JP2019063210A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase game amusement.SOLUTION: A plurality of levels of set values having different advantageous degrees are provided, and a game progresses according to the set values currently set. Under the condition that a game ball passes through a gate provided in a game area, it is determined whether an auxiliary game in which a variable start port is opened is executed or not. When execution of the auxiliary game is determined, opening/closing the variable start port is controlled to execute the auxiliary game. An ordinary pattern performance is executed in which the determination result as to whether the auxiliary game is executed or not is displayed in a roulette image 218. The ordinary pattern performance functions as a suggestive performance to suggest the set value currently set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 50

Description

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

  Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine provided with a plurality of setting values having different jackpot winning probabilities. According to this gaming machine, a setting change effect that indicates whether or not the setting value changing operation has been performed is performed.

JP, 2017-109085, A

  As described above, in the gaming machine provided with a plurality of setting values, further improvement in the interest of the game is expected.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage, and in which the game proceeds according to the setting value being set, The game area on which the game area flows down, the variable start opening provided in the game area, the entry area provided in the game area, into which the game ball can enter, and the game ball to the entry area The auxiliary game determination means for determining whether or not to execute the auxiliary game in which the variable start opening is opened on condition of the entry, and when the execution of the auxiliary game is determined, the variable start opening is controlled to open and close Based on the auxiliary game execution means for executing the game and the entry of the game ball into the variable start opening, the main winning opening provided in the game area is determined to be open or closed. Big winning opening opening and closing game determination means, said large entry When the execution of the opening and closing game is determined, the large winning opening opening and closing game execution means that performs the opening and closing control of the large winning opening to execute the large winning opening opening and closing game, and at least the auxiliary game by the auxiliary game determination means It is characterized by including suggestion production execution means which can carry out suggestion production which suggests the above-mentioned setting value under setting due to the decision of execution existence.

  In addition, the suggestion effect execution means may determine the content of execution of the suggestion effect for notifying the execution of the auxiliary game in accordance with the setting value being set, when the execution of the auxiliary game is determined.

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

It is a perspective view of a game machine showing the state where the door was opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a block diagram of a game machine. It is a figure explaining a jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group decision random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random-number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special motorized prize product ram set table. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of a big-prize game. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. It is a flowchart explaining CPU initialization processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the power-off save processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passage processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st starting opening passage processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol random number acquisition processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol variation number decision processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining processing during special symbol variation in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening opening and closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining big winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining processing during the normal symbol change in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the processing in the main control board of the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening opening pretreatment. It is a flowchart explaining the normal motor winning combination prize winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal motor winning combination winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a no reach fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a reach change pattern. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation production determination table. It is a figure explaining an example of transition of the fluctuation state in a low probability gaming state and a time saving gaming state. It is a figure explaining an example of time shortening end production. It is a figure explaining an example of the suggestion effect performed resulting from detection of a game ball. It is a figure explaining a suggestion production decision table. It is a figure explaining an example of the common drawing effect performed based on determination of the execution existence of an auxiliary game. It is a figure explaining a common drawing production execution determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the sub CPU initialization process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the sub timer interrupt process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the fluctuation | variation command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the setting value designation | designated command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the general winning a prize mouth winning specified command reception processing in the secondary control board. It is a flowchart explaining the out sphere detection designation | designated command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening winning combination designated command reception processing in the secondary control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol designation command reception process in a sub control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values and the like shown in this embodiment are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the specification and the drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations will be denoted by the same reference numerals to omit repeated description, and elements not directly related to the present invention will not be illustrated. Do.

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

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown, the gaming machine 100 has an outer frame 102 in which a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 in an openable / closable manner by a hinge mechanism, The middle frame 104 is provided with a front frame 106 attached so as to be able to open and close by a hinge mechanism.

  Similar to the outer frame 102, in the middle frame 104, a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the surrounding space. The front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. Then, when the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transparent plate 110 face substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined interval, and from the front side of the gaming machine 100 The game board 108 can be viewed through the transparent plate 110.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, at the lower part of the front frame 106, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided. The operation handle 112 is provided so as to allow the player to rotate, and when the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a firing operation, the operation handle 112 is not shown at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112. The game ball is fired by the firing mechanism. The game balls fired in this manner are guided to the game area 116 by rising between the rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108.

  The game area 116 is a space formed at an interval between the game board 108 and the transparent plate 110, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. The gaming board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and a windmill, and the gaming balls guided to the gaming area 116 collide with the nails and the windmill so as to flow down and roll in irregular directions.

  The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of approach of the game balls is different according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is viewed as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100. Located on the right side of the Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls launched with a launch intensity less than the predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enter the first game area 116a and are launched with the launch intensity equal to or greater than the predetermined intensity. The game ball that has been sent will enter the second game area 116b.

  In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, and a second starting opening 122 through which game balls can enter. These general winning openings 118, first starting opening 120, 2 When the game ball enters the start opening 122, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player. The number of winning balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of winning balls to be paid out at each of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the second starting opening 122 may be different. The same number of balls may be set. At this time, it is possible to set the number of award balls to be paid out by entering the game ball into the first start opening 120 and to set the number of award balls to be paid out into the second start opening 122 by entering the game ball. is there.

  Although described later in detail, a first start area is provided in the first start port 120, and a second start area is provided in the second start port 122. Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and the gaming ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, any of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery is performed to determine 1 special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits such as whether or not the player can execute a major game or a small hit game which is advantageous for the player, and what kind of a game state is to be made in the subsequent game state. Therefore, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, the player acquires an opportunity to acquire a right to receive various gaming profits at the same time as acquiring a predetermined winning ball. It becomes.

  The first start port 120 is a lower part of the game area 116, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 116a can enter, or the game ball entering the first game area 116a is , It is disposed at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the second game area 116b.

  Also, the second start port 122 is located in the second gaming area 116b, and only the game balls flowing down the second gaming area 116b can enter or the game entered into the second gaming area 116b The ball is disposed at a position where it is easier to enter than the gaming ball that has entered the first gaming area 116a. The second start opening 122 is constituted by a variable start opening (start variable winning prize device) having a movable piece 122 b so that the easiness of entering the gaming ball into the second start opening 122 can be changed. Specifically, the second start port 122 is provided so as to be able to open and close the movable piece 122b, and when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, entry of the game ball into the second start port 122 is impossible or It is difficult.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes the gate 124 provided in the second game area 116b, it is determined whether or not to execute the auxiliary game in which the second start port 122 is opened, and the execution of the auxiliary game is determined. In addition, an auxiliary game in which the opening and closing of the second starting opening 122 is controlled is executed. More specifically, on the condition that the game ball passes through the gate 124, a lottery of a normal symbol to be described later is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. As described above, when the movable piece 122 b is in the open state, the movable piece 122 b functions as a receptacle for guiding the gaming ball to the second starting opening 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting opening 122.

  Furthermore, a first large winning opening 126 and a second large winning opening 128 are provided in the lower part of the game area 116. The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are arranged at positions where game balls flowing down at least the second gaming area 116b can enter. The first large winning opening 126 is provided with an opening and closing door 126b so that the opening and closing door 126b normally closes the first large winning opening 126 and the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126. The ball has become impossible. On the other hand, when the small hit game described above is executed, the open / close door 126b is opened, the open / close door 126b functions as a receiving tray, and the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 126 . Then, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player.

  In addition, the second large winning opening 128, the opening and closing door 128b is provided so as to be openable and closable, normally, the opening and closing door 128b closes the second large winning opening 128, the game ball to the second large winning opening 128 It is impossible to enter the On the other hand, when the above-mentioned main character game is executed, the open / close door 128b is opened, the open / close door 128b functions as a receiving tray, and the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 128. Then, when the game ball enters the second big winning opening 128, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player. The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are collectively referred to simply as a large winning opening.

  It should be noted that the bottom of the game area 116 did not enter any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first large winning opening 126, and the second large winning opening 128 A discharge port 130 for discharging the game balls from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108 is provided.

  Then, in the gaming machine 100, the effect display device 200 comprising a liquid crystal display device, the effect role device 202 comprising a movable device, and various lighting modes and light emission colors are controlled as a rendering device performing rendering in progress of a game and the like. A presentation lighting device 204 comprising a lamp, a voice output device 206 comprising a speaker, and a presentation button 208 for receiving an operation of the player.

  The effect display device 200 includes a main effect display unit 200a including an image display unit for displaying an image and a sub effect display unit 201a. The main effect display unit 200 a is disposed so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 100 in a substantially central portion of the gaming board 108. In the main effect display unit 200a, effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are variably displayed as shown, and the main character lottery result is informed to the player by the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c. The presentation will be executed. Further, the sub effect display unit 201a is provided above the main effect display unit 200a, and an auxiliary effect image is displayed during the change effect.

  The effect role device 202 is disposed in front of the main effect display unit 200a, and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108, but the above-mentioned effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are being displayed in a variable manner, etc. It moves to the front of the main effect display unit 200a to give the player a feeling of expectation of a big hit.

  The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect role device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and is controlled to light variously in accordance with the image and the like displayed on the main effect display unit 200a.

  The voice output device 206 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 106 and the lower position of the outer frame 102, and various directions toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 according to the image etc. displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. Output voice.

  The effect button 208 is formed of a button for receiving the pressing operation of the player, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a lower position than the transmitting plate 110. The effect button 208 is activated in accordance with the image etc. displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various effects are performed according to the operation. Is executed.

  In the figure, reference numeral 132 is an upper plate to which a winning ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 and a gaming ball lent out from the gaming ball lending device are guided, and when the upper plate 132 is full of gaming balls, the gaming ball is It will be guided to the lower plate 134. Further, on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134, a ball removing hole (not shown) for discharging the gaming balls from the lower plate 134 is formed. The ball removal hole is normally closed by an opening and closing plate (not shown), but the opening and closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 134a by pressing the ball removal knob 134a, and the ball removal hole It is possible to discharge the game ball below the lower plate 134.

  In addition, on the game board 108, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold at a position outside the gaming area 116 and at which the player can visually recognize. A display 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, a normal symbol hold indicator 170, and a right-handed notice indicator 172 are provided. Each of the displays 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 300b based on the input signal from each detection switch or timer and performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 300c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

  The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is started by the game ball passing through the gate 124 and the special game mainly started by the game ball entering the first start port 120 or the second start port 122. It is divided roughly into a regular game. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

  In the main control board 300, a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting opening for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120 A detection switch 120s, a second start opening detection switch 122s for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the gaming ball has passed through the gate 124, a first large winning opening The first large winning opening detection switch 126s to detect that the gaming ball has entered 126, the second large winning opening detection switch 128s to detect that the gaming ball has entered to the second large winning opening 128, the gaming area 116 An out-ball detection switch 130 s is connected to detect game balls discharged from the camera, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of the detection switches. To have.

  In addition, a merging passage is provided on the back of the game board 108, and the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first large winning opening 126, and the second large winning opening 128 respectively. The game balls having balls and the game balls guided from the discharge port 130 to the back side are joined at the merging passage and are guided to the facilities of the game arcade. The out ball detection switch 130s is provided in the merging passage, and all the game balls discharged from the game area 116, in other words, all the game balls fired in the game area 116, are detected by the out ball detection switch 130s. It is detected.

  In addition, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric combination solenoid 122c for operating the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 and a first large winning opening solenoid for operating the open / close door 126b for opening and closing the first large winning opening 126. 126c and a second large winning opening solenoid 128c for operating the open / close door 128b for opening and closing the second large winning opening 128 are connected, and the main control board 300 causes the second start opening 122 and the first large winning opening 126, the opening and closing control of the second big winning opening 128 is performed.

  In addition, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and an ordinary symbol A symbol hold display 170 and a right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the display control of each display is performed by the main control board 300.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 has a possibility of abnormality or fraud, such as a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism, and a door opening sensor for detecting the open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 are provided to detect that, and each abnormality detection sensor 174 is configured to input an abnormality detection signal to the main control board 300.

