the special figure 2 is executed. When either “special figure 1 operation status” or “special figure 2 operation status” is “5” (step S1301: NO, step S1303: YES), special electric accessory processing 2 is performed (step S1321). In the special electric accessory processing 2, a small hit game (first type special game) is executed. Specifically, when the special figure 1 operation status is “5”, the small hit game by the small hit of the special figure 1 is executed, and when the special figure 2 operation status is “5”, the small hit by the special figure 2 is executed. A small hit game is executed.

  When neither “special figure 1 operation status” nor “special figure 2 operation status” is “4” or “5” (steps S1301 and S1303: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines that “special figure 1 operation status” Is determined to be “1”, “2”, or “3” (steps S1305 and S1307). When the “special figure 1 operation status” is “1” (step S1305: YES), a special figure 1 standby process is performed (step S1306). In the special figure 1 standby process, hit determination, variation pattern selection, and the like of special figure 1 are executed. When the “special figure 1 operation status” is “2” (step S1305: NO, step S1307: YES), the special figure 1 changing process is performed (step S1308). In the special figure 1 fluctuation process, the fluctuation stop command is output after the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 has elapsed. When the “special figure 1 operation status” is “3” (steps S1305 and S1307: NO), special figure 1 confirmation processing is performed (step S1309). In the special figure 1 confirmation process, an output of an opening command or the like is executed at the time of big hit or small hit in the special figure 1 lottery. Details of each of the above processes will be described later.

  After determining whether the “special figure 1 operation status” is “1”, “2”, or “3”, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the “special figure 2 operation status” is “1” or “2”. Whether it is “3” is determined (steps S1315 and S1317). When the “special figure 2 operation status” is “1” (step S1315: YES), a special figure 2 standby process is performed (step S1316). In the special figure 2 standby process, hit determination and variation pattern selection of special figure 2 are executed. When the “special figure 2 operation status” is “2” (step S1315: NO, step S1317: YES), the special figure 2 changing process is performed (step S1318). In the special figure 2 fluctuation process, the fluctuation stop command is output after the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 has elapsed. When the “special figure 2 operation status” is “3” (steps S1315 and S1317: NO), a special figure 2 confirmation process is performed (step S1319). In the special figure 2 confirmation process, an output of an opening command or the like is executed at the time of big hit or small hit in the special figure 2 lottery. Details of each of the above processes will be described later. As described above, according to the special operation process of the present embodiment, the standby process, the changing process, and the confirmation process of FIG. 1 and the standby process, the fluctuation process, and the confirmation process of FIG. 2 are executed in parallel. The On the other hand, the big hit game or the small hit game ball is executed in preference to the standby process, the fluctuation process, and the final determination process shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.

[Special Figure 1 Standby Processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 standby process (FIG. 20: step S1306). In the special figure 1 standby process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the special figure 1 holding ball number is "0" (step S1401). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “0” (step S1401: YES), that is, the random number value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 20 in the first special figure reservation storage area 85a. If there is no storage, the process proceeds to step S1413. When the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “1” or more (step S1401: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure 1 hit determination process (step S1402) and a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (step S1402). S1403) is executed. Details of these processes will be described later. After the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by one (step S1404). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the storage location of the hold information (various random values) stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure hold storage area 85a to the side read from the current position. While shifting by one, the hold information stored in the place farthest from the read side in the first special figure hold storage area 85a is cleared (step S1405). For example, when the hold information is stored in the first to third storage areas, the hold information stored in the third storage area is cleared, and the hold information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas. If so, the hold information stored in the fourth storage area is cleared. By the above steps, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the hold image 9A (the rightmost hold image 9A among the four hold images 9A) corresponding to the first storage area of the first special figure hold storage area 85a is displayed. It shifts to the reserved digested image display area side and is displayed as the reserved digested image 9C. Further, when there is holding information in the second to fourth storage areas of the first special figure holding storage area 85a, the holding image 9A corresponding to the second to fourth storage areas (the right of the four holding images 9A The second, third and fourth reserved images 9A) are shifted by one to the right. Thereby, the player can recognize that one 1st special figure reservation was digested. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step S1406). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started, and the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer is set. In the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer, a fluctuation time (see FIG. 11) determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process is set. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 1 operation status to “2”. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 determination process (step S1402) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. Information on the variation pattern set in (step S1403) is included.

  In step S1401, when the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “0” (step S1401: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (step S1401). S1413). The standby screen is a demonstration screen for waiting for customers. For example, the game control microcomputer 81 may make a determination based on ON / OFF of a demo screen display flag for waiting for a customer. If it is a standby screen (step S1413: YES), this process is terminated. If it is not a standby screen (step S1413: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a customer standby standby command for displaying a standby scene in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 after a predetermined standby time has elapsed. (Step S1414) This processing is finished.

[Judgment processing per special figure]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 hit determination process (FIG. 21: step S1402). In the special figure 1 hit determination process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether one of the “special figure 2 big hit flag” or the “special figure 2 small hit flag” is ON (step). S1501). If either the special figure 2 big hit flag or the special figure 2 small hit flag is ON (step S1501: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 provides special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol in the main RAM 84. The jackpot type buffer is set (step S1518), and the process is terminated. In this way, when either of the “special figure 2 big hit flag” and the “special figure 2 small hit flag” is ON, the special figure 1 lottery is configured to be forcibly lost (forced loss). Yes. When either the “Special Figure 2 Big Hit Flag” or the “Special Figure 2 Small Bonus Flag” is ON, the fluctuation before the big hit game or the small hit game is executed is performed on the special figure 2 side. It is in a state. In this state, if the big hit or small hit is made in the special figure 1 lottery, and the fluctuation before the big hit or small hit ends earlier than the fluctuation on the special figure 2 side, the big hit or small of the special figure 1 during the fluctuation production of the special figure 2 There is a problem that hits start. With this configuration (per-duplication elimination), the occurrence of the problem can be suppressed.

  When both the special figure 2 big hit flag and the special figure 2 small hit flag are OFF (step S1501: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the special symbol hit determination table T1 (FIG. 9A). Then, a hit determination is performed (step S1502). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first sets a special value as a determination value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first special figure hold area) of the first special figure hold storage area 85a. Read the random value per symbol. Next, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a small hit using the special symbol hit determination table T1 to be referred to and the read random number value per special symbol. In this manner, the game control microcomputer 81 functions as “win / no-go determining means”.

  When the result of the hit determination is “big hit” (step S1503: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the “special figure 1 big hit flag” (step S1505) and determines the jackpot type (step S1507). ). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads a random number value per special symbol as a determination value stored in the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage area 85a. Next, the jackpot type is determined based on the read type random number value per special symbol and the special symbol type determination table T3 (FIG. 10). After the determination of the jackpot type, the special figure stop symbol data (big jackpot symbol) corresponding to the specified jackpot type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1509), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is not “big hit” (step S1503: NO) but “small hit” (step S1510: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the “special figure 1 small hit flag”. (Step S1512), the small hit type is determined (Step S1514). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 reads the special random number value per special symbol as the determination value, and the read special random number value per special symbol and the special symbol type determination table T3 ( Based on FIG. 10), the small hit type is determined. After determining the small hit type, the special figure stop symbol data (small hit symbol) corresponding to the specified small hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1516), and this process is terminated.

  When the result of the hit determination is neither “big hit” nor “small win” but “lost” (steps S1503 and S1510: NO), special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is provided in the main RAM 84. The jackpot type buffer is set (step S1518), and the process is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
23 and 24 are flowcharts of the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (FIG. 21: step S1403). In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game state is a short time state (step S1600). The determination as to whether or not the time is short is made depending on whether or not the time flag is ON. If the time is short (step S1600: YES), the process proceeds to step S1612. If it is not in the time-short state (step S1600: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure 1 big hit flag is ON (step S1602).

  When the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON (step S1602: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11) for the non-short-time state jackpot table of special figure 1. Then, the variation pattern is selected (step S1603). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first changes as a determination value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first special figure hold storage area) of the first special figure hold storage area 85a. Read pattern random value. Next, a variation pattern is selected using the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 and the variation pattern random value. Here, as the table for the non-time-short state big hit, the portion corresponding to the big hit in the non-time-short state in the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T4 shown in FIG. 11 (the portions whose fluctuation patterns are “P1” and “P2”). Referenced (address is set). From the read variation pattern random value, either “P1” or “P2” is selected as the variation pattern.

  In step S1602, when the special figure 1 big hit flag is OFF (step S1602: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure 1 big hit flag is ON (step S1604). When the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON (step S1604: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 is a special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11) for the non-time-short state small hit table of special figure 1. The variation pattern is selected with reference to (step S1605). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads a variation pattern random number value as a determination value, as in step S1603. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a variation pattern using the portion corresponding to the small hit in the non-time-short state in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 and the variation pattern random value. Here, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4, the portion corresponding to the small hit in the non-short-time state is the portion where the variation pattern is “P3”, so “P3” is selected regardless of the variation pattern random value. The

  In step S1604, when the special figure 1 small hit flag is OFF (step S1604: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the reach random number value is a reach establishment random number value (step S1606). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reaches reach as a determination value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first special figure hold storage area) of the first special figure hold storage area 85a. Read a random value. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the presence / absence of reach using the reach determination table T2 (FIG. 9B) and the reach random number value. Here, since it is a non-short-time state, the reach determination table T2 is based on the table for the non-time-short state (reach presence determination value (reach establishment random number value is a portion from “0” to “13”)). Determine presence or absence.

  When the reach random number value is a reach establishment random number value (step S1606: YES), that is, when the reach is lost, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected with reference to the table for reaching and losing in the non-short-time state in FIG. 1 (step S1607). Here, as a table for the loss with reach in the non-short-time state, portions corresponding to the loss with reach in the non-time-short state in the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T4 shown in FIG. 11 (the fluctuation patterns are “P4” and “P5”). ")" Is referred to. Here, either “P4” or “P5” is selected as the variation pattern from the read variation pattern random number value.

  When the reach random number value is not the reach establishment random number value (step S1606: NO), that is, when there is no reach loss, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected with reference to the table for non-reach loss in the non-short-time state of FIG. 1 (step S1608). Here, as a table for non-reach lost in the non-short-time state, portions corresponding to the non-reach-out lost in the non-short-time state in the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T4 shown in FIG. 11 (change patterns are “P6” and “P7”). ")" Is referred to. In the special figure 1, either “P6” or “P7” is selected as the fluctuation pattern from the read fluctuation pattern random number value and the current special figure 1 reserved ball number (1 to 4). In FIG. 1, the variation pattern selected according to the number of reserved balls changes, so that the function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, in FIG. 1, when the number of reserved balls is “3” to “4”, more variation patterns having a short variation time are selected than when the number of reserved balls is “1” to “2”. It has come to be. Thereby, when there are many reservation balls, the digestion speed of special figure reservation can be accelerated.

  If it is determined in step S1600 that the gaming state is the short-time state, the gaming control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure 1 big hit flag is ON (FIG. 24: step S1612). Hereinafter, the processing of steps S1613 to S1618 is the same as the processing of steps S1603 to S1608 described above except for the following points, and thus description thereof is omitted. The difference between the processing of steps S1613 to S1618 and the processing of steps S1603 to S1608 is that in steps S1613, S1615, S1617, and S1618, the portion of the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 referred to is the above-described steps S1603, S1605, and S1607. , Different from S1608. Specifically, in steps S1603, S1605, S1607, and S1608, the table for the non-short-time state in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 is referred to, whereas in steps S1613, S1615, S1617, and S1618, A table for the short time state is referenced. For example, in the case of step S1615, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4, the portion corresponding to the small hit in the short time state (the portion where the variation pattern is “P12”) is referred to. Further, for example, in the case of step S1617, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4, the portion corresponding to the loss with reach in the short time state (the portion where the variation pattern is “P13”) is referred to.

  After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the selected variation pattern (step S1630) and ends the process. The set variation pattern information is included in the special figure 1 variation start command, and is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in the output process (FIG. 17: step S109). Thereby, the variable display of the special figure 1 is started.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuating Processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 changing process (FIG. 20: step S1308). First, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the fluctuation time in FIG. 1 has elapsed and ended (step S1701). The determination as to whether or not the variation time of the special figure 1 has elapsed is made based on whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer has become zero. If the fluctuation time has not ended (step S1701: NO), the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer is subtracted (step S1702), and then this process is terminated. That is, the fluctuation display of special figure 1 started in step S1406 of the special figure 1 standby process (FIG. 21) is continued. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has ended (step S1701: YES), the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S1712), and the special figure 1 operation status is set to "3". (Step S1713). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processing in accordance with the suspension of fluctuation in FIG. 1 (step S1714). For example, the game control microcomputer 81 stops the first special symbol change display of the first special symbol display 41a at a symbol corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (stop display of the first special symbol). ) Etc. Thus, the game control microcomputer 81 functions as “symbol control means”. The special symbol stop display time can be arbitrarily set according to the lottery result of the special symbol 1 or the like. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 ends this processing.

[Special figure 1 confirmation process]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 confirmation process (FIG. 20: step S1309). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the stop time of the first special symbol has elapsed (step S1800). If the stop time has not elapsed (step S1800: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, when the stop time has elapsed (step S1800: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state management process (step S1810). The gaming state management process is a process for switching the gaming state in accordance with the number of changes in the special symbol executed during the short-time state, and the content will be described later. After the gaming state management process, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON (step S1822).

  When the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON (step S1822: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a winning pattern opening pattern corresponding to the winning jackpot type (step S1823). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the special winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 (FIG. 15), determines the opening pattern of the special winning opening from the special figure stop symbol data, and determines the determined opening pattern. set. Here, when the special figure stop symbol data is 11H, “open pattern 21” is set as the winning hole release pattern, and when the special figure stop symbol data is 12H, “open pattern 22” is set. The round counter value is set to the number of rounds according to the type of the winning jackpot together with the open pattern of the big prize opening. The round counter counts the number of unit open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game. Here, when the special figure stop symbol data is 11H, “15” is set in the round counter, and when the special figure stop symbol data is 12H, “4” is set (FIG. 15B).

  After the opening pattern is set, the game control microcomputer 81 switches to OFF (step S1825) when the time reduction flag is ON (step S1824: YES). Thereby, it becomes a non-time-short state during execution of 1 type big hit game. Thereafter, in order to start the type 1 jackpot game, an opening command for the type 1 jackpot game is set (step S1826), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (step S1827). Thereafter, the special figure 1 operation status is set to "4" (step S1828), and this process is terminated. When the special figure 1 operation status is set to “4”, the processing shifts to the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game) (FIG. 20).

  In step S1822, when the special figure 1 big hit flag is OFF (step S1822: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure 1 big hit flag is ON (step S1830). If the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON (step S1830: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a winning pattern opening pattern corresponding to the winning type of the small hit (step S1831). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the special winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 as in step S1823 described above, and determines the opening pattern of the special winning opening from the special figure stop symbol data. Set the open pattern. Since the special hit type of special figure 1 is only “16R normal special hit A” (special figure stop symbol data is “13H”), “opening pattern 23” is set as the opening pattern of the winning opening. The round counter value is set to the number of rounds according to the type of winning prize together with the opening pattern of the big prize opening. Here, “16” is set in the round counter (FIG. 15B).

  After the opening pattern is set, the game control microcomputer 81 switches the V opening / closing member operation flag to ON (step S1832). The V opening / closing member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period during which the V opening / closing member 71 is operated. In the V opening / closing member control process (FIG. 38), when the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON, the V opening / closing member 71 is operated in a predetermined operation pattern. Here, in any small hit game, the V opening / closing member 71 is closed as an opening for 0.01 seconds after the small hit game, then opened for 4 seconds, and then closed. When the special figure 1 big hit flag is ON, unlike the case where the special figure 1 big hit flag is ON, the special figure 1 big hit flag is not switched OFF even if the time reduction flag is ON. Thereafter, in order to start the small hit game, a small hit opening command is set (step S1833), and the small hit game opening is started (step S1834). Thereafter, the special figure 1 operation status is set to "5" (step S1835), and this process is terminated. When the special figure 1 operation status is set to “5”, the processing shifts to the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game) (FIG. 20).

  In step S1830, when the special figure 1 small hit flag is OFF (step S1830: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 1 operation status to "1" (step S1840), and performs this process. finish. As a result, unless the big win or the small win is made in the special figure 2 lottery, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, and the process proceeds to the special figure 1 waiting process (FIG. 20: step S1306) again, and the next special figure A hit determination for one hold is executed.

[Game state management processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the game state management process (FIG. 26: step S1810). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (step S1811). When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S1811: NO), that is, in the non-time reduction state, the process skips to step S1815. When the time reduction flag is ON (step S1811: YES), that is, in the time reduction state, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the time reduction counter C1 by 1 (step S1812). The “time-short counter C1” is for counting the number of times the special symbol has been changed during the time-short state (the total number of times the first special symbol has been changed and the number of times the second special symbol has been changed). “99” is set as an initial value in the time reduction counter C1.

  The game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the hourly counter C1 has become “0” as a result of step S1812 (step S1813). If the value of the time reduction counter C1 is not “0” (step S1813: NO), the process skips to step S1815. If the value of the hour / hour counter C1 is “0” (step S1813: YES), the hour / hour flag is switched to OFF (step S1814). Thereby, the gaming state is switched from the short-time state to the non-short-time state. In other words, when the number of special symbol changes executed in the time reduction state reaches 99, the gaming state is switched to the non-time reduction state.

  In step S1815, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state designation command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, and ends this process. The gaming state designation command includes information regarding the current gaming state that has just been set (whether or not it is a short-time state, the value of the short-time counter C1, etc.).

[Special figure 2 standby processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the special figure 2 standby process (FIG. 20: step S1316). In the special figure 2 standby process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (step S1901). When the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” (step S1901: YES), that is, in the second special figure reservation storage area 85ba due to winning in the 2A start port 21 or the 2B start port 22 If the acquired random value group is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1983. When the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “1” or more (step S1901: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure 2 hit determination process (step S1910) and a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (step). S1940) is executed. Details of these processes will be described later. After the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by one (step S1974). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the storage location of the hold information (various random values) stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the second special figure hold storage area 85b to the side read from the current position. While shifting by one, the hold information stored in the place farthest from the read side in the second special figure hold storage area 85b is cleared (step S1975). According to the above steps, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the hold image 9B (the leftmost hold image 9B among the four hold images 9B) corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure hold storage area 85b is displayed. It shifts to the reserved digested image display area side and is displayed as the reserved digested image 9D. Further, when there is holding information in the second to fourth storage areas of the second special figure holding storage area 85b, the holding image 9B corresponding to the second to fourth storage areas (the left of the four holding images 9B is left , 2nd, 3rd and 4th reserved images 9B) are each shifted one to the left. Thereby, the player can recognize that one second special figure hold has been consumed. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step S1976). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started, and the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer is set. In the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer, a fluctuation time (see FIG. 12) determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process is set. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 2 operation status to “2”. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 hit determination process (step S1910) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process. Information on the variation pattern set in (step S1940) is included.