  Furthermore, on the back of the game board 108, a setting change switch 180s is provided. The setting change switch 180s is configured to be accessible by a dedicated key, and is configured to be able to set the setting value in three stages of 1 to 3 by the operation of the key. Although details will be described later, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the game proceeds in accordance with the setting value being set, and the degree of advantage is different for each setting value.

  Further, a payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300.

  The payout control board 310 performs control for firing the gaming balls and control for paying out the winning balls. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is communicably connected to the main control board 300 bi-directionally. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress outputted from the main control board 300 is via the payout control board 310 and the game information output board 312. , And a hall computer of a game arcade.

  Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out the gaming balls stored in the storage section as a winning ball to the player. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to control to pay the predetermined winning balls to the player. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316 s, and it is grasped whether the prize balls to be paid out are paid out to the player.

  Further, the dispensing control substrate 310 is connected to a fullness detection switch 318 s for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 134. The countersink detection switch 318s is provided in a passage for guiding the gaming balls to be paid out as winning balls to the lower tray 134, and the gaming ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310 every time the gaming balls pass through the passage. It is supposed to be input.

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

  Further, to the payout control substrate 310, a emission control circuit 320 is communicably connected bi-directionally. The launch control circuit 320 grants launch when receiving launch control data from the payout control board 310. The launch control circuit 320 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 and detecting that the player has touched the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operation angle of the operation handle 112. It is done. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the firing control circuit 320 controls the firing solenoid 112c provided in the gaming ball launching device so as to fire the gaming ball.

  The sub control board 330 mainly controls various effects such as playing and waiting. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330 a, a sub ROM 330 b, a sub RAM 330 c, and an RTC 330 d, and is communicably connected to the main control board 300 in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. ing. The sub CPU 330a reads a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and controls execution of effects. At this time, the sub RAM 330 c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330 a.

  Specifically, the sub control board 330 performs image display control to display an image on the main effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a. The sub ROM 330 b stores a large number of various image data displayed on the main effect display unit 200 a and the sub effect display unit 201 a, and the sub CPU 330 a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330 b to the VRAM (not shown). The image display of the effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a is controlled.

  In addition, the sub control board 330 performs sound output control for causing the sound output device 206 to output sound while moving the effect combination device 202 or controlling lighting of the effect lighting device 204. Furthermore, when an operation detection signal is input from the effect button detection switch 208 s that detects that the effect button 208 has been pressed, a predetermined effect is executed.

  A power supply substrate (not shown) is connected to each substrate, and power is supplied from a commercial power supply to each substrate via the power supply substrate. In addition, a backup power supply comprising a capacitor is provided on the power supply substrate. The RTC 330 d provided on the sub control board 330 receives power supply from the backup power supply and counts the current time.

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

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, special game and normal game, progress in parallel, and a low probability game state is used as a game state when these two games are progressed. Or, the game proceeds in any of the gaming states in which the gaming state in any of the high probability gaming state and the gaming state in any of the non-time-short gaming state or the time-short gaming state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set such that the probability of acquiring the right to execute the major role game in which the first major winning opening 126 and the second major winning opening 128 are opened is low. In the gaming state, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a high-prize game is set high.

  In addition, the non-time-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be in the open state, and the game ball does not easily enter the second start port 122, and the time-short game state is more than the non-time-short game state Also, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in the open state, and the gaming ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in this embodiment.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to cause the game area 116 to fire the game ball, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the game is sent to the player A lottery to determine whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "main character lottery") is performed. In this major role lottery, when the jackpot is won, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are opened and the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128. A possible major role game is executed, and the gaming state after the end of the major role game is set to any of the above gaming states. Below, the major player lottery method will be described.

  In addition, although the details will be described later, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach) The mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number) are acquired, and these random number values are stored in the special image storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, the game ball enters the first start opening 120 and various random numbers stored in the special view storage area are collectively referred to as the special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start opening 122 The various random numbers stored in the special map reservation storage area are collectively referred to as special reservation.

  The special view reserve storage area of the main RAM 300 c includes a first special view reserve storage area and a second special view reserve storage area. Each of the first special view reservation storage area and the second special view reservation storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120, the special storage is sequentially stored from the first storage section of the first special view reservation storage area, and when the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 122, the special opening 2 Hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special view hold storage area.

  For example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if no hold is stored in any of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special view hold storage area, the first storage Store special 1 hold in the department. Also, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state where the special storage is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special storage is stored in the fourth storage unit Remember. Also, even when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, in the same manner as described above, the special reserve is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view reserve storage area. The special hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special view reservation storage area and the second special view reservation storage area are set to four. Therefore, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special view holding storage area, to the first starting opening 120, for example, Special ball on hold is not newly stored by entering the game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, if four special 2 holdings are already stored in the second special view holding storage area, the game to the second starting opening 122 is performed. A special entry is not newly stored by the entry of the ball.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one jackpot decision random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the large winning lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the determination of the jackpot is performed, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A major role lottery will be held.

  In the low probability gaming state, when starting a large winning lottery for special 1 hold and special 2 hold, the low probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. Here, in the present embodiment, three setting values having different degrees of advantage are provided, and the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table is provided for each setting value. During the game, the set value is set to any one of three levels, and the main character lottery is performed with reference to the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the currently set set value.

  When the setting value is set to 1, the main character lottery is performed with reference to the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 4A. According to the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table a, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10218, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 21310, it is determined to be a small winning, If it is the jackpot decision random number of the, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 300.6, and the small hit probability is about 1/50.

  When the setting value is set to 2, a high winning lottery is performed with reference to the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in FIG. 4B. According to the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10225, it is determined that the jackpot is determined, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 21310, it is determined that the jackpot is small, If it is the jackpot decision random number of the, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 291.2, and the small hit probability is about 1/50.

  When the setting value is set to 3, the main character lottery is performed with reference to the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table c shown in FIG. 4C. According to the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table c, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10232, it is determined that the jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 21310, it is determined that the jackpot is small, and others If it is the jackpot decision random number of the, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 282.4, and the small hit probability is about 1/50.

  In addition, in the high probability gaming state, when starting the large winning lottery for special 1 hold and special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 4 (d), the high probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this high certainty jackpot decision random number judgment table, if the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 10618, it is decided that it is a jackpot, and if the jackpot decision random number is if it is 20001 to 21310, it is decided that it is a small hit, If it is the jackpot decision random number, it is determined that there is a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/10 and the small hit probability is about 1/50.

  As described above, when the low probability gaming state is set, the winning combination lottery is performed according to the setting value being set. At this time, the winning probability of the jackpot differs according to the set value, and the case where the set value is large is easier to win the jackpot than when it is small. Here, even though the set value is different, the small winning probability does not change, but the small winning probability may be different for each set value.

  Further, in the case of the high probability gaming state, the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than in the case of the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot probability in the high probability gaming state is made common to all the setting values, but the jackpot probability in the jackpot and the small hitting or both in the high probability gaming state is selected for each setting value. It may be different.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the per symbol random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one hit symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" or "small hit" is derived by the above main character lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when winning a "big hit" by special 1 suspension, as shown in FIG. 5A, a special symbol per symbol random number determination table a is selected, and a special 1 suspension wins by "small hit" In this case, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the special symbol winning symbol random number determination table b is selected. Also, when winning a "big hit" by the special 2 suspension, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), a special random symbol judgment table a for 2 is selected, and a special winning 2 is elected "small hit" In the case, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), the special symbol winning symbol random number determination table b is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and is determined when the small hitting determination result is obtained. A special symbol is called a small hit symbol, and a special symbol that is determined when the determination result of the loss is obtained is called a missing symbol.

  According to the special symbol per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 5 (a) and the special symbol per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 5 (c), according to the value of the acquired per symbol random number As illustrated, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. Further, according to the special symbol random number determination table b for special symbol 1 shown in FIG. 5 (b) and the special symbol random symbol determination table b for special symbol 2 shown in FIG. 5 (d), regardless of the value of the winning symbol random number acquired. In addition, as illustrated, the type of special symbol (small hitting symbol) is determined as the special symbol a.

  On the other hand, when the main character lottery result is "loss", when the lottery result is derived by the special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the large lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", and is not referred to when the large lottery result is "loss". In this case, in the special symbol per symbol random number determination table and the special symbol per symbol random number determination table, the same jackpot symbol is determined. However, different jackpot symbols may be determined in both tables, or the type (jackpot symbol) of the special symbol may be determined with reference to the winning symbol random number determination table of 1 regardless of the holding type. .

  In addition, although the selection ratio of the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol was made common in all the setting values here, you may make either one or both of the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol differ for every setting value.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and a table set in advance is selected according to the hold type, the hold number, the game state, the change state associated with the game state, and further the set value etc. Be done. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-1006. As described above, when the main character lottery result is derived, a process of determining a fluctuation presentation pattern for reporting the main character lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the main character lottery result is “loss”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variation effect pattern. Note that the fluctuation state is defined as which table is to be referred to to determine the fluctuation effect pattern, and is a concept that is set separately from the gaming state.

  For example, when the gaming status is set to the non-time saving gaming state, when the major player lottery result of “losing” is derived based on the special 1 suspension, the number of suspension of special player 1 when performing the major lottery Hereinafter, when the “number of reservations” is simply 0, as shown in FIG. 6A, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected. Similarly, when a major player lottery result of "losing" is derived based on the special 1 suspension while being set to the normal gaming state, if the number of reservations when performing a major player lottery is one to two As shown in FIG. 6B, when the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected and the number of reservations is 3, as shown in FIG. 6C, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected Be done. In FIG. 6, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

  Here, in the non-time saving game state, the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to when the main character lottery result of “lost” is derived based on the special 1 suspension has been described, but the main ROM 300 b Many other reach group determination random number determination tables are stored.

  In addition, when a major player lottery result is a "big hit" or a "small hit", the group type is not determined in determining the fluctuation presentation pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the main character lottery result is “loss”, and is not referred to when the main character lottery result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the reach mode determination random number determination table. The reach mode determination random number determination table is a lose mode reach random number determination table selected when the main character lottery result is “lost”, and the jackpot selected when the major character lottery result is “big hit” It is roughly divided into the hour reach mode determination random number determination table and the small hitting time reach mode determination random number determination table which is selected when the result of the lottery for the major player is "small hit". In addition, the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the big hit reach mode determination random number determination table and the small hit reach mode determination random number determination table It is provided for each.

  Each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each type of gaming state and symbol. Here, an example of a lost mode determination random number determination table for group x to be referred to in a predetermined gaming state and a symbol type is shown in FIG. 7A, and an example of a special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table is shown. FIG. 7 (b) shows an example of the special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 7 (c), and FIG. 7 (d) shows an example of the special win small hit reach mode determination random number judgment table. FIG. 7 (e) shows an example of the special small use at the time of reaching the reach mode determination random number determination table.

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 250. Then, if the result of the above main character lottery is "loss", as shown in FIG. 7A, the lost time reach mode determination random number corresponding to the group type determined by the above group type lottery The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number selected. Further, when the result of the above main character lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 7 (b), (c), the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type Is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

  Furthermore, when the result of the above main character lottery is "small hit", as shown in FIG. 7 (d), (e), the small hit reach mode determination random number corresponding to the read hold type The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected small hitting time reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

  Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a change pattern random number determination table described later together with the change mode number, and the change pattern is determined simultaneously with the change mode number being determined. A random number determination table is determined. In FIG. 7, the table x described in the column of the variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, “H” is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but the description “○ H” in FIGS. 7 to 9 indicates an arbitrary value represented by a hexadecimal number.

  As described above, when the main character lottery result is “loss”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type and the game state, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table are decided by the reach mode decision random number decision table at the time of loss and the reach mode decision random number shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the large winning lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", the determined big hit symbol or small hit symbol (special symbol type), a big hit, or a gaming state when winning a small hit etc. The variation mode number and variation pattern random number determination table will be determined using the reach mode determination random number with reference to the corresponding large hit time reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 7.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, a variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are also provided for each table number.