  In step S1901, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0”, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen. S1983: YES), the process is terminated. If the standby screen is not displayed (step S1983: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a customer standby command for displaying a standby scene in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 after a predetermined standby time has elapsed. (Step S1984), the process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 per Judgment Processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the special figure 2 hit determination process (FIG. 28: step S1910). In the special figure 2 hit determination process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not either of the “special figure 1 big hit flag” or the “special figure 1 small hit flag” is ON (step). S1921). If either the special figure 1 big hit flag or the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON (step S1921: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 provides special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol in the main RAM 84. The jackpot type buffer is set (step S1938), and this process ends. As described above, when either of the “special figure 1 big hit flag” and the “special figure 1 small hit flag” is ON, the special figure 2 lottery is forcibly lost. When either of the “Special Figure 1 Big Bonus Flag” or “Special Figure 1 Small Bonus Flag” is ON, the fluctuation before the big hit game or the small hit game is executed is performed on the special figure 1 side. It is in a state. In this state, if the big hit or small win is made in the special figure 2 lottery, and the fluctuation before the big hit or small hit ends earlier than the fluctuation on the special figure 1 side, the big hit or small of the special figure 2 during the fluctuation production of the special figure 1 There is a problem that hits start. With this configuration, the occurrence of the problem can be suppressed.

  When both the special figure 1 big hit flag and the special figure 1 big hit flag are OFF (step S1921: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the special symbol hit determination table T1 (FIG. 9A). Then, a hit determination is performed (step S1922). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first sets a special value as a determination value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first of the second special figure holding area) of the second special figure holding storage area 85b. A random number value per symbol is read out, and it is determined whether it is a big hit and a small hit using the read random number value per special symbol and the special symbol per determination table T1.

  When the result of the hit determination is “big hit” (step S1923: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the “special figure 2 big hit flag” (step S1925) and determines the big hit type (step S1927). ). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out a special random number value per special symbol as a determination value stored in the first storage area of the second special figure holding storage area 85b. Next, the jackpot type is determined based on the read type random number value per special symbol and the special symbol type determination table T3 (FIG. 10). After the determination of the jackpot type, the special figure stop symbol data (big jackpot symbol) corresponding to the specified jackpot type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1929), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is not “big hit” (step S1923: NO) but “small hit” (step S1930: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the “special figure 2 small hit flag”. (Step S1932) and the small hit type is determined (Step S1934). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 reads the special random number value per special symbol as the determination value, and the read special random number value per special symbol and the special symbol type determination table T3 ( Based on FIG. 10), the small hit type is determined. After determining the small hit type, the special figure stop symbol data (small hit symbol) corresponding to the specified small hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1516), and this process is terminated. When the result of the hit determination is “losing” (steps S1923, S1930: NO), the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the loss symbol is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1518). This process ends.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
30 and 31 are flowcharts of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (FIG. 28: step S1940). The process of steps S1950 to S1970 of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is the same as the process of steps S1600 to S1630 of the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (FIGS. 30 and 31) described above, except for the following points. Since there is, explanation is omitted. In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process, the special figure 2 jackpot flag is referred to in steps S1952 and S1962, whereas in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, the special figure 1 jackpot flag is referred to. Yes. In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process, the special figure 2 small hit flag is referred to in steps S1954 and S1964, whereas the special figure 1 small hit flag is referred to in steps S1604 and S1614 of the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process. doing. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process, the special figure 2 part of the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 12) is referred to in steps S1953, S1955, S1957, S1958, S1963, S1965, S1967, and S1968. In particular, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing steps S1603, S1605, S1607, S1608, S1613, S1615, S1617, and S1618, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11) is referred to. In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern is selected, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the selected variation pattern (step S1970) and ends the present process. The set variation pattern information is included in the special figure 2 variation start command and transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in the output process (FIG. 17: step S109). Thereby, the variable display of special figure 2 is started.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuating Processing]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the special figure 2 changing process (FIG. 20: step S1318). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the variation time of FIG. 2 has elapsed and ended (step S2001). The determination as to whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 has ended is made by whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer has become zero. If the fluctuation time has not ended (step S2001: NO), the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer is subtracted (step S2002), and then this process is terminated. That is, the fluctuation display of special figure 2 started in step S1976 of the special figure 2 standby process (FIG. 28) is continued. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has ended (step S2001: YES), the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S2012), and the special figure 2 operation status is set to "3". (Step S2013). In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processing in accordance with the suspension of fluctuation in FIG. 2 (step S2014). For example, the game control microcomputer 81 stops the second special symbol change display of the second special symbol display 41b with the symbol corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (stop display of the second special symbol). ) Etc. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 ends this processing.

[Special figure 2 confirmation process]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the special figure 2 confirmation process (FIG. 20: step S1319). First, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the stop time of the second special symbol has elapsed. If the stop time has not elapsed (step S2100: NO), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the stop time has elapsed (step S2100: YES), a gaming state management process (FIG. 27) is performed (step S2110). After the game state management process, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 jackpot flag is ON. If the flag is ON (step S2122: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the big jackpot type corresponding to the selected jackpot type is large. A winning opening opening pattern is set (step S2123). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the special winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 (FIG. 15), determines the opening pattern of the special winning opening from the special figure stop symbol data, and determines the determined opening pattern. set. Here, when the special figure stop symbol data is 21H and 25H, “open pattern 21” is set as the winning hole release pattern, and when the special symbol stop symbol data is 22H and 26H, “open pattern 22” is set. The The round counter value is set to the number of rounds according to the type of the winning jackpot together with the open pattern of the big prize opening. Here, when the special figure stop symbol data is 21H, 25H, “15” is set in the round counter, and when the special figure stop symbol data is 22H, 26H, “4” is set (FIG. 15B )). After the opening pattern is set, the game control microcomputer 81 switches to OFF (step S2125) when the time reduction flag is ON (step S2124: YES). Thereafter, in order to start the type 1 jackpot game, an opening command for the type 1 jackpot game is set (step S2126), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (step S2127). Thereafter, the special figure 2 operation status is set to "4" (step S2128), and this process is terminated. When the special figure 2 operation status is set to “4”, the processing shifts to the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game) (FIG. 20).

  In step S2122, when the special figure 2 big hit flag is OFF, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure 2 small hit flag is ON. If it is ON (step S2130: YES), The winning pattern opening pattern is set in accordance with the winning type of winning prize (step S2131). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the special winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 in the same manner as step S2123 described above, and determines the opening pattern of the special winning opening from the special figure stop symbol data. Set the open pattern. When the small hit type is “16R normal small hit B, C” (the special figure stop symbol data is “23H” “27H”), “open pattern 23” is set as the open pattern of the winning opening. When the small hit type is “16R short short hit A, B” (the special figure stop symbol data is “24H” “29H”), the “open pattern 24” is set as the open pattern of the winning opening. When the small hit type is “16R normal small hit D” (the special figure stop symbol data is “28H”), “open pattern 25” is set as the open pattern of the winning opening. The round counter value is set to the number of rounds according to the type of winning prize together with the opening pattern of the big prize opening. Here, “16” is set in the round counter (FIG. 15B). After the opening pattern is set, the game control microcomputer 81 switches the V opening / closing member operation flag to ON (step S2132), sets a small hitting opening command (step S2133), and starts opening of the small hitting game (step S2132). S2134). Thereafter, the special figure 2 operation status is set to "5" (step S2135), and this process is terminated. When the special figure 2 operation status is set to “5”, the processing shifts to the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game) (FIG. 20). If the special figure 2 small hit flag is OFF in step S2130, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 2 operation status to "1" (step S2140), and the process is terminated. As a result, unless the big win or the small win is made in the special drawing 1 lottery, neither the big win game nor the small win game is started, and the process again shifts to the special drawing 2 standby process (FIG. 20: step S1316), and the next special drawing. 2 Hit determination for hold, etc. are executed.

[Special electric equipment processing 1 (big hit game)]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 20: step S1320). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200). The “hit end flag” is a flag indicating that all the opening of the first big winning device 31 based on the release pattern has ended in the currently executed jackpot game. If the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200: YES), the process proceeds to step S2230. If the jackpot end flag is OFF (step S2200: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is open (step S2202). If it is open (step S2202: YES), the process proceeds to step S2210.

  When the first big prize opening 30 is not being opened (step S2202: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time (timing) to open the first big prize opening 30 (step S2203). . The opening time of the first grand prize opening 30 (timing) is, for example, when the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening time of the first round game has been reached, or temporarily closed after the opening. This includes the time when the first grand prize winning opening 30 is opened again and the time for starting the opening again is reached. If it is not time (timing) for opening the first big winning opening 30 (step S2203: NO), the process proceeds to step S2220.

  When it is time (timing) for opening the first big prize opening 30 (step S2203: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a big prize opening process (step S2207). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the first big winning opening 30 according to an opening pattern (FIG. 15B) corresponding to the winning type (big hit type or small hit type). When the one-type jackpot game is being executed, the first big winning opening 30 is opened according to the opening pattern 21 or the opening pattern 22 according to the jackpot type. When the two-type big hit game is being executed, the first big prize opening 30 is opened according to the open pattern 23, the open pattern 24, or the open pattern 25 according to the small hit type. After the big prize opening process, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a round designation command (step S2208). The round designation command includes information on the number of rounds of the special game (small hit game and big hit game) being executed. The game control microcomputer 81 sets the round designation command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84. To do. Thereby, it is possible to notify the sub control board 90 of the number of rounds of the special game. In the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 30 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. However, as another embodiment, when the first grand prize opening 30 is opened a plurality of times during one round game, the gaming control microcomputer 81 is configured to open the first big prize opening 30 as one. It may be determined whether or not it is the first release during a round of rounds, and the round designation command may be set only in the case of the first release. After setting the round designation command, this process is finished.