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one fluctuation pattern random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined as illustrated based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined simultaneously with the above variation mode number and the acquired variation pattern random number.

  As described above, when the main character lottery is performed, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined in accordance with the main character lottery result, the determined symbol type, the gaming state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number specify a fluctuation effect pattern, and the mode and time of the fluctuation effect are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the fluctuation mode number is determined, the fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the fluctuation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 9A. According to the fluctuation time 1 determination table, fluctuation time 1 is associated with each fluctuation mode number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the determined fluctuation mode number.

  Further, as described above, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 9B. According to the fluctuation time 2 determination table, fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern number. The total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 determined in this manner is the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying of the winning combination lottery result, that is, the fluctuation time.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation is determined. The variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In sub-control board 330, the first half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. The details will be described later. Hereinafter, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number may be collectively referred to as variation information, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a variation command.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the special motorized product operating ram set table. This special electric combination work operating ram set table is stored with various data for controlling a large winning game or a small hitting game, and during the high playing game and a small hitting game, this special electric combination working ram setting Referring to the table, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are controlled to be energized. In addition, in fact, a plurality of special electric combination product operation ram set tables are provided for each type of special symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol), and according to the type of the determined special symbol, the corresponding table is a high-ranking player It is set at the start of the game or small hit game, but here, for the convenience of explanation, control data of all special symbols is shown in one table.

  When the special symbol A, B, C which is a big hit symbol or the special symbol a which is a small hit symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. An opening and closing process is performed to open and close the large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 in a predetermined opening and closing pattern. The big-prize game consists of a plurality of round games in which the second big winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and in the small hitting game, a round game in which the first big winning opening 126 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times is executed only once. Ru.

  According to the special electric bonus game ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the special electric bonus game maximum number of operations (during one major game or during a small hit game) The number of round games to be executed, the opening big winning opening (the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 opened in each round game), the number of times of special electric role opening switching (the first in a round game Opening number of 1 large winning opening 126 and 2nd large winning opening 128), solenoid energization time (1st large winning opening solenoid 126c and 2nd large every opening number of first large winning opening 126 and second large winning opening 128) The energizing time of the winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, the opening time of one first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128), the prescribed number (in one round game) Maximum winning number available to the large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, the large winning opening closing effective time (the closing time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 between the round game, ie, round Interval time), ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game to the resumption of the normal special game), as control data of the main character game, for each type of jackpot symbol and small hit symbol , And are stored in advance as illustrated.

  In the present embodiment, when the special symbols A and B, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, a major role game composed of five round games is executed and when the special symbol C is determined, A main character game consisting of 15 round games is executed. In each round game, a prescribed number of (eight) game balls enter the second large winning opening 128 or a predetermined time (here, 29.0 seconds) after the second large winning opening 128 is opened. Ends when it has passed.

  In addition, when the special symbol a which is a small hit symbol is determined, a small hit game including one round game is executed. In the small hit game executed when the special symbol a is determined, the opening of the first large winning opening 126 for 0.9 seconds is performed twice in a first round game, with a predetermined pause time interposed.

  FIG. 11 is a view for explaining a gaming state setting table for setting the gaming state after the end of the major player game. In the present embodiment, when the big game is executed, the gaming state after the big game is ended is set according to the type of the special symbol determined at the time of the big hit.

  According to the gaming state setting table, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A, the game is set to the low probability gaming state after the end of the major player game. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol B, C, it is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the major role game, and the number of continuations of the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "high probability number") It is set to 10000 times. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the major player lottery result is determined 10000 times. However, the above-mentioned high probability number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the setting of the high probability number again Will be done. Therefore, when the lottery result of the loss is derived 10000 times without deriving the jackpot result of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the major role game, the low probability gaming The gaming state is changed to the state.

  In addition, after the end of the big-prize game, while being set to the time saving game state, the number of continuations of the time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as "time reduction number") is set. At this time, if the big hit symbol is the special symbol A, the time reduction number is set to 100 times, and if the special symbol B or C is, the time reduction number is set to 10000 times. This means that the time saving game state continues until the main character lottery result is determined 100 times or 10000 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time-savings indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving gaming state of 1, and setting of the number of time-savings is performed again when a big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations. It will be.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, the normal symbol determination process associated with whether or not the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be energized (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery" ) Is done.

  Although details will be described later, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the common drawing reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the common drawing reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the hit determination random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes the gate 124 in a state where the hit random numbers are stored in all the four storage units of the common drawing reservation storage area, the hit decision random numbers are stored based on the passage of the game balls There is nothing to do. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 124 is called common drawing reservation.

  In the case of starting the regular drawing lottery in the non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 12A, the non-time saving gaming state winning random number determination table is referred to. According to the non-time-short game state winning determination random number determination table, when the winning determination random number is 0, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 1 to 99, The lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. Although it will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this popular drawing lottery, the second starting opening 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting opening 122 is closed. Maintained.

  Further, when starting the drawing diagram lottery in the time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 12B, the winning random number determination table for the time saving gaming state is referred to. At this time, according to the winning random number determination table for short game state, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 98, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 99, the normal A lost symbol is determined as the symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the short time gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

  Fig.13 (a) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG.13 (b) is a figure explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. As described above, when the common drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery. According to this normal symbol fluctuation time data table, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-short time gaming state, and fluctuates when the gaming state is set to the time shortening gaming state The time is determined to one second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 168 is variably displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. Then, when the hit symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

  Then, when the hit symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery and the symbol is determined and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is an open / close control pattern as shown in FIG. 13 (b) Energization control is performed with reference to the table. In actuality, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each gaming state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the ordinary electric role solenoid 122c in accordance with the gaming state when the normal symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, control data corresponding to each gaming state is shown in one table.

  When the hit symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 13B, the second start port 122 is controlled to open and close with reference to the open and close control pattern table. According to the opening / closing control pattern table, the time before public power release (the waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the number of times of opening / closing switching of the ordinary electric combination (the number of times of opening the second start port 122) , Solenoid energization time (Energization time of the ordinary electric utility solenoid 122c for every opening number of the second start port 122, that is, opening time of one second start port 122), a prescribed number (all of the second start port 122) The maximum number of possible winnings to the second starting port 122 during opening), the public power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, ie, the rest time), the general power active state time (second starting) The standby time from the last opening end of the mouth 122), the normal power end wait time (the standby time until the fluctuation display of the normal symbol to be described later is resumed after the normal power valid state time has elapsed), the second starting opening 122 control data To, for each gaming state, is stored in advance as shown.

  As described above, the opening / closing control conditions for opening / closing the second starting opening 122 are associated with the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state as game progress conditions, respectively, and in the time saving game state It becomes easier for the gaming ball to enter the second starting opening 122 than the gaming state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, the regular drawing lottery is made one after another and the second start opening 122 is frequently opened, so the player consumes the game ball It is possible to perform a major role lottery while reducing the

  The opening and closing conditions of the second start opening 122 define three factors of the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time of variation display of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second start opening 122. And in this embodiment, in two of these elements, by setting the time saving game state more advantageously than the non time saving game state, the time saving game state is the second start than the non time saving game state. The game ball is set to be easily entered into the mouth 122. However, for one or three of the above three elements, the time game state may be set more advantageously than the non-time game state. In any case, the time saving game state is advantageous over at least one element compared to the non time saving game state, so the time saving game state is comprehensively the second starting opening than the non time saving game state. The game ball may easily enter at 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state, according to the first condition. Also, the movable piece 122b may be controlled to open and close in accordance with the second condition that is likely to be in the open state.

  Next, the main processing of the main control board 300 accompanying the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining CPU initialization processing (S100) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process to clear data to be cleared that should be cleared when the power is turned on (when resetting to clear the main RAM 300c) among the main RAM 300c. Further, here, the setting value corresponding to the signal input from the setting change switch 180s is stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing (stores the RAM clear designation command in the transmission buffer) of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the secondary control board 330 that the main RAM 300c is cleared.

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

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process necessary to calculate a checksum.

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

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process to clear data to be cleared, which should be cleared at the time of power recovery (when maintaining data before power-off without clearing the main RAM 300c), of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of the sub-command (power recovery return designation command) for transmitting the recovery from the power-off to the sub control board 330 (stores the power recovery return command in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of transmitting a dispensing command (power supply recovery designating command) for transmitting the recovery from the power-off to the dispensing control board 310 (stores the power recovery designating command in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a is a power-on special figure symbol type designation command showing the type of special symbol, a special 1 hold designation command showing the special 1 hold number (X1), a special 2 hold designation command showing the special 2 hold number (X2), Special symbol winning order command showing special 1 hold and special 2 hold winning order stored, power-on sub-command set processing for transmitting set value specification command showing set value set (special symbol winning process Store the order command in the send buffer).

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

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs processing to inhibit an interrupt.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for per symbol random number. The per symbol random number initial value updating random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the per symbol random number. In other words, the symbol random number is updated by the symbol random number update process described later, and the symbol random number is hit when the symbol random number initial value update random number is rotated from the initial symbol update random number to the corresponding symbol random number initial value update random number -1. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for winning symbol random number.

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

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

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

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-33. In the following, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as a variation effect random number.

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

(Power-off save processing of main control board 300 (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 15 is a flow chart for explaining the power-off save process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes lower than a predetermined value, the main CPU 300a interrupts the CPU initialization processing and executes power-off save processing.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clear process to stop the output of the output port.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped while looping steps S300-17 to S300-25.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generating circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (in the present embodiment, 4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as "4 ms"). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization processing (step S100) is interrupted and the following timer interrupt processing is executed.

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

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

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

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

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed, except when the timer counter is not specified.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the process of updating the winning symbol random number initial value updating random number, as in the above-described steps S100-35.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by one and updated, and when the result of addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one revolution, Update the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the per symbol random number.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, as the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number, hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300 are used. The hardware random number generation unit updates the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number both according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every round of the random number sequence, and starts the start value at each system reset. It has changed.

(Step S500)
Whether the main CPU 300a receives a signal from the first start opening detection switch 120s, the second start opening detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, the first large winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s Execute switch management processing to judge. The details of the switch management process will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes special game management processing to control the progress of the above special game. The details of the special game management process will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output image of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c, the second large winning opening solenoid 128c and the movable member driving solenoid 142c, and the solenoid output for storing in the output port buffer Execute image composition processing.

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

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process (step S500) in the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start opening detection switch is detected, that is, the gaming ball enters the first start opening 120 and a detection signal is input from the first start opening detection switch 120s. As a result, when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S520, and when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is not detected, the process is performed to step S500-5. Transfer.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300 a executes the first starting hole passing process based on the game ball entering the first starting hole 120. In addition, the detail of this 1st starting opening passage process is mentioned later.

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

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300 a executes the second start opening passage processing based on the game ball entering the second start opening 122. In addition, the detail of this 2nd starting opening passage process is mentioned later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a is at the time when the special winning opening detection switch is detected, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s and the second It is determined whether a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-9. When it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-11. Transfer the process.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a major player game or a small hit game is currently being performed, and the entry of the game ball to the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 is properly made. Determine if there is. Here, when it is determined that the major role game or the small hit game is not performed, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and the major role game or the small hit game is being performed, and the first large winning opening 126 and the second large If it is determined that entry of the game ball to the winning opening 128 has been properly made, the special winning opening winning ball number counter is incremented by 1, and a special winning opening winning designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S500-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the general winning opening detection switch is detected, that is, whether the gaming ball enters the general winning opening 118 and a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 118s. As a result, if it is determined that the general winning opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-13. If it is determined that the general winning opening detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-15. Transfer.

(Step S500-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a general winning opening winning combination designation command in the transmission buffer.

(Step S500-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the out-of-sphere detection switch is on, that is, whether a detection signal is input from the out-sphere detection switch 130s. As a result, when it is determined that the out-of-ball detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-17. When it is determined that the out-ball detection switch is not detected, the switch management process is ended. .