  In the above-described step S2202, when the first big prize opening 30 is open (step S2202: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition for the first big prize opening 30 is satisfied. Perform (step S2210). The closing condition here is that the number of prizes received in the first big prize opening 30 in the round game has reached a prescribed maximum number of prizes (for example, 9 per round), or the first big prize opening 30 is One of the times when the closing time has been reached (that is, a predetermined opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the first big prize opening 30) is satisfied. Then, when the closing condition of the first big winning opening 30 is not satisfied (step S2210: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the closing condition of the first big prize opening 30 is established (step S2210: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 closes (closes) the first big prize opening 30 (step S2211), and then Finish the process.

  If it is not time (timing) for opening the first big winning opening 30 in the above step S2203, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game has ended (step S2220). Here, one round ends after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the first big prize opening 30 was closed. As described above, the closing time (interval time) of the first big winning opening 30 between round games is included in the open round game before the closing. The game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game has ended depending on whether or not a predetermined interval time has elapsed since the first big prize opening 30 was closed. If the round game has not ended (step S2220: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process.

  When the round game has ended (step S2220: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the round counter by 1 (step S2221), and whether or not the value of the round counter has become “0”. Is determined (step S2226). If the value of the round counter is not “0” (step S2226: NO), that is, if the prescribed number of round games has not been consumed yet, the present process is terminated to start the next round game. On the other hand, when the value of the round counter is “0” (step S2226: YES), the jackpot game ending command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 as a jackpot end process for ending the jackpot game (step S2227). The jackpot ending is started (step S2228). The ending command includes information related to the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 determination process (FIG. 21) or the special figure 2 determination process (FIG. 29). After the start of the jackpot ending, the jackpot end flag is set to ON (step S2229), and this process is terminated.

  In the above-described step S2200, when the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200: YES), since the final round has ended, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed. Perform (step S2230). If the ending time has not elapsed (step S2230: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the ending time has elapsed (step S2230: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the jackpot end flag (step S2231), and among the special figure 1 jackpot flag or the special figure 2 jackpot flag The flag that is ON is turned OFF (step S2232). Specifically, when the special type 1 jackpot game by the jackpot of the special figure 1 or the two kind jackpot game by the jackpot of the special figure 1 is executed, the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON, so Fig. 1 The jackpot flag is turned OFF. When the special type 2 jackpot game with the jackpot of the special figure 2 or the two kind jackpot game with the jackpot of the special figure 2 is executed, the special figure 2 jackpot flag is ON, so the special figure 2 jackpot flag is set. Turn off. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the operation status of “4” in the special figure 1 operation status or the special figure 2 operation status to “1” (step S2233). Specifically, if a special type 1 jackpot game with a jackpot in FIG. 1 or a two kind jackpot game with a jackpot in FIG. 1 is being executed, the special figure 1 operation status is set to “1”. When the type 1 big hit game by jackpot in FIG. 2 or the type 2 big hit game by small hit in FIG. 2 is being executed, the special figure 2 operation status is set to “1”. Thus, for the special symbol whose operation status is set to “1” in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the standby process (FIG. 20: step S1306 or S1316) is executed again in the next special operation process. The Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a game state setting process (step S2234), which will be described later, and ends this process. The gaming state setting process (FIG. 35) sets a gaming state (short time state or non-short time state) after the big hit game. In the short time state, the initial value (short time count) is set in the short time counter C1 according to the hit type. ) Is set.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the game state setting process (FIG. 34: step S2234). The game control microcomputer 81 is a jackpot game that is executed when the jackpot game executed this time is a short-time hit (ie, “4R short-time big hit”, “16R short-time big hit”). It is determined whether or not (step S2301). If the short-time hit is not an opportunity (step S2301: NO), that is, if the current jackpot game is executed with a normal hit (ie, “15R normal big hit”, “16R normal big hit”), the processing is step Skip to S2309. On the other hand, if the current jackpot game is executed with a short-time win (step S2301: YES), the short-time flag is turned ON (step S2302), and the setting value (here, “99”) shown in the short-time counter C1 is set. (Step S2303). As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game is set to the “time-short state and high base state”. This “short-time state and high base state” means that the special symbol variable display is given a predetermined number of times (99 times here), or the next big hit (one big hit or two big hits) is won. The process ends when either of the conditions is satisfied. In step S2309, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state designation command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, and ends this process. The gaming state designation command includes information regarding the gaming state that has just been set (whether or not it is a short time state, the value of the short time counter C1, etc.).

[Special electric equipment processing 2 (small hit game)]
36 and 37 are flowcharts of the special electric accessory process 2 (FIG. 20: step S1321). The game control microcomputer 81 functions as a “winning game execution means” by executing the above-described special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game: FIG. 34) and this special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). To do. The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (step S2400). The “small winning end flag” is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big prize winning device 36 based on the releasing pattern has ended in the small hitting game being executed. If the small hit end flag is ON (step S2400: YES), the process proceeds to step S2420. When the small hit end flag is OFF (step S2400: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the second big winning opening 35 is open (step S2402). If it is open (step S2402: YES), the process proceeds to step S2410.

  When the second big prize opening 35 is not open (step S2402: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time (timing) to open the second big prize opening 35 (step S2404). . The time (timing) for opening the second big prize opening 35 is when the opening time of the small hit has passed and the opening start time has come. The opening time per hit is 4 seconds for the open pattern 23 and 0.01 seconds for the open patterns 24 and 25. If it is not the time (timing) for opening the second big prize opening 35 (step S2404: NO), this process is finished. When it is time (timing) for opening the second big prize opening 35 (step S2404: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a big prize opening process (step S2406). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the second big prize opening 35 according to the opening pattern (FIG. 15B) corresponding to the small hit type. After the big prize opening process, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a round designation command (step S2408). The round designation command includes information on the number of rounds of the special game being executed, and the game control microcomputer 81 sets the round designation command in the command set area 84 a of the main RAM 84. Thereby, it is possible to notify the sub control board 90 of the number of rounds of the special game. After setting the round designation command, this process is finished.

  In the above step S2402, when the second big prize opening 35 is open (step S2402: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition for the second big prize opening 35 is satisfied. Perform (step S2410). The closing condition here is that the number of winning prizes in the second grand prize opening 35 has reached a prescribed maximum number of prizes (for example, 10) or that the time for closing the second big prize opening 35 has been reached. (That is, a predetermined opening time (for example, 1.6 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 35) is satisfied. When the closing condition for the second big prize opening 35 is not satisfied (step S2410: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the closing condition for the second big prize opening 35 is established (step S2410: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the big prize opening closing process to close (close) the second big prize opening 35. Perform (step S2412). Here, the ending command for the small hit game is also set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 as a small hit end process for ending the small hit game. After the big prize opening closing process, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the round counter by 1 (step S2414). This is because the small hit game corresponds to the 1Rth game. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the small hitting end flag to ON (step S2416), and ends this process.

  In the above-described step S2400, when the small hit end flag is ON (step S2400: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the interval time (ending time) after closing has elapsed (step S2420). ). If the ending time has not elapsed (step S2420: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the ending time has elapsed (step S2420: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 switches the small hit end flag to OFF (step S2422), and the special figure 1 small hit flag or special figure 2 small hit. Among the flags, the flag that is ON is switched to OFF (step S2424). Specifically, when the small hit game by the small hit in FIG. 1 is being executed, the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON, so the special figure 1 small hit flag is turned OFF. When the small hit game with the small hit of special figure 2 is being executed, since the special figure 2 small hit flag is ON, the special figure 2 small hit flag is turned OFF. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the V flag is ON (step S2430). The “V flag” is a flag indicating that a game ball has passed to the V area 39 during the small hit game, and is turned on in the V area sensor detection process (FIG. 39) described later. . When the V flag is OFF (step S2430: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the round counter to “0” (step S3432) and does not execute the type 2 big hit game (step S3432). Among the special figure 2 operation statuses, the operation status of “5” is set to “1” (step S2434), and this process is finished. Specifically, when the type 2 big hit game based on the jackpot of the special figure 1 is executed, the operation status of the special figure 1 is set to “1”, and the type two big jackpot game based on the jackpot of the special figure 2 is set. If it is being executed, the special figure 2 operation status is set to "1". Thus, for the special symbol whose operation status is set to “1” in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the standby process (FIG. 20: step S1306 or S1316) is executed again in the next special operation process. The

  In the above-described step S2430, when the V flag is ON (step S2430: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 switches the V flag to OFF (step S2436), and executes the big hit game with two types of big hit games. Is switched to ON (step S2437), and the operation status of “5” in the operation status of FIG. 1 or operation status of FIG. 2 is set to “4” (step S2438). When the operation status of either Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 is set to “4”, the process shifts to Special Electric Goods Processing 1 (Big Bonus Game) in the next special operation processing (FIG. 20). To do. After setting the operation status, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (step S2440). If ON (step S2440: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 switches to OFF (step S2442). Thereby, it becomes a non-time-short state during execution of 2 type big hit games. Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening command for the two-type jackpot game (step S2444), and starts the jackpot game opening (step S2446). Thereby, it shifts from the small hit game which opens the 2nd big winning opening 35 for a short time to the 2 type big hit game.

[V opening and closing member control processing]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the V opening / closing member control process (FIG. 17: step S106). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON (step S2500). When the V opening / closing member operation flag is OFF (step S2500: NO), this process is finished. When the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON (step S2500: YES), “V opening / closing member operation processing” for operating the V opening / closing member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern is performed (step S2502), and in a predetermined period (timing). A “V validity period setting process” is performed in which V passing of the game ball is regarded as valid (step S2504). When the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON, since the opening of the small hit game is started (FIG. 26: Steps S1832, S1834, FIG. 33: Steps S2132, S2134), the V open / close member operation is performed in accordance with this small hit game. Processing and V validity period setting processing are performed.

  In the V opening / closing member operation processing, a timer for measuring the operation time of the V opening / closing member 71 is set, and based on the timer, the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is turned ON when the opening timing of the V opening / closing member 71 comes. When the closing timing of the V opening / closing member 71 comes, the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is turned OFF. Thereby, the V opening and closing member 71 moves with a constant operation from the start of the opening of the small hit game. Specifically, the V opening / closing member 71 is first controlled to be in a passage blocking state (closed state) for 0.01 seconds from the start of the opening of the small hit game, and then controlled to be in a passage permitted state (open state) for 4 seconds. Then, the passage is controlled to be blocked (closed state) for 6 seconds.

  In the V effective period setting process, the V effective period is set for the constant operation of the V opening / closing member 71 as described above. The “V effective period” is a period during which the V flag is turned on by assuming that the detection is effective when a game ball is detected by the V area sensor 39a. The V effective period is from the start of opening of the V region 39 (at the time when control of the V opening / closing member 71 is started to be allowed to pass) until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the V region 39 (the time during which the V opening / closing member 71 is controlled to be allowed to pass) (here, the opening time of the V region 39 + 1 second). This is because the time lag until the game ball that has passed the arrangement position of the V opening / closing member 71 reaches the V region 39 is taken into consideration. In the V validity period setting process, a timer for measuring the V validity period is set, and based on the timer, the V validity flag is turned ON when the timing for validating the V area 39 is reached. When it is time to invalidate, the V valid flag is turned OFF. In the V region sensor detection process (FIG. 39), which will be described later, whether or not the V effective period is in effect is determined by whether or not the V effective flag is ON.

  After the V opening / closing member operation process and the V validity period setting process, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the V opening / closing member 71 is completed (step S2506). Specifically, based on the timer set in the V opening / closing member operation process (step S2502), the total operation time (0.01 seconds + 4 seconds + 6 seconds) from when the V opening / closing member 71 starts a certain operation until it ends. ) Or not. If the operation of the V opening / closing member 71 has not been completed (step S2506: NO), this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the operation of the V opening / closing member 71 has been completed (step S2506: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 switches the V opening / closing member operation flag to OFF (step S2508), and the process ends.

[V-area sensor detection processing]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the V region sensor detection process (FIG. 17: step S107). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not a game ball has been detected by the V region sensor 39a (step S2601). If no game ball is detected by the V region sensor 39a (step S2601: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, when there is detection (step S2601: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is during the V effective period (step S2602). The V effective period is a period set by the V effective period setting process (step S2504) of the V opening / closing member control process (FIG. 38). The V effective period is set to several seconds (ball brush period) when the V opening / closing member 71 is opened or after it is closed. Here, 1 second is set as the spherical brush period. If it is not during the V effective period (step S2602: NO), this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is during the V valid period (step S2602: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the V flag (step S2603) and sets the V passing command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 ( Step S2604), the process is finished. The “V pass command” is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 of V pass.

7). Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 91 The operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 (FIG. 5) will be described with reference to FIGS. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the sub-RAM 94.

[Sub control main processing]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the sub-control main process. The effect control microcomputer 91 reads a program for executing the sub control main process from the sub ROM 93 when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on. In the sub-control main process, the production control microcomputer 91 first performs a CPU initialization process (step S4000). In the CPU initialization process, for example, setting of the sub CPU 92, resetting of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are performed. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. Note that the CPU initialization process is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  After the CPU initialization process, the effect control microcomputer 91 prohibits interruption of the interruption process (step S4015) and performs a random number update process (step S4020). In this random number update process, the effect control microcomputer 91 adds 1 to the random number counter value shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. In addition to adding one by one, two or more random numbers may be added. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number.

  After the random number update process, the effect control microcomputer 91 permits interruption of the interruption process (step S4025). While the interrupt is permitted, the sub timer interrupt process (step S4035) can be executed. The sub-side timer interrupt process is executed based on interrupt pulses that are repeatedly input to the sub CPU 92 at a predetermined cycle. That is, the sub timer interruption process is executed at predetermined intervals. Then, the random number update process is repeatedly executed after the sub timer interrupt process is completed and before the sub timer interrupt process is started next.

[Sub timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the sub timer interrupt process (FIG. 40: step S4035). The production control microcomputer 91 first performs a received command analysis process (step S4300). Details of the received command analysis process (FIG. 42) will be described later. After the received command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a switch process (step S4310). In the switch processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the display content of the display screen 7a based on switch data (edge data and level data) output based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a. . After the switch process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a command transmission process (step S4315). In the command transmission process, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the various commands set in the effect command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub RAM 94 in the received command analysis process (FIG. 42) or the like, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, Transmit to the lamp control board 107. The image control board 100 that has received the various commands uses the image display device 7 to execute a display effect according to the received command. In addition, the voice control board 106 that has received various commands executes a voice effect that outputs voice from the speaker 67 in accordance with the received commands. The lamp control board 107 that has received the various commands executes a lamp effect that performs light emission control of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 in accordance with the received commands. After the command transmission process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processes (step S4320) and ends the process. In other processing, for example, random number update processing or the like is performed.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the received command analysis process (FIG. 41: step S4300). The effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a reserved ball number command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4405). If received (step S4405: YES), hold display processing is performed (step S4410). In the hold display process, the counter set area 94d of the sub RAM 94 is provided based on the information on the special figure 1 hold ball number, the special figure 2 hold ball number, and the normal symbol hold ball number included in the hold ball number command. The values of the first special figure hold effect counter, the second special figure hold effect counter, and the general figure hold effect counter are updated. Thereby, not only the main control board 80 side but also the sub-control board 90 side can hold the information on the number of reserved balls. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is based on the values of the first special figure hold effect counter, the second special figure hold effect counter, and the ordinary figure hold effect counter, the hold image 9A displayed on the display screen 7a, Update 9B. On the other hand, when the pending ball number command has not been received (step S4445: NO), the above-described pending display process is skipped.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is received from the main control board 80 (step S4415). If it has been received (step S4415: YES), special figure 1 variation effect start processing is performed (step S4420). “Special figure 1 variation production start process” is a process of selecting a variation production pattern (contents) to be executed during the first special symbol fluctuation. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation effect start process will be described later. On the other hand, if not received (step S4415: NO), the above-described special figure 1 variation effect start processing is skipped.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (step S4425). If it is received (step S4425: YES), the special figure 1 variation effect end process is performed (step S4430). The “special figure 1 variation effect end process” is a process for stopping the variation effect executed during the first special symbol variation. In the special figure 1 variation production end process, the production control microcomputer 91 sets a counter or the like based on the analysis result of the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command, and also displays the special figure 1 variation production termination command for ending the variation production. Set. As a result, the decorative symbol corresponding to the changing special figure 1 is stopped and displayed. If the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command has not been received (step S4425: NO), the above special figure 1 fluctuation effect end process is skipped.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a special figure 2 fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4435). If it has been received (step S4435: YES), special figure 2 variation effect start processing is performed (step S4440). The “special drawing 2 variation effect start process” is a process of selecting a variation effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the second special symbol variation. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation effect start process will be described later together with details of the special figure 1 fluctuation effect start process. On the other hand, if not received (step S4435: NO), the above-described special figure 2 variation effect start processing is skipped.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (step S4445). If it has been received (step S4445: YES), a special figure 2 variation effect end process is performed (step S4450). The “special drawing 2 variation effect end process” is a process for stopping the variation effect executed during the second special symbol variation. In the special figure 2 variation production end process, the production control microcomputer 91 sets a counter based on the analysis result of the special figure 2 variation stop command and also performs a special figure 2 variation production termination command for terminating the variation production. Set. As a result, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure 2 being changed is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if not received (step S4445: NO), the above-described special figure 2 variation effect end processing is skipped.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4475). If it has been received (step S4475: YES), an opening effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4480). The “opening effect pattern determination process” is a process of selecting an opening effect pattern (contents) to be executed at the start of a special game (big hit game or small hit game). In the opening effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the opening command, and subtracts information related to the special figure stop symbol data set at the time of winning determination for the big hit or the small hit included in the opening command. Set in RAM 94. Then, an effect pattern of the opening effect that is preset corresponding to the hit type indicated by the special figure stop symbol data is selected, and an opening effect start command for starting the selected opening effect is displayed in the effect command set area of the sub RAM 94 Set to 94b. When the opening effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 41: step S4315), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a predetermined opening effect image in the ROM 103. Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In step S4475, when the opening command is not received (step S4475: NO), the above-described opening effect pattern determination process is skipped.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4485). If it is received (step S4485: YES), round effect pattern determination processing is performed (step S4490). The “round effect pattern determination process” is a process of selecting an open game effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the opening of the big prize opening or during the interval between the opens in a special game (a big hit game or a small hit game). In the round effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the round designation command, and sets information related to the special figure stop symbol data and information related to the number of rounds included in the round designation command in the sub RAM 94. To do. Then, an effect pattern of a preset round effect corresponding to the hit type and the number of rounds indicated by the special figure stop symbol data is selected, and a round effect start command for starting the selected round effect is displayed in the effect of the sub RAM 94. Set in the command set area 94b. When the round effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined round effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. In step S4485, when the round designation command is not received (step S4485: NO), the round effect pattern determination process described above is skipped.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4495). If received (step S4495: YES), an ending effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4500). “Ending effect pattern determination process” is a process of selecting an ending effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the ending of a special game (big hit game or small hit game). In the ending effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the ending command and sets information related to the special figure stop symbol data included in the ending command in the sub RAM 94. Then, an ending effect pattern corresponding to the hit type indicated by the special figure stop symbol data is selected, and an ending effect start command for starting the selected ending effect is set in the output buffer of the sub RAM 94. When the ending effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined ending effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. If the ending command has not been received (step S4495: NO), the above-described ending effect pattern determination process is skipped.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (step S4545). In the other processing, for example, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the normal symbol variation start command, the normal symbol variation effect start processing for selecting the normal symbol variation effect pattern (content) to be executed during the normal symbol variation. To do. In addition, when receiving the normal symbol variation stop command, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a normal symbol variation effect end process for stopping the normal symbol variation effect. Further, when receiving the normal symbol opening command, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines a normal symbol opening effect pattern for selecting a normal game effect pattern (contents) to be executed in the winning game (ordinary game) accompanying the normal symbol winning. Perform processing. In addition, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the normal symbol ending command, the normal symbol ending effect for selecting the ending effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the ending of the winning game (ordinary game) accompanying the normal symbol winning. Perform pattern determination processing. In addition, when receiving the gaming state designation command, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the sub RAM 94 to retain information on the gaming state included in the gaming state designation command (whether or not it is a short time state, a value of a short time counter, etc.). In addition, when the V control command is received, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the sub RAM 94 to hold the information that has passed V. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs processing based on commands other than those described above (customer standby command, advance determination command, RAM clear notification command, etc.), and ends this processing.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Production Start Process]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 variation effect start process (FIG. 42: step S4420). The effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the special figure 1 fluctuation start command (step S5000). Here, the production control microcomputer 91 sets information related to the special figure stop symbol data included in the special figure 1 variation start command and information related to the variation pattern in the sub-RAM 94. The set information includes game state information indicating the current game state, symbol information indicating a symbol as a determination result of the hit determination process of the special diagram 1, and the like. The game state information and symbol information acquired here can be referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91 as appropriate.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variable effect pattern determination process (step S5015). In the variation effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first acquires a variation effect pattern random value for effect determination. Then, the fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command and the fluctuation presentation pattern corresponding to the random presentation pattern random number value are set from the special figure 1 fluctuation presentation pattern determination table T51 stored in the sub ROM 93. The effect control microcomputer 91 further refers to the contents of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance up notice effect based on the random effect pattern random number value, and further stops the stop pattern pattern determination table T53. A combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be displayed may be determined. Thus, what kind of effect is to be performed as the variable effect is determined.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 sends an effect command set area 94b (output buffer) to the effect command set area 94b of the sub RAM 94 so that the effect effect based on the effect effect pattern of the effect map determined in step S5015 is realized. ) (Step S5020), and this process ends. When the special figure 1 variation production start command set in the production command set area 94b of the sub-RAM 94 is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 41: step S4315), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 The variation effect image of FIG. 1 is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  The special figure 2 fluctuation effect start process (FIG. 42: step S4440) is the same as the special figure 1 fluctuation effect start process (FIG. 43) except for the following points. In the special figure 2 fluctuation effect start processing, the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is analyzed in step S5000, and in step S5015, the special figure 2 fluctuation effect pattern determination table T52 stored in the sub ROM 93 is used. The variation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 variation start command and the variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation effect pattern random value are set. In step S5020, when the special figure 2 variable production start command set in the production command set area 94b of the sub RAM 94 is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 causes The variation effect image is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