(Step S500-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the out sphere detection designation command in the transmission buffer, and ends the switch management process.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining gate passage processing (step S510) in the main control substrate 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

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

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

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit to be saved for the acquired hit determination random number among the four storage units of the common drawing reserve storage area.

(Step S510-9)
Main CPU 300a saves the hit determination random number acquired in step S510-1 in the target storage unit calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing reservation designation command indicating the common drawing reservation number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area, and ends the gate passage processing.

  FIG. 19 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting opening passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
Main CPU 300a sets "00H" as a special symbol identification value. In addition, a special symbol identification value is for identifying whether it is any one of a special 1 hold and a special 2 hold as a hold type, a special symbol identification value (00H) indicates a special 1 hold, and a special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates a special 2 pending.

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart for explaining the second starting opening passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S535)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol random number acquisition processing described later.

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

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

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal motor-operated product winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the second starting opening passage processing.

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting opening passing process (step S520) and the second starting opening passing process (step S530).

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

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

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

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of target special symbol holding balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or more than the upper limit. As a result, when it is determined that the upper limit value is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S535-23, and when it is determined that the upper limit value is not exceeded, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

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

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates, out of the eight storage units of the special map reservation storage area, a target storage unit to which the acquired jackpot determination random number is to be saved.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a determines the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the hit symbol random number updated in step S400-13, the reach group determination random number updated in step S100-43, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern A random number is acquired and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
Main CPU 300a performs a special symbol holding ball winning order setting process of updating and storing the special 1 holding and special 2 holding winning sequences stored in the special figure holding storage area.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a executes an acquisition-time effect determination process of making a major lottery, a winning symbol temporary determination, and a fluctuation information temporary determination, based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. In this acquisition effect determination process, a pre-reading designation command indicating variation information determined when newly stored hold is read is transmitted to the sub control board 330.

(Step S535-19)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535-21)
Main CPU 300a sets the special-image hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-17. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter The special figure 2 hold specification command is set. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number will be transmitted to the secondary control board 330.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether or not it is less than the state of the control unit winning opening opening control state described later. As a result, when it is determined that it is less than the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control state, the processing is transferred to step S535-27, and when it is determined that it is not less than the normal electric combination winning opening open control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process ends.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is an abnormal winning, and when it is determined that there is an abnormal winning, executes a starting opening abnormal winning error process that performs a predetermined process, and the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). Finish).

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball into the gate 124 And progress in parallel. The processing relating to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, each processing relating to such special game is managed by the special game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling execution of special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each of the special game control modules. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", When the module for executing "special symbol variation processing" is called and the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "special symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and the special symbol When the game management phase is "03H" or "07H", a module for executing "pre-game winning opening opening process" is called, and the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H" If the special game management phase is "05H" or "09H", a module for executing "big winning opening opening control processing" is called "big winning opening". A module for executing "chain effective processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "06H" or "0AH", a module for executing "big winning opening end wait processing" is called .

  FIG. 23 is a flow chart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) on the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 2 holding number (X2) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 2 hold count (X2) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special hold count (X2) is not “1” or more The process moves to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 1 holding number (X1) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special number 1 reserved number (X1) is "1" or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special number 1 reserved number (X1) is not "1" or more. The process moves to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer and executes a customer waiting setting process for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting process.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a is configured to use the second storage unit stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view storage area or the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view storage area. Block transfer of the stored special 1 hold to a small ordinal storage unit. Specifically, if it is determined in step S610-1 that the number of special symbol 2 suspension balls is "1" or more, the second to fourth storage portions of the second special view suspension storage area The stored special 2 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit. When it is determined in step S610-3 that the number of special symbol 1 holding balls is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view storage area. The special first hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special first hold stored in the first storage unit is block transferred to the zeroth storage unit. In the special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter corresponding to the holding type transferred to the 0 storage unit is decremented by "1", and the special 1 holding or the special 2 holding is Sets a hold reduction designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that “1” has been subtracted.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0 storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag identifying whether it is the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determination random number A determination table is selected to perform a major character lottery, and a special symbol hitting determination process is executed to store the lottery result.

(Step S610-11)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol design determination processing for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the hit symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding hit symbol random number judgment table is selected. The special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (classification of the jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a loss, the special symbol determination data (type of lost symbol) for loss corresponding to the hold type is saved. Thus, when the special symbol determination data is saved, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
Main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and numbers (counter values) are associated with the respective segments constituting the 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment to be finally lit.

(Step S611)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol variation number determination processing of determining a variation mode number and a variation pattern number. The details of the special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611 and determines fluctuation time 1 and fluctuation time 2 with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set to the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a spare area setting process that performs processing such as storing the gaming state when the major player lottery is executed in the gaming state buffer. Further, in this spare area setting process, when the result of the main character lottery is a big hit, the gaming state information to be set after the big game and the type (big symbol determination data) of the big hit symbol are stored in the spare area of the main RAM 300c. .

(Step S610-19)
Main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of special symbols in first special symbol display 160 or second special symbol display 162. A counter value is associated with each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting control is performed. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. In addition, the special symbol display symbol counter is separately provided with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. In this case, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, and sets a special image holding designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter The special figure 2 hold specification command is set. Here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the special 1 pending and special 2 pending winning orders stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is digested, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each of these holds will be transmitted to the secondary control board 330.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “01H”, and ends the special symbol change waiting process.

  FIG. 25 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit or a small hit. As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot is a large or small, the process proceeds to step S611-3, and when it is determined that neither a jackpot nor a small (not a loss), the process proceeds to step S611-5. Move.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, the type of jackpot symbol, the hold type, and the fluctuation state.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a checks the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter when the read hold type of the hold is special 2 hold, and when the read hold type of the read hold is special 1 hold, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current gaming state, the number of reservations confirmed in step S611-5, and the reservation type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the zero storage unit in step S610-5.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a lost time reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the group type determined in step S611-7.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a changes the variation mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S611-3 or step S611-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the zeroth storage unit in step S610-7. Determine the number. Also, here, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number determined in step S611-11.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S611-1 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the zeroth storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

  FIG. 26 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation in progress processing on the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

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

(Step S620-3)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is “0”. As a result, if the counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-5. If the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs special symbol variation timer update processing for subtracting the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15 by a predetermined value.

(Step S620-7)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15. If the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates a special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of 7 segments that constitutes the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S620-11)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0" Special symbol during the process is ended.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the special symbol variation in-progress process. As a result, each of the segments constituting 7 segments is sequentially lit at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “02H”.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

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

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol fluctuation processing.

  FIG. 27 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop symbol display process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the main character lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery is a jackpot. As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S630-19, and when it is determined that the jackpot is not determined to be a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes number cut management processing. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to check whether the current gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. When the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the counter value of the high probability number cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the high probability number cut counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high probability gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

  In addition, here, the time saving state flag for identifying whether the gaming state is the non time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state is loaded, and the current gaming state is the non time saving gaming state or not. Check if there is. When the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the count value of the time reduction counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the time saving number counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the time saving state flag corresponding to the non-time saving game state is set. Thereby, in the time saving game state, the gaming state shifts to the non-time saving game state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning a big hit.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the fluctuation state.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a special-pattern-confirmed gaming state confirmation designation command indicating the gaming state when the special symbol is determined in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a count command for transmitting the number of times of high probability and the number of time reductions updated in step S630-7 to the sub control board 330.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery is a small hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a small hit, the process moves to step S630-21, and when it is determined that it is not a small hit, the process moves to step S630-17.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. Thereby, when the special game management processing based on the one hold is ended and the special one hold or the special two hold is stored, the processing for starting the variation display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. It will be

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a resets (sets) the gaming state to the low probability gaming state which is the initial state and the non-time saving gaming state.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a sets data of the special motor operated product operating ram set table according to the type of the determined special symbol.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of times of operating the special electric combination. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-21, set a predetermined number (counter value = number of rounds corresponding to the type of special symbol) as the counter value to the special motorized product maximum number of operations counter. . The special electric combination product maximum number-of-operations counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game starting from now. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric combination product continuous operation number counter, and the counter value of the special electric combination product continuous operation number counter is incremented by "1" at the start of each round game. The number of round games is managed. Here, along with the start of the main character game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric combination product operation frequency counter is also executed.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-21, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-27)
Main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, an opening designation command for transmitting the start of a major game or a small hit game to secondary control board 330. The opening designating command is provided for each opening time, and here, the opening designating command corresponding to the opening time saved at step S630-25 is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H” if the result of the main character lottery confirmed in the above step S630-3 is a big hit, and if it is a small hit, the special game management phase The special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated by updating to “07H”. As a result, a major role game or a small hit game is started.

  FIG. 28 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the large winning opening opening pre-processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S640-3.

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

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening open designation command for transmitting the start of opening of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 (start of round game) to the secondary control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value (“04H” or “08H”) obtained by adding 01H to the current value, and ends the special winning opening open pre-processing.

  FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the special electric combination detection switching count counter is the number of special electric combination opening / closing switching counts (the number of opening and closing of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 during one round game). Determine whether it is the upper limit value. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening / closing switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric combination product operation ram set table, and energizes the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric combination opening / closing switching number counter. Solenoid control data for control and timer data which is an energization time or an energization stop time of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energization of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, or the first large winning opening solenoid 126c. Alternatively, the special winning opening solenoid energization control processing for stopping the energization of the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is executed. By the execution of the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, control of the energization start or the energization stopping of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c is performed in the step S400-25 and the step S400-27. It will be.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the special game timer is one maximum open time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c is energized, that is, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c in step S641-5. It is determined whether control processing to start energization has been performed. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process proceeds to step S641-11. When it is determined that the energization start state is not determined, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special motorized product opening / closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

  FIG. 30 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. The special winning opening open control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650. Transfer the processing to -3.

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

(Step S641)
When it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. Do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the counter value of the special winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, in the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, It is determined whether the same number of game balls as the maximum number of possible winnings in one round has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the special winning opening open control process is ended, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a stops the energization of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c to close the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128. Run. As a result, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are closed.

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

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value ("05H" or "09H") obtained by adding 01H to the current value.

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening close designation command indicating that the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 are closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening control process.

  FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300. The special winning opening closing effective processing is executed when the special game management phase is "05H" or "09H".

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

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric service continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric service maximum action frequency counter, that is, determines whether or not the round game of the preset number of times has ended. . As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric symbol continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric symbol maximum action frequency counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match The process moves to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”. If the special game management phase is "09H", that is, while the small hit game is being controlled, the number of round games for the small hit game is "1", so it is always determined YES in step S660-3. Processing does not shift to the relevant step.

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective processing. Thereby, the next round game will be started.

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

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value (“06H” or “0AH”) obtained by adding 01H to the current value.

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

  FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening end wait processing on the main control board 300. The special winning opening end wait processing is executed when the special game management phase is "06H" or "0AH".

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the gaming state after the end of the major game. Here, the gaming state after the end of the big game is set based on the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the big game. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the big game is the special symbols B and C, set the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state and set the high probability number and the time shortening number to 10000 times Do. In addition, when the big hit symbol which became the execution opportunity of the big part game is special symbol A, while setting to low probability game state and time saving game state, time saving frequency is set to 100 times.

  In addition, here, after the end of the main character game or the small hitting game, based on the large hitting symbol or the small hitting symbol that became the execution trigger of the small hitting game and the setting value in the setting. In order to set the fluctuation state, processing is also performed to set the fluctuation state identification flag and the number of times of fluctuation.

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

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a number designation command corresponding to the high probability number and the time reduction number saved in step S670-3.

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

  FIG. 33 is a view for explaining the normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing relating to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but with the main control board 300, such a normal game The respective game related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of the normal game, and the normal game management phase is associated with each of the normal game control modules. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "normal symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", If the module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called and the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and it is normal. If the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "normal electric role thing winning opening opening processing" is called, and if the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" If the module for executing the motorized winning combination opening opening control process is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", "normally rotated combination winning opening closed" Modularized call for executing processing ", when ordinary game management phase is" 06H ", the modules for performing the" normal electric won game winning opening ends wait process "is called.