8). Flow during game of this embodiment FIG. 44A is a diagram for explaining a temporal flow of the variation effect of FIG. 1 and the variation effect of FIG. FIG. 44B is an enlarged view of an X portion (a portion surrounded by a broken line) in FIG. When the gaming machine 1 causes the sorting device 18 to enter the gaming device when left-handed in a non-time-short state, the gaming ball is distributed to the first starting port 20 and the second A starting port 21 inside the sorting device 18, The special drawing 2 lottery is performed in parallel with the special drawing 1 lottery. Further, the fluctuation display and confirmation display of special figure 1 on the first special symbol display 41a and the fluctuation display and confirmation display of special figure 2 on the second special symbol display 41b are performed in parallel. At this time, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the decorative design variation effect corresponding to the special figure 1 and the decorative design variation effect corresponding to the special diagram 2 are displayed in parallel. The fluctuation pattern of Fig. 2 in the non-time-short state is a relatively long fluctuation pattern (P21, P23, P25, P27) with a fluctuation time of about 5 to 10 minutes and a relatively short fluctuation time of about 5 to 15 seconds. There are fluctuation patterns (P22, P24, P28, P28), and long fluctuation patterns and short fluctuation patterns are selected at a ratio of about 1: 4 (FIG. 12). When a long fluctuation pattern is selected as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 in the non-time-short state, the fluctuation display and the fixed display of the special figure 1 can be executed a plurality of times during the single fluctuation display of the special figure 2. Yes.

  In FIG. 44 (B), during the variation effect of the variation pattern P5 (15 seconds) in the special diagram 1, the variation effect of the long variation pattern P27 (600 seconds) is started in the special diagram 2, and this variation effect is finished. In FIG. 1, a state where the variation pattern P7 (5 seconds) and the variation pattern P6 (10 seconds) are executed a plurality of times is illustrated. After the long fluctuation display of the special figure 2, the short fluctuation pattern is continuously selected with a probability of 80% as the fluctuation pattern of the next special figure 2. That is, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), after the long fluctuation display of special figure 2, a period (chance period) in which special figure 2 lottery is executed one after another with a fluctuation time of about 5 to 15 seconds comes. Become. Since Special Figure 2 wins almost a small win, the chances of winning a V prize by small hits continuously during the chance period. By configuring in this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of receiving a lottery such as a periodic lottery about every 10 minutes.

  FIG. 45A is a diagram for explaining the fluctuating effects of special figure 2 when special figure 1 is won. FIG. 45 (B) is a diagram for explaining the fluctuating effects of special figure 1 when the special figure 2 is won. In the case where a lottery is performed on the other side in the period in which the variable display before the big hit game or the small hit game is executed in one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the gaming machine 1 Is forcibly lost (FIG. 22: step S1501: YES, FIG. 29 step S1921: YES). That is, in one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the period in which the variable display is performed before the big hit game or the small hit game is executed is a loss forced period in which the other lottery is forcibly removed. In FIG. 45 (A), the variation production period before the jackpot game is executed in the special figure 1 is a loss forced period, and the fluctuation production of the special figure 2 started in this period becomes a variation pattern of the loss. It is exemplified. In FIG. 45 (B), the variation effect period before the small hit game is executed in FIG. 2 is a forcing forced period, and the variation effect in FIG. 1 started during this period is a variation pattern of the loss. It is exemplified. By configuring in this way (the de-duplication per hit), in one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, during the fluctuation display before the big hit game or the small hit game is executed, the other fluctuation effect is ended. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a malfunction in which the other big hit game or the small hit game is executed.

  In addition, when the game machine 1 is performing the variable effect in one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, while the big hit game or the small hit game is executed in the other, the variable effect in the one is interrupted during this period. Then, after the big hit game or the small hit game ends, the fluctuating effect is resumed. In the special symbol display 41, when the big win game or the small hit game is executed on the other side while the variable display is performed on one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the variable display on one side is performed during this time. However, the period of the variable display on one side is extended by the period during which the big hit game or the small hit game has been executed on the other side. In other words, on the other hand, the total time of the variable display in one executed before and after the period in which the big hit game or the small hit game is executed becomes equal to the change pattern (FIG. 20: Steps S1301, S1303, FIG. 25: Step S1702, FIG. 32: Step S2002).

  FIG. 46A is a diagram for explaining the results when winning both the first start port and the second start port during the special figure 1 jackpot game. FIG. 46B is a diagram for explaining the results when winning both the first start port and the second start port during the special figure 2 jackpot game. In the gaming machine 1, both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are not held, and the first start port 20 and the second start port (the second A start port 21 or the second B start port 22) during the big hit game or the small hit game. If both are awarded and Special Figure 1 is won, Special Figure 2 is forced to lose (FIGS. 20, 22, and 29). If Special Figure 1 is not won, Special Figure 2 will not be forced to lose.

  In FIG. 46 (A), there is a prize at both the first starting port 20 and the second starting port (the second A starting port 21 or the second B starting port 22) during the type 1 big hit game in FIG. Is shown, and as a result, the special figure 2 is forced to lose. . In FIG. 46 (B), there is a prize at both the first starting port 20 and the second starting port (the second A starting port 21 or the second B starting port 22) during the two-type big hit game in FIG. Is shown, and as a result, the special figure 2 is forced to lose. By configuring in this way, it is difficult to win, but there are many cases where the profit to the player is large when winning, but the hit of the special figure 1 is easy to win but the profit to the player when winning is often small It can suppress that it is obstructed by hitting of special figure 2.