  FIG. 34 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary game management process (step S700) on the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300. This normal symbol change waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is "00H".

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

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a transfers the common drawing reserve (hit determination random number) stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the common view reservation storage area to a small storage unit with one ordinal number. Specifically, the general drawing reserve stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300 c is provided with a zeroth storage unit to be processed, and transfers the general drawing reserve stored in the first storage unit to the zeroth storage unit. In addition, in this normal symbol storage area shift processing, while reducing the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter by “1”, a common drawing hold reduction designated command indicating that the common drawing hold is subtracted by “1” is transmitted Set in buffer.

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

(Step S710-7)
Main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the common drawing lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display 168 is configured by one LED lamp, and in the case of a hit, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and in the case of a loss, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off. . The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not to turn on the normal symbol display 168 in the end, and, for example, when the winning is won, "0" as the normal symbol stop symbol number Is determined, and in the case of a loss, "1" is normally determined as the symbol stop symbol number.

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

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

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

(Step S710-15)
Main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of the normal symbol in normal symbol display device 168. If, for example, “0” is set as the counter value to this normal symbol display symbol counter, the normal symbol display 168 is controlled to light, and if “1” is set as the counter value, the normal symbol display Controller 168 is turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set to the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing reservation designation command indicating the common drawing reservation number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area.

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

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

  FIG. 36 is a flow chart for explaining the processing during the normal symbol variation in the main control board 300. The normal symbol change process is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

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

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

(Step S720-5)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", the process proceeds to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0". Normal symbol during the process ends.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is extinguished, it is updated to a counter value indicating that it is lit, and a counter value that indicates that the ordinary symbol display 168 is lit. When it is, it updates to the counter value which shows light extinction, and the said normal symbol fluctuation processing is complete | finished. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeatedly lights (turns off) (is blinked) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol variation time.

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

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets an ordinary symbol fluctuation stop time, which is a time for which an ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed, to the ordinary game timer.

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

(Step S720-15)
Main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “02H”, and ends the normal symbol change processing.

  FIG. 37 is a flow chart for explaining a normal symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. The normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

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

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

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the common drawing lottery is a hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a hit, the process moves to step S730-9, and when it is determined that it is not a hit (it is lost), the process moves to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H”, and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. Thereby, the normal game management processing based on the common drawing reservation of 1 is ended, and when the common drawing reservation is stored, processing for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol based on the next holding is performed. It becomes.

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

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

  FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the processing for opening the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening on the main control board 300. The normal electric winning combination winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the processing for opening the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening is ended and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0". The process moves to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process. The normal electric winning combination winning opening opening and closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the ordinary game management phase to “04H”, and ends the ordinary electric jackpot winning opening opening pre-processing.

  FIG. 39 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary electric winning combination winning opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is the upper limit value of the number of times of switching the normal motor-operated object switching (the number of opening and closing of the movable piece 122b during one opening / closing control). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is performed in step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening / closing control pattern table, and solenoid control data (energization control data or energization) for controlling the energization of the ordinary motorized combination solenoid 122c based on the counter value of the ordinary motor combination switching frequency counter. The timer data which is the stop control data) and the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time (general power closing effective time = rest time) of the ordinary electric power combination solenoid 122c is extracted.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts the energization of the ordinary motor combination solenoid 122c or stops the energization of the common motor combination solenoid 122c. Execute object solenoid energization control processing. By the execution of the normal motor-operated product solenoid energization control process, control of the energization start or the energization stop of the ordinary motor-operated accessory solenoid 122c is performed in the steps S400-25 and S400-27.

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

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the control of starting the energization of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c has been performed or not, in step S741-5. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process proceeds to step S741-11. When it is determined that the energization start state is not determined, the normal electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process is ended.

(Step S74-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the common motor-operated object switching switching number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

  FIG. 40 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open control process in the main control board 300. The ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "04H".

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

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is the upper limit value of the number of times of switching the normal motor-operated object. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S750-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is not the upper limit value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. Do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the counter value of the normal motorized product winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the second start port 122 is under one opening / closing control. It is determined whether the same number of gaming balls as the maximum possible winning number has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the control unit for ordinary electric winning combination winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the normal motor-operated service closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the normal motor-operated service solenoid 122c and closing the second starting port 122. As a result, the second start port 122 is closed.

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

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

  FIG. 41 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary electric winning combination prize hole closing effective processing in the main control board 300. The normal electric winning combination prize hole closing effective processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening closing effective processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" In the case, the process moves to step S760-3.

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

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

  FIG. 42 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary electric winning combination winning hole end wait process in the main control board 300. The ordinary electric winning combination winning opening end wait processing is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening end wait processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" In the case, the process moves to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H”, and ends the ordinary electric jackpot winning hole end wait process. As a result, when the common drawing reserve is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is resumed.

  As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 300, the special game and the normal game will be advanced, but the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is in progress of such a game. Based on the above, in the sub control substrate 330, control for performing various effects is performed.

(Example of production)
FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining an example of fluctuation presentation of the no-reach fluctuation pattern. As described above, when the main character lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the fluctuation effect of notifying the result of the main character lottery is executed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, that is, over the fluctuation time of the special symbol. In this variation effect, various background images are displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed superimposed on the background image. During the fluctuation effect, along with the image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, the sound output device 206 outputs a sound, and the effect lighting device 204 is controlled to light, and the effect role device 202 is The movable control is performed, but the detailed description is omitted here.

  The fluctuation effects of the present embodiment are roughly classified into non-reach fluctuation patterns and reach fluctuation patterns. In the fluctuation effect of the no reach fluctuation pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are superimposed and displayed on the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 43A, it is assumed that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the main character lottery result is a loss. In this state, when the variation display of the special symbol is newly performed, as the variation display of the special symbol is started, as shown in FIG. Start (scroll display). The downward white arrows in the figure indicate that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are scrolled (high-speed scroll) at high speed in the height direction.

  And as shown in FIG.43 (c), the production | presentation pattern 210a is stop-displayed first, Then, as shown in FIG.43 (d), the production | presentation pattern 210c different from the production | presentation pattern 210a is stop-displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (e), at substantially the same timing that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 after the variation display of the special symbol is finished. The effect pattern 210b is stopped and displayed, and the main character lottery result is informed to the player by the final stop display mode of the three effect patterns 210a, 210b and 210c at this time.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining an example of the change effect of the reach change pattern. The fluctuation effect of the reach fluctuation pattern is scrolled at a high speed after the fluctuation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started along with the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, similarly to the fluctuation effect of the no reach fluctuation pattern. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the effect pattern 210a is first stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the effect pattern 210c identical to the effect pattern 210a is stopped and displayed.

  In this manner, when the same effect pattern 210a, 210c is displayed in the reach mode in which the same effect pattern 210a, 210c is stopped and displayed (reach display) in the main effect display portion 200a, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), the main effect display portion 200a. , And is displayed as "reach" superimposed on the effect patterns 210a and 210c. A plurality of reach modes are provided, and the same effect symbols 210a and 210c in which any one of the numbers "1" to "9" is written are displayed in a stopped state. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), the shape of the effect pattern 210a, 210c is changed from that before reaching the reach mode, and the variable display of the effect pattern 210b is continued.

  When the reach display is performed as described above, a reach development effect in which a predetermined development image (moving image) is reproduced and displayed is performed. As the reach development effect, for example, a battle effect in which an ally character battles with an enemy character, and a mission effect in which an ally character challenges a predetermined mission are provided. The contents of such reach development presentation are determined based on the variation pattern number determined by the main control board 300. At this time, a plurality of patterns of battle contents between the teammate character and the enemy character and contents of a mission challenged by the teammate character are provided, and a jackpot pattern and a lost pattern are respectively provided for any of the patterns.

  The jackpot pattern is selected only when the result of the main character lottery is a jackpot, and the lost pattern is selected only when the result of the main character lottery is a loss. These two patterns are configured with the same content until the end of the presentation. For example, in the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), the introduction of the battle character is first performed, and then an image in which both characters fight is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. At this time, in the battle production of the jackpot pattern and the battle production of the lost pattern, the contents are common until the end of the production, and the point is whether the ally character will eventually win or lose . Therefore, the player can not identify the result of the main character lottery until the end of the effect, and the player is given the expectation of the jackpot.

  In the battle effect of the jackpot pattern, as shown in FIG. 44 (f), after the image in which the ally character finally wins the enemy character is displayed, as shown in FIG. 44 (g), the same effect is produced. The symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are stopped and displayed in the center of the main effect display unit 200a. On the other hand, in the battle effect of the lost pattern, as shown in FIG. 44 (h), after the image that the ally character loses to the enemy character is finally displayed, as shown in FIG. 44 (i), the lost is notified. The effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are stopped and displayed in the center of the main effect display unit 200a by the combination.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining a change effect determination table, FIG. 45 (a) shows a first half change effect determination table, FIG. 45 (b) shows a second half change effect determination table, FIG. 45 (c) The figure which extracted a part of the second half fluctuation production determination table is shown. As described above, when a major player lottery is performed on the main control board 300, a variation command is determined based on the result of the major player lottery, and each determined command is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub control board 330, when the variation mode command is received, the effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the effect random number acquired with reference to the first half variation effect determination table and the received variation mode command And determine the execution pattern of the first half of the fluctuation presentation. Also, when the variation pattern command is received, one effect random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the second half variation effect determination table is referred to based on the obtained effect random number and the received variation pattern command. Decide on the execution pattern of the second half of the fluctuation production. In FIGS. 45 (a) and 45 (b), only a part of the former half variation effect determination table and the latter half variation effect determination table is shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 45 (a) and 45 (b), according to the first half variation effect determination table, the selection ratio for the execution pattern of the first half variation effect is set for each variation mode number (variation mode command), According to the second half variation performance determination table, the selection ratio for the second half variation performance execution pattern is set for each variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Then, by combining and executing the determined execution patterns of the first half and the second half of the fluctuation presentation, one fluctuation presentation is performed.

  For the fluctuation effect of the no-reach fluctuation pattern, "None" indicating that the fluctuation presentation of the first half is not performed is determined as the execution pattern of the first half, and "normal loss 1" corresponding to the no-reach fluctuation pattern as the execution pattern of the second half. , “Normal loss 2” is determined. For example, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number "01H" indicating that the fluctuation presentation of the first half is not performed is received, the secondary control board 330 always determines "none" as the execution pattern of the first half. In addition, at this time, the selection ratio is set in the second half fluctuation effect determination table so that only one of “normal loss 1” and “normal loss 2” is determined as fluctuation pattern commands that can be received simultaneously. There is. Therefore, “None” is determined as the execution pattern of the first half, and “normal loss 1” and “normal loss 2” are determined as the execution patterns of the second half, so that the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect is the above-mentioned no reach fluctuation pattern Will be determined. On the other hand, in the fluctuation effect of the reach fluctuation pattern, if the execution pattern of the first half is determined to be other than “none” and the execution pattern of the second half is determined to be any other than “normal loss 1” and “normal loss 2”. To be executed.

  As described above, in the sub control board 330, when the change command is received, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined with reference to the change effect determination table. However, the execution pattern of the change effect determined by the change effect determination table is to determine the flow of the rough effect, that is, the time table of one change effect. Then, based on the fluctuation mode command or the fluctuation pattern command, the executability of the various element effects constituting the fluctuation effect and the execution pattern are further determined.

  Next, effects when the low probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state are set will be described. When a big hit is won in the big winning lottery and the special symbol A is determined as the big hitting symbol, after the big winning game consisting of 5 round games is executed, the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state Be done. In this case, the time saving game state continues until the special symbol is determined 100 times, and if the jackpot is not won again during this time, the gaming state is changed to the non-time saving game state.

  FIG. 46 is a view for explaining an example of the transition of the fluctuation state in the low probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state. In the low probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, the fluctuation state transitions as shown in FIG. 46 (a) according to the setting value being set. Specifically, in the case of set value = 1, the fluctuation state A is set when the number of fluctuations after the main character game is 1 to 99, and the fluctuation state is when the number of fluctuations after the main character game is 100. It is set to C1. In the case of set value = 2, when the number of fluctuations after the major game is 1 to 39, 60 to 99, it is set to the fluctuation state A, and the number of fluctuations after the major game is 40 to 59 , And is set to the fluctuation state C2 when the number of fluctuations after the main character game is 100. In the case of setting value = 3, when the number of fluctuations after the major player game is 1 to 59, 80 to 99, it is set to the fluctuation state A, and when the number of fluctuations after the major game is 60 to 79 , And is set to the fluctuation state C3 when the number of fluctuations after the main character game is 100.

  In main control board 300, when a major player lottery is performed, the variation state at that time, the number of reservations, the reach group determination random number determination table corresponding to each determined special symbol type, reach mode determination random number determination table, and variation pattern The fluctuation information is determined using the random number determination table. In the fluctuation state A, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), fluctuation information is determined according to the type of the special symbol. In addition, in FIG. 46, in order to facilitate understanding, the fluctuation information is replaced with a number and described in the content of the effect.

  In the fluctuation state A, when the result of the main character lottery based on the special 2 suspension becomes a loss, and the special symbol Y is determined, the fluctuation information for the no reach fluctuation pattern is determined with a probability of 230/250. In addition, three types of fluctuation information for reach-less fluctuation patterns are provided for 2 seconds, 4 seconds, and 8 seconds, and different fluctuation times are defined according to the number of special reservations to be held at the start of fluctuation. Fluctuation information is determined. Also, when the special symbol Y is determined, among the variation information for the reach variation pattern, the variation information for battle A defeat is determined with a probability of 10/250, and for battle B defeat and battle C defeat The fluctuation information is determined with a probability of 5/250 respectively.

  In addition, the battle A defeat, the battle B defeat, and the battle C defeat each show the battle rendition of the lost pattern, and the characters to appear are different. In addition, in the sub control board 330, based on the received change command, an execution pattern of the change effect is determined with reference to the change effect determination table. In the fluctuation presentation determination table, selection ratio is set such that battle A defeat (loss pattern in which the ally character A loses) is determined as the execution pattern of the fluctuation presentation for the fluctuation information for battle A defeat. Is being done. Similarly, in the fluctuation production determination table, for the fluctuation information for battle B defeat and battle C defeat, be sure to defeat battle B defeat (loss pattern in which allied character B loses) and battle C defeat (ally character C defeated) The selection ratio is set so that the execution pattern of the missing pattern) to be determined is determined.

  Thus, according to the fluctuation presentation determination table, the same execution pattern of the fluctuation presentation is always determined for one piece of fluctuation information. In other words, the fluctuation information and the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect are associated on a one-to-one basis, and it can be said that the fluctuation information itself defines the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect. However, in the fluctuation presentation determination table, the selection ratio may be set such that a plurality of execution patterns of fluctuation presentation can be determined for one piece of fluctuation information.

  Further, in the fluctuation state A, when the result of the main character lottery based on the special 2 suspension becomes a big hit and the special symbol A is determined, among the fluctuation information for the reach fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation information for battle A victory is 200 It is determined with a probability of / 250, and fluctuation information for battle B victory is determined with a probability of 50/250. Similarly, when the special symbol B is determined, the fluctuation information for battle A victory and battle B victory is determined with a probability of 100/250, and the fluctuation information for battle C victory is a probability of 50/250. Is determined by Further, when the special symbol C is determined, the variation information for battle B victory is determined with a probability of 100/250, and the variation information for battle C victory is determined with a probability of 150/250.

  In addition, battle A victory, battle B victory, and battle C victory all show the battle production of the jackpot pattern. In the fluctuation presentation determination table, the selection ratio is set such that the battle A victory (the jackpot pattern in which the teammate character A wins) is determined as the execution pattern of the fluctuation presentation for the fluctuation information for battle A victory. Is being done. Similarly, in the fluctuation presentation determination table, the battle B victory (the jackpot pattern in which the allied character B wins) and the battle C victory (the allied character C always wins over the fluctuation information for battle B and battle C). The selection ratio is set so that the execution pattern of the "hit pattern" is determined.

  As described above, the reach development effect is provided with various execution patterns such as battle effects and mission effects, but in the low probability gaming state and the time saving game state, only the battle effect is executed as the reach development effect. obtain. However, in the low probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, a reach development effect different from the battle effect may be executed.

  Moreover, in the fluctuation state B, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), fluctuation information is determined according to the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the special symbol Y is determined in the fluctuation state B, the probability that the fluctuation information for the no-reach fluctuation pattern for 2 seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds is 210/250 is 210/250. Among the fluctuation information for reach fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation information for Battle A defeat is determined with a probability of 10/250, the fluctuation information for Battle B defeat is determined with a probability of 25/250, and Battle C The fluctuation information for defeat is determined with a probability of 5/250.

  Further, in the fluctuation state B, when the special symbol A is determined, among the fluctuation information for the reach fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation information for battle A victory is determined with a probability of 200/250, and for battle B victory The fluctuation information is determined with a probability of 50/250. Similarly, when the special symbol B is determined, the fluctuation information for battle A victory and battle B victory is determined with a probability of 100/250, and the fluctuation information for battle C victory is a probability of 50/250. Is determined by Also, when the special symbol C is determined, the fluctuation information for battle A victory is determined with a probability of 50/250, and the fluctuation information for battle B victory is determined with a probability of 100/250, and the battle C wins Usage variation information is determined with a probability of 100/250.

  As can be understood by comparing FIGS. 46 (b) and (c), in the fluctuation state B, the execution probability of the battle effect of the lost pattern, more strictly, the execution of the fluctuation effect of the battle B defeat, rather than the fluctuation state A The probability is high. Therefore, the fluctuation presentation of the battle B defeat suggests the present fluctuation state. Also, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), since the fluctuation state B is set at different timings according to the set value, the execution probability of the fluctuation effect of battle B defeat suggests the set value being set .

  Specifically, in the case of the setting value = 2, when the number of changes after the main character game is 40 to 59, the probability of executing the fluctuation effect of the battle B defeat is high, and the setting value = 3 When the number of changes after the main character game is 60 to 79, the execution probability of the change effect of the battle B defeat becomes high.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 46 (b) and 46 (c), when the special symbol C is determined, in the fluctuation state A, the fluctuation presentation of the battle A victory is not executed, In the fluctuation state B, fluctuation presentation of battle A victory can be executed. The round game is executed 15 times in the main character game only when the special symbol C is determined. That is, it is possible to specify that the fluctuation state at the time of the jackpot win was the fluctuation state B by executing the major role game consisting of 15 round games when the fluctuation presentation of the battle A victory is executed.

  In the low probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, the fluctuation state B is set only when the setting value is 2 or 3. That is, it is suggested that the current setting value is 2 or more when the main character game consisting of 15 round games is executed when the fluctuation presentation of battle A victory is executed.

  Furthermore, the timing at which the fluctuation state B is set is different between the case of the setting value = 2 and the case of the setting value = 3. Therefore, it is suggested whether the set value = 2 or the set value = 3 depending on the timing (the number of times of change) at which the fluctuation representation of the battle A victory is executed.

  Here, in the case where the setting value = 1, it is assumed that the fluctuation state B is not set. For example, in the case where the setting value = 1, the case of 20 to 39 times and the setting value = 2 The fluctuation state B may be set to 20 to 59 times, and the setting value 3 to 20 to 79 times. Thus, the set value may be suggested by the length of the fluctuation state B.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), at the start of the 100th fluctuation in the low probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, ie, at the final fluctuation in the time shortening gaming state, the fluctuation state fluctuates according to the set value C1, It is set to either C2 or C3. At this time, when the result of the major character lottery is a jackpot and the special symbols A, B and C are determined, as shown in FIGS. 46 (d), (e) and (f), the special jackpot A or B Fluctuation information is determined. When the variation information for the special jackpot A or B is determined, dedicated variation effects are performed.

  On the other hand, when the variable state C1, C2, C3 is set, the result of the main character lottery is a loss, and when the special symbol Y is determined, the fluctuation mode number of 00H and A0H to A3H The fluctuation information combined with one of the fluctuation pattern numbers is determined. Specifically, in the fluctuation state C1, the fluctuation pattern number of A0H is determined with a probability of 200/250, and the fluctuation pattern number of A1H is determined with a probability of 50/250. Also, in the fluctuation state C2, the fluctuation pattern number of A0H is determined with the probability of 125/250, the fluctuation pattern number of A1H is determined with the probability of 100/250, and the fluctuation pattern number of A2H with the probability of 25/250. It is determined. In the fluctuation state C3, the fluctuation pattern numbers of A0H and A1H are determined with a probability of 100/250, respectively, and the fluctuation pattern numbers of A2H and A3H are determined with a probability of 25/250, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (c), according to the second half fluctuation effect determination table, "time reduction end for character A," "character B," as the execution pattern of the second half of the fluctuation effect with respect to the fluctuation pattern numbers of A0H to A3H. The selection ratio is set such that “time short end”, “time short end for character C”, and “time short end for character D” are determined.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining an example of the time reduction end effect. The time saving end effect is an effect executed when the result of the main character lottery is a loss in the final variation of the low probability gaming state and the time shortening gaming state. In this time short end effect, the above-mentioned "time short end for character A", "time short end for character B", "time short end for character C", and "time short end for character D" are determined as execution patterns of the second half of the fluctuation effect Will be executed if

  In the time saving end effect, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the main effect display unit 200a is displayed with the character as "time end". After that, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the number of big hits during running and the number of winning balls (the number of gaming balls paid out by entering the big winning opening during a big game) is reported. Then, finally, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), a message of "Let's enjoy pachinko properly!" Is displayed together with the character. That is, in the time reduction end effect, an effect of alerting the player is executed. In the short time ending effect, a mini symbol replacing the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c is variably displayed and stopped and displayed on the upper right of the main effect display unit 200a, and the result of the main character lottery is informed to the player.

  Here, the time-short end effect is provided with four types of execution patterns described above “time short end for character A,” “time short end for character B,” “time short end for character C,” and “time short end for character D”. The characters displayed on the main effect display unit 200a are different for each execution pattern. Although the character C is displayed in "time reduction end for character C", the time reduction end effect in which the character C is displayed is limited to the case where the fluctuation state is the fluctuation state C2 or C3. Since the fluctuation state is set to the fluctuation states C2 and C3 when the setting value is 2 or 3, the character C is displayed at the time reduction end effect, so that the setting value is 2 or more. Suggested to Furthermore, although the character D is displayed in the "time reduction end for character D", the time reduction end effect in which the character D is displayed is limited to the case where the fluctuation state is the fluctuation state C3. Since the fluctuation state is set to the fluctuation state C3 in the case of the setting value = 3, it is suggested to the player that the setting value = 3 is by the character D being displayed by the time-short end effect .

  As described above, in the low probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, the fluctuation information is determined at a ratio corresponding to the setting value being set during the preset period, and the effect is determined based on the determined fluctuation information. Execution control is performed. As a result, the setting value can be suggested at various timings, and the interest of the game can be improved. In particular, at the end of the time saving game state, the player has an awareness to end the game, but the game change can be improved by suggesting a high set value by the final change in the time saving game state. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, various indication effects that suggest setting values are performed separately from the change effects. Below, an example of the suggestion effect performed when set to the normal gaming state will be described.