9. Production example of this embodiment [simultaneous variation production of special figure 1 and special figure 2]
FIG. 47 is an explanatory view exemplifying the simultaneous variation effects of the special drawings 1 and 2. In the simultaneous variation effect, in the state shown in FIG. 44, that is, in the left-handed state in the non-short-time state, the game device enters the sorting device 18 and the game ball wins alternately at the first start port 20 and the second A start port 21. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed in parallel with the special figure 1 lottery, it is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. The effect pattern in the first effect symbol display area in which the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed (also referred to as variation display) is the effect command set of the sub RAM 94 in step S5020 of the special symbol 1 variation effect start processing. It is executed based on the special figure 1 fluctuating effect start command set in the area 94b. The effect pattern in the second effect symbol display area in which the effect symbols 8X, 8Y, and 8Z are variably displayed is the special figure 2 variable effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b of the sub RAM 94 in the special figure 2 variable effect start process. It is executed based on. ,

  In FIG. 47 (A), the simultaneous variation effect in which the decorative symbol variation effect corresponding to the special diagram 1 and the decorative symbol variation effect corresponding to the special symbol 2 are displayed in parallel is performed. This effect is executed when the special figure 1 variable effect start command and the special figure 2 variable effect start command are set in the effect command set area 94b. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), the left effect design 8L and the right effect design 8R of the decorative design corresponding to the special illustration 1 are stopped, and then, as shown in FIG. A special figure 1 symbol stop effect is performed in which the medium effect symbol 8C of the corresponding decorative symbol stops. The special figure 1 symbol stop effect is executed when the special figure 1 variation effect end command is set in the effect command set area 94b. After the special figure 1 symbol stop effect in FIG. 48 (C), as shown in FIG. 48 (D), the reserved digested image 9C disappears, and the rightmost reserved image of the reserved images 9A moves to the right. The special figure 1 reservation digest effect which becomes the reservation digest image 9C is performed. Thereafter, when a special figure 1 variation production start command is newly set in the production command set area 94b, the next variation production of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure 1 is started as shown in FIG. . Before FIG. 48 (F), FIG. 48 (A)-(E) may be repeated in multiple times.

  In FIG. 48 (F), the left effect design 8X and the right effect design 8Z of the decorative design corresponding to the special illustration 2 are stopped, and the reach production of the special illustration 2 is performed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (G), a special figure 2 symbol stop effect in which the medium effect symbol 8Y corresponding to the special figure 2 stops is performed. The special figure 2 symbol stop effect is executed when the special figure 2 variation effect end command is set in the effect command set area 94b. After the special figure 2 symbol stop effect of FIG. 48 (G), as shown in FIG. 48 (H), the reserved digested image 9D disappears, and the leftmost reserved image of the reserved images 9B moves to the left side. The special figure 2 reservation digest effect which becomes the reservation digest image 9D is performed. Thereafter, when a special figure 2 variation production start command is newly set in the production command set area 94b, the next variation production of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure 2 is started. Since the variation effect of the decorative pattern corresponding to the special figure 1 and the variation effect of the decorative pattern corresponding to the special figure 2 are independent of each other, the special figure 1 symbol stop effect of FIGS. 48 (A) to 48 (C) 48 (E) to 48 (G), the execution timing of the special figure 2 symbol stop effect is not limited to the timing of FIG.

[Winning Game Direction]
FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the variation effect and the hit game effect of the special figures 1 and 2. In FIG. 48, in the state of FIG. 45 (B), that is, in the non-short-time state, the special figure 2 lottery is won in the special figure 2 lottery and the “16R short-time short hit A” is won. 1 illustrates the state in which the variation effect in FIG. 1 is interrupted during the jackpot game and the variation effect in FIG. 1 is resumed after the end of the two-type jackpot game. In FIG. 48 (A), the simultaneous variation effect in which the variation effect of the decorative design corresponding to Special Figure 1 and the variation effect of the decorative design corresponding to Special Figure 2 are displayed in parallel is performed. At this time, the special figure 2 variation production start command set in the production command set area 94b includes variation production pattern information corresponding to the small hit.

  Thereafter, when the special figure 2 fluctuation production end command is set in the production command set area 94b, as shown in FIG. 48B, a special figure 2 symbol stop production corresponding to the small hit is performed. Here, it is assumed that the effect symbol “676” displayed in the second effect symbol display area is a chance to win a small hit. After the chance eye is stopped and displayed, when a small hit opening effect start command is set in the effect command set area 94b, a small hit opening (OP) effect is performed as shown in FIG. In the small-scale OP effect, an image suggesting that a small hit game is executed by a character's movement or character, and that a game ball can pass to the V region, and an arrow or a character on the right A hit suggestion image is displayed. The small OP effect is a suggestion effect that suggests that the game ball can pass to the V region. The small OP effect is displayed while the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure 1 is changing, and the special OP effect of the special figure 2 is displayed. In other words, in the gaming machine 1, when a small win is won in the special figure 2, a small OP effect is started regardless of whether the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure 1 is changing.

  When winning a V by right-handed, a jackpot opening (OP) effect as shown in FIG. 48 (D) is performed. In the jackpot OP effect, an image suggesting that the jackpot game is executed and a right-hand suggestion image such as an arrow or a character are displayed according to the action or character of the character. The jackpot OP effect is executed by setting a jackpot opening effect start command in the effect command set area 94b. After the jackpot OP effect, a round game effect as shown in FIG. 48 (E) is performed. In the round game effect, an image indicating what number the current round is is displayed. The round game effect is executed by setting a round effect start command in the effect command set area 94b. When the final round is over, a jackpot ending (ED) effect as shown in FIG. 48 (F) is performed. In the jackpot ED effect, an image suggesting that the jackpot game has ended is displayed. The round game effect is executed when an ending effect start command is set in the effect command set area 94b. After the jackpot ED effect, as shown in FIG. 48 (G), the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure 1 is displayed from a changed state. That is, after the jackpot ED effect, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure 1 does not start to change from the stopped state but suddenly changes. When the special figure 1 variation production end command is set in the production command set area 94b, as shown in FIG. 48 (H), the special figure 1 symbol stop production is performed.

10. Example of effect of this embodiment Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that wins a first starting point by left-handed in a normal gaming state (non-short-time state) and aims for winning by a special drawing 1 lottery. In such a gaming machine, after a big hit game that has been won and executed, there may be an advantageous state for the player (for example, a short-time state or a probable change state). It can be expected. However, since such a gaming machine has only one lottery drawing in the special game 1 in the normal gaming state (non-short-time state), there is a possibility that the variety of games in the normal gaming state is lacking and the interest is reduced. It was.

[Effect 1]
On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the sorting device 18 in the normal game state, the game ball is distributed to the first start port 20 and the second A start port 21, A special drawing 2 lottery is performed in parallel with the 1 lottery. According to this configuration, since special figure 2 may be elected unexpectedly when aiming for winning special figure 1, it is possible to make the game characteristics as diverse as a slot. The interest can be improved.

[Effect 2]
According to the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 in the non-time-short state, the fluctuation pattern (P21, P23, P25, P27) having a fluctuation time of about 10 minutes and the fluctuation time of 12 It has relatively short fluctuation patterns (P22, P24, P28, P28) of about seconds (FIG. 12). As shown in FIG. 44, when a long fluctuation pattern is selected as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 in the non-time-short state, the fluctuation display and confirmation of the special figure 1 are displayed during one fluctuation display of the special figure 2. The display can be executed a plurality of times. According to this configuration, since the lottery result of the special figure 2 periodically visits when aiming for the winning of the special figure 1, the player can receive a lottery like the periodic lottery. Can improve the interest.

[Effect 3]
According to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small win in the special drawing 2 lottery (about 99.7%) is higher than the probability of winning a big win in the special drawing 1 lottery (about 0.3%). It is configured as follows. According to this configuration, when the special figure 1 winning is aimed, the special figure 2 lottery is periodically executed, so that a great chance of the special figure 2 winning periodically comes. It is possible to improve the interest of the gaming machine.

[Effect 4]
According to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, when a small win is won in the special figure 2 lottery, the special figure 2 symbol stop effect is executed and the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure 1 is displayed. Regardless of whether or not it is fluctuating, a small opening opening effect is executed. According to this configuration, a player who is aiming to win the special figure 1 is unexpectedly started with a small hitting OP effect based on the small winning prize of the special figure 2, so that it has a variety of game characteristics. It is possible to improve the interest of the gaming machine.

[Effect 5]
According to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small win in the special figure 2 lottery is 90% or more, and the fluctuation time of the long fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 in the non-time-short state is 5 to 10 minutes. The fluctuation time of the short fluctuation pattern is 5 to 15 seconds, and the probability that the long fluctuation pattern is executed when the special figure 2 is changed is configured to be 1/3 or less of the probability that the short fluctuation pattern is executed. ing. According to this configuration, after a long variation display in FIG. 2, a short variation pattern is easily selected as the next variation pattern. That is, after the long fluctuation display of the special figure 2, a period (chance period) in which the special figure 2 lottery is executed one after another in 5 to 15 seconds. Since Special Figure 2 wins almost a small win, the chances of winning a V prize by small hits continuously during the chance period. By configuring in this way, it is possible to give a player a sense of receiving a lottery such as a periodic lottery about every 5 to 10 minutes, and it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming machine.