  FIG. 48 is a view for explaining an example of a suggested effect to be executed due to the detection of the game ball, and FIG. 49 is a view for explaining a suggested effect determination table. As described above, the game area 116 is provided with the starting openings (the first starting opening 120 and the second starting opening 122), and when the game ball enters the starting opening, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out At the same time, a major player lottery is performed according to the setting value being set. Further, in the game area 116, a general winning opening 118 is provided separately from the starting opening. When the gaming ball enters the general winning opening 118, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, but a large winning lottery is not performed as in the case where the gaming ball enters the starting opening.

  When the game ball enters the general winning opening 118, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), a first suggested effect may be executed in which the number-of-balls informing image 214 is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. The award ball number notification image 214 displays, for example, the number of award balls paid out due to the game ball entering the general winning hole 118, such as “+10”. However, in the first suggestion effect, a prohibition period is provided in advance, and when the game ball enters the general winning hole 118 during the prohibition period, the first suggestion effect is not executed. . Examples of the first suggestion effect prohibition period include, during reach development effect and during a major role game, etc. In addition to this, the prohibition period can be set as appropriate.

  When the game ball enters the general winning opening 118, a general winning opening winning combination designation command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. When the general winning a prize opening winning a prize designated command is received, with secondary control baseplate 330, it is decided whether or not it is inside prohibition period. Then, if it is not during the prohibition period, the presence / absence and the execution pattern of the first suggestion effect are determined using the first suggestion effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 49 (a), the first suggestion effect determination table indicates, for each set value, whether or not the first suggestion effect is to be executed, and the selection ratio of the execution pattern when the first suggestion effect is to be executed. Is set. A plurality of (three here) execution patterns of the first suggestion effect are provided, and the display mode of the award ball number notification image 214 is different for each execution pattern, for example, as shown in FIG. There is. In addition, in the first suggested effect, together with the display of the number-of-balls informing image 214, a predetermined system sound is output, and a predetermined LED is turned on. In the first suggested effect, at least one of the display mode of the award ball number notification image 214, the system sound, and the lighting mode of the LED differs depending on the execution pattern.

  Further, in the present embodiment, all the game balls discharged from the game area 116 are detected by the out ball detection switch 130 s. When the game ball is detected by the out ball detection switch 130 s, an out ball detection designation command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. When the out ball detection specification command is received, the sub control board 330 counts the number of out balls, that is, the number of game balls that have been fired to the game area 116 or discharged from the game area 116.

  Then, when the number of out-of-field balls reaches a predetermined number (here, 1000), as indicated by (c) in FIG. 48, a second indication that the out-of-ball number notification bar 216 is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. A rendition can be performed. The number-of-out-of-balls notification bar 216 notifies the player of the number of out-of-balls during a predetermined period, such as “1000 shots Out”. However, a prohibition period is provided in advance for the second suggestion effect, and the second suggestion effect is not executed when the number of out-of-balls reaches a predetermined number during the prohibition period. Examples of the second suggestion effect prohibition period include reach development effect and a major role game, but in addition to this, the prohibition period can be set as appropriate.

  When the number of out-of-sphere balls reaches a predetermined number, the sub control board 330 determines whether or not the second suggestion effect is prohibited. And if it is not during the prohibition period of the second suggestion effect, whether or not the second suggestion effect is to be executed and the execution pattern are determined using the second suggestion effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 49 (b), the second suggestion effect determination table indicates, for each set value, whether or not the second suggestion effect is to be executed, and the selection ratio of the execution pattern in the case of executing the second suggestion effect. Is set. A plurality of (two in this case) execution patterns of the second suggestion effect are provided, and for each execution pattern, for example, as shown in (c) and (d) of FIG. The aspect is different. Further, in the second suggested effect, together with the display of the out-of-ball number notification bar 216, a predetermined system sound is output, and a predetermined LED is lit. In the second suggested effect, at least one of the display mode of the out-of-ball number notification bar 216, the system sound, and the lighting mode of the LED differs for each execution pattern.

  As described above, although the prohibition period is provided in advance for each of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, the prohibition period may be varied according to the set value. In this case, the set value during setting is suggested by the prohibition period provided in the suggestion effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a large winning opening winning combination designation command is transmitted from the main control substrate 300 to the sub control substrate 330 each time the game ball enters the large winning opening. In the sub-control board 330, the number of acquired balls in the series is counted, and when the number of acquired balls reaches a predetermined number (here, 10000), as shown in FIG. 48 (e), the main A third suggested effect is performed in which the number of winning balls is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  When the number of balls obtained reaches a predetermined number, in the sub control board 330, the execution pattern of the third suggestion effect is determined using the third suggestion effect determination table. In the third suggested effect determination table, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), the selection ratio of the execution pattern of the third suggested effect is set for each set value. A plurality of (three in this case) execution patterns of the third suggestion effect are provided, and for each execution pattern, the display mode of the number of balls obtained by the main effect display unit 200a, the output sound, the predetermined LED The lighting mode etc. of are different.

  According to the first to third suggested effects described above, since the selection ratio of the execution pattern differs according to the setting value, the setting value being set is suggested by the execution pattern. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first suggestion effect or the third suggestion effect indicating the setting value being set is executed on condition that the game ball has entered the general winning opening 118 or the large winning opening. Second suggestion effect that suggests a setting value being set based on the detection of the game ball by the out-ball detection switch 130s that detects the game ball that has been fired to the game area 116 or discharged from the game area 116 Will be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the normal game is performed due to the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. In the regular drawing lottery in the normal game, if the normal gaming state is set, the winning symbol is determined with a probability of 1/100. When the hit symbol is determined, the auxiliary game in which the second starting opening 122 is opened for a total of 5.8 seconds is executed. In the present embodiment, the common drawing effect is executed due to the common drawing lottery, that is, the determination of the presence or absence of the auxiliary game.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining an example of the common drawing effect that is executed due to the determination of the presence or absence of the auxiliary game. When a common drawing effect is executed, a roulette image 218 is displayed on the lower part of the main effect display unit 200a together with a predetermined character image as shown in FIG. 50 (a) when a common drawing lottery is performed. Be done. In the roulette image 218, a plurality of symbols including a symbol marked “in” shown in FIG. 50 (a) and a symbol marked “x” shown in FIG. It scrolls vertically as shown in c). In addition, the black-painted arrow of FIG.50 (c) has shown the scroll display of the symbol.

  Then, when the result of the common drawing lottery is a hit, at the timing when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), the symbol described as "I" is stopped in the roulette image 218 It is displayed, and the player is notified of the execution of the auxiliary game. After that, as shown in FIG. 50 (e), the roulette image 218 displays “Aim for the right” and the game ball is directed to the second game area 116b in order to cause the game ball to enter the second starting opening 122. The launch operation is prompted. In addition, this common drawing effect can also be executed when the result of the common drawing lottery is a loss, but in this case, the symbol described as "x" is displayed at the timing when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. It is displayed stopped on the roulette image 218.

  In addition, although it was decided that only the symbol corresponding to the result of the common drawing lottery is provided here, for example, a symbol for suggesting or notifying the result of the main character drawing such as "super heat" other than the result of the common drawing lottery is provided May be Further, for example, a symbol may be provided to indicate or notify the set value in the state of "2" or "3".

  FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining a common drawing effect execution determination table. When a normal symbol is determined in the main control board 300, an ordinary symbol designation command corresponding to the result of the common drawing lottery is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub control board 330, when the normal symbol designation command is received, it is determined whether or not it is in the prohibited period of the common drawing effect. In addition, as a prohibition period of popular drawing effect, when a game state is a game state other than a normal game state, for example, under execution of a reach development effect, etc. are mentioned. Then, if it is not in the prohibited period of the regular drawing effect, the presence / absence and execution pattern of the regular drawing effect are determined with reference to the common drawing effect execution determination table.

  The common drawing effect execution determination table is provided for each set value, as shown in FIGS. 51A to 51C, and the common drawing effect determination table corresponding to the currently set setting value is used. Specifically, in the case of the setting value = 1, a common drawing effect execution determination table a shown in FIG. 51 (a) is used. According to the common drawing effect execution determination table a, when the received normal symbol designation command is a command at the time of the lost, the non-execution is determined by the probability of 245/250, and the probability of the character A lost is 3/250. The character B loss is determined with a probability of 2/250. Also, if the received normal symbol designation command is a hit command, then per character A is determined with a probability of 150/250, per character B is determined with a probability of 75/250, and per character C is It is determined with the probability of 25/250.

  In FIG. 51, "not executed" indicates that the common drawing effect is not performed, and characters A, B and C indicate the types of characters to be displayed together with the roulette image 218 in the common expression effect. . In addition, the character A lost, the character B lost, and the character C lost indicate the execution pattern of the popular drawing effect in which the symbol described as "x" is finally stopped and displayed on the roulette image 218, per character A, Per character B, per character C indicates the execution pattern of the popular drawing effect in which the symbol described as "" is finally stopped and displayed on the roulette image 218.

  Further, in the case of the setting value = 2, the common drawing effect execution determination table b shown in FIG. 51 (b) is used, and in the case of the setting value = 3, the common drawing effect execution execution shown in FIG. 51 (c) Table c is used. According to each of the common drawing effect execution determination tables a to c, as illustrated, the execution probability of the common drawing effect at the time of losing is set to be higher as the setting value is higher. Further, when the result of the common drawing lottery is a loss, the character C is displayed only when the setting value = 3. Therefore, even when the character C is displayed, when the loss is notified by the drawing effect, the setting value = 3 is determined. Further, according to this common drawing effect, the setting value is suggested by the character displayed when hit or lost. That is, the popular drawing effect functions as a fourth suggested effect that suggests the set value being set.

  Hereinafter, processing in the sub control board 330 for executing the above-described suggestion effect will be described. In addition, the process which concerns on suggestion production is demonstrated here, and description is abbreviate | omitted about the process which is not related to suggestion production. Moreover, in order to facilitate understanding, the order will be appropriately replaced and described.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 52 is a flowchart for describing the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) in the sub control board 330.

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

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

(Sub timer interrupt processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 53 is a flow chart for explaining the sub timer interrupt process (S1100) in the sub control board 330. The sub control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) for generating clock pulses at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S 1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

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

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330 a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented by one each time the sub timer interrupt processing of the relevant sub control board 330, and stop the subtraction when it reaches zero.

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

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330 a performs time schedule management processing for executing processing corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table with reference to the time table set for each effect. Here, on / off control of various flags is performed according to the time data set in the time table, and commands are transmitted to various presentation devices, whereby each presentation including fluctuation presentation is executed. It becomes.

(Step S1100-9)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt processing.

  FIG. 54 is a flow chart for explaining the fluctuation command reception process which is executed when the fluctuation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, after the variation command is set in step S611-13 and step S611-17 in FIG. 25 in the main control substrate 300, the sub control substrate is transmitted by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 14) in step S100-39. It is sent to 330.

(Step S1210-1)
When receiving the fluctuation command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received fluctuation command, and based on the analysis result, the first half fluctuation effect determination table and the second half fluctuation effect determination table shown in FIGS. 45 (a) and (b) In reference to it, the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect is determined.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs an element effect determination process of determining whether or not to execute various element effects such as a preliminary effect effect and the execution pattern based on the received change command.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data of the time table based on the determination of each step, and ends the fluctuation command reception process. In addition, based on the time table set here, in step S1100-7, the fluctuation effect image is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, the sound corresponding to the fluctuation effect image is output, or the effect lighting device 204 is displayed. A process of lighting up is performed.

  FIG. 55 is a flow chart for explaining the setting value designation command reception process which is executed when the setting value designation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, after the setting value designation command is set in step S100-29 in FIG. 14 in the main control board 300, it is transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 14) in step S100-39. Be done.

(Step S1220-1)
Upon receiving the setting value designation command, the sub CPU 330a stores setting value information indicating the setting value in the sub RAM 330c, and ends the setting value designation command reception process. As a result, when the power is turned on, the setting value can be grasped also in the sub control board 330.