11. Modified example of the present embodiment [Modified example 1]
The contents of the jackpot type and the jackpot type (FIG. 10), the contents of the variation patterns (FIGS. 11 and 12), the contents of the electric chew release pattern (FIG. 14), and the big prize opening pattern (FIG. 15) shown in this embodiment. ) Is merely an example, and these contents are not limited to the contents shown in the embodiment. For example, the variation pattern of the gaming machine 1 may not include a part of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 or may include other variation patterns. Also, the variation time and the selectivity of the variation pattern shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 can be set to an arbitrary number.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a variation pattern having a relatively long variation time is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 in the non-time-short state, the special figure 1 is displayed during one fluctuation display of the special figure 2. It has been explained that the variable display and the fixed display can be executed a plurality of times. However, a variation pattern of a length that cannot be executed a plurality of times during the long variation display of FIG. 2 may be provided as the variation pattern of FIG. Even in this case, since special figure 2 may be won unexpectedly when aiming to win special figure 1, it is possible to make the game characteristics as diverse as a slot. Can be improved.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it has been explained that the probability of winning a jackpot in the special drawing 2 lottery (about 99.7%) is higher than the probability of winning a big win in the special drawing 1 lottery (about 0.3%). . However, the probability of winning a big win in the special figure 2 lottery may be equal to or lower than the probability of winning a big win in the special figure 1 lottery. Even in this case, since special figure 2 may be elected unexpectedly when aiming for winning special figure 1, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

[Modification 4]
As shown in FIG. 48, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a small win is won in the special figure 2 lottery, the special figure 2 design stop effect is executed and the decorative design corresponding to the special figure 1 is changing. Regardless of whether or not, the small opening opening effect is executed. However, if the decoration symbol corresponding to the special figure 1 is changing at the time of the special figure 2 lottery winning, the opening effect of the small hit may be started after the change is stopped. . Even if it is this structure, since special figure 2 may be elected unexpectedly when aiming at winning of special figure 1, the improvement of the interest of a gaming machine can be aimed at.

[Modification 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the special figure 2 lottery may be lower than 90%. Further, the special pattern 2 in the non-time-short state does not have to include a fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute or more). When either the long variation pattern or the short variation pattern is selected when the special figure 2 is varied, the selection ratio may be an arbitrary ratio. Even in this case, since special figure 2 may be elected unexpectedly when aiming for winning special figure 1, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved. In addition, when either the long fluctuation pattern or the short fluctuation pattern is selected during the fluctuation of the special figure 2 in the non-time-short state, the selection ratio is preferably 1: 2 to 1: 5, and preferably 1: 4. Further preferred.

[Modification 6]
The configuration of the gaming board 2 of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of holdings, the configuration of the display devices 40, the electrical configuration, the production, and the like are examples, and some of the illustrated configurations may not be provided. Other configurations may be provided. For example, the gaming machine 1 may set the number of reserved normal symbols to 3 or less. In addition, the gaming machine 1 may set the number of reservations in the special figure 2 to 3 or less. In the gaming machine 1, the reserved image 9A in FIG. 1 and the reserved image 9B in FIG. 2 are separately displayed, but the same reserved image 9A may be displayed in both FIG. 1 and FIG. In addition, the gaming machine 1 has been described on the assumption that both the decorative design variation effect corresponding to the special figure 1 and the decorative design variation effect corresponding to the special diagram 2 are displayed on the image display device 7. May not be displayed. For example, the decoration effect corresponding to the special figure 1 is displayed on the image display device 7, but the fluctuation of the special figure 2 may not be displayed.

[Modification 7]
The configuration of the sorting device 18 of this embodiment is an exemplification, and the configuration of the sorting device 18 is not limited to the configuration of this example. For example, the distribution device 18 of the present embodiment is configured to distribute game balls alternately to the first start port 20 and the second A start port 21 one by one. A plurality of game balls may be distributed to the mouth 20 and the second A start opening 21 one by one. The distribution device 18 may mechanically distribute the game balls so as to distribute the game balls according to the weights of the game balls, or may distribute the game balls by a drive unit such as a solenoid or a motor. In this case, for example, the distribution device 18 can distribute the game balls to the first start port 20 and the second A start port 21 every time (for example, 3 seconds).

12 Embodiment In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the following modes can be realized.
◇ [Aspect A-1]
A first entrance (20) and a second entrance (21) through which game balls can enter, and a game ball flowing down the game area (3) are the first entrance and the second entrance. And a first means for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the first entrance (a special drawing 1 lottery), and to the second entrance. Based on the stop symbol, the winner determination means (81) for performing the second winner determination (special drawing 2 lottery) based on the incoming game ball and the first symbol (first special symbol) are changed. Informing the result of the first success / failure determination, changing the second symbol (second special symbol), and notifying the result of the second success / failure determination based on the stop symbol, A symbol control means (81) capable of executing the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation in parallel; Based on the determination that the second determination of the success / failure means is a winning (small hit), the game ball is allowed to pass to the specific area, and the game ball passes the specific area. A gaming machine (1) comprising: a winning game execution means (81) for executing a jackpot game (two types of jackpot game) advantageous to the player based on the above.

◇ [Aspect A-2]
The symbol control means (81), as the variation of the second symbol (second special symbol), a first variation pattern (FIG. 12: P21, P23, P25, P27) having a relatively long variation time, It is possible to execute a second variation pattern (FIG. 12: P22, P24, P28, P28) having a variation time shorter than that of the first variation pattern, and the first variation pattern as the variation of the second symbol. In the aspect A, the notification of the result of the first success / failure determination based on the variation of the first symbol (first special symbol) and the stop symbol can be executed a plurality of times while The gaming machine (1) according to -1.

◇ [Aspect A-3]
The winning game execution means (81) executes a jackpot game advantageous to the player (one-type jackpot game) based on at least the jackpot determination made in the first hit determination of the hit determination means In the aspect A-1 or the aspect A-1, the probability determination unit (81) has a higher probability of determining that it is a win in the first determination of success or failure than a probability of determining that it is a jackpot in the first determination of success or failure. A gaming machine (1) according to aspect A-2.

◇ [Aspect A-4]
Based on the variation of the first symbol by the symbol control means, a first variation effect corresponding to the variation of the first symbol is performed, and based on the variation of the second symbol, the second symbol An effect execution means (91) for performing a second variation effect corresponding to the variation of the symbol is further provided, wherein the effect execution means (91) is a hit by the symbol control means (81) after the variation of the second symbol. Based on the display of the stop symbol, the second variation effect is stopped, and the game ball can pass through the specific area regardless of whether or not the first variation effect is being executed. The gaming machine (1) according to any one of the aspects A-1 to A-3, wherein a suggestive effect that suggests the fact is started.

◆ [Aspect A-5]
The probability of being determined to be a hit in the second success / failure determination is 90% or more, the variation time of the first variation pattern is 5 to 10 minutes, and the variation time of the second variation pattern is 5 -15 seconds, and the probability that the first variation pattern is executed as the second symbol variation (second special symbol) is 1/3 or less of the probability that the second variation pattern is performed. The gaming machine (1) according to any one of Aspects A-1 to A-4, which is characterized in that:

  As mentioned above, although this aspect was demonstrated based on embodiment and a modification, embodiment of an above described aspect is for making an understanding of this aspect easy, and does not limit this aspect. This aspect can be changed and improved without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and equivalents are included in this aspect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 3 ... Game area 18 ... Distribution apparatus (distribution means)
20 ... 1st starting port (1st entrance)
21 ... 2nd starting port (2nd entrance)
39 ... V region (specific region)
81 ... Game control microcomputer (win / fail judgment means, symbol control means, winning game execution means)
91 ... Production control microcomputer (production execution means)

Claims (4)

A first entrance and a second entrance where game balls can enter;
A distribution means capable of distributing the game balls flowing down the game area to the first entrance and the second entrance;
First determination of success / failure based on the entrance of the game ball to the first entrance, and determination of success / failure to perform the second success / failure determination based on the entrance of the game ball to the second entrance Means,
The first symbol is changed, the result of the first success / failure determination is notified based on the stop symbol, the second symbol is changed, and the result of the second success / failure determination is determined based on the stop symbol. A symbol control means for informing and capable of executing the first symbol variation and the second symbol variation in parallel;
Based on at least the determination of the second success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means, the game ball is allowed to pass to the specific area, and the game ball has passed the specific area. And a winning game executing means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player, based on the game machine. The symbol control means
As the variation of the second symbol, a first variation pattern having a relatively long variation time and a second variation pattern having a variation time shorter than the first variation pattern can be executed.
While the first variation pattern is being executed as the second symbol variation, the result of the first success / failure determination based on the first symbol variation and the stop symbol can be executed a plurality of times. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: The winning game execution means executes a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player based on at least the jackpot determination made in the first hit determination of the hit determination means,
3. The game according to claim 1, wherein the probability of determining whether or not the winning / non-winning determination means is a winning in the second determining whether or not the winning is higher than a probability of determining that the winning / non-winning is determined in the first determining whether or not the game is successful. Machine. Based on the variation of the first symbol by the symbol control means, a first variation effect corresponding to the variation of the first symbol is performed, and based on the variation of the second symbol, the second symbol It further includes an effect execution means for performing a second change effect corresponding to the change of the design,
The effect execution means stops the second variation effect based on the fact that the symbol control means displays a winning stop symbol after the second symbol changes, and the first variation effect is executed. Regardless of whether it is in the middle or not, a suggestive effect that suggests that the game ball can pass through the specific area is started. 4. The gaming machine described in 1.

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