  FIG. 56 is a flow chart for explaining a general winning a prize opening winning a designated command receiving process which is executed when a general winning a prize opening winning a designated command is received among the command analysis processing. As described above, after the general winning opening winning combination designation command is set in step S500-13 of FIG. 17 in the main control board 300, the sub control board 330 is subjected to the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 14) of step S100-39. Sent to

(Step S1230-1)
Upon receiving the general winning a prize opening winning designation command, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether or not the first suggestion effect is prohibited. As a result, when it is determined that the prohibited period is under, the general winning a prize opening prize specified command reception process is ended, and when it is determined that the prohibited period is not underway, the process moves to step S1230-3.

(Step S1230-3)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the first suggestion effect determination table (FIG. 49 (a)), and based on the setting value information stored in the sub RAM 330c, determines whether or not to execute the first suggestion effect and the first suggestion effect. Determine the execution pattern when executing.

(Step S1230-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the execution of the first suggestion effect has been determined in step S1230-3. As a result, when it is determined that the execution of the first suggestion effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S 1230-7, and when it is determined that the execution of the first suggestion effect is not determined, the general winning opening winning combination Ends specified command reception processing.

(Step S1230-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets execution data for executing the first suggestion effect in accordance with the execution pattern determined in step S1230-3, and ends the general winning a prize opening prize designation command reception process.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart for explaining the out-of-sphere detection designation command reception processing which is executed when the out-sphere detection designation command is received in the command analysis processing. As described above, after the out-of-sphere detection designation command is set in step S500-17 in FIG. 17 in the main control substrate 300, the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 14) in step S100-39 causes the sub control substrate 330 to be sent. Will be sent.

(Step S1240-1)
When the out-of-sphere detection designation command is received, the sub CPU 330a first performs an out-sphere number counting process to increment the current out-of-sphere number by one.

(Step S1240-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the number of out-balls updated in step S1240-1 is a predetermined number. As a result, if it is determined that the number of out spheres has become a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S1240-5, and if it is determined that the number of out spheres has not become a predetermined number, the out sphere detection designation command reception processing Finish.

(Step S1240-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the second suggestion effect is prohibited. As a result, when it is determined that the out-of-sphere detection designated command reception process is ended, it is determined that the out-of-sphere detection command is not received, and the process proceeds to step S1240-7.

(Step S1240-7)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the second suggestion effect determination table (FIG. 49 (b)), and based on the setting value information stored in the sub RAM 330c, determines whether or not the second suggestion effect is executed and the second suggestion effect. Determine the execution pattern when executing.

(Step S1240-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the execution of the second suggestion effect has been determined in step S1240-7. As a result, when it is determined that the execution of the second suggestion effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1240-11, and when it is determined that the execution of the second suggestion effect is not determined, the out-sphere detection specification is specified. End command reception processing.

(Step S1240-11)
The sub CPU 330a sets execution data for executing the second suggestion effect with the execution pattern determined in step S1240-7, and ends the out-of-sphere detection designation command reception process.

  FIG. 58 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening winning combination designated command reception processing which is executed when the special winning opening winning combination designation command is received among the command analysis processing. As described above, after the special winning opening winning combination designation command is set in step S500-9 of FIG. 17 in the main control board 300, the sub control board 330 is subjected to the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 14) of step S100-39. Sent to

(Step S1250-1)
When the special winning opening winning combination designation command is received, first, the sub CPU 330a performs a process of counting the number of winning balls that updates the current number of winning balls. In addition, the number of winning balls obtained is cleared at the end of the time saving game state.

(Step S1250-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the acquired number of payout balls updated in step S1250-1 has reached a predetermined number. As a result, when it is determined that the number of winning balls has reached a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S1250-5, and when it is determined that the number of winning balls has not reached a predetermined number, the special winning opening winning combination is designated. End command reception processing.

(Step S1250-5)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the third suggestion effect determination table (FIG. 49 (c)), and determines the execution pattern of the third suggestion effect based on the setting value information stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1250-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets execution data for executing the third suggestion effect in accordance with the execution pattern determined in step S1250-5, and ends the special winning opening prize winning designation command reception process.

  FIG. 59 is a flow chart for explaining a normal symbol designation command reception process which is executed when the normal symbol designation command is received among the command analysis processing. As described above, after the normal symbol designation command is set in step S710-19 of FIG. 35 in the main control board 300, it is transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 14) of step S100-39. Be done.

(Step S1260-1)
When the normal symbol designation command is received, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether it is in a prohibited period of the regular drawing effect. As a result, when it is determined that it is during the prohibited period of the regular drawing effect, the normal symbol designation command reception processing is ended, and when it is determined that it is not during the prohibited period, the processing is shifted to step S1260-3.

(Step S1260-3)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the common drawing effect execution determination table (FIG. 51) based on the setting value information, and based on the received common drawing designation command, executes execution presence / absence of the common drawing effect and common drawing effect. Determine the pattern.

(Step S1260-5)
In step S1260-3, the sub CPU 330a determines whether the execution of the common drawing effect has been determined. As a result, when it is determined that the execution of the common drawing effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1260-7, and when it is determined that the execution of the common drawing effect is not determined, the normal symbol designation command reception process is ended. Do.

(Step S1260-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets execution data for executing the drawing effect according to the execution pattern determined in step S1260-3, and ends the normal symbol designation command reception process.

  Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can conceive of various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is naturally understood that they are also within the technical scope of the present invention. Be done.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which three setting values are provided, and the winning probability of the jackpot varies according to the setting values. However, the setting values may be provided in a plurality of stages, and the number thereof is not particularly limited. In addition, depending on the setting value, instead of the jackpot probability, the jackpot symbol type, its determination probability, or the transition probability to each gaming state may be made different, or the win probability of the common drawing lottery or the first 2 The opening condition of the starting port 122 may be made different. In any case, a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage may be provided as long as the game proceeds according to the setting value being set, and conditions to be varied according to the setting value can be set as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, two starting openings and two large winning openings are provided. However, the number, arrangement, and the like of the starting opening, the large winning opening, and the general winning openings 118 can be set as appropriate. In the above embodiment, although the first suggestion effect is performed on condition that the game ball enters the general winning opening 118, for example, the game ball entering the starting opening or the big winning opening As the condition, the above-described first suggestion effect may be executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the prohibition period is provided for the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, but the prohibition period is not essential. In addition, the suggestion effect may be executed when the gaming ball has entered the predetermined winning opening a predetermined number of times, or the total number of entering gaming balls for a plurality of winning openings and the total number of the winning balls paid out. In response, a suggestive effect may be performed. For example, the game ball may enter the general winning opening 118 ten times, and the suggestion effect may be executed on the condition that the gaming ball has entered five times in the large winning opening, or the gaming ball may be large winning opening The suggested effect may be performed based on the total number of winning balls paid out and the number of winning balls paid out on the general winning hole 118 and paid out. That is, in the above embodiment, the sum of the number of winning balls paid out due to the game ball entering the big winning opening is taken as the number of winning balls, and the third suggestion effect is executed based on the number of winning balls. I decided. However, not only the special winning opening but also the number of winning balls paid out by entering the game ball into the general winning opening 118 may be added to the number of winning balls. At this time, the timing to display the total number of the number of winning balls paid out by the game ball entering the big winning opening and the number of winning balls paid out by the game ball entering the general winning hole 118 May indicate the set value.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the second suggestion effect is performed based on the detection of the gaming ball by the out ball detection switch 130s. Here, the out ball detection switch 130s is provided at a position where all the game balls discharged from the game area pass. However, for example, the out ball detection switch 130s is provided in the discharge port 130, and the number of gaming balls detected by the out ball detection switch 130s and the number of gaming balls entered in the general winning opening 118, the starting opening and the big winning opening The total number may be counted as the out ball number. Alternatively, a sensor may be provided between the rails 114a and 114b, or one or more sensors may be provided at positions in the game area 116 where the game ball always passes to detect the game ball fired in the game area 116. May be

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the first to fourth suggestion effects are performed, only a part of them may be performed, and another suggestion effect different from those suggestion effects is further executed. May be Further, in the above embodiment, the timing at which the suggestion effect is executed and the game state are merely an example, and the suggestion effect can be executed at any timing during the game or during the standby state of the game.

  Further, the contents of the effects described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and design changes can be made as appropriate. Further, the contents of the above-described game are merely examples, and the contents and specifications of the game can be appropriately designed. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the special game and the normal game are performed simultaneously and in parallel, but at least the normal game may be executed. That is, the above-described suggestion effect can be applied to any of the first and second types of games. In any case, on the condition that the game ball enters the entry area provided in the game area, whether or not the execution of the auxiliary game in which the variable start opening is opened is determined and the execution of the auxiliary game is determined. The auxiliary game is executed by controlling the opening and closing of the variable start opening, and under the condition that the game ball enters the variable start opening, the large winning opening provided in the game area is opened or not. If it is determined and execution of the special winning opening / closing game is determined, the special winning opening / closing game may be executed by controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening.

  In the above-described embodiment, the large winning game and the small hitting game are executed as the large winning opening / closing game, but only one of the above-mentioned high winning game and the small hitting game may be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the common drawing effect is executed both in the case where the result of the common drawing lottery is a loss and in the case where the hit is a hit, and the common drawing effect to be performed in any of these cases is the set value It was decided to function as a suggestive effect that suggests. However, for example, the indication of the set value may be made only by the common drawing effect that is executed when the result of the common drawing lottery is a loss. Alternatively, if the result of the common drawing lottery is a hit, that is, if it is determined to execute the auxiliary game in which the second starting opening 122 is opened, setting the execution content of the suggestion effect of notifying the execution of the auxiliary game It may be determined according to the set value of. In any case, it may be anything that can execute suggestion effects that suggest setting values being set, at least due to the determination of the presence or absence of execution of the auxiliary game.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the spread map effect is executed from the time of the variable display of the normal symbol to the middle of the auxiliary game. However, for example, the above-described popular drawing effect may be executed only in one of the normal symbol variation display mode and the auxiliary game mode.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 300 for controlling the progress of the game and the sub control board 330 for executing and controlling the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300 cooperate as described above. By doing this, it was decided that a variable presentation would be performed. However, in the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330, it is possible to appropriately design how to share the respective functions described above.

The second start port 122 in the above embodiment corresponds to the variable start port of the present invention, and the gate 124 corresponds to the entry area of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of step S710-5 in FIG. 35 corresponds to the auxiliary game determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIGS. 37 to 42 corresponds to the auxiliary game execution means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of step S610-9 and step S610-11 of FIG. 24 corresponds to the special winning opening / closing game determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIGS. 28 to 32 corresponds to the special winning opening / closing game executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of FIG. 59 corresponds to the suggestion effect executing means of the present invention.

100 game machine 108 game board 116 game area 122 2nd starting opening 124 gate 126 1st large winning opening 128 2nd large winning opening 300 main control board 300a main CPU
300b main ROM
300c Main RAM
330 secondary control board 330a sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine provided with a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage, and in which the game progresses according to the setting values being set,
A game board in which a game area in which game balls flow down is formed;
A variable starting opening provided in the gaming area;
An entry area provided in the game area and into which game balls can enter
Auxiliary game determination means for determining whether or not to execute an auxiliary game in which the variable starting opening is opened, on condition that the game ball has entered the entry area;
Auxiliary game execution means for performing opening and closing control of the variable start port to execute the auxiliary game when execution of the auxiliary game is determined;
A special winning opening / closing game determining means for determining the presence / absence of a special winning opening / closing game in which the special winning opening provided in the gaming area is opened on condition that the game ball has entered the variable start opening.
A large winning opening opening and closing game executing means for controlling the opening of the large winning opening and executing the large opening opening and closing game when execution of the large winning opening opening and closing game is determined;
Suggested effect execution means capable of executing suggested effects suggesting the set value being set, at least due to the determination of whether or not the auxiliary game is performed by the auxiliary game determination means;
A game machine characterized by comprising. The suggestion effect executing means is
The execution content of the suggestion effect for notifying the execution of the auxiliary game when the execution of the auxiliary game is determined is determined in accordance with the set value being set. Gaming machine.

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